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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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$16–21/hr
Fitchburg, MA • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm

We seek a reliable babysitter starting on May 28, 2025, for our toddler. The job occurs on Mondays and Thursdays from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The babysitter must provide safe care, engage the child in age-appropriate activities, and prepare simple meals or snacks. It is essential to have a car for... More

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$17–25/hr
Three Rivers, MA • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a caring babysitter to look after our infant. The schedule is flexible, starting on March 3, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include feeding the baby, changing diapers, and providing safe playtime activities. The babysitter will also ensure a... More

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$21–25/hr
Hardwick, MA • 8 miles away

Caregiver needed for infants and toddlers,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for two children, an infant and a toddler. The job starts on March 11, 2025, with flexible start dates. The hours are from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Responsibilities include caring for the children, preparing meals... More

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$17–25/hr
Holden, MA • 20 miles away

Experienced nanny needed 30hrs/wk in Holden

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

Looking for an experienced nanny about 30 hours a week to care for our 3 and 5-year-old in our home. We are looking for someone with lots of experience and who will engage with the kids in all of the activities they love - imaginative play, art, being outdoors, etc. No driving of the kids required.... More

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$22–26/hr
Athol, MA • 8 miles away

10 month old baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family in Athol. We have a 10 month old we need care for occasionally.

All I need is someone to watch my son while I go to a job interview. Thank you!

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$15–17/hr
Gardner, MA • 13 miles away

SPLIT SHIFT sitter for Two Children,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

Looking for a sitter for two children, ages 5 and 10, starting on March 3, 2025. The schedule includes Monday through Friday, from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Your morning tasks include waking children up, get them ready for school, prepare light breakfast, and ensuring they get on... More

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$11–14/hr
Warren, MA • 18 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting on or after March 3, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The caregiver must have their own car, be comfortable with pets, and prepare meals and snacks. Light housekeeping duties may include... More

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$18–24/hr
Fitchburg, MA • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschooler...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for two children, an infant and a preschooler. The role begins on February 24, 2025, with a flexible start date. The schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Duties include caring for both children, preparing meals and snacks,... More

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$20–25/hr
Holden, MA • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddlers Once per...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter for two toddlers once per month schedule on Friday from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, starting around March 7, 2025. The sitter cares for the children, engages them in safe activities, and prepares them for bedtime. Experience with multiple young children is essential. The sitter must... More

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$20–25/hr
Spencer, MA • 19 miles away

Looking For Weekday Sitter for 2 year old...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hey everyone! We have a 2(almost three year old) and 5(almost 6 year old) and two pups

Looking for someone to hang with our 2-year-old for a few hours M-F between 8-1 while mom works from home. Transitioning to both kids during the summer. We would love someone that can drive locally to... More

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$15–30/hr
Leominster, MA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter needed starting mid...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Family of 4 , 2 kids living in Leominster . 3 year old and a 5 year old

Looking for as part time sitter for the next three months February through
April

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$20–26/hr
Leominster, MA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for a 4 years old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Family of 3, husband, 4 years old boy and myself. We also have a cat and dog

Looking for an ocasional sitter to spend some time with my son during the day (playing) so he will get used to stay with someone else besides my husband and I. I will be home at the beginning and then we will need the... More

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$15–25/hr
Northampton, MA • 25 miles away

Looking for creative and responsible...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi -- looking for extra help evenings/weekends/occasional pick-ups for our two kids, who are at the Chinese immersion school. The ideal candidate is fun and relaxed and interested in art projects, homework, reading with the kids, playing games.

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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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