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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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$14–23/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 24 miles away

Looking for kind caregiver for kind baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm

My wife and I have a wonderful baby (almost a year old) who has a rare genetic diagnosis that causes seizures and developmental delays. We are looking for someone to watch her at our home Mondays-Thursdays while the dad (and sometimes mom) works from home in the basement.
Feed (milk & purées),... More

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$19–23/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 22 miles away

Babysitter needed for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter that can watch two energetic toddlers occasionally. For example, when daycare is closed or a weekend evening. One toddler is 2 and 10 months old. The second one is 1 and 10 months old.

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$17–21/hr
Ravenna, MI • 12 miles away

Join Our Fun & Loving Family as a Sitter!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We’re a fun-loving family with two adventurous girls, Amelia (4) and Evelyn (2). Amelia loves unicorns and performing, while Evelyn adores dragons and conquering new "lands." Our home is full of laughter, love, and playful moments, and we’re looking for a babysitter who can join in the fun! If... More

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$16–18/hr
Comstock Park, MI • 13 miles away

Morning Only before school care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

2 children 7 boy/15 girl. Mom and dad in household. There are 2 dogs (very friendly/love love) and 2 cats. Very chill boy and pretty quiet atmosphere. Older sister would be gone to school by the time sitter would arrive. Mom works night and dad works long early days.
Just need someone to hang out at... More

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$15–19/hr
Muskegon, MI • 22 miles away

Before care oakridge elementary

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Sibling aged 7 and 9. Both kiddos enjoy being outside, crafts and easy going mornings. We have a Boston terrier named Beans and two cats June and Lucy!
We are looking for care getting the kids ready and to oakridge lower elementary

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$15–20/hr
Grandville, MI • 24 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for Bright Young Boy in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hello!

I am looking for care for my bright, well mannered son, Isaiah. He is playful, excited to learn and has a vivid imagination! He shares his home with 2 dogs who stay out of the way for the most part.

I would need a few hours of after school care, 3 days a week from ~3:45pm until... More

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$10–22/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for 3 under 3!

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We are a family of 7! We have 5 children 13,10,2,1,1. We don’t have any pets.
Help look after littles, take them to parks, help with feedings, play with them.

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$15–19/hr
Cedar Springs, MI • 10 miles away

Seeking a Loving and Responsible...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We're a warm and loving family seeking a caring and responsible babysitter. With an adorable infant girl and an energetic toddler boy, our home is filled with laughter and joy. We value a nurturing environment and are excited to welcome someone who shares our commitment to providing a safe and happy... More

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$18–22/hr
Grandville, MI • 24 miles away

ISO Occasional sitter for newborn. Must be...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a queer family with two dogs and one brand new little human, named Elliott.

Occasional sitting for 2-5 hours at a time in our home. Sometimes accompanying Mom and baby to appointments.

Grandville, at 41st & Canal

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$16–20/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two happy babies!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We are the Julian Family ? We have two beautiful twin boys that are almost 11 months old. We also have a 3 year old fur baby.
I am looking for someone to help periodically when I need to be out of the house for work.
Schedule can vary depending on the week.

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$16–20/hr
Cannonsburg, MI • 14 miles away

Part time nanny for one middle schooler...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Our family of 4 has been changing a lot in the last few months. I am a first year teacher at an area high school and my husband took a new job that requires him to commute a bit farther than before. Our son, Daniel, is 12 and pretty self sufficient. Our daughter, Izzy, is 8 and can be a little more... More

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$14–16/hr
Jenison, MI • 23 miles away

Seeking Weekly Sitter in Jenison

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Hi there! We are the Tripp family and we are searching for a sitter who can watch our daughter one day a week and for occasional date nights.
We are looking for someone who is warm and kind, but firm and will make effort to stick to our usual routine.
Someone who will help our daughter learn to... More

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$15–19/hr
Wyoming, MI • 23 miles away

Watch our 3yr old, and her older siblings

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Childcare Needed In Wyoming
We are in need of care for 15 hours per week. The ideal candidate would be fun and outgoing, with a creative and gentle approach to childcare.

We have three children: 6. 5-, 5-, and 3-years-old. The older two are in school all day, so the job is primarily for our... More

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$18–22/hr
Greenville, MI • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I’m about to have a baby and I’m going to need help taking care of my toddler postpartum
Watch the toddler while I take care of the baby and make her food and Put her down for a nap
I have her every other week and going to need help and might need an babysitter for when I go back to work

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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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