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Q: How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

Child care providers can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Providers have the option to pay for background checks to run on themselves to stand out to families. However, families can also offer to pay for background checks on providers as well.

Q: How much do in-home child care providers make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, nannies in the US typically charge $19.00 an hour and babysitters $17.50 an hour. But your hourly rate can vary significantly depending on the cost of living in your area, the duties and responsibilities in the job description, and your state’s minimum wage laws. There’s no perfect calculator to determine your rate, but it’s important to factor in everything you have to offer a family.

Q: Why are in-home child care taxes important?

There are a lot of risk factors with getting paid “off the books,” but there are also a lot of benefits to getting paid “on the books.” Those benefits include verifiable income, a legal employment history, unemployment benefits, social security and medicare benefits, and worker’s compensation.

Q: What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

A nanny is a child care provider who has a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a nanny position and career. You could work part-time or full-time, live-in or out, temporary or ongoing for an extended amount of time. You could be an au pair, overnight nanny, or newborn care specialist. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or you could be a travel nanny. A babysitter is a child care provider who doesn’t have a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a babysitter position and career. Because your work with each family is part-time, you can work with multiple families at the same time. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or for nights or weekends when the family needs care.

Q: When do child care providers work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, child care providers could work at any time. This includes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or at night. And on weekdays or on the weekend.

Q: How do child care providers find jobs?

On Sittercity, child care providers can browse jobs based on their zip code. They can craft their online resume by creating a detailed profile. They can apply to jobs, message with interested parents, and schedule interviews. Many providers will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

Q: What are things child care providers do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that child care providers do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

Q: How can child care providers make extra money?

There are a few ways that both nannies and babysitters can make some extra income. Nannies can be available for one-time sittings outside of their normal schedule for when families have date nights or meetings. They can also help to coordinate a nanny share with other families. In a nanny share, a nanny typically receives two-thirds of their hourly rate from each family, thereby increasing how much they make per hour. Babysitters can create relationships with more families to increase their opportunities to get hired for a sitting. Babysitters can also offer to care for kids on holidays so that the parents can celebrate on their own. Like on Valentine’s day.

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$16–20/hr
Crystal Lake, IL • 18 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a babysitter to care for our infant starting on a flexible date in March 2025. The job runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Responsibilities include feeding, changing, and playing with the baby, as well as ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. The ideal... More

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$23–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 21 miles away

Looking for a part-time sitter for my son...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Just my son need a baby sitter when I go out. My son is easy to get along with he is a great listener.

Watch him and play games. Watch movies and feed him when hungry. Not looking for much just a few hours

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$23–30/hr
Chicago, IL • 23 miles away

Babysitter for a 6 Month Old and 3 Year...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi everyone,

My wife and I need occasional care/sitting for two boys, one 6 months the other 3 years as the needs arise. We both work and the kids are both in daycare. When they are sick, however, or when we both have longer-than-planned days or evening activities due to work, we really need... More

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$15–18/hr
Dundee, IL • 19 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have 2 beautiful children. Logan Is 5. Felicity is 2. We also have 3 dogs and 1 cat.
Arrive at 6am. Logan wakes up at 610 for school. Prepare breakfast for Logan before school. Dress logan. Help him brush his teeth. Comb his hair. Prepare his bookbag.
Felicity wakes up at 7 8am. Make breakfast... More

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$10–15/hr
Des Plaines, IL • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for my daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I only need to pick up my child from school and drop her home. She will be home with her grandma.

Pick up the child from her school and drop her home. At home it’s her grandma .

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

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$15–20/hr
Chicago, IL • 24 miles away

Friday/Saturday Night babysitter for 3...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello mom of 3 daughters , ages 2,4,8 looking for occasional sitters for weekends and some week days.

Sitter would just make sure kids are safe, fed and entertained while I step out for a couple of hours. Some nights they will be sleeping and will just need an adult present.

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$25–25/hr
Glenview, IL • 13 miles away

On-going support needed, Sitter for when...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Needing help 1-2x month (on-going) for 1-2 nights while mom travels for work, 2 girls- (infant and 4YO).

Need help with drop off & pick up from daycare, must be available during the week, occasional weekends. Will need sitter to stay overnight to help with night feeds and changing as needed.... More

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$20–27/hr
Chicago, IL • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

We need a babysitter for our infant on Sundays, starting from January 26, 2025. The hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The sitter provides safe and nurturing care, engages the baby with age-appropriate activities, prepares bottles or snacks, and maintains a clean play area. We require someone... More

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$15–20/hr
Vernon Hills, IL • Less than a mile

Regular sitter for two kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Looking weekdays sitter for my two kids 6 & 10 . Pick them from bus stop and help them with light snacks .

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$19–21/hr
Des Plaines, IL • 15 miles away

Care needed for 5 yr old autistic boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 6:30pm (flexible)

Care is needed for my 5 year-old autistic child from 1130 am to 630 pm.

Getting off of school bus, snack time, lunch time, potty training, nap time.

Located in Des Plaines, IL.

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$22–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 22 miles away

Dynamic nanny needed!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Two kids who are creative, smart, requires dynamic personality! Both parents work til 5:30-6pm.

Kids will need to be picked up from school at 3 PM in Lincoln Square and be taken home to Portage Park and stay with them until 6 PM. Must be able to handle kids with ADHD as well as high functioning... More

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$21–25/hr
Lake Villa, IL • 13 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 2yo (Potential To...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We are new to the area and are looking for an occasional babysitter for our son who turned 2 in November. He loves Trash Truck, singing and playing his toy guitar.

Our son is enrolled in daycare full time, but we're looking for someone who can fill in when he can't go due to sickness,... More

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$17–30/hr
Huntley, IL • 24 miles away

Part Time Sitter for 2 beautiful girls.

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

As a single father of four, my life is full of love and activity, but I’m specifically looking for extra support for my two beautiful daughters, both under the age of six. I want to ensure they receive focused attention and care during our weekends together.

I’m looking for a compassionate and... More

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$20–24/hr
Carol Stream, IL • 24 miles away

Part-time Night Sitter for PreSchooler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Sitter needed to cover overnight on business trips while husband is at work. Responsibilities will include staying in the home while child is asleep no other duties are necessary as husband will do nightitme routine and put child to bed before your arrival. Hours 10pm to 7:30 am. (3-5 days a month,... More

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How much do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

When do child care providers work?

How do child care providers find jobs?

What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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