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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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$19–23/hr
Henrico, VA • 21 miles away

Babysitter Needed for One Middle School...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We need a babysitter to care for one middle school child on Mondays from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM, starting on June 2, 2025, with some flexibility for the start date. The babysitter must have their own car and experience working with children with special needs. Responsibilities include providing a safe... More

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$10–11/hr
Henrico, VA • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler Care and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for two toddlers starting on April 8, 2025. The schedule varies, but the time is from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. You must have your own car and be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, assisting with toilet training, handling light... More

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$17–20/hr
Midlothian, VA • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 2:00pm

Hello! My husband and I are looking for a reliable and caring babysitter for our 2-month-old baby boy. We both work from home, so we would need someone who can help care for him during work hours, Mondays and Wednesdays. We are a bilingual family and would prefer someone who speaks Spanish.

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$16–20/hr
Glen Allen, VA • 24 miles away

Reliable babysitter needed for one...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a backup babysitter for our elementary-aged child starting on or after March 25, 2025 for when our primary provider is unavailable. The sitter must have their own car and be comfortable with our dog. Experience with special needs (ASD level 1) is required to provide the necessary support.... More

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$18–20/hr
Midlothian, VA • 23 miles away

Spanish-speaking babysitter needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter for our infant starting around April 7, 2025, with a flexible start date. The sitter provides attentive supervision, ensures safety, feeds, changes diapers, and engages in age-appropriate activities. The sitter communicates clearly in Spanish to support our child's... More

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$20–24/hr
Henrico, VA • 24 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Infant on Mondays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for our infant every Monday from 07:00 to 17:30, starting on March 24, 2025. The ideal candidate has their own car, multiple years of experience with infants, and the ability to provide care when the child is sick. Responsibilities include feeding, changing... More

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$24–26/hr
Glen Allen, VA • 20 miles away

Glen Allen, VA Church Needs Help with...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/26

12:00am - 6:00am

Glen Allen, VA Church Needs Help with Child Care!
Saturday, April 26: 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Paying $25/hr
To book this job, create a profile at https://www.sittertree.com/babysitters/

SitterTree is a platform that connects sitters with child care jobs paying $20-$25+/hr, plus tips! We are... More

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$20–22/hr
Glen Allen, VA • 24 miles away

Regular Weekend Sitter for 5yo girl and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00pm - 3:00am (flexible)

We are a family of 4! my husband and I are pretty busy with work and looking for someone that can help out on the weekends!

Mostly okay with the kids! have activities planned for them to keep them entertained on the weekends. I have all the crafts and toys for you to use. Also meal prepping and... More

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$10–20/hr
Henrico, VA • 20 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant starting around March 16, 2025, with a flexible schedule. Duties include caring for the child, preparing meals and snacks, performing light housekeeping, and handling light laundry. The babysitter must be comfortable with pets. The ideal candidate is... 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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