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

Part-time/evening sitter for 10m old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Our daughter is 10 months old. She's smiley, silly, and sweet. She's crawling and loves to explore and play. Our lab mix puppy will also be in the house.
Feedings (bottles and solids), getting her ready for bedtime, light laundry/cleaning while she sleeps.
Location is our home in Collegeville,... More

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$15–19/hr
Concordville, PA • 19 miles away

Babysitter for 2 kids (a boy and a girl)

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of four (6years old boy and 3 and half years old girl) living in Glen Mills.My 6 years old son uses an ipad to talk.
Job description:We are looking for someone providing care inside and outside the house, cares for the children including feeding diapering and dressing.Pick up the... More

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$20–22/hr
Media, PA • 14 miles away

Afternoon sitter for 3 kiddos

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm

We have 3 kiddos- a 5-year-old, 3-year-old, and 10 month old. We are looking for a consistent sitter Monday to Friday to play, nurture, and have fun with our kids!
We are looking for a consistent sitter Monday to Friday (11 to 4 or 12 to 4). Ideally, we would love a sitter who can commit long-term.... More

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$15–25/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 2 miles away

Part time toddler babysitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

We are a warm and welcoming family in need of a reliable babysitter for our adorable twin daughters, Flora and Freya, who have just turned two years old. I'm a math teacher and my husband an architect. Our home is a bilingual space where Mandarin is primarily spoken, with some... More

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$20–24/hr
Hatboro, PA • 16 miles away

Part-time babysitter, for preschooler

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi I am Mike I am a single dad in need of child care Fridays and Mondays during the day.
Majority of the responsibility will be watching my daughter while I work during the day. My son gets off of school at 3:30. I would pick him up from school get home around four and you would be done for the day. More

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$20–25/hr
Philadelphia, PA • 11 miles away

Short and sweet early morning helping mom...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Hi, small family with early work hours looking for someone to add a little joy to our mornings!

Looking for a sitter to come at 5 a.m. and drop off 1-year-old baby girl to daycare on at 7am, Friday morning only

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

Part Time Sitter For two easy girls!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a part time babysitter, specifically on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays who can help care for our two daughters Emery (turns two in July) and Hazel (10 months). We need care immediately for Monday, April 1 if anyone is available. We have an apartment in South Philadelphia and we... More

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$12–15/hr
Lansdowne, PA • 6 miles away

Saturday sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Single mom with 2 boys, 3 & 4 years old. We just moved into a new apartment so don’t mind the boxes

Watch the boys while I’m gone and make sure they eat, there’s food for them

I’m working overtime 9-3:30 saturdays

Text me if interested

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$19–23/hr
Marlton, NJ • 14 miles away

Fun date night sitter for one awesome 5...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

One amazing, well behaved 5 y/old boy who starts kindergarten in Sept. Two hardworking parents who rarely get time off, just looking for a trustworthy & experienced person to care for our boy during the occasional date night or weekend away.
Activities, snacks, meals, bathroom, bedtime routine, &... More

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$20–30/hr
Manayunk, PA • 7 miles away

Family Assistant/Driver needed for busy...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

We are a family of 4 with 2 delightful kids aged 14 and 15 in middle and high school. Our kids are easy tempered, light hearted and love school! As busy parents running a small business in Manayunk, we need help!

We are looking for a family assistant to help with driving to and from school/camp,... More

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$20–25/hr
Skippack, PA • 23 miles away

Seeking Experienced Sitter for Occasional...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We’re 2 educators looking for an experienced sitter for occasional date coverage for our 1 year old son and 3 year old daughter. Our son is active, jolly, and loves to snuggle. Our daughter loves imaginative play and reading. We need someone who can keep up with these two and help diffuse any... More

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

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