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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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$10–18/hr
Roanoke, VA • 24 miles away

Flexible Babysitter or In-Home Day Care...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter or in home day-care for our preschool child starting on May 26, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM two to three days a week during the summer break. The sitter must have their own car and feel comfortable with pets (small poodle-mix).... More

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$17–21/hr
Vinton, VA • 20 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Middle...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I need a babysitter for one middle school child starting on April 14, 2025, with a flexible start date. You will supervise, engage in activities, and ensure safety. You will help with homework and provide tutoring as needed. You must have your own car for errands and activities. You should be... More

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$15–17/hr
Roanoke, VA • 23 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for 4 Kids,...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 10:00pm

We need a caring babysitter for four children, ages preschool to middle school, from March 31, 2025. You will work Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Your tasks include helping with homework, preparing meals and snacks, and assisting with toilet training. You will manage bedtime routines and... More

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$15–25/hr
Roanoke, VA • 24 miles away

Babysitter for infant - two nights April...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/14

5:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Hi!

We will be traveling to Roanoke in a few weeks and need a sitter for our 6-month-old daughter for two nights, on April 14th and 15th, from 6 PM to 10 PM.

She'll be fed, and we'll put her down fro the night just after you arrive. She is a really great sleeper and will likely be asleep the... More

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$12–15/hr
Rustburg, VA • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a babysitter for our toddler starting on April 1, 2025, with a flexible start date. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The ideal candidate has experience working with children with special needs. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing meals,... More

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

Care for Two Young Children, Prepare...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for two children, ages toddler and preschool. The job starts on April 5, 2025, with a flexible start date. Work hours are from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, providing care when children are... More

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$17–21/hr
Lynchburg, VA • 22 miles away

Full time sitter, have sundays off

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi, my name is Kimberly and my daughters name is Naomi. We just recently moved to Lynchburg.

I need a sitter to watch my daughter from 11-6:45 pm. I need the sitter to pick my daughter up and watch her during those times and then at 6:45 pm meet me at my apartment to drop her off.

Need a sitter... More

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$12–17/hr
Roanoke, VA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for one little boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

We can meet in person to discuss what is needed and how we can make things work

We can discuss what is needed, where we will meet and how we can make things come together.

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$10–17/hr
Madison Heights, VA • 24 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Middle School Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm

We need a babysitter for one middle school child starting on April 7, 2025. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The ideal candidate enjoys spending time with children and can assist with homework and activities. The caregiver must also be comfortable with pets and participate... More

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$19–23/hr
Hardy, VA • 16 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/01 - 06/02

6:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

We need a responsible babysitter to care for three children from an infant to a middle school age. This job starts on June 1, 2025, with flexible start times between 6:00 PM and midnight. The babysitter prepares meals and snacks, ensures the safety and well-being of the children, and engages them in... More

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How do child care providers find jobs?

What are things child care providers do with kids?

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