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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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$20–27/hr
Ellicott City, MD • 5 miles away

Pick up 5th grader from school bus stop <...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Start date is flexible. Minimum commitment 2 days/week up to 4 days/week. Tues-Thurs- pick up 3:45pm at Lotte Plaza and drive our 5th grade daughter safely home. On Fridays- pick up is 2:45pm.

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$18–22/hr
Rockville, MD • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

A mom of two toddlers who need some extra support. I am in Rockville but will move to Germantown in a couple of weeks.
I mostly need help with signing out of daycare and maybe a couple of hrs after. The three year old is potty trained.
I need pick up for the last two weeks of August and as needed... More

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$22–30/hr
Silver Spring, MD • 17 miles away

School Transport Needed For Two Quiet Girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Need additional help occasionally driving the kids to/from school.

Would be 1-4 times per month, usually either Monday mornings, Thursday afternoon, Friday mornings/afternoon. I would not expect you to be able to do all of these - your choice.

Mornings: Pick-up around 7:00

Afternoons:... More

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$22–26/hr
Kensington, MD • 17 miles away

Thursday October 10th full workday sitter...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/10

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hello! My husband and I live in Kensington Heights, Maryland with our 15 month old son. We have friends visiting town with 2 children who need care for Thursday, October 10th for their two children (our son will be in daycare) - a 4 year old girl and a 2 year old boy.
The father of the two... More

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$10–100/hr
Washington, DC • 22 miles away

Smart 3 year old girl.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Occasional sitter in DuPont Circle needed. For fun family. We are very laid back and easy to work with. Our 3 year old is smart, fun, and loves to dance.

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$24–27/hr
Bethesda, MD • 21 miles away

regular weekday and 1 day weekend sitter...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm

10 year old active and playful boy in Bethesda in a home setting. Special needs experience definitely helpful.
engage in daytime activities, play, outdoor activities, help with snacks and meals. This is for after school and 1 full day weekend. Weekdays 3 to 7 and weekend either Sat or Sun 10 to... More

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$20–25/hr
Washington, DC • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic twin 9...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

Twin: Zion (boy) and Nyomi (Girl/Autistic)

Zion loves Comics, Anime, and Video games.
Nyomi is autistic but love music, and stereotypical girly things.

Simple pick up and drop off of both children to/from there school/bus in the morning and evening. possible tutoring, but nothing to... More

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$22–26/hr
Washington, DC • 23 miles away

Day sitter for toddler while in town for...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/07

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

Hi, I am a single mom with a 2 year old and will be in DC for a business trip and need daycare for Oct 7-10.
I need the sitter to care for my son during my work day those those days and entertain, feed, play, and change. Just the basics!
I will be at a work conference during business hours and... More

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$18–22/hr
Severna Park, MD • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 girls school year...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm

I am a single mom and I need help picking up the girls from school for the 24-25 school year.
I would need you to pick up in the afternoon until I could get off work. Drop off could be at the Anne Arundel Community College Campus.

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$25–30/hr
Columbia, MD • 3 miles away

Sitter Needed on Mondays and Wednesdays...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm

We’re looking for a patient and kind sitter to watch my 3-year-old. My oldest is a rising kindergartener and will need some help when he is home from school. We want to find someone that loves to be outside as my boys want to play outside all day. We’re smoke-free and a cat-friendly home. CPR/BLS... More

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$21–25/hr
Monrovia, MD • 22 miles away

Occasional babysitter for my 2.5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are the Ward family of 3. I’m a SAHM looking for occasional childcare for my 2/12 year old daughter, Jada.

Play, care for, and love! Jada is full of life and such a happy girl! She loves to play toys, sing and dance!

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$15–25/hr
Silver Spring, MD • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for an Autistic kid

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We're seeking a patient, caring babysitter for an autistic kid. The role involves helping with potty training and feeding. If you're compassionate, reliable, and have experience with special needs care, we'd love to hear from you!

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$16–25/hr
Laurel, MD • 8 miles away

Part-time Spanish speaking sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

Single mom of a six year old boy with developmental and speech delays.

Seeking a Spanish speaking sitter to provide part time support, tutor in Spanish, prepare light snacks and provide transportation to and from school on office days.

Summer support 2 four hour days and before and after care... More

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$18–22/hr
Baltimore, MD • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - Overnight

Hello my name is Durrell and me and children mother is looking for a part time nanny for our 2 year old twins. We need some one that can work every Friday from 630pm until 9 am Saturday morning then 5am Sunday morning until 7 pm Sunday evening also 5 am Monday morning until 8 am. Must be on call in... More

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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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