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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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$22–26/hr
Austin, TX • 18 miles away

Engage and Care for One Preschool Child on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for one preschool-aged child on Saturdays and Sundays, starting January 18, 2025. The hours are from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The babysitter caries the responsibility of supervising and engaging the child in age-appropriate activities, preparing light snacks, and ensuring safety at... More

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$15–16/hr
Cedar Park, TX • 18 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter for our toddler starting on January 4, 2025. The sitter provides safe supervision and engages our child in fun activities. They prepare healthy meals and snacks and ensure a clean play environment. The sitter has experience with multiple children and owns a car for... More

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$23–30/hr
Pflugerville, TX • 16 miles away

Part time sitter looking for after school...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Close family of four kids (age 6-10) needing weekly help with after school pickup, helping with dinner/meal prep, and transporting kids to different practices. Parents work in education at a private school and university.

Needing weekly help with after school pickup, helping with dinner/meal... More

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$18–25/hr
Austin, TX • 5 miles away

Caregiver Needed for 3 Children on...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30am - 8:30am

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for three children on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 PM to 8:30 PM, starting January 21, 2025. The ideal candidate has experience with multiple children, owns a car for driving them, and can perform light housekeeping tasks. Responsibilities include... More

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$23–25/hr
Austin, TX • 6 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Preschooler, Light...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

We need a reliable babysitter for our preschool child starting on January 20, 2025. The schedule includes Mondays through Thursdays from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The babysitter must have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include driving our child, preparing meals and snacks,... More

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$22–26/hr
Leander, TX • 21 miles away

Nurturing Babysitter Needed for Toddler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm

We seek a responsible babysitter for a toddler from January 6, 2025, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The ideal candidate has a reliable car and experience with multiple children, nanny shares, and learning pods. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, providing engaging activities,... More

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$14–25/hr
Hutto, TX • 25 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter to care for our two young children, an infant and a toddler. The start date is flexible, with a target of February 14, 2025. The babysitter will ensure a safe environment, engage the children in age-appropriate activities, prepare simple meals, and assist with nap... More

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$19–24/hr
Austin, TX • 12 miles away

Reoccurring sitter to be Toddler Bestie!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We’re an energetic, fun family, with both parents working from home! 1 human child and 2 furry children (dogs), so it’s a package deal!

Looking for a weekly reoccurring sitter we can all get comfortable with, for after school fun for our son or a date night out for mom and dad! Lots of playing... More

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$10–18/hr
Austin, TX • 9 miles away

Sitter for an energetic our energetic son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Busy Loving Family of Five Looking For Fun caregiver for our youngest.

Going to need you to care for our youngest when everyone is gone at work/school. Make sure to do breakfast and lunch. Engage in fun activities with the child.

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$18–20/hr
Austin, TX • 6 miles away

Weekly Sitter Every Monday Morning

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 1:30pm

We are looking for a sitter to come to our house in Mueller every Monday morning from 930-130 (flexible within 30min-1hr) for our 3 year old son. Occasionally our 6 year old daughter may be home if school has a day off. We are looking for someone that is engaging the entire time and no screen time... More

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$22–25/hr
Austin, TX • 8 miles away

Occasional sitter for sweet newborn baby...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi we are first time parents with a sweet baby girl. We’re looking for a sitter every once in a while so we can go out on dates, events etc!

She is almost three months old so we’d need help to stick to the routine we’re trying to keep her on, which includes the basics - feeding, diaper changes,... More

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$15–18/hr
Driftwood, TX • 19 miles away

Full time nanny needed

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

Ours is a family of five. We have 3 boys (8yo and 4yo and 9 months) and also a fur baby called Jake.

We live in Howard Ranch, Driftwood, TX. We are looking for a reliable and dependable nanny and mother’s helper

The eldest boy goes to school and the two younger ones are home. Primary... More

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