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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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$20–24/hr
Dumfries, VA • 10 miles away

Part- time sitter for daughter after school

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

Hi how are you? I am looking for a female…. who has availability Monday to Friday to pick my daughter up after school and spend 2 hours a day just to make sure she gets in the house safely and can please help her with her homework?? I will arrive shortly afterwards from work.. If this is you and... More

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$22–30/hr
Alexandria, VA • 8 miles away

Occasional sitter for sweet 3-month old! :)

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We are looking for an occasional sitter for our sweet 3-month old boy, a couple days a week from approximately 11am-3pm (but would appreciate flexibility).

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$20–22/hr
Waldorf, MD • 14 miles away

Occasional sitter for adorable, energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! My name is Tatyana and my spirited, busybody, lovable son is Copeland.

Looking for a high-energy, fun-loving, patient sitter who is willing to read, play games with, and entertain a toddler.

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$24–27/hr
Bethesda, MD • 22 miles away

regular weekday and 1 day weekend sitter...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 7:00pm

10 year old active and playful boy in Bethesda in a home setting. Special needs experience definitely helpful.
engage in daytime activities, play, outdoor activities, help with snacks and meals. This is for after school and 1 full day weekend. Weekdays 3 to 7 and weekend either Sat or Sun 10 to... More

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$20–25/hr
Washington, DC • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic twin 9...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

Twin: Zion (boy) and Nyomi (Girl/Autistic)

Zion loves Comics, Anime, and Video games.
Nyomi is autistic but love music, and stereotypical girly things.

Simple pick up and drop off of both children to/from there school/bus in the morning and evening. possible tutoring, but nothing to... More

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$22–27/hr
Alexandria, VA • 11 miles away

Part-time nanny for two wonderful toddlers!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have two wonderful boys (and one more coming in Sep!) who are a blast to be with (ages 22 months and 3.5 years old). They're energetic, curious, and very sweet. We value continuity for our nannies and our boys and are hoping we can work together for six months or more. We have a large backyard... More

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$22–30/hr
Arlington, VA • 15 miles away

After school nanny for 5- and 7-year-old boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We are looking for a responsible caregiver to assist us after school and before bed. We are looking for help picking our two boys up from their schools (elementary, junior kinder), and providing dinner (of course helping them to learn to clean up after themselves is great too). This role is... More

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$22–26/hr
Arlington, VA • 15 miles away

Driver/sitter on Mon 5:30-7:30p.m. and Wed...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Are you available to be in Arlington from 5:30-7:30 on Mondays and from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays?

If so, please apply.

About the job: You'll pick up two girls from school (family car available) and help them get ready for their dance/gymnastics classes. You'll prepare their snack and... More

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$22–26/hr
Washington, DC • 17 miles away

Day sitter for toddler while in town for...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/07

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

Hi, I am a single mom with a 2 year old and will be in DC for a business trip and need daycare for Oct 7-10.
I need the sitter to care for my son during my work day those those days and entertain, feed, play, and change. Just the basics!
I will be at a work conference during business hours and... More

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$18–24/hr
Woodbridge, VA • 6 miles away

Driving gig from Woodbridge to silver...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

5 year old boy part of our sweet family. We live in Woodbridge VA and love it here

Just need the sitter to pick up our boy from Woodbridge VA and drop him off to silver spring MD

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$20–24/hr
Woodbridge, VA • 8 miles away

Dependabe and Responsible fun Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Hello I’m Markeisha and I’m a mother of two. I’m looking for a dependable and responsible easy going sitter for approximately 2 hour 30 minutes three days a week between the hours 6:00 and 8:30pm. I would need my two children to be picked up from their daycare center and driven home. Also helping... More

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$21–25/hr
Chantilly, VA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for 6 year old twins

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

We are a family of 4 with 2 kids 6 years old. We are looking a sitter who can take care of kids after school from 2.30PM to 5.30PM.
The responsibilities include:
1. Help with homework
2. Light housekeeping
3. Engage kids during their practice with extra curricular activities at home.
4. Light... More

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$20/hr
Springfield, VA • 4 miles away

We need after school help for 2 girls -...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Hi! We are a family of 4 in Springfield, VA. My husband and I have two girls - ages 7 and 13.

We are looking for someone to help us after school - from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. We are in need of a non-smoker who can start late August although our start... More

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