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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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$10–20/hr
Shirley, NY • 20 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a responsible babysitter for our toddler starting on February 3, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The sitter supervises and engages the child in fun activities, ensuring a safe environment. The role requires... More

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$18–22/hr
Manorville, NY • 15 miles away

Part time after school and Saturday sitter...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Family of 2 school aged kids needing after school care 3 days a week and 5 hours on Saturdays

Getting the kids off the bus, helping with homework and preparing small snacks.

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

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Toddler in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We need a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting February 1, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with shifts from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Saturday. The babysitter will supervise playtime, prepare meals, and assist with routines including bedtime. The job requires a person with their own... More

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$21–25/hr
Bellport, NY • 25 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Toddler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are seeking a babysitter for our toddler starting January 21, 2025. The schedule includes Tuesday to Saturday from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing snacks, and engaging in educational activities. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets, has a... More

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$21–25/hr
Middle Island, NY • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a babysitter starting February 3, 2025, for two children, ages toddler and elementary. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, supervising playtime, and driving the children to activities. The ideal candidate has their own car, is comfortable with pets, and can perform light... More

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$29–30/hr
Westbrook, CT • 23 miles away

Flexible Babysitting for Two Toddlers and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a babysitter for two children, ages toddler and preschool. The job starts on March 3, 2025, with flexible start dates. The hours are Monday to Friday, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate has their own car and is comfortable driving the kids. Responsibilities include engaging the... More

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$20–21/hr
Shirley, NY • 20 miles away

Looking for Caregiver for Two Toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter to care for our two children, aged toddler and preschool. The start date is flexible, beginning on February 14, 2025. You will prepare meals and snacks, assist with bedtime routines, and support toilet training. Comfort with pets is essential as we have them in the home. You... More

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$18–22/hr
Mastic, NY • 19 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler, Flexible...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting on or after January 21, 2025. The schedule includes Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, providing basic care when the child is sick, and performing light housekeeping.... More

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$29–40/hr
Sag Harbor, NY • 12 miles away

HAMPTONS sitters needed for flexible...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Seeking wonderful, kind, energetic, educated, fun, responsible babysitters for various families all throughout the Hamptons.

Want a flexible way to make extra cash? We are looking to meet amazing babysitters to help out our plethora of HIGH-PAYING families! Make $30-37 per hour working whenever... More

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$30–40/hr
Amagansett, NY • 22 miles away

HAMPTONS sitters needed for flexible...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Seeking wonderful, kind, energetic, educated, fun, responsible babysitters for various families all throughout the Hamptons.

Want a flexible way to make extra cash? We are looking to meet amazing babysitters to help out our plethora of HIGH-PAYING families! Make $30-37 per hour working whenever... More

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$30–40/hr
Bridgehampton, NY • 13 miles away

HAMPTONS sitters needed for flexible...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Seeking wonderful, kind, energetic, educated, fun, responsible babysitters for various families all throughout the Hamptons.

Want a flexible way to make extra cash? We are looking to meet amazing babysitters to help out our plethora of HIGH-PAYING families! Make $30-37 per hour working whenever... More

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$25–40/hr
Hampton Bays, NY • 6 miles away

HAMPTONS sitters needed for flexible...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Seeking wonderful, kind, energetic, educated, fun, responsible babysitters for various families all throughout the Hamptons.

Want a flexible way to make extra cash? We are looking to meet amazing babysitters to help out our plethora of HIGH-PAYING families! Make $30-37 per hour working whenever... More

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$14–20/hr
Mastic, NY • 19 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 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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