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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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$27–31/hr
Redmond, WA • 9 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Drives and Cares for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30am - 5:30am (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our two children, aged elementary and middle school. The position starts on April 21, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The hours are Monday to Friday, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Responsibilities include driving the kids to activities, helping with homework, and... More

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$25–29/hr
Des Moines, WA • 12 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infants and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

We are seeking a babysitter for two children, an infant and a preschooler, on Tuesdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, starting on May 6, 2025. The sitter will prepare meals and snacks for the children and perform light housekeeping tasks related to their care. Responsibilities include engaging with the... More

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$20–25/hr
Bothell, WA • 19 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for one toddler every Wednesday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, starting on April 9, 2025. The babysitter plans and engages in age-appropriate activities, ensures the child's safety, prepares snacks and meals, and maintains a clean play area. The role includes guiding the... More

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$28–32/hr
Seattle, WA • 11 miles away

Weekday AM Babysitter Needed for 4 weeks...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

We are looking for a reliable and responsible person to care for our two children, ages 8 and 11, weekday mornings from June 23- Jul 18, 2025. The hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. They will need to help the kids to gather their things for the day and then drive them to day camps in... More

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$28–35/hr
Seattle, WA • 14 miles away

Summer babysitter needed for 4 kids in...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are seeking a reliable babysitter for our 4 children (10,7, and 4 year old twin girls) in Lake Forest Park WA (Zip code registers as Seattle). Responsibilities include caring for the children, planning activities, driving them to activities, preparing meals and snacks, performing light... More

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$27–31/hr
Seattle, WA • 2 miles away

Seeking regular morning babysitter

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 5 with two working parents. We’re looking for someone who can be an extension of the family and help us get out the door in the morning.
We are looking for someone who can get my 3 kids fed, dressed, and dropped off at school/daycare in the morning. While we’ll usually be around... More

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$27–31/hr
Seattle, WA • 2 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed to Help Mornings

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for three children, ages 2, 5, and 8. The job starts on March 31, 2025, with flexible scheduling. Ideally, you can work Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Hours and days are open to discussion.

Responsibilities include preparing... More

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$15–20/hr
Federal Way, WA • 18 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I am seeking reliable, responsible, loving and caring babysitter for my infant daughter. I am a single mother of 1 and I will need a babysitter for short time for appointments, errands and things and for future needs up to 2 hours approximately or more. The caregiver will provide attentive care,... More

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$26–27/hr
Renton, WA • 9 miles away

COUNTRY CLUB SUMMER DREAM JOB ALERT! Day...

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

We are looking for a fun, responsible, creative, and dedicated Camp Director at Fairwood Golf & Country Club!

As a Camp Director, you will be the go-to person for all things camp! Your job will include many responsibilities, all with the goal of creating a memorable and meaningful camp experience... More

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$20–28/hr
Snohomish, WA • 19 miles away

Looking for a nanny for 5 month old infant.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

A family of four looking for baby sitter/nanny for an infant 5 months old. Looking for someone who can join part time, is flexible with time and can extend to full time to full time if we like.

Baby bath and massage
Take baby to walk
Narrate stories and play with the baby
Make her... More

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$20–26/hr
Seattle, WA • 12 miles away

Part time Sitter for my toddler daughter.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi, my name is Seville. I have a toddler daughter, she is 2 years old.

1.Breakfast: Help with self-feeding and clean up.
2.Free play: Supervise and ensure safety during play and dance/singing.
3.Lead activities: Art, sensory play, music, and movement.
4.Potty breaks: Assist when... More

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$27–32/hr
Seattle, WA • 6 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Eight Month Old Girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a babysitter to care for our daughter Emilia one day a week (really any day besides Thursday) from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Again we are flexible with hours. This is just an example. Responsibilities include preparing snacks and bottles, following a bedtime routine, and playing and... More

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$28–32/hr
Redmond, WA • 10 miles away

Seeking Responsible Babysitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a dependable and experienced babysitter to care for one elementary-aged child starting around june 28, 2025. The schedule is flexible.

Responsibilities:
• Driving the child to activities
• Preparing meals and snacks
• Providing tutoring support
• Performing light... More

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$25–35/hr
Bellevue, WA • 3 miles away

Drive and Care for Middle School Child on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

We are looking for someone safe, reliable and with a car + clean record to drive one child to after-school sports practice. The job starts on March 24th 2025, and requires care on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, with pick up at 2:30pm-3pm in Seattle (near U District) and drop off on the east side... More

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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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