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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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$17–18/hr
Lititz, PA • 9 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Infant on Mondays,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant in our home (no exceptions) starting on or around January 22, 2025. The hours are from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays with some flexiblity. We may ask for more hours during busy work season months March-May and October-November.... More

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$10–24/hr
Hershey, PA • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 5:00pm

We seek a babysitter for our toddler starting December 30, 2024, from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. The sitter will care for one child, engaging in play and educational activities. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, managing sick care, and ensuring a safe environment.... More

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$10–15/hr
Wrightsville, PA • 9 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Children with...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 7:00am

We need a responsible babysitter to care for two children on Mondays and Tuesdays from 1 PM to 7 AM, starting December 31, 2024. The sitter should have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Daily tasks include engaging with preschool and elementary-aged children, preparing meals and snacks,... More

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$21–25/hr
York, PA • 20 miles away

Flexible Part Time Nanny Needed York, PA

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Growing Energetic Faith Based Family of 4.
We enjoy being outdoors, truly engaging in any activities. Our children are very engaged, and ambitious and vibrant.

We are looking for someone that can:

- Pick our child up from school
-Care for the child for about 3 hours
-Prep a light snack
-Assist... More

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$10–16/hr
Lancaster, PA • 2 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 6:30pm

We need a babysitter for two elementary-aged children starting on January 20, 2025. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The babysitter drives the children to activities, helps with homework, and prepares meals and snacks. Candidates must have their own car and be... More

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$10–24/hr
Rexmont, PA • 16 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for School-Aged...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm

We need a babysitter for one elementary-aged child starting December 26, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include supervising play, preparing snacks, helping with homework, and ensuring safety. The ideal candidate has a reliable car for transportation and is... More

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$10–15/hr
Refton, PA • 9 miles away

I work in a daycare as a teacher.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

I’m a mom of 2 girls a 2 year old and 6 month old. The girls love bluey, animals, and to play with friends
I want the babysitter to be able to play with the kids. Teach them something’s.

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$18–22/hr
Annville, PA • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for a sweet, imaginative...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We live the sweetest little life, tucked back in the country with some ducks and chickens and lots of peaceful property. My husband is a Journeyman Lineman. and works 60-70 hours a week on average while I work from home. I’m a full time caretaker for our daughter, and we just started a gentle... More

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$19–20/hr
Lancaster, PA • 2 miles away

Full time sitter for 5 amazing children.

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm

I’m a mom of 5 beautiful children, a stay at home mom, dad works Monday through Friday. Will need help 5 days out of the week.
I need help preparing meals, cleaning up and sending the kids off to bed and lite house cleaning duties.

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$20–30/hr
Mount Joy, PA • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for a lively 8 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a 3 person family with a lot of pets. We have 2 dogs and 5 cats, all of which are very people friendly. Mark works from home and Sam works part time when she is not taking care of Wesley.
We need the sitter to just watch, play, feed, change and do general care with Wesley, in the home. Would... More

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

Looking for part time for my 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Job would be to sitand watch my daughter til my wife is off most days it will be from 12-6 but flexible with start time as I don't start til 1 am

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$16–22/hr
Lancaster, PA • 3 miles away

Part-time sitter for energetic toddler boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

A small, growing family in Lancaster with one dog is looking for an extra pair of hands, transitioning from daycare to bed between 4-7 pm.
Help with dinner prep, feeding, clean up, playtime, bathing, and bedtime. Let the dog in and out, keeping her calm. Occasionally, you may be asked to pick... 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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