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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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$10–15/hr
Quincy, PA • 20 miles away

day time sitter need for 2

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Hello, I have 3 boys my oldest is 5 and in kindergarten so may need to either drop off or pick up from school and watch my 4 year old and 2 year old. I am looking for a part time job, but unsure what my schedule will look like when I move on from my current seasonal position

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$18–22/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 energetictoddlers

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/12

8:30am - 12:30pm

Torres family busy big family. Hi Torres family we are a big family looking for an occasional sitter for some important upcoming dates. Need an older lady preferably to be a loving patient sitter for my girls.
Take care of very sensitive girls and make sure to change diapers regularly

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$15–16/hr
Mc Connellsburg, PA • 10 miles away

Part time early morning sitter for school...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I am working parent, I have a son in kindergarten and a step daughter in 2nd grade. I also have a cat and a yorkie.
I am looking for an early morning part time sitter to get my kindergartener dressed and on the bus in the morning. I have a cat and small dog
Early mornings at my house

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$17–21/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 17 miles away

School drive and pickup

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 6:30pm

I need assistance for picking my son

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$12–18/hr
Chambersburg, PA • 17 miles away

Sitter for 3 children

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi I’m a single mom looking for help with my 3 children. I work overnights and need someone to help me care for my children while I work in my home.

I need someone to help make sure my children are fed and that they get to bed. Cleaning up some would help and also make sure my children are clean.... More

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$10–15/hr
Chambersburg, PA • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for two little girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

We’re a Christian household that loves music and food! My wife is going to school currently for an HR degree and I’m in the National guard

We’re looking for someone to play with our kids, feed them, and put them to bed

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$24–25/hr
Waynesboro, PA • 21 miles away

As-Needed, Date Night Sitter for Toddler…...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi, it’s myself, my husband, and our 1-year-old son. We also have two small dogs.

We are looking for an as-needed, reliable babysitter so that we can go on dates, or make other plans where we’d rather that he stay at home.
We are hoping to find an animal lover. One of our dogs is quite old and at... More

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$10–20/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 24 miles away

Weekly sitter/nanny for one high energy...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of three. Our son is smart, and funny. He'll definitely keep your days intresting. We also have a dog, King, and a cat, West
Duties would include- standard child care (changing diapers, snack, dinner). The dog would need to be walked (only once a night). General tidying (nothing... More

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$10–13/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 17 miles away

Seeking Nanny for 8 year old Daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 9:30pm

I am looking for a nanny to work Thurs & Fridays. On Thursday, picking her up from her after care program and taking her home until 9:30 pm, when I arrive. She will need to be fed, dog taken out and help with homework is she has any and get her ready for bed. On Friday's, she is to be picked up from... More

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$14–21/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for 1 amazing little boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My son is 2 years old. He loves playing outside and engaging in an active lifestyle. He is not yet potty trained but is being encouraged to do so
must feed, play with, and care for my child while at work. This person needs to keep my child safe obviously. He is allowed to have tv time but i dont... More

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$19–23/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 24 miles away

Babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hi! I’m a single mom and I need someone to help me to before and after school. I have a full time job. He is almost 6 years old.

I need a person to drop my son in the school bus and pick him up and wait for me at home until I come back from work.

Martinsburg WV 7:30 am (drop him at the school... More

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$10–15/hr
Chambersburg, PA • 17 miles away

Occasional sitter for energetic toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My son is 3 years old and I am looking for an as needed sitter. I need coverage for appointments and things like that. We currently live with my mom who may or may not be around. We also have a dog and cat in the house. My son has been diagnosed with autism level 1 with a speech delay. Someone with... More

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$10–17/hr
Martinsburg, WV • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for my 1 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Hello my name is kareem I am looking for a sitter for days I have to work day shift

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$15–25/hr
Hagerstown, MD • 21 miles away

Weekly sitter for our two vibrant,...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi folks! Our family of four loves adventure, make believe/fantasy, and running around outside! We live in a quiet cottage nestled back into the hills of Boonsboro. We try to follow the respectful parenting philosophy, emphasize bodily autonomy and absolutely do not condone any shouting,... More

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How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

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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