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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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$16–20/hr
Caldwell, NJ • 21 miles away

Part- time sitter for 8 and 12 year girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a nanny to help with our two girls! They are aged 8 and 12 years! Looking for a nanny to help around house, run errands during day as needed, pick up from school and help with homework! We also have a dog- mini golden.

Great easy, kids!

Help around house, homework help, run... More

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$23–27/hr
Short Hills, NJ • 18 miles away

Morning nanny for toddler prep and school...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

responsibilities:- Arrive at 7:30 AM on weekday mornings- Help two toddlers get dressed and ready for the day- Assist with morning routines (teeth brushing, hair, etc.)- Depart for daycare at 8:00 AM- Drive children to daycare (10-minute drive)- Ensure safe drop-off at daycare
Requirements:- Valid... More

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$23–28/hr
Montclair, NJ • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for two playful and sweet...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

We are a family of four, with two boys, aged 9 and 6. Our boys are loving, curious, talkative, playful and energetic. Looking for a caring sitter who really enjoys kids and can also keep kids on schedule when needed.

Caring sitter needed 3 afternoons per week. Boys are sweet and talkative, like... More

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$22–30/hr
Warren, NJ • 14 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We're looking for a reliable and fun-loving babysitter for our precious infant on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

If you have your own car and a wealth of experience caring for infants, especially guiding them through exciting developmental milestones like tummy time and early... More

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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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$20–21/hr
Summit, NJ • 17 miles away

Long term nanny for 2.5 year old son 26...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a long term nanny for our 2.5 year old son. We live in Summit,NJ and are looking for someone to drop off and pick up our son.

Drop and pick up our son from school, cook his meals, do his laundry, play with him

Summit,NJ
7-9 am weekdays
Every day from 3-7 pm

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$20–25/hr
Livingston, NJ • 19 miles away

Family with two children is looking for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have two kids and are looking for part time nanny to help with some light housework’s in the afternoon.

Light housework, meal prep, playing with the younger child. Driving the kids from school

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$15–28/hr
Somerset, NJ • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for charming toddler girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We’re looking for occasional care for our charming 15 month old. I am currently 6 months pregnant and need assistance keeping up with our daughter. Also looking for someone who can sit for a few hours on the weekends. We’d prefer for you to grow with us as our family expands in April.... More

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$21–25/hr
Hackettstown, NJ • 10 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Cares for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for a toddler with flexible scheduling. times can be once a week to twice a week at times. Responsibilities include caring for one child, assisting with toilet training, managing bedtime routines, and providing sick care as needed. The sitter prepares meals and snacks,... More

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

Babysitter Needed for Toddler Care, Meal...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

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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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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