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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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$15–29/hr
Poulsbo, WA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter for an infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello,

Pet friendly home. Only need for occasional sit ins with baby.

Baby sit during afternoon hour or two occasionally. Feed and put baby to nap.

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$15–25/hr
Bellevue, WA • 6 miles away

Occasional sitter (long-term relationship)...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are both working parents with 2 year old boy. We speak English, Spanish and Chinese at home.

Babysit the 2year old boy and some light cleanup after he plays with toys. If you have Montessori education experience will be the best.

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$25/hr
Mercer Island, WA • Less than a mile

Early morning before school care - Mercer...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Our kids (3 and 5) go to the same school, parents work early from home. We need someone to be there when they wake up, get them ready for school, give them breakfast, pack their lunch and drive them to school (10 minutes drive)

Be gentle with the kids when they wake up, play with them for a bit,... More

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$27–40/hr
Redmond, WA • 10 miles away

Before school Nanny/sitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

Family of four with 2 active boys 10 and 7. Looking for help to get kids ready in the morning, change of clothes , light breakfast, pack light snacks for the day and get some snacks ready for evening. Do a bit cleaning after the kids and kids laundry once a week. Kids school is 1 min walk.... More

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$15–20/hr
Gig Harbor, WA • 22 miles away

Occasional Sitter for smart and funny 9...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Single mom with a bright 9 year old girl with food allergies.

Looking for an occasional date night / event sitter. Sitter may need to prepare dinner/snacks although they would most likely be ready upon arrival.

I would prefer to have sitter come to my apartment.

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$20–24/hr
Seattle, WA • 9 miles away

Part-time Mother’s Helper for 9 month old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a husband and wife team with a 9 month old baby, a friendly cat, and a cuddly dog.
We are looking for a mother’s helper to play with our son while mother does other tasks in a different area of home. Bengali/Bangla language skills preferred but not required.
Must be fully vaccinated with... More

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$25–40/hr
Redmond, WA • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for 6 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We would like to hire someone to take care of our 6 month old girl! I hope you are patient, caring, love kids and love to be clean. Duties include feeding, diaper change, playing, reading to babies and putting her down for naps. She's starting solids so some meal prep will be needed. While baby is... More

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$20–27/hr
Bothell, WA • 16 miles away

Nanny for 2 yr old kid - 7.5 hours/week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 9:30am (flexible)

We are a family of 4. Mom,Dad, 2 year old son and 7 year old daughter.

Hi All,

We are looking for someone to help with taking care of our 2 year old son , dropping him off to daycare and some light household stuff in the morning time .

Hours: 7:15-8:45 am (Monday to Friday)

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$20–25/hr
Sammamish, WA • 9 miles away

Occasional sitter for one fun kindergarten...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are seeking an occasional sitter to watch our energetic and fun 6-year old boy for date nights, activities, pick up from school, as well as occasional evening meal prep and light housework for our family.

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$20–21/hr
Auburn, WA • 20 miles away

Backup Sitter for Occasional Childcare

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of four located in the Lakeland Hills neighborhood of Auburn, WA. Mom works from home full time and dad part time. Our son will be three in October and is a sweet, caring threenager. He loves to be active, paint, draw, read books, and play. Oldest son is 20 and lives at home.... More

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$30/hr
Seattle, WA • 6 miles away

After-school support and light household help

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We're a family of four looking for a part time nanny/household helper for ~20-25 hours a week from ~1:30 or 2:00 – 6:15 PM).

After school support: pick up our two girls aged 2 and 8 from school and transport them to activities or care for them at home. A clean driving record is essential.... More

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