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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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$18–22/hr
Kansas City, MO • 13 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 9:30am

We seek a reliable babysitter for our three children, ages toddler to elementary, starting January 30, 2025. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 8:40 AM. And afterschool from4:30-6:00 pm. The babysitter must have their own car and experience with special needs. Responsibilities include... More

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$20–25/hr
Kansas City, MO • 9 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Three Children with...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter starting on or after March 1, 2025, for our three children, ages preschool to middle school. The babysitter has experience with special needs and must have their own car. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime routines, driving the kids to... More

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$15–20/hr
Kansas City, MO • 20 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler: Meal...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a responsible babysitter for our toddler starting on February 14, 2025. The sitter must have their own car for transportation. Key duties include preparing healthy meals and snacks, ensuring a safe environment, and following a bedtime routine. The ideal candidate is caring, patient, and... More

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$17–21/hr
Kansas City, MO • 10 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 02/08

9:30am - 6:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a responsible babysitter to care for our two elementary-aged children starting on February 8, 2025. The work schedule is flexible, beginning around 9:30 AM and ending at 6:00 PM. The sitter needs to have their own car and must have experience caring for multiple children.... More

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$10–15/hr
Kansas City, KS • 22 miles away

Caregiver needed for 2 young children,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 5:30pm

We are seeking a reliable babysitter for two children, an infant and a toddler, starting March 5, 2025. The hours are from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, providing sick care, assisting with toilet training, and engaging... More

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$10–15/hr
Kansas City, KS • 21 miles away

Needing a sitter for 5yr old for before...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 9:30am

We are seeking a reliable babysitter for one preschool-aged child on Fridays, starting January 24, 2025. The job runs from 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Responsibilities include safely driving the child to school every Friday at 9am. Providing care and supervision, preparing light meals between the times... More

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$17–20/hr
Independence, MO • 25 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a babysitter starting on January 27, 2025, for two toddlers. The babysitter ensures a safe and engaging environment by supervising playtime, preparing meals, and assisting with daily routines. Must have own car for any necessary outings and be comfortable with pets in the home.... More

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$18–22/hr
Fort Leavenworth, KS • 21 miles away

Caring babysitter needed for infant...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a responsible babysitter to care for our infant starting on February 8, 2025. The schedule is flexible. The babysitter will provide a safe and nurturing environment, change diapers, feed the child, and engage in age-appropriate activities. The babysitter will maintain a clean play... More

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$10–12/hr
Kansas City, MO • 21 miles away

Overnight Sitter Needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00pm - 8:00am

Single mom, in need of assistance. I work overnights and I need someone to stay with my daughter. I would have her bathed and in bed well before you arrive. She sleeps through the night, so I'd be paying you to relax for 8 hours. It would be overnights 11 pm-8 am, Sunday, Monday, and Thursday with... More

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$18–21/hr
Kansas City, MO • 10 miles away

Childcare Needed: Prepare Meals and Care...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We need a reliable babysitter to care for our elementary-aged child starting on January 7, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include supervising and engaging our child in age-appropriate activities, preparing meals and snacks,... More

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$13–14/hr
Kansas City, KS • 23 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter for our three children, ages preschool to middle school, starting on January 12, 2025. The sitter must have their own car to transport children as needed. Experience with special needs is required to support our child's unique needs. Daily tasks include supervising... More

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$18–25/hr
Kansas City, MO • 16 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

NOTE: Start date is flexible and not required for 1/11 (but needed to open the job)

We are seeking an occasional sitter for our 2 year old son for things like date nights (or days) and times where he isn't well enough to attend daycare. Planning for dates can/will happen well in advance for... More

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$18–40/hr
Kansas City, MO • 16 miles away

Caregiver needed for toddler: prepare...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter to care for our toddler during business hours on an occasional basis between January and May, when his school is closed. The sitter would prepare meals and snacks and support early toilet training. Daily activities include engaging our toddler in play and reading. The sitter... More

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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