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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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$14–18/hr
Ebervale, PA • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 energetic sisters

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

"I’m a mother of three, and I’m looking for an on-call babysitter to help care for my two daughters. We are a friendly, easy-going family, and we’re seeking someone reliable and responsible to watch the kids when needed. My daughters are 1 & 5 months, and they enjoy dancing, eating and playing .... More

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$17–21/hr
Bath, PA • 19 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Date Nights and Errands

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Occasional Sitter for Date Nights and Errands

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$17–21/hr
Bethlehem, PA • 25 miles away

Occasional babysitter for twins and care...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a loving family with 5 month-old twins, a boy and a girl, who are the center of our world! Our home also includes two friendly dogs who are very much part of the family. We’re looking for a babysitter who is comfortable caring for infants and has experience handling the routines of two little... More

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$10–12/hr
Tamaqua, PA • 13 miles away

Sitter/assistant needed in Tamaqua PA

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Just a single dad with a 10 year old son. I work over nights, 12 hour shifts & purchasing a home in Tamaqua. Looking for somebody reliable to check in on my son & be of assistance making sure his homework is complete, he has someone to communicate with & basically an emergency contact when i'm at... More

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$17–21/hr
Bath, PA • 19 miles away

Weekday sitter for a 1year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hello, looking for a full-time babysitter for a 1year old boy, 3 to 5 days a week, 8 hours a day.

May need light housekeeping during baby’s nap times. We have an ideal schedule for the baby we’d like to follow as much as possible.

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$10–15/hr
Lehigh Valley, PA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 2:00pm

My name is Gisselle and i have a 1year boy his name is Jadiel happy baby
Change diaper when ever needed to feed baby food or milk every 2 3 hrs
My son is a good baby barely cry's as long as he gets fed every 2 3 hrs get his diper change he stays calm he loves to watch cartoons he likes watching tv... More

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$10–13/hr
Whitehall, PA • 20 miles away

Night shift babysitter I work 11:00 p.m....

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Help with child care overnight I'm a registered nurse my shift is 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Child safety while I'm working at night 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shift children should be asleep
Night shift supervision

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$17–21/hr
Catasauqua, PA • 21 miles away

Part-Time Sitter 2-3 hours a day weekly...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm

We are a family of 3. We have an amazing 7 year old daughter, who is full of energy and bright ideas. We also have a doberman puppy, we are first time dog parents. We are a hardworking couple, responsible and respectful.
We need a sitter to pick up our daughter from School on Mon, Tues, Thurs, and... More

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$15–20/hr
Northampton, PA • 18 miles away

Weekends from time to time sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! My name is Ashley. My son will be three soon. I am just looking for someone who can watch my son from time to time on the weekends. Not every weekend but maybe a few hours a night. Looking for a date night sitter essentially.

The most would be just playing and watching him until bed time.... More

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$10–25/hr
Pocono Summit, PA • 23 miles away

part time sitter for 1 energetic 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 8:30pm

My son who is almost 4 is playful and creative loves to do hands on projects as well as play indoors and outdoors
Someone to watch my son while i am working my long shift at work for 12 hours

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$20–21/hr
Orefield, PA • 19 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for 1 Boy and 1 Girl

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I’m a homeschool mom of two Chloé 7 and Johnny 4. Chloé is a girly girl who loves LOL, Crybabies, and Cry Babies. Johnny loves his cars, jumping in his trampoline and climbing the jungle gym very active but playful and funny.

Looking for someone to play with the kids while I’m at work. My grams... 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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