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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
Blythewood, SC • 10 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for two children, ages toddler and preschool, starting on January 27, 2025. The schedule is flexible. The ideal candidate has experience with multiple children and manages a learning pod. Responsibilities include engaging the children in age-appropriate activities,... More

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$10–22/hr
Cayce, SC • 21 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Four Children on...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 12:30am (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for four children on Saturdays, starting January 11, 2025. The schedule is from 3:30 PM to 1:00 AM, with flexibility in the start date. The ideal candidate has their own car and will prepare meals and snacks. You will engage with toddlers,... More

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$10–11/hr
Columbia, SC • 15 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 11:30pm

We need a babysitter for one toddler starting December 26, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime routines, and assisting with toilet training. The babysitter performs light housekeeping related to the child, such... More

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$10–12/hr
Shaw AFB, SC • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for infinite baby

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

So I have a dog named Athena and another dog named Bexley my husband’s in the Air Force

Just to watch over my daughter, we need to be
And CPR certified and to be a kind person

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$10–15/hr
Columbia, SC • 7 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 11:30pm

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our infant starting on January 13, 2025. The schedule is from 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM, every day of the week. The babysitter must have their own car and experienced with multiple children and nanny shares. Responsibilities include safely transporting the... More

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$15–18/hr
Columbia, SC • 10 miles away

Seeking NYE help

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/31 - 01/01

9:30pm - 1:30am

I am traveling to Columbia with my 15 year old and will need someone to hang with her for several hours on NYE. She's self sufficient, just don't want to leave her alone at night in an unknow place.

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$11–22/hr
Columbia, SC • 10 miles away

Part Time Sitter to help with school drop...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

I am looking for a sitter who can pickup my son from home, drop him off at school. Then also bring him home in the evenings.

I only need morning care 2 days a week. The afterschool pickup and bring home would be 5 days a week. The distance would be 3.9 miles or about a 10 minute drive.

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$20–23/hr
Columbia, SC • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Hello I’m Mr. Jamar Hughes. My fiancée and I have two daughters ages 3 and 1. Their names are Raegan and Ryann. They can speak and has a lot of energy and loves to play.
Our children love to interact with people. So you just need to make sure you have energy to play with them. They will get hungry... More

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$17–21/hr
Columbia, SC • 14 miles away

Part-time Sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Due to upcoming temporary change in work schedule and surgery I would need help taking care of 7yrs old boy.

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$17–21/hr
Lugoff, SC • 6 miles away

An occasional sitter for a toddler boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello!
We are a family of 3. In the home there is a 12 year old and a 2 year old. I work from home so my 2 year old (Elijah) stays at home with me. We are entertaining the idea of him going back into daycare but in the meantime he’s home.

We are looking for a sitter to help out with Elijah from... More

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$18–22/hr
Columbia, SC • 24 miles away

Part time nanny for family of four!

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Mama of four! I work from home and would love some help a couple days a week!
watch kiddos, prep food, put down for naps, take on walks/outside, - just help me with taking care of them while I work!

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$17–21/hr
Columbia, SC • 7 miles away

Part time sitter needs for 1yo boy while...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

working parents with the happiest little boy in the world! Plus one super friendly dog!
Our son is super easy and the happiest kiddo! No diaper changes or feeding meals required! He is tech free but has a playroom with tons of toys to keep him entertained and we are working on getting a playground... More

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$11–21/hr
Columbia, SC • 20 miles away

She is a 12-year-old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Jaliyah manning is the kid
Toy manning is the mom
No pets
No cussing
Have fun
Take her to fun places make sure that she save take her to the park. Make sure that her bus driver recognizes you make sure that she has her phone on her. She is 12 years old so make sure she gets late. You can buy her... 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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