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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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$12–13/hr
Toledo, OH • 24 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 9:30am

We seek a reliable babysitter for our elementary-aged child, starting on March 7, 2025. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Responsibilities include driving our child to activities, engaging in play, helping with homework, and preparing light meals. The ideal candidate is... More

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$10–20/hr
Toledo, OH • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler: Meal Prep...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 03/29 - 03/30

5:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

We seek a caring babysitter for our toddler starting on March 29, 2025. The schedule is flexible, beginning at 5:00 PM and ending at 11:30 PM. Your main responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime routines, and ensuring a safe, engaging environment for our child. You must... More

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$17–21/hr
Maumee, OH • 18 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for our infant starting on May 1, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with work from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. The babysitter cares for one child, ensuring safety and comfort. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, and interacting positively with... More

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$13–21/hr
Toledo, OH • 23 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler: Comfort...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a babysitter for our toddler starting on April 13, 2025. The schedule is flexible, working Sunday to Wednesday from 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM. You will care for one child, ensuring their safety and well-being. Responsibilities include preparing snacks, playing, and helping with bedtime routines.... More

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$10–18/hr
Gibsonburg, OH • 15 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter for two children, aged preschool and elementary, starting around February 22, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The babysitter will prepare meals and snacks, ensure the children follow their bedtime routine, and engage them in fun and safe activities. The ideal candidate has their... More

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$10–15/hr
Perrysburg, OH • 16 miles away

Before school sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hello,

We are a family of 5

3 boys of 3,2, and 7

Oldest son and 3 year old are autistic but you would never guess so. We have 2 1 year old golden. Retrievers

Get 7 year old ready for school and put him on the bus.

Stay with him if he has a two hour delay as well to make sure he gets to... More

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$10–11/hr
Northwood, OH • 21 miles away

Flexible Nighttime Babysitter Needed for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30pm - 7:30am (flexible)

We seek a responsible babysitter for our two preschool children starting on February 10, 2025, with a flexible start date. The job requires coverage from 8:30 PM to 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday. The sitter ensures the children's safety, engages them in quiet activities, and prepares them for... More

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$11–15/hr
Toledo, OH • 23 miles away

Nanny Needed for Two Young Children with...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a babysitter to care for two children, aged toddler and preschool, starting on February 17, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 15:30 to 20:30, Monday through Thursday. Responsibilities include ensuring the safety and well-being of the children, playing with them,... More

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$17–25/hr
Toledo, OH • 23 miles away

Seeking Responsible Babysitter/driver to...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter/transporter for one middle school child starting soon. I need help with transportation of my child to school, home, to tutoring on some saturdays, sometime, to hang out with friends. The days and times varies, I just need people I can call and see who has the avalability. The... More

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$14–18/hr
Toledo, OH • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for advanced toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

2 parent household with toddler. Both parents work hybrid either at home or at office. Mother has a large suite for work - the kid/nanny can join mother at work location as long as nanny is assisting child and ensuring child isn’t distracting mother from work.

Child knows how to count and knows... More

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$16–18/hr
Toledo, OH • 20 miles away

Seeking Experienced Babysitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 8:00pm

We need a babysitter for one middle school-aged child starting on February 17, 2025. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Responsibilities include driving the child, helping with homework, tutoring, and preparing meals and snacks. The ideal candidate has their own car and has... More

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$10–15/hr
Rossford, OH • 20 miles away

Part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Currently seeking child care for two children (3 & 5). Wednesdays and Fridays 8-4 in March 2025. Transportation is needed for my 5 year old to go to preschool on Wednesday in perrysburg from 9-1130.

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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