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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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$18–19/hr
Greenfield, MA • 19 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a sitter for one preschool-aged child starting on February 10, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday . Fridays 1130-5 The sitter engages in play, provides snacks, and ensures a safe environment. Must have a reliable car. and be... More

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$20–24/hr
Amherst, MA • 19 miles away

Caregiver needed for 5 children with meal...

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a responsible babysitter to care for our five children, who range from an infant to elementary age. The start date is February 14, 2025. You will engage with the children in play and educational activities, prepare meals and snacks, and handle light housekeeping and laundry. A key... More

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$23–27/hr
Leominster, MA • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infants,...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter starting on January 27, 2025, to care for three children: an infant, a toddler, and a preschooler. The babysitter supervises playtime, prepares meals, changes diapers, and assists with daily routines. The role includes engaging children in educational activities and... More

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$18–24/hr
Fitchburg, MA • 21 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler: Meal Prep...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a babysitter for our toddler starting on February 7, 2025, with flexibility on the start date. The working hours are from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM, on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Responsibilities include driving to and from our home, preparing meals and snacks, and assisting... More

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$18–22/hr
Gardner, MA • 12 miles away

Family Of Six With Four Children In Need...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

We need a babysitter for four children, ages 1, 8, 13 and 15. Scheduling is flexible scheduling. The hours are from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, any day of the week, with add'l hours on the weekends potentially. The sitter will supervise playtime, actively engage with youngest two children, help with... More

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$15–30/hr
Leominster, MA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter needed from February 3rd...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Family of 4 , 2 kids living in Leominster . 3 year old and a 5 year old

Looking for as part time sitter from February 3rd to February 21st 2025

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$22–26/hr
Westminster, MA • 17 miles away

Caregiver Needed to Prepare Meals and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a responsible babysitter to care for one elementary-aged child, starting on February 1, 2025. The babysitter will prepare meals and snacks, ensuring the child eats healthy and enjoys mealtime. A reliable car is necessary for transportation to activities or outings. The caregiver... More

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$20–24/hr
Rindge, NH • 15 miles away

Support Children with Homework and Drive

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for two children, ages elementary and middle school, starting on January 13, 2025. The schedule is flexible but includes Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. The sitter must have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include driving... More

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$20–26/hr
Leominster, MA • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for a 4 years old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Family of 3, husband, 4 years old boy and myself. We also have a cat and dog

Looking for an ocasional sitter to spend some time with my son during the day (playing) so he will get used to stay with someone else besides my husband and I. I will be home at the beginning and then we will need the... More

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$20–22/hr
Amherst, MA • 19 miles away

Babysitter needed for 2 kiddos in Amherst,...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We're looking for an experienced babysitter to care for our two kids on occasion (1-3 times per week, flexible) at our home in Amherst. We can offer $22/hour. First aid and/or CPR training is preferable, but not required. Please reach out if interested. Thanks!

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$19–23/hr
Keene, NH • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring and reliable babysitter for two children, an infant, and a toddler, starting on or after January 17, 2025. The sitter ensures safety and engages the children in age-appropriate activities. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, assisting with toilet training, and... More

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$12–18/hr
West Brookfield, MA • 25 miles away

Caring Babysitter/Nanny Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a responsible babysitter for our two children, an infant (4mo) and a toddler (2yr in February). I need help caring for the kids on Tuesdays and Thursdays while I work from home preferably from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM but hours are flexible. Duties include caring for the children, engaging them... More

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$17–21/hr
Greenfield, MA • 19 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Drives to Care for One...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for one elementary-aged child. The position starts on January 6, 2025, and requires availability every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The babysitter will ensure the child is safe and engaged during this time, providing age-appropriate... More

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$17–21/hr
Greenfield, MA • 19 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Drives to Care for One...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

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