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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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$17–19/hr
Hammond, IN • 21 miles away

Drive, Tutor, and Care for Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

We need a babysitter starting on January 6, 2025. The scheduled days will be Monday-Friday only on mother’s scheduled work days from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. We are also asking for an additional 1-2 hours in the evenings of those work days where the child can be provided after school care from 7:00-8pm... More

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$10–11/hr
Lowell, IN • Less than a mile

Nanny Needed for Toddler Care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

We seek a reliable nanny for our toddler starting February 11, 2025. This position covers 8am-5pm, Tues-Thurs. The nanny will provide attentive care, engage in fun activities, and ensure a safe environment. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, assisting with light housekeeping, and... More

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$17–21/hr
Merrillville, IN • 15 miles away

Overnight sitter for beautiful one year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I’m a young mom with a one year old. She’s not walking but we are working on that. I would need a sitter who can watch her at their place.

Be able to watch her at their home and able to do overnights. Also able to make her meals as needed.

Mostly the weekends and some weekdays.

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$10–18/hr
Richton Park, IL • 21 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Toddler: Drive, Meal...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter for our toddler starting on January 13, 2025, with flexibility in the start date. The role involves driving our child to activities, preparing meals and snacks, and managing bedtime routines. Experience with toilet training is essential. The candidate must have their... More

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$15–22/hr
Cedar Lake, IN • 7 miles away

4 day a week sitter for 3 toddlers.

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

In need of a sitter Tuesday-Friday for a 4 year old and 3 years old twins. They are all potty trained but will need supervision and to be fed. They are very self sufficient and keep busy with their toys and coloring. We would like to have someone with patience and willing to do educational... More

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$20–24/hr
University Park, IL • 19 miles away

I’ll be a part-time sitter cause I’m also...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

When it comes to babysit kids, I have over 30 nieces and nephews a little cousins and I watched them all the time and they can get out of hand, but I don’t know how to deal with it to a certain extent
I really need to maintain balance into get to money control and get them to do their homework. Wash... More

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$10–22/hr
Portage, IN • 24 miles away

part time sitter for 2 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! I have a 2 year old who loves to play inside and outside, along with 2 energetic dogs who are friendly!!

Change and feed john david as well as interacting with him
occasionally let the dogs outside to go potty, no need to feed them

I will be working overnights so I need someone who... More

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$20–50/hr
Griffith, IN • 17 miles away

Occasional sitter for our two little ones.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have a 20 month old and a 6 month old. My husband and I would like to start going out on more date and we are looking for someone that is great working with 2 very little ones plus we have 2 beagles that love everyone.
We would would like to go out a little later in the evening so we are looking... More

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$21–25/hr
Lansing, IL • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for one energetic and 1...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 7:00pm

Ineed a sitter while at work mykids are really easy to deal with

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$17–21/hr
Crown Point, IN • 10 miles away

Part time sitter needed for two sweet...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 02/18

5:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

We are looking for a helpful fairy to take care
Of our little mermaids while mom and dad are at work . Hours are Wednesday - Thursday 5:30am-8:30am and 4pm-6:30pm .

This is a trial babysitting gig in lieu of the above ongoing job.

Watch children
Assist with meal prep for lunches and... More

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$21–25/hr
Hazel Crest, IL • 24 miles away

Full time sitter for a one year old toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 7:30pm (flexible)

Looks for someone with opening availability

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$15–20/hr
Hazel Crest, IL • 24 miles away

Seeking Reliable, Assertive Fun Sitter for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Hi Sitters!

I'm a solo parent in Homewood, IL seeking afterschool care (3-6 p.m. daily) for my 2, 8yr old (3rd grade) twin girls. Our current sitter is moving, so to start it will be 6hr/wk Thursdays and Fridays, but it can go up to 15hrs/wk, once she moves.

Each weekday, you'll meet them at... More

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$19–23/hr
University Park, IL • 19 miles away

Full time sitter for two girl age 9 and 4

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30pm - 7:30am (flexible)

I am a single mother to two girls Jazlyn and Nova and I was looking for a full time babysitter or nanny

I will be starting my RN program January 6th and I work overnights so I will really need somebody to come in at 10:30pm till 8am I work 8days a pay period but normally I’ll pick up two extra... More

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

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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