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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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$15–20/hr
Bloomfield Hills, MI • 11 miles away

Part time help for energetic toddler and 7yo

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Busy family with a curious, happy 14 month old toddler and a mature 7 year old.
Looking for a few hours on some evenings to help with the kids and some Saturday help. Saturdays vary between a few hours in the morning-afternoon. And some date nights on Friday/Saturday nights. Very flexible

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$15–22/hr
Utica, MI • 8 miles away

Regular sitter for an energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am

Our little man is almost 2, and he is obsessed with Toy Story. His Woody doll is a must everywhere he goes including bedtime. He will find any opportunity to count and he loves to sing. We have 2 medium sized dogs ages 6 and 1, they’re gentle but a warning they love to cuddle!
You would have to put... More

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$19–25/hr
Detroit, MI • 16 miles away

babysitter for a toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a Hispanic family of 6. We have a dog (French bulldog) in the home.
I need a sitter that will occasionally watch our 2 year old. The sitter will just have to entertain her and give snacks that will be ready for her.

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$15–20/hr
Rochester, MI • 8 miles away

After school sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Single mom with a wonderful 6 year old son. We just moved to the area not to long ago
I just need someone who is able to pick my kiddo up from school at 3:10 and watch him until about 5

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$17–30/hr
Northville, MI • 24 miles away

Nanny Needed For Two Little Ladies In...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Single professional looking for someone to help with Daddy's little princesses. Well behaved and great to be around.
I need someone for after school care to include, dinner, assisting with homework, taking to any events or activities, taking to park or friends, etc. I can also add additional time... More

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$19–26/hr
Northville, MI • 23 miles away

Sitter for a wedding weekend

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/07

12:00am - 12:00pm

Looking for someone to watch our 2yr old and 3 month old while we are in town for a wedding. times/days still TBD. would involve a few hours on thursday, potentially friday during rehursal dinner, and then most of the afternoon and evening saturday including bedtime.

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$10–16/hr
Detroit, MI • 13 miles away

Occasional / Part time; Fun 2 YR old Twins

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Two year old twins; girl and boy! Lots of fun! They love coloring, play dough and singing/ dancing!
Snacks and meals. Bedtime is around 8:30; bath and brush teeth at 8 for bedtime.

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$16–20/hr
Utica, MI • 8 miles away

Sitter for 1 year old girl on Thursday...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My husband and I live in Shelby township and both work full time. I am working from home and will be available when needed.
Looking for chid care for my 1 year old daughter on most Thursday mornings.

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$19–23/hr
Rochester, MI • 7 miles away

Occasional sitter for a 2.5 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I have a 2.5 year old boy. He attends daycare but I need a sitter for their school breaks ( which is quite a few) and occasionally when he is home and we are working from home. I like to meet someone so we can reach out to them occasionally.

Engage and play with him indoor/outdoor. Keep him on... More

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$18–20/hr
Rochester, MI • 12 miles away

Part-time nanny for our 3.5 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek will be responsible for our child's daily care and developmental stimulation. In addition to being a team player able to work alongside the parents, the ideal candidate must possess the following:
Previous full-time experience as a nanny, current or former teaching experience is a plus
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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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