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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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$17–21/hr
Roanoke, VA • 23 miles away

Evening sitter for weekdays for one...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

I ( dad ) work from home and my wife ( mom ) work at the hospital and she usually gets back around 7 - 7:30 pm .
Baby Ved is 14 months old and is an active and a happy child. He loves when singed at, playing with , loves reading and snacking.

Keeping the child safe and entertained
Keeping the... More

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$16–20/hr
Lynchburg, VA • 20 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting on January 25, 2025. The sitter engages our child in fun and educational activities, ensures a safe and nurturing environment, and assists with meals and naps. It is important for the sitter to speak Spanish to support our child's language... More

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$13–16/hr
Roanoke, VA • 24 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We need a caregiver for our toddler starting on February 5, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM every Wednesday. The caregiver’s duties include preparing meals and snacks, engaging in playtime activities, ensuring a safe environment, and following the child’s routine.... More

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$17–21/hr
Roanoke, VA • 24 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for Toddler: Care,...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 03/15

12:00pm - 9:00pm

We are looking for a babysitter to care for our toddler starting on March 15, 2025. The job runs from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, assisting with toilet training, preparing meals and snacks, and following a bedtime routine. The babysitter must have their own... More

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$10–11/hr
Roanoke, VA • 24 miles away

Care for Toddler on Weekdays from Morning...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for one toddler starting on February 3, 2025. The schedule is flexible, and the hours are from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday to Friday. The babysitter is responsible for supervising the child, planning activities, preparing meals, and maintaining a safe environment. The ideal... More

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$10–17/hr
Roanoke, VA • 24 miles away

Caring sitter needed for one elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter starting on January 10, 2025, for one elementary-age child. The babysitter provides care during scheduled hours, which may include playing games, helping with homework, and preparing snacks. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets and can drive, as there may be... More

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$18–22/hr
Vinton, VA • 20 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our two children, ages preschool and elementary. The schedule is flexible, starting January 14, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include driving children, preparing meals and snacks, helping with homework, and providing sick care.... More

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$18–22/hr
Vinton, VA • 20 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Four Young...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

We are seeking a reliable sitter for our four children as needed. We are expecting our fourth child in April 2025 and would like to implement days (unplanned/unscheduled days at this time) that allow us to have time away from the kids for a date "night" or allow us to spend time with the older two... More

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$10–20/hr
Lynchburg, VA • 20 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are seeking a responsible babysitter to care for our preschool-aged child starting on January 25, 2025. The sitter will prepare healthy meals and snacks, manage bedtime routines, and engage in educational activities within a learning pod. Light housekeeping duties, such as tidying up play areas... 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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