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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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$24–28/hr
Brookline, MA • 9 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! Our family is looking for a nurturing, experienced nanny to care for our baby boy when we return to work after maternity/paternity leave. The right person for us has experience caring for infants (as our son will be 5 months old) and is comfortable with managing feedings, maintaining nap... More

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$18–22/hr
Salem, MA • 16 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Infant on Tuesdays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm

We seek a nanny for our infant on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, starting January 28, 2025. The babysitter engages the child in safe play, prepares meals, and ensures proper diapering. They follow a consistent routine, including naptime and bedtime practices. The babysitter watches... More

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$25–30/hr
Cambridge, MA • 7 miles away

Caring Occasional weekday Babysitter...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter to care for a sweet and affectionate infant on some weekday mornings or afternoons for 3-4 hours at a time. The start date is January 27, 2025, but we can be flexible. Responsibilities include feeding, changing diapers, playing, and keeping the child safe. The sitter must create... More

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$20–25/hr
Chestnut Hill, MA • 10 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Elementary Child and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a reliable babysitter for our elementary-aged child starting on January 24, 2025. The sitter will engage in fun and educational activities, help with homework, and ensure our child is safe and happy. Tasks include preparing light meals, supervising playtime, and maintaining a clean play... More

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$24–28/hr
Lexington, MA • Less than a mile

Experienced Babysitter Needed for One...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 02/25

6:00pm - 11:00pm

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our elementary-aged child from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM on February 25, 2025. The babysitter will supervise our child, engage in activities, and provide meals as needed. The role requires safe transportation, so having a own car is essential.... More

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$14–18/hr
Malden, MA • 8 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 • 7 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 • 10 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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$24–28/hr
Dover, MA • 16 miles away

Part-time weekly (on weekends) sitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We have a two year old boy (and a pretty docile mini labradoodle), and live in Dover, MA.

We are looking for regular help on the weekends (Saturday or Sunday afternoons) with our fun, caring and energetic two year old boy. We would love with some household cleaning and laundry during nap times.

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$20/hr
Brookline, MA • 9 miles away

Nursery Worker for a Local Episcopal Church

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

St. Paul's is looking for someone on Sunday mornings to care for children in the nursery while their parents are worshipping or in adult education classes. The number of children varies from week to week, but typically hovers between 2 - 5 children. All time would be spent on church property in a... More

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$24–28/hr
Watertown, MA • 6 miles away

Driver needed for a 12 years old school...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm

Emilia is 12 years old and needs to be driven to and from school 4-5 days/week.
The only required task is driving a very well-behaved 12-year-old young lady.
Driving from Watertown Square to Boston Trinity Academy in Hyde Park. The child must be at school before 8:15 am, so pick up from home... More

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$30–35/hr
Quincy, MA • 16 miles away

Weekly sitter for three sweet kids

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm

Hello! Looking for a consistent and kind person to watch our three kids. Our son is four and we have twin girls that are 18 months old. We also have a cat so someone that is comfortable with pets would be lovely.

Pretty much just keep the kids safe and happy.

They’ll need to be fed and the... More

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$23–27/hr
Watertown, MA • 6 miles away

After-school care for 2 elementary school...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We're a family of four living in Watertown, with kids going to school in Newton. My husband Dirk and I are both Belgian (though met in Cambridge) and have been living here for nearly 20 years now. We have 2 kids, Arthur (9, 3rd grade), and Mabel (6,1st grade) - they go to school in Newton. They are... More

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$15–25/hr
North Chelmsford, MA • 15 miles away

Part-time Evening Mother’s Helper

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hello,
We are a family of 4 with 2 children ages 5 years and 5 months in North Chelmsford, MA. Both parents will be working full time and are looking for an early evening sitter to help after work/school. Activities may include light housework such as washing and folding laundry, cleaning dishes,... More

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How much do in-home child care providers make?

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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