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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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$20–25/hr
East Providence, RI • 6 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Drives, Cooks, and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

We need a babysitter for one elementary-aged child starting on April 7, 2025. The schedule is flexible but will run from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM, Monday through Friday. dependent on work schedule. The babysitter will drive the child to school prepare breakfast, make sure child has what’s needed for... More

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$19–23/hr
Plainfield, CT • 24 miles away

Caregiver Needed for 3 year old Child -...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00pm

We need a babysitter for our 3 year old son on most Fridays and Saturdays. The job starts on April 6, 2025, from 3:30 PM - 10:30 PM (Fridays), and anytime between 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM (Saturdays). We will ask that you provide premade meals and snacks, engage the child in fun activities (indoors and... More

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$18–20/hr
West Warwick, RI • 6 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 3:30pm (flexible)

We seek a babysitter for two children, ages elementary and middle school, starting on March 19, 2025. The schedule is flexible but includes Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. The babysitter will supervise playtime, help with homework, and prepare meals and snacks. A comfort... More

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$10–20/hr
North Smithfield, RI • 15 miles away

Babysitter needed for one elementary child...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a babysitter for one elementary-aged child, starting on June 16, 2025, with flexibility in the start date. The babysitter cares for the child by engaging in play, assisting with homework, and ensuring safety. The role requires preparing meals and snacks and maintaining a clean environment.... More

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$22–26/hr
Warwick, RI • 3 miles away

Engaging and responsible sitter needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for a reliable, experienced caregiver for an eight month old boy.

We would love the caregiver to be engaging and responsible. We also have a dog that would need to be let out into the backyard a few times during the day.

Looking for care on an “as needed” basis.

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$22–26/hr
Somerset, MA • 16 miles away

Part time Sitter for My Pregnant wife and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello I am living with my pregnant wife and baby in somerset MA.
We Need family friendly respectful Helper.
We all are very kind and humble people.

We need sitter to help my wife specially when she go to the doctor she need to take care of our baby help with communication.
If sitter speak... More

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$23–26/hr
Jamestown, RI • 16 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 6:30pm (flexible)

We look for a reliable babysitter to care for our infant on Mondays 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Thursdays 10:30AM to 5:30PM starting April 28, 2025. The ideal candidate has experience with multiple infants and owns a car. Responsibilities include helping baby reach milestones, assisting with naps,... More

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$10–11/hr
Millville, MA • 19 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant, Meal...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 7:00pm

We need a babysitter for our infant from March 31, 2025, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The sitter cares for one child and ensures their safety and well-being. Daily tasks include changing diapers, playing, and engaging with the child. The sitter prepares meals and... More

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$16–40/hr
Foxboro, MA • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant starting on or after March 24, 2025. The role involves caring for one child, including feeding, changing, and ensuring their safety. The sitter engages with the child through play and age-appropriate activities. Additionally, the sitter should be... More

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$10–25/hr
Mansfield, MA • 22 miles away

Flexibly Hiring Babysitter for One...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a responsible babysitter for one elementary-aged child. The position starts on February 16, 2025, with a flexible start date.

The schedule includes daily shifts from 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
Mainly would consist of transportation to and from school and to extracurricular... More

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$25–30/hr
North Kingstown, RI • 12 miles away

Daytime & Afternoon Sitter - East...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are located on the EAST GREENWICH/NORTH KINGSTOWN townline. Primarily, I am looking for a fun, energetic sitter for my 10 yr son, who attends school part-time. He is a super smart kid with mild autism and ADHD. Ideally, you would be available on THURSDAY & FRIDAY from about 10:00 am until 4 or 5... More

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