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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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$21–28/hr
Quaker Street, NY • 13 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Preschool...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm

We need a babysitter for our two preschool-aged children from January 8, 2025. The schedule is every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The babysitter supervises playtime, prepares snacks, and ensures a safe environment. The candidate must have their own car for emergencies and... More

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$20–25/hr
Clifton Park, NY • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have a full time nanny currently for our 6 month old and we have a 4 year old but he goes to Pre K. She drops him off at pre k in the morning. I’m trying to have a few people as backup if she is ever not available

Looking for someone that is available on short notice or as needed that would be... More

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$20–21/hr
Schenectady, NY • 18 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Two Children After...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 5:00pm

We are seeking a babysitter for two children, aged elementary and middle school. The job starts on January 13, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday. The sitter drives the children to activities and helps with homework. Must have a reliable car and be comfortable with pets.

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$18–20/hr
Rexford, NY • 17 miles away

Regular Babysitter Needed for One...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm

We need a reliable babysitter to care for one elementary-age child from December 30, 2024. The schedule includes Monday to Saturday, starting at 2:30 PM and ending at 5:30 PM. The babysitter will supervise and engage the child in fun activities, assist with homework, and prepare snacks. A valid... More

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$24–28/hr
Schenectady, NY • 15 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Stefan is busy learning through play. He loves to sing, read and explore his environment.

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$10–35/hr
Galway, NY • 10 miles away

Full/Part-Time Sitter for 2 boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! We have 2 wonderful boys and are in need of help with childcare. Looking for someone with a flexible schedule!
Watch the boys while I am at work, or working from home. Occasionally for date nights.

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$20–30/hr
Ballston Spa, NY • 17 miles away

Sitter for Single 4 Year Old Girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Just one little 4 year old girl named Annie. Super good kid, just need someone to watch her on a Friday or Saturday night
Just watch her and put her down. She has plenty of toys or videos to play with or watch

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$18–26/hr
Ballston Lake, NY • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for young baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm

We have a big family, with the youngest having siblings off in college and high school. We have a large dog and a cat that love to be around people, especially new visitors.
Our baby is 7 months old and is working on getting into a routine.
We will need the sitter to support our schedule by getting... More

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$18–22/hr
Johnstown, NY • 13 miles away

Full-time sitter for an energetic red...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

I am a single mother who is looking for someone to watch my 7 year old son as soon as possible. You would need at least 5+ years experience with special needs children with a touch of adhd.

You would need to get my son on bus between 7:40-7:50am the time varies. No meal prep is required for he... More

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$23–27/hr
Ballston Lake, NY • 14 miles away

Looking for help during the week

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi,
I have a wedding coming up that I can not bring my kids too :(. I'm in need of someone to watch them. They are good kids and will help out.
Get the kids off the bus. Put the kids on the bus. Breakfast. Make lunch for school. Make dinner. Help with homework. Lite cleaning & feeding an easy... More

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$18–22/hr
Northville, NY • 22 miles away

Part time sitter to putchild on and off...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am

Family of 5 including dog in need of a Baby sitter in the morning and afternoon for bussing
Put child on bus and take child off the bus before and after school his name is gerald and is 7 years old

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$16–20/hr
Tribes Hill, NY • 6 miles away

Once a month sitter for a 2 year old toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I have two kids, 12 year old and a 2 year old- both boys. I also have four cats. Pretty laid back.
Just sit with the baby a few hours once a month Friday or Saturday from like 3-5
I am at the end of a dead end in Tribes Hill.

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$13–20/hr
Albany, NY • 23 miles away

Part Time care for a 4 yr old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Family of 5 , Mom is a teacher , Dad works out of town during the week , grandma volunteers a couple days a week.

Just watch baby 4 yr old , give snacks and provide potty training , play

Every now n then

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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