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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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$20–25/hr
New Ipswich, NH • 15 miles away

Sitter needed for 1 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

We need a sitter for our 1 year old to have someother adults interact with her and help her learn new things from new experiences.

Duties:
Playing with child.
Creating fun experiences.
Preparing lunch.
Helping with potty
Folding child's laundry/putting away laundry.
Cleaning up after baby.... More

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$10–26/hr
Temple, NH • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for 18 month old,...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/05

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Grandparent will be watching grandson a couple days and might like a helping hand here and there! Child is 18 months old.
Help with meals, playtime, etc. to give grandparents a break and assistance.
Flexible schedule in Temple, NH

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$23–27/hr
South Lancaster, MA • 18 miles away

Transportation for school twice a week.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I have twin 10 yer olds and a 3 month old. (Only 10 yr olds need ride)

Drive to school in Marlborough in the morning. Back to Lancaster after school.

Drop off at Kane Elementary school starts at 8:45. Pick up can be from their mom’s house in Marlborough at 4-4:15. 130 Littlefield Lane,... More

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$24–28/hr
Harvard, MA • 22 miles away

Sitter for 3 days a week for 6 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

We are the Smiths. Our daughter is 6 months old and a smiley, happy baby.
I work from home and need someone to watch our daughter while I work. We need coverage for the following days:
December 2, 4, 6, 10, 12, and 13 from 10:30am - 1:30pm
December 17, 19, and 20 from 10:30am - 4:30pm

During... More

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$24–28/hr
Lunenburg, MA • 13 miles away

occasional sitter for friendly toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

looking for occasional date night sitter for 22 month old boy, he's very happy, friendly and energetic

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$20–26/hr
Worcester, MA • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for adventurous toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm

A family of four with a 12 year old dog that just moved back from Texas! Our family consists of myself, my husband, our 18 month old son, and our newborn daughter.
Keep up with our 18 month old! A few things he loves are books, music, playing, and being outside. Our ideal candidate would be someone... More

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$22–23/hr
Worcester, MA • 22 miles away

Driving daughter to school

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

Hello
I am looking for morning care/ after care for my daughter to bring her to school and home.
I would like for the sitter to bring her to school and pick up from make sure she arrives safely.
Monday to Friday.
School starts 8:25 am
Ends 2:25 pm

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$20–28/hr
Harvard, MA • 22 miles away

Busy family seeks fun, flexible and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are a fun family with two working parents and two lively kids. (Also one older but sweet dog.)

After school care: pickup kids, homework help, snacks, some driving to after-school activities.

We prefer someone who is self-motivated and fun-loving to keep the kids engaged and off screens as... More

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$18–25/hr
Boylston, MA • 21 miles away

3 kids, 1 dog, 1x weekly and flexible

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there! We have 3 boys and a yellow lab in Boylston and are looking for either an occasional or weekly sitter.

Looking for someone to usually (weekly or every other week) just watch our 10 month old and occasionally watch all 3 boys.
We’ll likely need you to help with nap time, some food prep... More

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$20–30/hr
Leominster, MA • 13 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2 children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We are Stephen, Elena, Colby, and Mia. Steve is a contractor and Elena is an oncology nurse. Colby is in kindergarten and loves to run, climb, dig, and build - He enjoys karate, breakdancing, and swimming after school. Mia is in PreK and loves her baby dolls, coloring/drawing, and stickers - she... More

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$23–27/hr
Lunenburg, MA • 13 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for 2 Energetic Kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

hard working family with 2 fun loving & energetic boys (4 & 6). 1 Dog in household.
Looking for a Sitter for Days off from School & the occasional date night

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$23–26/hr
Boylston, MA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for school mornings!

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

Sweet kiddos looking for a morning sitter to help get them ready for school and onto their buses. We have 2 in the high school that are independent and that leave first (but are very helpful with the younger ones) then the 2 youngest (9,8) will need help to finish getting ready and onto their buses.... More

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$15–20/hr
Worcester, MA • 25 miles away

Part-time Sleepover sitter needed for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30pm - 7:30am (flexible)

Were a beautiful working family of 4. We have 2 amazing little girls ages 6 and 5
We just need and overnight sitter for every weekend. to to sleep over we just need and adult to be home with them overnights. The girls pretty much sleep through the night or maybe sometime wake to be... More

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$24–28/hr
Bolton, MA • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for energetic toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Mom and Dad plus Xavier (11) and Wyatt (2.5) live in Bolton. We are a busy family that likes to travel and have experiences together. Being outside, exploring new places, and being creative are some of our favorite things.
We are looking for a bit of help with primarily Wyatt, especially daycare... More

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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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