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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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$18–30/hr
O Fallon, MO • 21 miles away

Before School Care Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for two elementary-aged children starting mid-January, with a flexible start date. The babysitter will kids get on the bus and ensure a safe environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets and has their own car for transportation. 7:15am... More

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$15–19/hr
Saint Peters, MO • 24 miles away

Seeking Experienced Babysitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

We seek a responsible and caring babysitter for our preschool child. The job starts on January 6, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. The babysitter prepares meals and snacks, provides sick care when needed, and drives our child as necessary. The ideal candidate has their own car, is... More

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$18–22/hr
O Fallon, MO • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a caring and responsible babysitter to watch our three children starting on December 27, 2024. The children are in elementary and middle school. The ideal candidate has experience working with special needs kids and can provide support as needed. Duties include supervising playtime, helping... More

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$17–21/hr
O Fallon, MO • 17 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We seek a caring babysitter for our preschool-aged child from January 6, 2025. The babysitter will work Monday through Friday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Responsibilities include engaging the child in play, preparing meals and snacks, and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate has experience... More

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$20–30/hr
O Fallon, MO • 21 miles away

Seeking date night sitter for Two Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for two children (5-year-old and 6-year-old). The start date is February 3, 2025, but we can be flexible. Responsibilities include preparing snacks, engaging in age-appropriate activities, ensuring a safe play environment, managing bedtime routines, and light cleaning.... More

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$15–20/hr
Wright City, MO • 14 miles away

Nanny Needed for Infant: Care, Driving,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We seek a responsible babysitter starting on March 21, 2025, with a flexible start date. The job requires care for one infant on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The caregiver must be comfortable with pets and have their own car for driving. Responsibilities include engaging... More

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$10–13/hr
Troy, MO • Less than a mile

Part-time, as needed sitter for afternoons...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi my name is Christina and I am the mom to 2 girls 8 and 5. I recently decided to go back to work and need someone to be here from when I go to work and their dad gets off work. Afternoons and evenings are what we need. Thank you for taking the time to view this ad.
Be here for my 2 girls between... More

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$10–23/hr
O Fallon, MO • 21 miles away

Need an emergency sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I am single dad looking for a awesome nanny that will watch my kids for some time

I need you just to watch my two-year-old and change him if he poops and feed him if necessary food in the fridge. Am I nine-year-old pretty much takes care of himself

I might have lots more work if this works out

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$20–25/hr
Saint Peters, MO • 24 miles away

Part-time care for two children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! Anela is 7 and Anthony is 9. We live in Saint Peters. We have a cat and a turtle and some fish.

Seeking periodic care for both kids in Saint Peters. They go to school in Arnold and I often need someone to pick them up and drive them home.

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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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