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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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$20–24/hr
Gastonia, NC • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 5:00pm

We need a reliable babysitter for two children, a toddler and an infant, on Wednesdays from 5:00 AM to 4:30 PM, starting March 5, 2025. The sitter will have their own car and must prepare meals and snacks for the children. Light housekeeping, such as cleaning up after meals and playtime, is also... More

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$10–15/hr
Shelby, NC • 3 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 6:00pm

We seek a caring babysitter for our infant, starting March 3, 2025. The hours are from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, engaging the child in age-appropriate activities, ensuring a safe environment, and following a daily routine. The... More

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$10–15/hr
Gastonia, NC • 24 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a caregiver for two children, starting on March 7, 2025, with a flexible start date. The caregiver prepares meals and snacks, helps with homework, and manages bedtime routines. They drive the children to activities and appointments. Light housekeeping tasks, such as tidying up and... More

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$19–23/hr
Shelby, NC • 3 miles away

Pick up and drop off during the week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

Hello my name is Brenda and my son name is Elijah
He is a beautiful boy with autism. He is verbal and smart.

I would really appreciate some one who could take him to school and pick him up from school

Keep him after school till I get home

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$19–23/hr
Shelby, NC • 3 miles away

Help with Homework and Drive Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

We seek a reliable babysitter for our elementary-aged child starting on February 24, 2025. The schedule is Monday to Friday, from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Responsibilities include driving the child to school, assisting with homework, and providing care for special needs. The candidate must have their own... More

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$18–22/hr
Dallas, NC • 21 miles away

Caregiver needed for 2 elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a responsible babysitter to care for two elementary-aged children. The job starts on March 31, 2025, with a flexible start date and hours from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday. The babysitter will supervise activities, assist with homework, prepare snacks, and ensure the... More

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$19–23/hr
Vale, NC • 15 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler in...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter to care for our toddler starting on February 19, 2025. The sitter will engage the child in play and learning activities, ensure safety, and provide meals and snacks. The sitter must be comfortable with pets, as we have animals in the home. Responsibilities include changing... More

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$19–23/hr
Vale, NC • 15 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler in...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

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$15–18/hr
Lincolnton, NC • 20 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are seeking a reliable babysitter to care for our preschool-aged child from February 17, 2025. The schedule includes Monday to Friday, from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM. The ideal candidate has their own car and multiple years of experience with young children. Responsibilities include preparing meals and... More

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$17–20/hr
Gaffney, SC • 16 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter starting on February 19, 2025, for two children, a toddler and an elementary school student. The babysitter must have a car and be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime routines, and assisting with homework. The... 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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