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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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$27–28/hr
Amagansett, NY • 12 miles away

REPOST* Looking for a few upbeat, can-do...

5+ children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/19

12:00am - 9:00am

Hi
! I am looking for fun and thoughtful sitters for an Easter egghunt over Easter weekend. Looking for help primarily on Saturday, April 19th from 8/9AM - late afternoon/early evening (4-5pm ideally, but have flexibility). Looking for awesome sitters to engage with the kids in games and... More

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$25–29/hr
Quogue, NY • 15 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a responsible babysitter for our 2 year old daughter on the evening of May 16, 2025, and the afternoon and evening of May 17, 2025, while we attend the wedding of a friend. We are hoping to find an experienced sitter who will provide a safe and nurturing environment and engage in... More

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$20–25/hr
Amagansett, NY • 12 miles away

After school help for two busy kids in...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We’re a busy, fun-loving family of three located in beautiful East Hampton! We enjoy spending time outdoors, exploring nature, and staying active. We value kindness, creativity, and a positive attitude, and we’re looking for a sitter who shares these qualities.

We’re seeking a responsible,... More

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$26–30/hr
East Quogue, NY • 13 miles away

Weekend daytime sitter for two year old boy!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for weekend care during the summer (mostly Sundays) for our 2 year old little boy!

Roughly 4-5 hours per day, ensuring he’s happy and healthy. Taking him outside for walks or to the library, feeding lunch, changing diapers

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$27–31/hr
Amagansett, NY • 12 miles away

Babysitter needed to stay in the house...

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/18

7:30pm - 11:30pm

We need a caring babysitter for four children, aged toddler to preschool. The job starts on April 18, 2025, from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM. We will aim to put them to bed before we leave to have dinner locally.

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$30–40/hr
Sag Harbor, NY • 3 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
East Quogue, 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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$26–35/hr
Amagansett, NY • 12 miles away

Occasional sitter for our little boy Heath

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My name is Rob and my wife, Katie, and I have a 13 month old boy, Heath, who is the happiest, most fun and active little boy. We have a cute beach cottage in Amagansett that we love to spend weekends at as an escape from the city (Brooklyn) where we live full time.

Generally taking great care and... More

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$14–18/hr
Greenport, NY • 12 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/29

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

We seek a responsible babysitter for our preschool-age child. The job starts on April 29, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with flexible start times. The babysitter will engage the child in play, supervise activities, and support learning through age-appropriate games and crafts. They will provide... 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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