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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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$18–22/hr
Gary, IN • 5 miles away

Occasional sitter for 3 boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I’m a single mom to 3 beautiful children. I have a 1 year old, 4 year old, and 6 year old. They love to spend time watching tv, coloring, and playing video games. We love spending time together as a family.

The sitter responsibilities is to prepare their food, clean up whatever mess the children... More

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

Part- time sister for two 2 year old twin...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have twin girls. Need a days a week.Our family has a very busy schedule
Care for the twins. Potty training. Play with them. Snack occasional meal

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$19–26/hr
Matteson, IL • 22 miles away

Occasional Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi, initially looking for an occasional sitter one who we can use more regularly as needed in the future.
Occasional pick up/drop off. Supervision and support of daily routine of our little one at our home.

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$13–18/hr
Hobart, IN • 4 miles away

Part time sitter for a sweet one year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My name is Kayla and I have 21 month old his name is Eastyn he has some medical issues so I want someone attentive .

Pickup from daycare at 4pm. Just playing with him feeding him a snack before his meds at 6:30pm or possibly dinner too. And then I would be home by 7:15-7:30. He’s got medical... More

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$19–23/hr
University Park, IL • 20 miles away

Full time sitter for two girl age 9 and 4

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00pm - 8:00am (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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$22–46/hr
Chicago, IL • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for a happy and playful 5...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi. African-American family on the south side of Chicago. Wife Works as an Accountant husband is a Court Reporter.
We have a 5 year old daughter. She is a bit shy upon first meeting someone but warms up after getting to know them. She is playful and cheery. Is polite and smart.
We are on the south... More

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$21–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for an energetic 4yr old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

4yr old male, only child in the home. WFH, mom. No cursing, pretty busy schedule, need some assistance.
Interactions with the child, play cars, crawl, writing, reading, outdoor play activities, put away toys once done. Make food or snack.
South side of Chicago, flexible schedule sometimes within 2-3... More

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$12–19/hr
Crete, IL • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 little bouncy toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Hello there! I am a new mommy of 1 happy, bubbly, beautiful baby girl!
I need someone comfortable picking my child up from daycare at time of closing which is 4:30pm and keeping her until I’m off work at 6:00pm. I would pick her up from you at 6:30pm.
Located in South suburbs of Illinois. The... More

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$18–22/hr
Schererville, IN • 8 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We have 1 bulldog and 1 Newfoundland and our baby is almost 18 month's. Dogs don’t need much care.
Looking for a sitter for maybe once to twice a week. No more than 6 hours at a time. He will need to be fed meals and snacks and be put down for a nap.
I work from home but need to go into the office... More

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$22–26/hr
Chicago, IL • 24 miles away

Lovable toddler looking for occasional sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! Im shaka and parent to a lovable 20 month old. We are looking for a sitter who can jump in when myself or my partner need a break in the evening. I work full time and am in graduate school and sometimes have chores I need to complete around the house. My child is very sociable, talk a lot,... More

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$11–18/hr
Midlothian, IL • 25 miles away

Beautiful 19mo old toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Me and my wife have one beautifull smart 19 month old little girl. We currently live with my parents but they are leaving for tge winter.
Looking for someone to occationally watch our toddler while the teof us our working.

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$12–15/hr
Hammond, IN • 13 miles away

Mother's helper for 10 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I need assistance with school drop off/pick-up near my home on Thurs/Fri. Also, homework help and snack prep, etc. And potentially an evening here and there for a night out. My daughter is extremely self-sufficient and well-behaved (not your typical 10 y/o). I have one cat in my home as well (no... More

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$19–23/hr
Chicago Heights, IL • 16 miles away

Occasional Sitter for a toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Just a working mom with a senior cat, dog 1.5 year old and 2.5 year old toddler.
In home care with occasional errands, sick days, light cooking/cleaning

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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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