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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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$17–21/hr
Racine, WI • 17 miles away

Babysitter Needed for 2 Children, Flexible...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for two children, ages toddler and preschool. The schedule is flexible, starting on June 24, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing snacks, and driving the kids to activities. The ideal... More

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$18–25/hr
Mundelein, IL • 19 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Toddlers on...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

I seek a babysitter for my two toddlers starting on April 17, 2025, with a flexible start date. You will work on Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Your main tasks include supervising playtime, ensuring safety, preparing meals and snacks, and managing bedtime routines. You must be comfortable with... More

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$21–25/hr
Great Lakes, IL • 12 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a reliable babysitter to care for our two children, an infant and a preschooler. The start date is flexible, but we hope to begin around April 1, 2025. You will supervise playtime, prepare meals and snacks, and assist with bedtime routines. It is important that you are comfortable with pets... More

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$19–21/hr
Lake Zurich, IL • 23 miles away

Lake Zurich, IL Church Needs Help in...

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/18

12:00am - 3:00am

Lake Zurich, IL Church Needs Help in Nursery!
Friday, April 18th: 4:00-7:00 PM
Paying $20/hr
To book this job, create a profile at https://SitterTree.com

SitterTree is a child care app that connects sitters with child care jobs with families and churches paying $20-$25+/hr, plus tips! We are... More

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$17–21/hr
Racine, WI • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi, we’re Lucinda and Carlito! We’re a busy family with three kids, and looking for a reliable and caring nanny to join our household. We are looking for short hours to help while working from home or short outings. We’re excited to find someone who will become a part of our family and can’t wait to... More

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$18–21/hr
North Chicago, IL • 11 miles away

Part-Time Nanny Needed For After-School...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 7:30pm

I`m looking for a reliable and fun-loving sitter to help with after-school care for my daughter. The position involves picking her up from school and bringing her back home for fun/ and or dropping her off to her extra curricular activities. Maintaining a safe and positive environment during care is... More

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$10–20/hr
Libertyville, IL • 14 miles away

Caregiver Needed for One Child After...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

We seek a babysitter to care for our elementary-aged child from March 31, 2025. The hours are Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The sitter will engage our child in safe and fun activities, help with homework, and prepare snacks. The ideal candidate is responsible, friendly, and comfortable with... More

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$17–22/hr
Spring Grove, IL • 20 miles away

Full-time Care for Newborn

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for a caring and reliable nanny to join our family! This position will start full-time this summer and go through winter (July - December). Primary responsibility will be to watch after our newborn at our home while we work during the day.

Details:
Start Date: July... More

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$10–20/hr
Great Lakes, IL • 12 miles away

Caring Babysitter Drives Two Children on...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm

We need a responsible babysitter to care for two children ages preschool and elementary. The job starts on April 7, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. You will supervise playtime, help with homework, and prepare snacks. You must have your own car and feel comfortable driving the... More

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$10–12/hr
Racine, WI • 17 miles away

Occasional Babysitter Needed for Two Toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for occasional childcare for two playful toddlers who love to play outside, dance, draw and play with playdoh. Caregiver must be comfortable with pets as we do have dogs and cats.

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$20–24/hr
Wauconda, IL • 22 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Toddlers,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 3:30pm

We need a reliable babysitter for two toddlers from March 18, 2025, working Monday to Friday, from 5:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The babysitter ensures a safe environment, supervises playtime, prepares meals, and assists with basic hygiene routines. The role includes engaging the children in age-appropriate... More

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$23–27/hr
Deerfield, IL • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infants and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter for two children, an infant and a toddler, starting on March 17, 2025. The caregiver should be comfortable with pets and have their own car. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, providing care when the children are sick, managing bedtime routines, and assisting... More

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$15–18/hr
Mundelein, IL • 19 miles away

August 2025- Part-time sitter for one...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3, plus a gentle, loving Golden Retriever. We are looking for someone to care for our daughter, part-time, 3-4 days a week. She has had some developmental delays as well as an array of needs. We are looking for someone with experience in caring for younger kids and a heart for... More

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Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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