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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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$18–22/hr
Poquoson, VA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter need for 2 well behaved kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Im a military veteran who's children live in a hawaii where i was stationed at and they come see during their school breaks.
Just watch them and make them food and play with them. I have a PS5 that they love to play with
I live in poquoson and work in hampton from about 8 to 5.

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$15–18/hr
Suffolk, VA • 9 miles away

Occasional/On demand care for cuddly toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Occasional Toddler Care Needed. On-Demand basis babysitting for a 16 month old.
Pickup/Drop off to daycare may be needed. Feeding, changing, naptime/bedtime.

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$18–22/hr
Portsmouth, VA • 5 miles away

Occasional sitter for two toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I have two children between the ages of 3 and 5. My youngest is still learning to use her words and is in pullups.
We would need a sitter from 6/630pm December 12th-11/1130 pm December 12th. I would need the sitter to do bedtime routine with the kids and listen out for them as they sleep.
Their... More

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$18–20/hr
Norfolk, VA • 3 miles away

Sitter for 4 year old toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hello, we are looking for a babysitter for our 4 year old daughter for after school pickup and occasional date nights. must be reliable and have reliable transportation and must have patience
We will need a sitter to pick our daughter up from school by 3:15 pm and dropped off at home by 3:20, also... More

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$13–18/hr
Newport News, VA • 25 miles away

I need a part time sitter work and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Im a single mother of 2. My daughter name is Luna and my son name is Ace. They are playful kids and they do listen. They’re very smart kids. I’m looking a for a reliable sitter for when I need one .

Reliable , responsible, had good time management , good communication.

I stay in Hampton and... More

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$15–22/hr
Portsmouth, VA • 2 miles away

Occasionally sitter for date nights

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi my husband is 23 and is in the navy, Im 25 and I work at a restaurant. Our son is 2 almost 3 he is such a great kid. He loves cars trains Mickey Mouse and paw patrol. We have 2 German shepherds who are the most goodest boys

We are looking for an occasional date night sitter. In our home. It... More

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$25–30/hr
Norfolk, VA • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Some times me and dad would like a nice date night just to enjoy one another’s company some days. With work we barely get the chance to go out. We’ve have the experience of taking our toddlers along on date nights but the do not enjoy being still at a table or any where really for long periods of... More

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$10–17/hr
Hampton, VA • 17 miles away

Part- sitter for a 4 year old girl once a...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello my name is Cecilia I’m 26 years old, and my husband Connor he’s also 26, we need someone to watch our 4 year old girl on Wednesdays during the day. Once a week
I just need someone to be there for my daughter, take care of her and play with her

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$15–20/hr
Norfolk, VA • 6 miles away

Occasional sitter for baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Hi!! We are looking for an occasional sitter for our 7mo baby girl. Hours would be 6:45am to 3pm at our house about once a week but will vary. We can be fairly flexible if there are certain days that work better for you :) We are also looking for occasional sitting for date nights.

Experience... More

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$18–24/hr
Norfolk, VA • 8 miles away

Part-time Weekday Nanny for 1 baby girl!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there! We have a one year old baby girl and a 3 year old goldendoodle. We’d love your help in the afternoon with both!
Potentially pick up from daycare and watch her from 3-5pm Monday-Friday.

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$18–22/hr
Chesapeake, VA • 8 miles away

Part time driver for 2 teenagers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Mom of 2 wonderful teenagers ages 16 & 17 who are my whole world. They are smart, funny and keep me on my toes.
Drive kids to school when I travel for work. Occasionally pick up after school. Drop off at school at 8:30. I travel sometimes up to 4 days a week. Must have reliable transportation.... More

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$18–22/hr
Hampton, VA • 15 miles away

Part - time sitter for a chill 8 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 01/24

4:30pm - 9:30pm

We Are the Guinn’s. My name is Michael my wife’s name is T’Keyah and our son’s name is Aiden l. My wife and I want to have a date night a need sitter to watch our son.
We need the sitter to come and watch our son. You can put tv on for him and we will give him food or money for food, and that all... More

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$12–21/hr
Hampton, VA • 17 miles away

Hello Everyone

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Hello out there! I'm Jess and I'm looking for a sitter for my lovely 7 year old. You would need reliable transportation and be able to pick her up M-F 5p-8p.She would need dinner and someone to work with her on her homework. I look forward to meeting you!

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How much do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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