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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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$11–22/hr
Hampton, VA • 21 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Cares for 5...

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter to care for five children ranging in age from preschool to middle school, starting March 28, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The ideal candidate has experience with special needs and caring for multiples. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, assisting... More

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$19–23/hr
Virginia Beach, VA • 12 miles away

Support Toddler with Bedtime Routine and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for our toddler, starting on or after March 27, 2025, with a flexible start date. The ideal candidate has experience caring for multiple children and holds a valid driver's license with a personal vehicle. You will engage our child in play, prepare snacks, and manage... More

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$18–20/hr
Suffolk, VA • 19 miles away

Seek Babysitter for Toddler During...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for a toddler starting on April 7, 2025. The schedule is every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Your tasks include supervising playtime, assisting with toilet training, and establishing a bedtime routine. You must have your own car and be... More

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$10–20/hr
Norfolk, VA • 9 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for an infant starting on a flexible date after March 28, 2025. The schedule runs Monday through Friday, from 5:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Responsibilities include caring for the child, providing sick care when needed, and driving them to appointments or activities using your own car.... More

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$10–15/hr
Moyock, NC • 17 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a reliable babysitter for our two children, aged toddler and preschool. The job starts on March 12, 2025, and the schedule is flexible, with hours from 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, helping with homework, assisting with toilet... More

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$16–20/hr
Suffolk, VA • 14 miles away

Sitter to help with dropping off at Spring...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a military family of five. Would like someone available the week of April 14-18

2 elementary aged kids need to be driven to camp fusing Spring Break (April 14-18)

Located in Burbage Grant neighborhood in north Suffolk 23335, would need some to stay with the kids at 5am and then drive... More

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$11–18/hr
Chesapeake, VA • 9 miles away

Reliable Babysitter with Special Needs...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter for our elementary-aged child, starting around March 22, 2025, with some flexibility in the start date. The ideal candidate has experience working with special needs children and owns a reliable car. Responsibilities include providing safe supervision, engaging in... More

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$18–22/hr
Virginia Beach, VA • 13 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Preschool...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter to care for two preschool children starting on April 13, 2025, with a flexible start date. The sitter plans activities, prepares snacks, and ensures a safe environment. They supervise playtime, help with learning tasks, and provide companionship. The ideal candidate has their... More

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$18–25/hr
Norfolk, VA • 12 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler: Prepare...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/24 - 05/25

5:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

We seek a responsible babysitter for our toddler starting May 24, 2025. The hours are flexible, beginning at 5:00 PM and ending at 11:30 PM. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, ensuring bedtime routines are followed, and assisting with toilet training. The sitter must have their own... More

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$15–20/hr
Hampton, VA • 24 miles away

Occasional Sitter for energetic but...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Military parent looking for an occasional sitter for my 6 year old child.

Needed for school drop off for occasional early morning watches, bedtime routine for evening watches, as well as Occasional Date evening/nights from time to time.

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$10–25/hr
Chesapeake, VA • 8 miles away

Part time sitter for infant W/ 4 dogs.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Recently my girlfriend and I welcomed our amazing son Pablo into this world. Our crazy house hold also has 4 small dogs Scruffy, Lily, Toph, and Uno.

We are looking for someone flexible with our non traditional schedules to watch our son at our house when we both are at work. We also have 4... More

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