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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
Zeeland, MI • 21 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Drives High School...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm

Looking for a driver for my highschooler! He doesn’t have a license and i’m switching shifts soon and need someone to help pick him up, and drop him off to school. Needs to bring him by 7:45 AM and gets out at 2:43PM. He’s a quiet kid, just needs a ride!

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$30–50/hr
Ada, MI • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant Twins...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter starting on or after April 23, 2025, to care for our two infants. The sitter watches the children, prepares meals and snacks, and follows bedtime routines. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets and can engage in safe play activities. Reliability and good... More

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$14–15/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 20 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Toddler: Prepare...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/26

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

We need a reliable babysitter starting April 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM for our toddler. The role includes preparing meals and snacks, assisting with toilet training, and managing bedtime routines. The babysitter will also drive our child to activities and run errands as needed. It is... More

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$13–15/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 14 miles away

Early Morning Sitter Wanted for Fun-Loving...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Z is an energetic 3-year-old, soon to be 4. We moved to Grand Rapids in December and are now looking for a new nanny, as our current one is relocating and will soon be leaving us.

Looking for a sitter Tues–Thurs 6am–12:30/1pm & Fri 6–8am. Must be good with kids & dogs. My child is working on... More

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$18–22/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a calm and reliable babysitter for our infant, starting on July 3, 2025, with a flexible start date. The caregiver watches our child, engages in age-appropriate activities, and ensures a safe environment. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, light housekeeping, and doing... More

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$17–21/hr
Allegan, MI • 16 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Three Kids with...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter starting on April 9, 2025, for three children in elementary and middle school. The babysitter drives the kids to activities, prepares meals and snacks, and ensures a safe and caring environment. The ideal candidate has their own car, feels comfortable around pets, and has... More

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$10–15/hr
Jenison, MI • 19 miles away

Seek Babysitter for Toddler; Prepare...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm

I am looking for a babysitter to care for our toddler on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM starting April 21, 2025. The job includes preparing meals and snacks, doing light housekeeping, handling light laundry, and running errands, of course these are not required, but... More

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$15–17/hr
Wyoming, MI • 16 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Elementary Child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a reliable babysitter starting on April 8, 2025, for one elementary-aged child. The babysitter drives their own car and ensures safe transportation when needed. They prepare nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day and help the child with bedtime routines. The ideal candidate creates a... More

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$15–20/hr
Byron Center, MI • 9 miles away

Seeking a caring sitter for my...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of three, recently moved from South Korea. Our daughter Joy is 10 months old and a very curious baby.

We need a sitter during my ESL classes (9:00 AM - 11:45 AM) to care for our baby, including playtime, feeding, and diaper changes. We can discuss whether care will be at our home... More

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$18–20/hr
Grand Rapids, MI • 23 miles away

Part time sitter infant baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Hi There! My name is Emily and my husband is Mitchell. We just welcomed our first child and daughter to our family in January of this year. We both work full time but have flexible schedules. We are looking for part time care tues-thurs. We have a spunky dog, Maggie who is a part of our family.... More

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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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