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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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$19–23/hr
Elizabethtown, PA • 22 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our three children, ages infant to elementary. The position starts on June 2, 2025, with flexible start dates. You will work Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Responsibilities include driving the children, helping with homework, preparing... More

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$14–15/hr
Dover, PA • 17 miles away

Caring and loving baby sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of 3. Me and my husband are juggling through our work schedules. We would like you to help us take care of our little one by simply staying with her during the night or early hours of the morning when me and my husband's schedule overlaps.

We just need someone to stay with her... More

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$15–20/hr
Camp Hill, PA • 4 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed to Care for One...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm

I am looking for a reliable babysitter for my child, who is in elementary school. The job starts on April 1, 2025, and the hours are from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Responsibilities include picking up my child from school, supervising activities at home, and ensuring... More

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$19–25/hr
Harrisburg, PA • 13 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are seeking a reliable and caring caregiver to assist with before and after school care (preferably within the neighborhood) for our two children, ages 6 and 7. This position is PRN and will be needed when my husband is away for work. Responsibilities include:
• Helping the kids get ready and... More

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$15–20/hr
Elizabethtown, PA • 22 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Four Children,...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 10:30pm

We are looking for a babysitter to care for four children on Tuesdays from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM, starting March 18, 2025. The ideal candidate must have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, helping with homework, preparing dinner, and setting up... More

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$20–25/hr
Carlisle, PA • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for two fun, energetic kids.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

My first child’s name is Grace. She is a girl. She is 10 and in 4th grade. She is energetic but will listen when asked. My second is Will. He is a boy. He has a big heart and is also energetic. He is 6 and in 1st grade. We have a cat named Strudel and she won’t get in your way but is... More

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$17–24/hr
York, PA • 24 miles away

Reliable babysitter needed for 3 toddlers;...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/16

12:00am - 6:00am

We seek a responsible and caring babysitter (ideally 2) for three toddlers (2 boys and 1 girl) from May 16, 2025, noon to 6 PM. My sisters and I are bridesmaids in our younger sister's wedding and our husbands are also in the wedding. We need childcare during photos and through the duration of the... More

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$16–18/hr
Mechanicsburg, PA • Less than a mile

Babysitter for 1 Energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

need help to keep my 2.5 year old daughter occupied with learning activities, conversate with her and really become her favorite person - while Wife and I work. We work from home. We live in mechanicsburg. Pay negotiable. If you are interested , would like to meet you in person before we make a... More

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$18–22/hr
Harrisburg, PA • 11 miles away

Part-Time Babysitter Needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 7:00pm (flexible)

We're looking for a part-time sitter for our 5-month-old daughter. Monday and Tuesday from late morning/early afternoon till dinner time. Responsibilities include feeding, diaper changes, cuddles, and age-appropriate activities. We prioritize being attentive and responsive to her needs including... More

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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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