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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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$10–15/hr
Scarborough, ME • 22 miles away

Part time sitter. 8 year old boy and 10...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm

Single mother going back to work.kids are almost ready to be on their own but are siblings and need a little supervision still.
Keep the kids busy and not fighting. Just a few hours on my work days to keep them safe.
Schedule will vary depending on my worm schedule. We can come to you or yoy can... More

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$18–22/hr
West Kennebunk, ME • 9 miles away

Summer Sitter on Fridays June-August

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Join us for Fridays this summer (June - August)!

We’re a family of 3 looking for a sitter to spend time with our 10 year old this summer as we work from home
Prior childcare experience preferred.

Our ideal sitter would be fun, interactive and ok with preparing snacks & lunch
Scheduling would be... More

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$15–24/hr
Rochester, NH • 21 miles away

Single mom looking for help here and there

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/31

9:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

Single mother of a fairly easy going 5 month girl. I have no help so I can never get anything done for myself or alone and need some help watching her so I can start having small amounts of time to myself again.
Care of my 5 month. She is formula fed I have a baby breeze formula machine it’s very... More

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$18–25/hr
Kennebunkport, ME • 9 miles away

Sitter needed for 10 year old boy for June 1

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/01

3:00am - 11:00am

We have a 10 year old boy. We will be in town for an event June 1 and need help then.
We need a sitter from 3-11 during an event. Time will include hanging out and then meal time.
In Kennebunkport

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$21–25/hr
Scarborough, ME • 22 miles away

Part time (weekend nights) for 2 kids...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for occasional sitter for evenings for two kids, ages almost 2 and almost 5
Playing with kids, Evening routine (serving dinner- I will prepare it) and bedtime
Pleasant Hill neighborhood, flexible schedule (Friday and Saturday evenings)- ideally once or twice per month

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$18–25/hr
West Kennebunk, ME • 9 miles away

Summer Nanny Needed for 2 Awesome Kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 4: Mom, Dad, Big Sister (6), Little Brother (2). We live in Austin Texas and come to Kennebunk for the summer to get away from the heat.
We are looking for a summer nanny for our 6 yr old daughter and 2-year-old son. Monday-Friday starting July 3 through August 10th. Two shifts... More

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$19–23/hr
Sanford, ME • 13 miles away

Sitter for an energetic two year old girl!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

Hello, my name is Katelyn. My husband Jarrod and I have one daughter named Everleigh who is two and a one year old male cat named Hagrid!

I’m looking for a sitter for my daughter from the time I go to work to the time that my husband arrives home. You will be responsible for making Ev breakfast &... More

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$17–23/hr
Kittery Point, ME • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for two kids beginning...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Our beloved sitter is moving away, so we are looking a new sitter beginning in September. We have a daughter (4) and a son (2). They enjoy spending time outside, reading books, doing crafts, and imaginary play.

Both kids attend part-time preschool, so the ability to drive for drop-offs and... More

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$15–20/hr
Rye, NH • 23 miles away

Sitter Needed for Occasional Weekdays and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Seeking an experienced sitter for our 7.5 year old son. We'd like someone for weekend date nights and occasional weekday mornings or evenings. Please be willing to prepare simple meals, do light house work such as folding laundry and tidying up toys and kitchen after meals. CPR and first aid... More

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$19–23/hr
Kittery, ME • 17 miles away

Richard Family

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hi! 3 young boys. Homeschooled, they know what to do. They just need an adult present while I am at work
Watch over kids during the day while I work 9-6 . Keep a schedule for activities and meals.
I work close by my home. I own a health foods store. It’s a comfortable home with a nice backyard.

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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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