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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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$20–25/hr
Morristown, NJ • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant starting around March 29, 2025, with a flexible start date. The babysitter will care for one child, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Responsibilities include feeding, changing diapers, and engaging in age-appropriate activities. The ideal... More

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$15–23/hr
Newton, NJ • 5 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Toddler, Prepare...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 6:00pm

We seek a caring babysitter for our toddler, starting on April 7, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday. The role involves supervising and engaging our child in playful activities, preparing meals and snacks, and supporting toilet training. The sitter must have their own car and be... More

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$10–19/hr
Mountain Lakes, NJ • 19 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infants to 12...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a dependable babysitter for four children, ages infant to preschool. The job starts on March 21, 2025, but the start date is flexible. You will care for the children by supervising playtime, preparing and serving meals, and maintaining a safe environment. You will engage them in... More

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$21–25/hr
Sparta, NJ • 5 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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$18–22/hr
Newton, NJ • 5 miles away

Help with our almost 1 year old boy!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm

Hello! We are a work from home family looking for some help with our 1 year old boy!

He is super good, but working and attending meetings with him is no longer ideal so looking for some support throughout the day.

Looking for our future sitter to keep our son occupied, feed him snacks, put him... More

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$23–27/hr
Port Jervis, NY • 19 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We seek a caring babysitter for two children, a toddler and an infant, starting on March 17, 2025, with a flexible start date. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Responsibilities include providing attentive supervision, engaging in age-appropriate activities, preparing... More

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$16–18/hr
Fairfield, NJ • 25 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 • 19 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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$20–20/hr
Whippany, NJ • 24 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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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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