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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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$23–28/hr
Arlington, MA • 22 miles away

Regular before school babysitter for twins...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! My name is Costanza and I am looking for a regular babysitter for about 3 hours every day in the morning. She will support me in preparing the girls and taking them to daycare. I have an older child and I need some help with the twins. Every day Mon-Fri

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$22–26/hr
Nashua, NH • 16 miles away

Part time baby sitter and backup

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a couple with one year old son name Adam. We live in Nashua, NH. We will need occasional babysetting
Babysitting, , night time routine if needed, light household if needed

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$24–28/hr
Bolton, MA • 5 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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$20–30/hr
Newton Center, MA • 24 miles away

Sitter for energetic 18 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We have a 18-month-old girl who is energetic and sociable, as well as a 5-year-old Aussiedoodle. Hoping to find someone with flexible hours and is excited to be an extension of our family!
We are looking for someone to help out with our daughter a few times a week, and sometimes on weekends for date... More

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$24–28/hr
Littleton, MA • 5 miles away

Babysiteer

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi looking for a babysitter for the weekend won’t have two do a lot most thing be done just make a bottle change a diaper only look after baby the most
Looking after 4 kids one is 18 mouths we’ll need most care she is such a lovely baby

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$26–30/hr
Waban, MA • 21 miles away

Looking for babysitting & pick up help...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We're looking for someone responsible and energetic Mondays starting 3:30pm and /or Thursdays starting 3pm to help with activity pickups and just hang out!
This is a perfect job for a college student who loves kids. Must have your own car and clean driving record.
Thanks!

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$10–25/hr
Hudson, NH • 20 miles away

part-time occasional sitter for two toddlers.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Mendes family here. We have 2 little ones and live in Hudson New Hampshire.
Be with and care for children while parents are out for roughly 1-3 hours. Play with children and ensure safety.

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$25–40/hr
Winchester, MA • 22 miles away

part time nanny for first week of Dec

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/03

8:00am - 6:00pm

We are looking for a nanny for the first week of Dec, 3rd-6th.

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$20–30/hr
Needham, MA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for a friendly family...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

A friendly family of 5. Just moved in to Needham. We are used to have someone around and couldn't find the right person yet!
We need support with the kids and house chores. Nothing very complicated, mostly to keep the kids busy, light care of laundry, dishwasher, etc.

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$25–30/hr
Chestnut Hill, MA • 25 miles away

Morning Nanny/Driver/Dog Walker needed in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Our Family seeks Morning Nanny/Driver/Dog Walker fo school year schedule! We seek someone reliable for a school year position assisting with our young teen as well as our small dog. Monday through Friday 6:45am- 8:45 a.m. with the exception of Thursdays starting at 6:00 a.m. You would drive our... More

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$10–20/hr
Dracut, MA • 18 miles away

Part time babysitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello,
My name is Diana and I am a single mom with a 6 year old boy. Who is on the spectrum.

I would need someone to start at 2:30pm when he returns from school until 4:30-5:30 until I come from work. Also, half day availability. No meal prep needed just maybe reheating.
Position is for a... More

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$20–27/hr
Reading, MA • 24 miles away

Late afternoon sitter for two girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We’re looking for a sitter to look after our girls once afterschool and daycare have ended.

Care for our toddler from 4-5 and take a stroller for a short walk to pickup our preschooler by 5:15 and bring them back home.

Close by to Reading Memorial high school

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$22–26/hr
Westborough, MA • 16 miles away

Seeking nanny for preschooler on the Spectrum

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

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

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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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