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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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$25–26/hr
Tewksbury, MA • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm

We need a reliable babysitter for two children, aged toddler and preschool. You will care for them every Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, starting February 3, 2025. Your job includes supervising playtime, preparing snacks, and maintaining a safe environment. You will engage them with age-appropriate... More

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$20–30/hr
Boston, MA • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm

We seek a babysitter to care for our infant starting on March 4, 2025. The position is part-time on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The sitter will feed, change, and play with the child while ensuring a safe environment. Duties also include light cleaning, such as... More

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$25–29/hr
Woburn, MA • 20 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Toddler on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting on February 6, 2025. The schedule is flexible but will primarily be on Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The babysitter will care for one child, ensuring a safe and engaging environment. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks,... More

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$25–29/hr
Boston, MA • 24 miles away

Seeking Experienced Babysitter for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We seek a caring babysitter for our toddler. The job starts on January 31, 2025, with flexible start dates. The hours are 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The sitter will engage our child in play, prepare snacks, and manage light laundry and light housekeeping... More

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$10–20/hr
Everett, MA • 20 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter for our two children, an infant and a toddler, starting on or after February 1, 2025. The sitter will help with bedtime routines, assist with toilet training, and manage light housekeeping and laundry tasks. The candidate must have a reliable car and communicate... More

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$25–29/hr
Boston, MA • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our infant starting on a flexible date after February 3, 2025. The job includes feeding, changing diapers, and putting the baby to bed. The sitter must be comfortable with pets in the home and have their own car for transportation. Regular... More

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$20–25/hr
Burlington, MA • 23 miles away

Babysitter/nanny needed for Mondays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm

Hi! My husband and I are looking for a babysitter for our 21 month old son on Mondays from 7:15am-3:30pm starting on February 24th 2025. We want to be sure to get to know someone before then, but the hours can be very flexible until then! Our son is easy going, and loves to play, and of course we... More

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$24–28/hr
Salem, MA • 10 miles away

Possibly looking into overnight nanny for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Newborn possibly looking into overnight nanny just for sleep purposes.

This would just be a nanny to watch and care for her at night while one of us gets some shut eye.

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$20–24/hr
Boston, MA • 23 miles away

Babysitter Needed for One Elementary Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30am - 4:30am

We seek a reliable babysitter for one elementary-aged child from February 17, 2025. The hours are 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include supervising play, assisting with homework, and preparing snacks. The sitter must create a safe, engaging environment and provide... More

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$23–27/hr
Andover, MA • 19 miles away

Experienced Nanny Needed for After-School...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Looking for a reliable and caring nanny to pick up our 2 girls (6 & 8) from the bus stop Monday-Thursday.

Responsibilities include:
* Greeting the kids and walking them home
* Unpacking their backpacks and helping them settle in with a snack
* Preparing backpacks and snacks for next day
*... More

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$20–28/hr
Boston, MA • 23 miles away

Backup and occasional care for 14 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We live in the Charlestown Navy Yard. We have a 14 month old boy and 2 small dogs (Italian Greyhounds).

We are seeking backup care (daytime) as well as occasional evening and weekend care for our 14 month old. Must have young toddler experience and enjoy spending time with this age range.

We... More

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$14–18/hr
Malden, MA • 20 miles away

Single Mom Seeks Reliable Driver to Take...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

I am a single mother looking for someone to watch my son in the morning in Malden. I recently got a new job from 06:30 to 02:30 p.m..I'm seeking a reliable and safe driver willing to help. The job would be on Saturdays from 10 to 2 require proof of a safe driving record. Additionally, I value... More

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

Kind, Patient, Athlete to Assist Teen with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Seeking a reliable person to help with morning routine and send off to school for one middle school child, starting ASAP.
Begin at 6:00AM with wake-up, head out for some exercise (30 min), a run, walk, shoot hoops, etc before overseeing getting ready for school (shower, breakfast, backpack ready)... More

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$10–25/hr
Boston, MA • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Four Children...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring and reliable babysitter for our four children, ages infant to elementary school. The start date is flexible, but work begins on January 13, 2025. Responsibilities include supervising and engaging children in safe play, preparing simple meals, changing diapers, helping with homework,... 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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