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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
Yacolt, WA • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Elementary Child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for one elementary-aged child starting on or after February 19, 2025. The babysitter ensures a safe and nurturing environment, engages the child in age-appropriate activities, and assists with homework. The ideal candidate has their own car for transportation... More

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$10–20/hr
Vancouver, WA • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant, starting on February 8, 2025, with a flexible start date. The caregiver will ensure the child’s safety and well-being, prepare meals, change diapers, and engage in age-appropriate activities. The sitter must be comfortable with pets in the home.... More

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$15–25/hr
La Center, WA • 12 miles away

Regular sitter to 6 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Zach and Makenna are both work from home parents to Duane who is 6 months old

We need a sitter to help keep Diane occupied during the day and help with his meals/laundry.

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$21–25/hr
Ridgefield, WA • 16 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm

We seek a babysitter for two children, an infant and a toddler, every Monday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, starting on February 3, 2025. The candidate will care for the children, prepare meals, change diapers, and engage in age-appropriate activities. The sitter must be comfortable with pets and have... More

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$16–23/hr
Yacolt, WA • 20 miles away

Fun and loving family in need of babysitter.

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm

We are a family all about love and outdoor learning. We all enjoy music, cooking, animals, outdoors, and quality time. Our youngest has more joy than a puppy, our second oldest loves to sing, cook and care for others, and our oldest loves animals, learning, building, riding his bike, and has amazing... More

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$18–22/hr
Vancouver, WA • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Active Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for a toddler beginning in February 2025, with a flexible start date. This would likely be a few hours in the late afternoon to evening once a week or several times a month. The sitter will care for one child, which includes preparing meals and snacks, and possibly... More

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$8–10/hr
Vancouver, WA • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant, Meal...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

We need a babysitter for our infant starting on January 27, 2025 as dad returns to in person work. Mom works at home so will be present but attention to child will be limited as she is patient facing over the phone from Monday-Friday 8:30 AM- 5:00pm. The job runs from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM 4 days a... More

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$15–25/hr
Vancouver, WA • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschooler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a caring babysitter to look after our preschool-aged child starting on January 16, 2025. The sitter supervises playtime, engages in learning activities, and helps with meals and snacks. Should our child feel unwell, the sitter provides sick care with attention and comfort. The babysitter... More

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$15–20/hr
Vancouver, WA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for one fun preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hello!

We’re a family looking for a reliable and nurturing nanny to care for our son on Wednesdays and occasionally on a weekend day. This position would typically involve 10-15 hours per week.

Responsibilities include:

Engaging in fun and interactive playtime.
Ensuring our son is happy... 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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