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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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$19–20/hr
Oswego, IL • 24 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for our infant starting on March 10, 2025. The schedule is flexible, but hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include feeding, changing, and playing with our child, ensuring a safe environment, and following a daily routine. The sitter must... More

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$21–25/hr
Mooseheart, IL • 23 miles away

Active Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for our preschool child starting around February 24, 2025. The schedule is flexible. The sitter will supervise playtime, engage in learning activities, and ensure safety at all times. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, helping with daily routines, and... More

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$10–15/hr
Fox Valley, IL • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Preschool...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter starting March 1, 2025, to care for two children in preschool and elementary school. The babysitter will supervise the children, engage them in fun and educational activities, prepare snacks, and ensure their safety. The ideal candidate has their own car for... More

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$17–19/hr
Sugar Grove, IL • 16 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We are looking for a babysitter to care for three children, aged toddler to preschool when parents leave early for work. The start date is flexible and can begin on February 26, 2025. Care needed while the 3 children are asleep from 4:00 AM to 8:00 AM, on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday morning... More

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$20–24/hr
Oswego, IL • 24 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Elementary Child:...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We seek a caring babysitter for one elementary-aged child. The job starts on March 2, 2025, with a flexible start date. The schedule includes Monday to Friday, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM and occasional weekends as needed. Responsibilities include picking up the child from school and dropping off on... More

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$21–22/hr
Montgomery, IL • 23 miles away

Care for Preschool Child Every Tuesday...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 2:00pm

We need a reliable babysitter to care for one preschool-aged child on Tuesdays, starting February 25, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The babysitter engages the child in fun activities, supervises playtime, and prepares simple meals. They ensure a safe environment, assist with potty training, and... More

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$10–15/hr
Mooseheart, IL • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

We seek a responsible babysitter to care for our infant starting on February 25, 2025. The job involves working from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include feeding, changing diapers, and ensuring the child’s safety and comfort. The babysitter will engage the child with... More

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$21–25/hr
Batavia, IL • 25 miles away

Regular sitter for one, well-behaved 7...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

We have one 7 year old daughter and 2 dogs. The dogs are great once they have been introduced. We work from home.

We are looking for someone who could do a combination of watching our daughter, and watching our dogs. With our daughter, we would want someone willing to drive her to activities, help... More

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$15–20/hr
Mooseheart, IL • 23 miles away

Nurturing Babysitter Needed for 2 Kids,...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a dependable babysitter for two children, an infant and a kindergartner, with flexibility in the start date. The babysitter drives their own car and is comfortable with dogs. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime routines, and performing light housekeeping... More

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$20–21/hr
Yorkville, IL • 20 miles away

Occasional sitter for my kids for a well...

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello we are a family of 6 love to watch movies and do fun things very tight knit

I’m a single mom of 5 and sometimes I need mommy time for a night out Looking for someone to make sure my kids are safe and happy during the evening.

Yorkville ,IL area

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$20–24/hr
Aurora, IL • 25 miles away

Babysitter Needed to Drive Two Children to...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for two children, ages elementary and middle school. The job starts on January 28, 2025, with a flexible start date. You will work on Monday and Fridays from 7am-9am and 2pm-4pm. Your responsibilities include supervising the children, helping with... More

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