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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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$18–20/hr
Portland, OR • Less than a mile

Sitter for friendly preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Seeking an occasional babysitter for a friendly 4 year-old girl. She enjoys art and building things.

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$22–30/hr
Wilsonville, OR • 14 miles away

Occasional sitter for sweet ASD 6 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My family is looking for a sitter that is familiar with autism and high needs. My son is hyper verbal and loves interaction. He does independent play but just needs to have an eye kept on him as he’s a busy 6 year old

•make meals
•potty training
•help remind to pickup toys
•homework help if... More

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$21–25/hr
Gresham, OR • 13 miles away

Monthly sitter for 7 year old and 9 month old

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

One daughter (7), highly independent and outgoing. One son (9 months), easygoing and good sleeper. Two cats
Sitter needed for monthly date nights. Play/hangout with daughter and put her to bed. Monitor baby for needs
Looking for someone who can reliably babysit once a month (potentially more... More

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$18–20/hr
Portland, OR • 5 miles away

Date night sitter for rowdy boys

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

Rowdy boys, all sweet, all busy and we don’t rely on screens. My oldest is sweethearted yet easily bored so it’s best if you are playful or even a kid at heart whether it’s board games or physical play and a sturdy leader :)

This is our date night. We will have dinner made so it’s just play and... More

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$22–23/hr
Beaverton, OR • 8 miles away

Looking for playful sitter for my little...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I'm Alicia! I have 2 kids and 2 dogs and live in a great neighborhood! My 3 year old is in daycare on Wednesdays! I'm looking for someone to come to my home and take care of my 1 year old little boy! I'm a nurse who works part time!

Play! Also, lay toddler down for naps, tidy up, wash bottles,... More

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$18–22/hr
Portland, OR • 7 miles away

Constant part time

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Two energetic kids who love to play. Eli my son 7 he’s in 1st grade loves monster trucks Carlie my daughter 3 preschool loves legos and playing with brother

I will need the sitter to watch the kids until school time then they can do whatever until it’s time to pick the kids up and then watch them... More

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$21–30/hr
Camas, WA • 15 miles away

3 kids, recurring part time care, hours to...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

Must be licensed. Please be willing to accept payment from dcyf.

You will be watching three kids for a few hours while I work on homework and possibly go out on the weekends. If you are experienced with ASD and developmental delays, you'll do well. Kids can be very messy, so I'm hoping you... More

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$15–20/hr
Portland, OR • Less than a mile

Early Morning Before School Care for 2 kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

We are looking for:
- someone who lives within 15 min drive from us
- available at 6:30am >2x/week

Responsibilities:
• Breakfast
• meal prep for lunch / dinner
• appropriately dressed for the day
• Playtime until time to leave
• Folding light laundry as needed

We are:
- fun... More

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$20–23/hr
Vancouver, WA • 13 miles away

Looking for part-time help!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We’re looking for part-time help with our 2 girls during the week. Both my husband and I work from home, and we need the extra help for a few hours a day 2-3 times a week.

Our youngest is easy going, and our oldest loves playing and has a lot of energy.

We’d like to find someone with an... More

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$18–23/hr
Vancouver, WA • 11 miles away

Occasional Sitter needed for 2 energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Family of 4 living in Vancouver WA who enjoys the outdoors and spending time as a family making memories.
We enjoy walks, reading books and eating.
We look forward in potentially meeting you and see if you’re a fit for our family.

Looking for a responsible occasional sitter for our 2 fun and... More

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$10–15/hr
Ridgefield, WA • 20 miles away

Babysitter/ Nanny for My son!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! I'm looking for reliable child care my 4-year old son

King loves monster trucks, outer space and anything outside

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I can't tell you exactly what my work schedule will be, we always know around mid-end September.
It'll be something similar to the following:
- Weekdays from 5:00... More

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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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