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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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$21–25/hr
Sparta, NJ • 17 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Drives Kids, Prepares...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our three middle school children. The position starts on March 31, 2025, with flexible start dates. Work hours are from 7:00 AM to 9 am . Then 2- 4:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. 10-15 hours per week with the option of adding more hours . Responsibilities... More

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$20–21/hr
New Providence, NJ • 15 miles away

Seek Experienced Babysitter with Own Car...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible and caring babysitter to look after our toddler starting March 29, 2025. We would love to find a trustworthy babysitter that will be in the house while our toddler sleeps (we will get her to sleep before we leave for a date night). The ideal candidate must have their own car... More

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$14–15/hr
Short Hills, NJ • 18 miles away

Babysitter Drives, Cares for Child, Aids...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for one elementary-aged child starting on April 1, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The babysitter must have their own car to drive the child to activities and appointments.... More

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$22–24/hr
Wayne, NJ • 25 miles away

Wayne NJ Child care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

One on one care for child after schools
Looking for someone caring, nice, sensitive

Play with the child and assist with basics needs. Work on goals and motivation

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$19–20/hr
Edison, NJ • 24 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for three children, ages preschool and elementary. The job starts on March 24, 2025, with flexible scheduling. You will work Monday through Friday, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Responsibilities include helping with homework, preparing meals and snacks, and ensuring the children's... More

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$19–23/hr
New Brunswick, NJ • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant 2 or 3 days a week, starting around March 24, 2025 (schedules will be provided prior to the work week). Hours will be from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, on set days Monday through Friday only (schedule TBD). Mom works from home and will be at home during most days... More

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$16–18/hr
Fairfield, NJ • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 7:30pm

Sitter needed ASAP.!!!!
Need someone who could do school drop off and pickups as well as drive to after school activities Additionally. looking for someone who is super flexible and can work a varied schedule if need be. Occasional date nights may be required.

***Must have clean driving... More

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$16–18/hr
Great Meadows, NJ • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for nine month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Hello we are a family of four and one dog. We have a three year old and a nine month old

Looking for care help with the nine month old. This would be help with feeding and working on her motor skills. By the time you would be ending your stay she would be going down for her nap. Both my wife and... More

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$18–20/hr
East Orange, NJ • 24 miles away

Seek caregiver with car for preschool child

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I am seeking a caring babysitter for my 4 year old preschool child to do pick up at daycare in newark and drop off in east orange. school time starts 9:30 and ends 5:30 . Let me know if interested .

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$20–25/hr
Bernardsville, NJ • 7 miles away

4/9-4/12 — 3 day help while having new...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are soon to be a family of 5 with our newest addition due the first week of April 2025. Currently we have an almost 2yr old & a 3.5yr old. Both kids are very well behaved but we added a puppy to the mix a few months ago to increase the chaos. He’s also a very well behaved little guy, just... More

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$19–26/hr
South Plainfield, NJ • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for our sweet baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have a 8m baby boy and two friendly kitties. We are first time parents looking for a sitter/nanny to our little munchkin

Active play that supports developmental milestones. Bottle/solid Feeding. Light household tasks (for baby only)

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$20–20/hr
Whippany, NJ • 13 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Drives Kids to and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

I need a reliable babysitter for two children, one girl, age 10 and one boy, age 12. The position starts on or after June, 25, 2025, with a flexible start time between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday. The caregiver will drive the children to summer camp. They might also need someone to... More

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$17–20/hr
Westfield, NJ • 20 miles away

Nanny Needed for Toddler Care, Meal Prep,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

I have to wake up very early in the morning to commute to New York City for work and I cannot take my daughter to day care during the week. You'd arrive at our house at 4 AM sharp while my daughter is expected to still be asleep. You'd comfort her back to sleep until she's ready to wake up, watch... More

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$18/hr
Piscataway, NJ • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for 4yr old toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

4 Year Old toddler, likes interactive play and costumes. Potty trained.
Care for toddler at my home while I'm away.
Tues - 3 hrs
Sat - 4 hrs
At least 3 times a month

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Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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