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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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$20–40/hr
Sheffield, MA • 22 miles away

Part-time nanny for a 6 month old (strong...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My wife and I have a daughter who is 6 months old. We live and work at a boarding school. We sometimes need care throughout the school year, but our strongest need is in the summer.
Care for our 6 month old; play with her, feed her, put her down for naps.

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$10–15/hr
Philmont, NY • 16 miles away

NEED A TODDLER SITTER

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

I’m a single mom, who walks to work. I need a sitter for my 2 year old, from 9-4
Toilet, get him dressed, feed him lunch, play with him outside and other fun things with my toddler.
Live in an apartment on Church St. with parking in the rear of the house

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$20–24/hr
East Greenbush, NY • 21 miles away

11 month old, looking for as needed baby...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/14

6:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Fiona is 11 months old. Overall is very sweet, goes to bed independently, does still get a night time bottle. We are looking to find a babysitter when needed for special events, date night, etc. We have 2 cats who are friendly, no dogs.

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$19–27/hr
Philmont, NY • 16 miles away

In search of 9-5 sitter for a week for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello,my wife and I are looking for care of our little boy. We have just gone back to work and have a nanny booked for the new year but need some sporadic help during the first week ofDecember to get us by. He is a very sweet baby boy and we have a lovely dog too
We need the sitter to bottlefeed as... More

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$21–25/hr
Hudson, NY • 21 miles away

Part time Nanny for 6 month old in Hudson!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

We are a family of three who recently relocated to the Hudson Valley from Brooklyn.
We’re looking for regular care for our 6 month old, three days a week with some occasional weekends or evenings (we Both work in events/service).
we are a bilingual household- Spanish and English a plus but not... More

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$19–23/hr
Pittsfield, MA • 6 miles away

sitter for happy toddler for morning drop...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

my name is jennierose and my sons name is Alden he is a sweet boy who loves cars.
I need a sitter who is going to be Able to take my son to daycare in the mornings and baby sit every other weekend while I work
I need someone to be able to work 6:30 to 3:30 every other weekend and do morning drop... More

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$21–25/hr
Athens, NY • 23 miles away

Short-Term sitter for 2 year old girl. $25...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a young family visiting Athens, NY area with our 2 year old and 5 month old girls. We are looking for short-term help (4 to 8 hours on scheduled days) help during the period November 23 (Saturday) through November 30 (Saturday).
We need the sitter to primarily help engaging with the 2 year... More

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$20–24/hr
East Greenbush, NY • 21 miles away

Full time sitter for February and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am

Looking to hire a full time babysitter for the month of February as our infant does not start daycare until March. If the arrangement works well we would consider continuing in home service over daycare.

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$19–23/hr
Dalton, MA • 13 miles away

Part-time nanny for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

I am a work from home mom looking for some additional help caring for my daughter at home. I have an office in the home and would be available if needed but would prefer uninterrupted time to get my work done.
Spend time with my child, prepare meals and feed child, entertain her without screens.

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$20–24/hr
Rensselaer, NY • 23 miles away

Looking for Date Night Sitter (1-3 times...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a date night sitter for our 1- and 3-year-old daughters. Responsibilities would include dinner time and bedtime routines. Date nights will typically be 4-6 hours. Initial work will be in Rensselaer but will transition to Troy in Dec/Jan timeframe.

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$20–24/hr
Rensselaer, NY • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for an energetic little boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Right now it’s me and my son but we do have other family members who live with us.

Looking for someone to get my son off the bus after school and play with him for an hour or so until I get home from work.

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$23–35/hr
Monterey, MA • 16 miles away

Childcare/Parent Helper for week between...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter for the week of 12/26-1/2. We are two families who will be spending the week between christmas and new year's in Monterey, and are looking for some assistance so that the parents can work and relax. There are two toddlers; one is 1.5 and the other is 2.5. Both are... More

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$20–25/hr
Athens, NY • 23 miles away

Short-term, part-time sitter to help...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We are a young family visiting Athens, NY area with our 2 year old and 5 month old girls. We are looking for part-time help for 3 weeks, starting the week of November 4.
We need the sitter to primarily help engaging with the 2 year old. She is not potty trained so changing her diaper is part of the... 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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