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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
Wentzville, MO • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for special needs little...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm

Nevaeh is very sweet nonverbal austin little girl . We just need help after school .
Just watch Neveah help potty train . She loves to play outside . We would like to work togetherwith someone to help her .
Wentzville Mo she will be starting ABA School in Wright City

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$15–25/hr
Foristell, MO • 17 miles away

As needed sitter to hang out with our...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for a caring and kind person to drop in when needed on weeknights and weekends. At times our schedules conflict and we just need some extra help at times or a date night!

We would like someone who will play with them, feed them a light dinner, and possible errands or light housekeeping.

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$16–24/hr
Wentzville, MO • 19 miles away

Three Kiddos on Saturdays. Open to more...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am

Have three little ones. Oldest, Jaden is my five year old boy. I have two daughters as well, Aubree (2) & Addison (!).
All three kids are in daycare and have covered throughout the week. Saturday is the only day I do not have covered. Watching them until I get off work,feeding them breakfast and... More

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$19–23/hr
Eureka, MO • 20 miles away

Part-time Sitter for Special needs 14 yo...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Two middle school aged boys (12, 13). Older of two has Autism/ADHD. Potty trained, independent for most part but need evening care here and there.

This Fall 2024 we are needing evening care and some weekend care for our one child who has special needs. While our second son may be present most of... More

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$19–22/hr
O Fallon, MO • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 energetic preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

working mom and dad. child that needs care has older sibling in school. dad works from 3pm-1130pm. mom works from 6am-3pm
play with child, take him out to do things, get child ready for kinder

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$18–22/hr
Lake Saint Louis, MO • 21 miles away

Sitter needed for a 2 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

Hi! We are the Madden family and relatively new to the area. We are a military family and will be needing childcare soon.
Hi! I need the sitter to engage in playing with my 2 year old while I will be at work.

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$18–22/hr
Lake Saint Louis, MO • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for an energetic toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

I have a 1 1/2 year old boy and a 2 month old boy. My toddler loves water and movies, though we limit screen time. We're working on getting him to talk more! My 2 month old really just loves to be held.

Feeding the boys breakfast and lunch, following nap time schedules, and showing love and... More

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$19–23/hr
Saint Charles, MO • 25 miles away

Part Time Sitter Evenings for one child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello my name is Brianna and I have a 7 year old daughter named Riley . We have recently relocated to St.Peters and still getting adjusted as she has started a new school and I have a new position at the hospital.
I am looking for someone who can help from the time I leave to work until bedtime .... More

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$17–21/hr
Catawissa, MO • 16 miles away

Occassional Sitter for a wild 4 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Our daughter will be four next month and she has been a hilarious three-nager, so excited to see how she is at 4.
Play with our daughter and get her to bed. We have a corgi and a few cats, but there is no expectation to do anything for them

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$18–22/hr
O Fallon, MO • 25 miles away

Part-time daytime sitter for toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My name is Alex and I have three boys. Two of my kids are in school so I’m mostly just looking for help with my toddler. I live in O Fallon.
I will need somebody to come to the house a couple times a week to watch my toddler so I can get things done around the house and possibly run some errands. I... More

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$15–20/hr
O Fallon, MO • 21 miles away

Part Time Sitter for 3 Year Old Girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

Hi everyone! We are looking for someone to watch our 3 year old on Mondays. I work from home but have meetings on Monday. Potentially we could have hours for Wednesday too if you would like more hours.

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$15–22/hr
Wentzville, MO • 19 miles away

Weekend sitter needed for our happy little...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We've lived in Wentzville for a little over 3 years and have a 16 month old son and 2 dogs. We enjoy going to the park and spending time outdoors.
We're looking for someone who is responsible, fun-loving and experienced with children. Ideally we're looking for someone who is available once... More

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$20–24/hr
O Fallon, MO • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 Girls

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

I have 3 girls. In the morning two of them need to get on the bus and one needs to be dropped at daycare.
In the morning two of them need to get on the bus and one needs to be dropped at daycare.

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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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