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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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$15–20/hr
Bethpage, NY • 14 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant on Wednesdays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm

We seek a caring babysitter for our infant on Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, starting February 5, 2025. Responsibilities include feeding, changing diapers, and engaging in age-appropriate activities. The sitter should ensure a safe and nurturing environment. A valid driver's license... More

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$22–26/hr
Greenlawn, NY • 12 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for Two Children on...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm

We are looking for a babysitter to care for two children, ages preschool and elementary. The job starts on January 6, 2025, and runs from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include driving the kids to activities, helping with homework, and preparing meals and snacks. The... More

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$22–25/hr
Massapequa, NY • 14 miles away

Occasional Sitter for our two fun little...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We are a loving family of 4 living in Massapequa. We have two very fun and energetic little boys. Our oldest turned 5 at the end of September and just started Kindergarten this year! Our younger son just turned 3 in August and also just started preschool in September!

We are looking for a... More

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$25–29/hr
Roslyn Heights, NY • 22 miles away

Part-Time Babysitter for Two Children,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a babysitter for two children ages preschool and elementary. The start date is flexible, starting on January 13, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Tuesdays, 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM Wednesdays; 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Thursdays and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Fridays. Responsibilities include driving the kids,... More

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$25–30/hr
Huntington, NY • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for two children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of four looking for a part time sitter to care for our 9 and 6 year old children. We love crafting, playing dolls and dinosaurs .

Pick up from school, light snack, homework, tidy play spaces after playing. Monthly late nights during which dinner will need to be provided. Off when kids are... More

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$22–26/hr
Huntington Station, NY • 10 miles away

Family of two sweet girls looking for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

A loving family with two sweet and energetic girls- a 4-year old and a 20-month old!

Looking for someone who is dependable, caring, nurturing and experienced. Needs to be able to drive and have own vehicle to help drop off our 4 year old to school and be play/teach our 20- month old. Light... More

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$23–26/hr
Williston Park, NY • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 6:30pm

We are looking for an afterschool sitter for our energetic and fun 3-year-old son. Looking for someone who is engaging, creative, and responsible. Prior experience with toddlers is a plus. The schedule is flexible, but ideally MWF 1:30 to 6:30.

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$16–20/hr
Westbury, NY • 19 miles away

Looking for an occasional in home sitter...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

My name is Almaz. I am a mother to three lovely girls. I’m in need of an occasional sitter for date nights and for work.

I typically have food pre prepared. Some light cleaning up after the kids which is mainly putting toys away and washing after their dishes.

I am a makeup artist so I... More

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$12–25/hr
Sayville, NY • 7 miles away

Occasional sitting -20 months old and 10...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need someone occasionally for our 20 months old son for sick days and for 10 year old son on school holidays.
So, we need a lovely babysitter to call in need on sick days, holidays or any date nights. We do not have a schedule; it is an occasional sitting to call and ask availability when we... More

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$18–22/hr
Malverne, NY • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for three fun loving...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Cute family of 5, husband works in our village, mother works in the city, we have two boys (10 & 5yr old) and one girl (7 yr old) all children go to school in the village
Need someone to pick up children from school (two different schools 1/2 mile apart); do homework; bring to activities when... More

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$20–23/hr
Huntington, NY • 14 miles away

$30 per morning, 2 kids, Elwood SD.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

7th grade (12 y/o) daughter and 5th grade (10 y/o special needs) son. We have a Great Dane.

Sitter will get kids ready, fed, and on their buses. Sometimes there will be mornings where 7th grader needs to be driven early. Special needs son needs more assistance than a typical 10 year old may... More

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$14–20/hr
Mastic, NY • 20 miles away

Need sitter twice a week for six hours....

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I have a three year old boy. Very smart and intelligent, loves his tablet; as long as he has that he is content.

I need the sitter twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday. From the hours of 4p-10p. You will just need to watch him while I attend class those days. He is potty trained.

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How much do in-home child care providers make?

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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