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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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$16–17/hr
Clifton Park, NY • 11 miles away

Caregiver needed for preschool child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

We need a babysitter for our preschool-age child, starting on April 1, 2025. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The babysitter prepares meals and snacks and ensures our child engages in fun and educational activities. Safety and cleanliness are essential. The ideal... More

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$20–31/hr
Saratoga Springs, NY • 7 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter for our infant starting on June 14, 2025, with some flexibility in the start date. The babysitter monitors the child’s safety, engages in nurturing play, and attends to feeding and diaper changes. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and safe environment and... More

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$19–23/hr
Watervliet, NY • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Preschool...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for two preschool children starting on March 31, 2025, with a flexible start date. The sitter must have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing meals and snacks, assisting with toilet training, and... More

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$21–25/hr
Schenectady, NY • 11 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant in...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a dedicated babysitter to care for our infant child starting on or after March 24, 2025. The babysitter will provide nurturing support, attend to feeding and changing needs, engage the child in age-appropriate activities, supervise playtime, and ensure a safe environment. The role includes... More

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$20–28/hr
Troy, NY • 22 miles away

Babysitter needed for preschool child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter for our preschool-aged child, starting on March 15, 2025, with a flexible start date. The babysitter prepares meals and snacks and follows a bedtime routine. They interact with our child through play and educational activities. The position requires comfort with dogs, as... More

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$24–28/hr
Burnt Hills, NY • 6 miles away

Caring Babysitter for Two Infants Needed...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We seek a babysitter for our two infants starting on March 1, 2025, with a flexible start date. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Responsibilities include caring for the infants, preparing meals and snacks, playing, and maintaining a safe environment. The... More

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$18–28/hr
Albany, NY • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are seeking a responsible babysitter for our infant starting on March 10, 2025, with flexible scheduling. You will care for our child from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Your main duties include feeding, changing diapers, ensuring safety, and engaging in age-appropriate activities. You... More

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$10–20/hr
Fort Edward, NY • 23 miles away

Date night sitter for two energetic boys!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Upstate NY family of 4, looking for a date night/day sitter for approx 1-2 times per month. Would love to find someone that we can grow to love and trust to watch our babies while we have a short date away.

Entertain our kiddos, feeding, playing, and sometimes put them to bed, depending how late... More

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$22–22/hr
Niskayuna, NY • 14 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Two Children After...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are seeking a babysitter for two children, aged elementary and middle school 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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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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