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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
Sherborn, MA • 9 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Cares for Toddler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are seeking a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting on January 27, 2025. The candidate must have their own car to travel to our home. Responsibilities include supervising the child during play, preparing healthy meals and snacks, and ensuring a safe environment. The babysitter will engage... More

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$23–27/hr
Worcester, MA • 14 miles away

Seeking Flexible Babysitter for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a babysitter for our two toddlers starting on January 6, 2025, with flexibility on the start date. The caregiver must have their own car and experience with special needs and multiple children. Daily tasks include supervising playtime, preparing snacks, and maintaining a safe environment.... More

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$18–26/hr
Groton, MA • 22 miles away

Babysitter for our toddler three mornings...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a babysitter for our almost 2-year-old, Penny, to start ideally in January, but we are flexible on the start date. We are looking for three mornings a week, ideally Monday Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm with some flexibility and also an option for additional time if... More

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$24–28/hr
Arlington, MA • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant from...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

We need a caring babysitter for our infant starting on January 6, 2025. The job runs Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The babysitter provides a safe and nurturing environment, feeds and changes the child, and engages in age-appropriate activities. The sitter watches over the child,... More

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$24–28/hr
Watertown, MA • 19 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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$30–40/hr
Watertown, MA • 19 miles away

Part-time Weekly After-School Sitter for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We are two full-time working parents looking for a regular babysitter to help 2-3 days a week (roughly 6-9 hours) with daycare pickup, dinner, and bedtime for two sweet boys in Watertown, MA: a nearly 3-year old and a 7 month old. You ideally live or work within a ~20 minute drive from... More

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$18–22/hr
Watertown, MA • 19 miles away

Preschool Teacher’s Aide

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My daughter has a sensory processing disorder and needs 1:1 assistance in her preschool classroom. She goes to preschool in Watertown 3 days a week.

Responsibilities: Acting as a teacher’s aide, navigating her through classroom activities (Circle time, outdoor time, arts and crafts etc.),... More

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$23–27/hr
Watertown, MA • 19 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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$10–18/hr
Dorchester, MA • 23 miles away

Part time and occasional full time sitter...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I’m a mom of 4 children two boys two girls and I work part time and have two girls in daycare and two boys that are in elementary school I would need assistance with two of my school aged children 5,8 years old more so my 5 year old because the 8 year old is pretty self sufficient. I need help... More

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$22–25/hr
Weston, MA • 13 miles away

Monday and Friday afternoons afterschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a kind and patient afterschool sitter for Monday and Friday afternoons for our lively 6 year old daughter in first grade. The sitter will arrive around 2 pm and pick our daughter up from the bus stop that is just down the street. The sitter will spend the next few hours with our... More

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$25–30/hr
South Grafton, MA • 12 miles away

Regular sitter for 12 years old special...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

We need a sitter to engage and play / spend time with our 12 years old son with ASD (border line) and ADHD, but fully functional.
We need him / her to be with him daily M-F from 3:30 pm thru 4:30 pm in general, but we might require additional ad-hoc times when I am on business trips, and that'd be... More

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$15–25/hr
North Chelmsford, MA • 25 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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$15–18/hr
Watertown, MA • 19 miles away

After School/Weekend Sitter wanted for 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Hi! I am Maria, a single mom to 3 awesome kids. Glenn is 8, Gianna is almost 7 and Charlie Ann almost 5. Glenn is a hockey goalie and plays lacrosse and baseball in the spring. The girls play soccer, field hockey, ballet, and gymnastics. We have 2 super friendly labs, and 3 cats. Our house is super... More

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$20–30/hr
Needham, MA • 15 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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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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