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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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$16–17/hr
Sagamore, MA • 20 miles away

Summer Day Camp Aquatics Director Wanted!

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm

KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. We partner with over 230 private clubs all over the country to implement traditional-style day camps for elementary-aged children. Our Staff are the backbone of our programs and therefore, we pride ourselves on giving... More

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$19–20/hr
Swansea, MA • 19 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a babysitter for two children, an infant and a toddler, starting on July 7, 2025, with a flexible start date. The hours are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The sitter must have their own car and be able to prepare meals and snacks. Responsibilities also include assisting with... More

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$22–26/hr
Bristol, RI • 20 miles away

Care for Toddler on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting on April 16, 2025. The hours are flexible, but typically from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The babysitter will supervise playtime, prepare simple snacks, and ensure a safe environment. Responsibilities also... More

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$22–26/hr
Barrington, RI • 23 miles away

Nanny needed for the summer

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Hi, we are family that lives in Barrington, RI. We have four girls 15, 12, 7 and 5. Only the youngest two need the care.

We would like a nanny over the summer to drive all the girls to the swim club and stay with them there, help with the activities of the youngest two, and then drive back home.... More

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$20–30/hr
Swansea, MA • 19 miles away

Babysitter May 23 and May 24 from noon to...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/23

12:30pm - 11:30pm

We seek a responsible babysitter for one infant starting on May 23 and 24 2025, from noon to 11:30 PM. The sitter will care for the infant by feeding, changing diapers, and practicing safe sleep habits.

The sitter will engage the child with age-appropriate activities, maintain a clean play area,... More

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$20–26/hr
Dartmouth, MA • 7 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Toddler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm

We need a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting on April 3, 2025. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Responsibilities include caring for our child, preparing meals and snacks, and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate has their own car, is comfortable... More

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$20–24/hr
Tiverton, RI • 14 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschooler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter for our preschool child, starting on or after April 1, 2025. The ideal candidate enjoys interacting with young children and engages them in fun and educational activities. You will supervise playtime, prepare meals, and ensure a safe environment. The job requires... More

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$20–25/hr
Plymouth, MA • 21 miles away

Nanny shares care for preschool child on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 12:00pm

We seek a babysitter for one preschool-aged child starting in January 2026. The role involves caring for the child on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at our home. This could be flexible depending on other schedules with nanny share. Responsibilities include supervising playtime,... More

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$15–15/hr
Fall River, MA • 14 miles away

Occasional nanny for a energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello my name is Azaria and I have a daughter named nova ! She is 2 years old. She will be 3 at the end of March. Nova does have mid/ moderate autism with a bit of a speech delay. She is verbal so that’s not a problem, it’s my mom and I that also live in the household!

Drop Nova off at 9am
Pick... More

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$10–26/hr
Oak Bluffs, MA • 21 miles away

Care for Two Toddlers Starting late August...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring and responsible babysitter for our two toddlers. The start date is flexible but will begin around August 25, 2025. The sitter will provide a safe and fun environment, engage in play activities, assist with meals and snacks, change diapers, and follow daily routines. The ideal... More

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$24–28/hr
East Wareham, MA • 16 miles away

Date night sitter for two little ladies!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi everyone! We are a military family looking for an occasional date night sitter for our 6 year old and 2 year old daughters!

Responsibilities would include playtime, dinner time, and bed time for both girls. We generally order pizza for them on date nights so you couldn’t have to cook... More

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$22–26/hr
Somerset, MA • 15 miles away

Part time Sitter for My Pregnant wife and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello I am living with my pregnant wife and baby in somerset MA.
We Need family friendly respectful Helper.
We all are very kind and humble people.

We need sitter to help my wife specially when she go to the doctor she need to take care of our baby help with communication.
If sitter speak... 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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