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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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$21–25/hr
Rensselaer, NY • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant starting on January 29, 2025, with flexible scheduling options. The role requires care on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Responsibilities include providing attentive care, engaging in age-appropriate activities, and ensuring a safe... More

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$10–20/hr
Pittsfield, MA • 15 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a babysitter starting on December 30, 2024, to care for two elementary-age children. The ideal candidate has experience with special needs and can provide attentive support. Daily tasks include preparing meals and snacks, engaging the children in activities, ensuring their safety, and... More

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$23–27/hr
Great Barrington, MA • 13 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Infant: Engage,...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 01/19

9:00am - 4:00pm

We seek a caring babysitter for our infant starting January 19, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The babysitter will provide a safe and nurturing environment, supervise playtime, and engage in age-appropriate activities. Tasks include feeding, changing diapers, and putting the child down for naps. The... More

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$40–50/hr
Catskill, NY • 18 miles away

Sitter for 4 kids at Catskills AirBnB on...

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/29

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

Hello! Am looking for a babysitter to watch our 4 kids at our AirBnB in the Catskills on 12/29 and on 12/31. Boys ages are 3, 3, 5 & 7. Time ranges are flexible but would be within the range of 6-10pm. Primary responsibilities would include playing with them and putting them to bed.

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$20–26/hr
Nassau, NY • 14 miles away

Occasional daytime sitter for two working...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

R is 5 and both her parents work. (I am R''s uncle.) I see them struggle to figure out how to rearrange their lives when R's school gets cancelled or she has to otherwise stay home. Mom also has to travel for work sometimes, too, and then they have no easy way to get R to school. They are also... More

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$20–24/hr
Albany, NY • 24 miles away

Mothers helper or regular sitter for fun,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 4:30pm

Seeking Mothers Helper or regular sitter for my active, curious toddler. I can be flexible with the hours and days, for example if you are only available 3 of the 4 days, or would like to start or end earlier / later.

Engage toddler in fun activities, outside walks, music, and reading. Prepare... More

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$10–25/hr
Philmont, NY • 7 miles away

Looking for sitter for 1-3 independent...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm

Need child care for 1-3 children depending on the day. Two boys 10 and 11 and a 9 year old girl. All my kids are pretty independent.
Not Much would be required except to just be here incase someone needs help with something. I don’t expect you to clean ect

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$10–20/hr
Greenville, NY • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 4:00pm

Hello we are a family of 4. A 5 year old son and a 2 year old daughter. Both are very goofy and such sweet, energetic kids who like to sing and dance and draw to their hearts content.
I need a sitter for my daughter during the weekends from mornings til the evening. I can provide meals, but she may... More

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$15–25/hr
Rensselaer, NY • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My wife and I are looking for a part-time sitter to engage with and provide care for our 18-month-old.

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$18–22/hr
East Greenbush, NY • 20 miles away

Looking for an in-home sitter for our infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm

Hello! We are looking for an in home babysitter for our infant starting in February. The position will require Monday - Thursday from 7:30am - 2:30pm (7 hrs) for the months of February, March and April. After April, the position will be part time.

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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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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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