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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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$15–17/hr
Glen Allen, VA • 20 miles away

Needed care for a 18 months old toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 01/11 - 01/12

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

We need a care for our 18 months old son for a date night. He will be mostly sleeping during that time.

He will be mostly sleeping during that time but might need little help with giving a bottle or pacifier during that time. Just needed someone to watch him:)

Care is needed on Jan 11th from7:00... More

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$20–21/hr
Glen Allen, VA • 24 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for School Pick-Up

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 4:00pm

I seek a reliable babysitter for one elementary-aged child. The job starts on January 6, 2025, every Monday and Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, when his sister returns from school. Responsibilities include picking up my son from school and helping with light homework. The ideal candidate must have... More

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$11–20/hr
Glen Allen, VA • 20 miles away

Babysitter needed for infant: meals,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a babysitter for our infant starting December 30, 2024, with flexible scheduling. The job runs Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The babysitter will provide care for one child, which includes feeding, preparing meals and snacks, and changing diapers. Light housekeeping... More

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$10–15/hr
Henrico, VA • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschooler...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/30

12:00am - 3:00am

We seek a reliable babysitter for one preschool-aged child. The position starts on December 30, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The babysitter engages the child in fun activities, prepares snacks, and ensures a safe environment. The role requires a caregiver with their own car for potential outings.... More

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$19–25/hr
Henrico, VA • 20 miles away

Part-time Sitter for Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a reliable babysitter that can help keep up with our almost 2 year old. It would be pretty consistent hours and we prefer for you to be CPR Certified and have experience with kids.

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$19–23/hr
Glen Allen, VA • 24 miles away

Weekend Sitter for two lovely kids (4.5 yr...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We are a family of 4 with a 4.5 year old girl and a 3 year old boy! I am a physican and my husband has his own business. We have had au pairs for the past 3 years and now are looking to transition. As the kids have gotten older we need someone that has more experience with preschool aged... More

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$19–23/hr
Glen Allen, VA • 20 miles away

Sitter for one 4 year old boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Single father of 2 children. Daughter 13 years old (does not require sitter) and Son 4 years old. (Need sitter for him)
Need sitter to pick up son from school (5mins away from home) and watch him at home until I come home from work. Once or twice a week he will have Occupational Therapy (1 hour) and... More

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$10–20/hr
Rockville, VA • 14 miles away

Occasional babysitting for 3 yr old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of four - husband, wife, a 3 year old daughter and a dog.

Occasional need to babysit, read to the kid, put then to bed if watching in the evening.

Need occasional babysitting during weekends

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$15–21/hr
Henrico, VA • 24 miles away

Full time sitter for a toddler & infant.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

Hello my name is Kayla Brown. I have a 3 1/2 year old & an almost 8 month old baby. I just relocated to Richmond Virginia, I’m originally from Baltimore Maryland. I had to make a move for the sake of housing, so now I am trying my hardest to make a better living for me & my children.

Regular... More

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$18–20/hr
Henrico, VA • 25 miles away

Tuesday nights sitter for 3 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello there! We are a family of 5, our kids are 15 years old boy, 11 years old girl and 3 month old baby boy. We are mostly looking for someone to take care of our 3 month old since the older kids pretty much take care of themselves.

We need someone reliable and responsible to Take care of our... More

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$19–24/hr
Henrico, VA • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for two fun kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm

We have two kind, silly, smart, creative children and are looking for part-time help with after-school care for the upcoming Spring semester. Our son is 11 years old and is in his first year of middle school. Our daughter is 9 years old and is in 4th grade. Some driving would be required for... More

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$15–20/hr
Glen Allen, VA • 24 miles away

Sitter my girl who loves art,fashion &...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My daughter of 8yrs old and I just moved here few months ago from Los Angeles. She is very sweet kind respect and anything art is her passion, she loves Bob Ross and Michael Jackson :)

I’m looking for flexible schedule nanny that can also pick up from bus stop in front of our house we she... More

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$15–20/hr
Powhatan, VA • 18 miles away

Nanny Position Available

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are seeking a caring and reliable nanny to pick up our 3-year-old son from preschool in Salisbury at noon and care for him at our home in Powhatan until I arrive in the evening, no later than 6 PM. This position will be for 3-5 days a week, depending on my work schedule. The nanny may also need... More

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Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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