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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
Ladson, SC • 18 miles away

Caring and Reliable Babysitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter for our toddler starting February 8, 2025. The sitter must have their own car for transport. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing meals and snacks, and assisting with bedtime routines. Experience with multiple children is preferred. The ideal... More

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$20–24/hr
Summerville, SC • 16 miles away

Caring babysitter needed for toddler; must...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter for our toddler starting on February 24, 2025, with a flexible start date. The sitter provides safe supervision, prepares simple meals, and engages in play to support development. Comfort with pets is required, as we have a friendly dog. The ideal candidate maintains... More

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$10–24/hr
Summerville, SC • 16 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Three Children on...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

We seek a responsible and caring babysitter for three children, aged toddler through elementary. The job begins on February 17, 2025, with flexible start dates. You will work Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:00 PM to midnight. Duties include supervising while children sleep

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$10–14/hr
Goose Creek, SC • 21 miles away

Part-Time Baby sitter for a 12 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

Hello Everyone my name is Kadijah but I go by Kady (Kay-dee) . I’m a 30 year old first time mother of a little boy, I work as a Caregiver/Med Tech, Substitute teacher & in Customer Service. I’m also a Notary. I’m currently looking for a sitter that would be available three nights a week. Looking... More

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$10–23/hr
North Charleston, SC • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschooler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for a preschool child starting on February 10, 2025. hours from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The babysitter need to be at my home to take child off the bus at 2:30pm and wait until I get home at around 4:30pm

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$19–23/hr
Summerville, SC • 16 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler, Light...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Seeking a babysitter 2-3x per week for around 3 hours per visit to play with our 2.5 year old toddler. Days and times are flexible.

We would be around, but we have an infant now too and need someone to play with the toddler sometimes while we handle the infant and the house. Occasional date... More

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$19–23/hr
Summerville, SC • 13 miles away

By-weekly sitter needed for my 8 yr old son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

Hello! My name is Randy. I am a Dad that shares custody with my 8 yr old son and who works evenings.

I am in need of a babysitter to look after my 8-year-old son from 2:30 PM to around 8:30 PM on weekdays. Responsibilities include picking him up from school, helping with homework, serving... More

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$19–23/hr
Ladson, SC • 18 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Elementary Child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

I need a babysitter for one elementary-aged child starting on February 17, 2025. The schedule is flexible but includes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The babysitter will prepare meals and snacks, help with homework, and ensure a smooth bedtime routine. A... More

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$11–12/hr
Moncks Corner, SC • 20 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Three Kids,...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm

We need a babysitter for three children, ages toddler to elementary, starting on February 17, 2025. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You will supervise play, assist with homework, and organize activities. You prepare meals and snacks, ensuring the kids eat healthy. You... 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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