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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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$10–25/hr
Lansing, MI • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler, Meal...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter for our toddler starting on or after March 3, 2025. The sitter prepares meals and snacks, engages our child in age-appropriate activities, and ensures a safe and clean environment. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, doing laundry, and running errands as needed.... More

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$15–20/hr
Lansing, MI • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

We seek a dedicated babysitter for our infant starting on March 17, 2025. The schedule includes Sundays and Thursdays from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The babysitter will provide attentive care for our child, ensuring their safety and comfort. Responsibilities include feeding, changing diapers, and engaging... More

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$19–23/hr
Lansing, MI • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Preschool Child with...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 03/08 - 03/09

3:00pm - 12:00am

We seek a babysitter to care for our preschool child from 3:00 PM to midnight starting March 8, 2025. The sitter prepares meals and snacks, engages our child in play and activities, and ensures a smooth bedtime routine. Being comfortable with pets is essential as we have animals in the home. Strong... More

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$10–11/hr
Alto, MI • 25 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Five Kids: Driving,...

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter starting around February 28, 2025, with some flexibility. You will care for five children in preschool through middle school. Your tasks include driving the children to activities, helping with homework, preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime, and performing... More

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$10–13/hr
Lansing, MI • 23 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Two Infants, March...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 03/11

10:00am - 3:00pm

We seek a babysitter for two infants starting on March 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The caregiver will ensure the infants' safety and well-being, feed them, change diapers, and engage them in age-appropriate activities. The ideal candidate has their own car for transportation and arrives... More

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$10–15/hr
Saint Johns, MI • 20 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Preschooler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 11:00pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for our preschool child. The job starts on February 24, 2025, working Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Responsibilities include caring for our child, preparing meals and snacks, assisting with homework, and managing... More

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$12–20/hr
Saint Johns, MI • 20 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00am (flexible)

We need a babysitter for three children aged toddler to elementary. The schedule is flexible, starting February 28, 2025, with hours from 8:00 AM to midnight, including weekdays and weekends. Responsibilities include driving the children, helping with homework, preparing meals and snacks, managing... More

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$17–21/hr
Lansing, MI • 22 miles away

A part-time babysitter for two adorable...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a very close family im a single mother and we are just goofy loving people just trying to keep a routine and schedule.

I would need the sitter to pick up the children from school or meet them at their bus stop near my house and to help them with homework after school along with feeding... More

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$10–20/hr
Hastings, MI • 24 miles away

Occasional Sitter for weekends

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are the Trute family and we have
-5 year old Elena
-4 year old Samson
-3 year old Legend

We are looking for a babysitter so we can have date nights for a few hours on the weekends for our three kids. Most of the time the kids will already be sleeping so it will just be general... More

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$17–18/hr
Lansing, MI • 20 miles away

Looking for a sitter who can babysit on...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello , My Name is Shervonte I’am 24 years old I have a 4 and 5 year old both Girls I’m just needing a sitter for on the weekends as needed because they are in school and my parents watch them while I work during the week

I would like for you to sitter through 8PM at night through 1pm the next... More

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How much do in-home child care providers make?

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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