Find a Child Care Job in Lancaster, MA

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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$19–27/hr
Berlin, MA • 8 miles away

Once per weekend sitter for 11 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We have an 11 year old boy who we adopted from foster care 2 years ago. We live in a kid-friendly neighborhood in Berlin, MA near Marlboro and Clinton. Our son likes to pull carts and play outside or build and play with cars inside.
We are looking for someone to actively engage with our son in his... More

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$22–26/hr
South Grafton, MA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter cum tutor for a special...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 3, our son Jishnou is 12 years old and with special needs pertaining to ASD and ADHD / DMD.

We need someone to engage our son in some light physical and mental activities like walking, shooting hoop, indoor games, etc.
Some help with tutoring basic arithmetic and English... More

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$23–27/hr
Harvard, MA • 6 miles away

Occasional Sitter for my Daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi, we are John and Gloria. Gloria is a lovely young woman on the autism spectrum. She’s smart, funny, and easy to care for.

Occasional sitter for times when I have a business meeting (usually afternoon into early evening) or need a little break. You may need to meet her school bus, make her... More

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$24–28/hr
Bedford, MA • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two elementary aged...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are an active family of 5 with one dog that are very busy with sports and outdoor activities.
On Tuesday afternoons (3:30pm-7pm) transport my two daughters from Bedford to Weston and back for an afterschool activity . On Wednesdays (2pm-5pm) watch one child at our house in the afternoon, then... More

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$15–27/hr
Harvard, MA • 6 miles away

In person Tutor (Math etc) for our 2 kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We looking to hire a tutor for our 2 kids (ages 7 & 8). Mainly for Math. We are located in Harvard MA.

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$10–20/hr
Dracut, MA • 23 miles away

Part time babysitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

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.
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$18–22/hr
Boylston, MA • 10 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 play with my older boys, have experience with babies for our 8 mo old, and usually do daytime care with some occasional date nights.
We’ll likely need you to... More

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$26–32/hr
Wayland, MA • 18 miles away

Part-time afternoon sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

We are looking for a long-term (at least a year) part-time afternoon/ evening sitter 2 days per week. Ideally Monday and Wednesday 4-9 p.m. with an option for some daytime hours as available. This is the perfect job for someone who works in education. My sweet kids are 10 yrs old, 8 yrs old, and 6... More

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$26–33/hr
Lexington, MA • 24 miles away

Looking For An Organized, Creative,...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Looking For An Organized, Creative, Adaptable Nanny.
We are a fun, kind family looking for someone to join us for at least 1-2 years. We moved to Lexington last year. I'm a single-mom with three young kids- 10 yrs, 8 yrs, and 6 yrs.
Looking for someone who is open to working collaboratively with... More

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

Seeking nanny for preschooler on the Spectrum

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (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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How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

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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