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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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$10–18/hr
Olympia, WA • 17 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our preschool child, time frame possibly March The schedule is Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with some flexibility/when preschool starts mainly 3:00 care-6pm . The caregiver must have their own car, be comfortable around pets, and have experience with... More

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$13–20/hr
Olympia, WA • 21 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for our elementary-aged child on Saturdays from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM, starting on January 4, 2025. The babysitter will supervise playtime, assist with homework, and provide safe transportation when needed. Candidates must have their own car and be responsible for... More

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$22–26/hr
Gig Harbor, WA • 23 miles away

Part time mothers helper for baby and date...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have 2 kids and a 12 year old big dog. We have lived in Gig Harbor for almost 3 years.
Looking for some to care for our children, dinner, dishes, bedtime which would be rocking the baby to sleep.
Very flexible. I work from home and sometimes I need help during the day to get some things done and... More

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$20–27/hr
Olympia, WA • 18 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2 sweet, playful girls!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We are the O’Donnells : Family of 4 that moved to WA from TX a few months ago and have no family or friends here haha!

We have 2 girls : Genesee (Genny) age 3.5 yrs old & Eloise (Ellie) age 2 yrs old.

& 3 cats!! Chris, Kyle, & Sterling

We need an occasional sitter when my husband and I want... More

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$19–21/hr
Olympia, WA • 13 miles away

Full-time sitter for 8 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Looking for a part time nanny, to work20-25 hours per week beginning in January 2025. Our son will be 8 months old, eating solids, has a nap schedule. Both parents work from home but will be unavailable during work hours.
Play, tummy time, diapers, supervise him if crawling, feed bottles and solid... More

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$18–20/hr
Olympia, WA • 18 miles away

Need child care every other Saturday for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Smart, kind, goofy and sometimes stubborn ?

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$19–23/hr
Shelton, WA • Less than a mile

Part time sitting for 11 year old and 3...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 5:00pm

3 month old baby, 11 yr old daughter and a yorky (pet). Daughter takes care of the pet.
Babysitting a 3 month old baby, no chores need to be done other than watching the baby.

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$15–25/hr
Olympia, WA • 18 miles away

Part time sitter for two elementary school...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 11:30pm

I have two children, two cats, and two dogs. my children are pretty self sufficient but do need some reminding.
I would need care for the month of December on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Come Januarythe schedule will be changing but I would not know until late December. My schedule is fixed to... More

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$20–35/hr
Olympia, WA • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for two awesome toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Awesome boy/girl twin Kindergarteners, a lovable golden, and a playful cat will be your housemates when sitting. We love the outdoors and take advantage of being walking distance to puget sound and a park. Art projects, lots of reading, making forts, and battling with lightsabers are examples of... More

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$21–25/hr
Olympia, WA • 21 miles away

One toddler, 3 dogs needed 3 days a week...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm

We are a family with mom, dad and other mom, teen daughter and 2 year old.
We just need someone 3 days a week to watch Gavin when one parent goes to work until the next comes home.

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$21–25/hr
Lacey, WA • 19 miles away

Part time for 2 great kids

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Two daughters,two dogs and a mom and dad who need a break every now and again.
Occasionally, probably 1-2 times a month, usually in the evenings for a few hours.

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Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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