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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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$18–22/hr
Hughesville, MD • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 easygoing kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Hello, we are the Vasquez Family. We are looking for a part-time sitter for Luna (2.5 years old) and Levi (almost 4 years old). Levi and Luna are easygoing children. They love to play together and also enjoy their independence on their ipads. During warmer days they really enjoy playing outdoors.... More

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$15–20/hr
Hughesville, MD • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter with flexible days for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

I work from home and need a helper to assist with my two boys. My husband and I have two dogs indoors but can be kept separate while you are in the home.
I need a helper to play with my 2 year old toddler, prepare his lunch and put him down for a nap. I have a 4 month old that is exclusively breast... More

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$20–24/hr
Dowell, MD • 5 miles away

Sitter for spunky 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

New to the area. Looking for a sitter on the weekends periodically to care for our 3 year old and small dog.
Babysit in our home. Put little one to bed at 8pm. We have a small dog as well, that would be here and would need to be taken out.

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$15–25/hr
Saint Marys City, MD • 9 miles away

One night sitter for 4

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/19

3:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a babysitter to care for four children ages 1, 2, 4, & 9 during a work Christmas party. We are looking for someone to supervise and entertain them while we’re at the event.
I’m looking for a babysitter to supervise my four children during a work Christmas party. The responsibilities... More

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$22–26/hr
Mechanicsville, MD • 15 miles away

Weekly sitter for 3 boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have 3 boys, ages 6, 3, and 1. I primarily work from home, but now that my and my husband's parental leave is expired we need someone to help "fill the gaps" when I need to go in to the office.
We need someone to stay with the kids 6-8 hours, one or two times a week, days and times can be... More

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$19–23/hr
Prince Frederick, MD • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for a 3,2 and 3 month old

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Breakfast lunch we’re learning how to potty train around here. It’s been a struggle but we’re learning and we’re also working on some speech. With my toddler.

Keep a safe eye on my babies while I make a living as a newly single mom

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$15–19/hr
Saint Marys City, MD • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

I am seeking care for my 4 month old infant. Occasionally when school is out my school agers may be in the home.
Feeding
Diapering
Bathing
Cleaning up infant toys and meal items used during shift
Days and hours are some what flexible to start but hoping to have a set schedule.

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$15–20/hr
Leonardtown, MD • 7 miles away

Part Time Sitter for four little ones

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have one boy who is 5 years old and in Kindergarten. My one daughter is 4 years old and is a non verbal autistic with some issues due to her autism. My other daughter is 2 years old and my youngest daughter is 3 months old she was born premature so she does have some slight medical issues.

We... More

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$23–25/hr
Bryantown, MD • 25 miles away

Need 1-time sitter for 3 children, willing...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/04

8:00am - 6:00pm

3 children, ages seven, six, & although my daughter is 4 years old, her mental ability is about that of a 1 or 2-year-old
On December 4th 2024 is my trial hearing date for my divorce, which is super important and I really would love to find somebody to look after my three children on this day. I... More

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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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