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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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$16–20/hr
Lowell, MA • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for morning routine / off...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 9:30am

We are a busy family that has unique and funny children and a sweet puppy.
We need a reliable person to fill the gap of when mom needs to leave and dad gets home. Getting the kids to school and out the door is critical.
If the fit is good there is ability to get more hours on occasion.
One day a... More

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$15–20/hr
Bedford, MA • Less than a mile

Sitter needed for infant boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a small family of a five-month infant boy. For the most part, low maintenance. He’s a great boy.

We are seeking a sitter who is comfortable working with infants (changing diapers, bottle feeding, book reading). This person should have the patience handling infants and responding to the... More

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$23–27/hr
Dover, MA • 18 miles away

After school sitter for 2 elementary aged...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We’re a family of 4. Our kids enjoy playing sports, hanging out with their friends, and being outside.
Both my husband and I work full time and we need someone to help the kids after school. There may be needs to bring one of the kids to a sports practice or other extracurricular activity some... More

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$20–27/hr
Watertown, MA • 10 miles away

Occasional sitter for a 4 month old baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are newlyweds enjoying the journey of parenthood with our 4-month-old son, Zayne, and are looking for a caring, responsible babysitter to help on an occasional basis for date nights.

Your responsibilities will include bottle feeding, diaper changes, putting Zayne down for naps, and engaging... More

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$22–26/hr
Westborough, MA • 23 miles away

Seeking nanny for preschooler on the Spectrum

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

help with preschooler after school until parents are home from work (3-6pm) per week and the occasional weekend night.

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$20–30/hr
Braintree, MA • 25 miles away

Part-time nanny/sitter for 6mo old -...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

My husband and I are first time parents to a beautiful baby girl. He works and travels quite a bit while I’m a stay at home mom, former music therapist. I also work remotely from home. We have 2 toy poodles who are very friendly and low maintenance (other than requiring snuggle time).

I would... More

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$18–20/hr
Dedham, MA • 18 miles away

PT After school sitter for three smart,...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a fun & active family w/ lots of variety day-to-day. We're new to Dedham so definitely need a warm and comforting sitter able to manage any emotions that arise around our new living situation. The 3 children include Nathan: smart and inquisitive 10yr boy who loves Legos, Fortnite, and all... More

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$18–30/hr
Newton Highlands, MA • 13 miles away

After school care for two lovely girls in...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a babysitter for our two girls (ages 10 and 12) for afterschool care Mon-Fri (2:30-6:30 daily; Weds 12:30-6:30) starting in late August/beginning of September. We would be looking for homework help, light housework, driving to activities, meal prep and errands. Please get in touch soon... More

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$20–25/hr
Cambridge, MA • 13 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Our 1.5 and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are seeking a warm and dependable babysitter to care for our 1.5 and 6-year-old daughters on Fridays, weekends, and occasionally for date nights or special occasions. Our daughters are affectionate, talkative, and have a great love for music, dancing, and reading books.

We are looking for... More

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$27–36/hr
Brookline, MA • 13 miles away

Part time occasional babysitting for 3.5...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Babysitter for adorable 3.5 year old girl. She is energetic and loves to read and color.

Babysitting for a few hours starting August 26 at 8:00 AM. Reading and drawing with 3.5 year old girl.

Near public transportation. Please be ok with payroll as form of payment: it is direct deposit.... More

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$10–30/hr
Revere, MA • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for one 3 year old...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a great babysitter for 2 children in Revere, MA. Our 3-year-old daughter is friendly and talkative and very well behaved for a toddler. She enjoys playing with her toys, drawing, and playing with our 2 cats. Our 3-month-old son is very quiet. He needs to be fed (we will have... More

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$10–30/hr
Revere, MA • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for one 3 year old...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

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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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