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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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$10–15/hr
Kent, WA • 25 miles away

Sitter for two lovely baby girls. 1...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

Hello, my wife & I are looking for a sitter to watch our two baby girls Ziya & Zari. Ziya is about to be 2 & Zari is 4 months old. Very easy, fun girls.
We would need you to watch the kids full time during the day while we work. However, I do work from home 4 days out of the week so I will be there... More

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$22–25/hr
Kent, WA • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for sweet and silly toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

We are working parents to a sweet and silly 2 year old who loves animals, music, drawing mermaids, and pretending to make coffee in her play kitchen. We also have a gentle senior cat who mostly keeps to himself.
Seeking a fun nanny to keep our toddler company and assist with toilet training.... More

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$20–30/hr
Puyallup, WA • 11 miles away

Seeking Mother's Helper During Surgery...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Seeking temporary support with my two kids during extended recovery from surgery while I am on crutches. Kids are 1 and 4 years olds. I will be present, but need a second set of hands to help with after school, dinner, potentially bath, and bedtime for the 1 year old. Need help 2-3 nights a week,... More

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$10–18/hr
Lacey, WA • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter to 2 toddlers for 4 weeks.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Boyfriend has two toddlers that are 3 & 4 and we are needing a temporary babysitter for 4 consecutive weeks from 8am to 5pm.

I’m unsure if the app only allows babysitting in our own home, but we are looking for babysitting in the babysitters home. All snacks, meals and any extras will be provided... More

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$23–27/hr
Tacoma, WA • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for 7 month old twins.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi my name is Michael,
Me and my wife have 7 month old twin girls. We are looking for someone who can help with them for a few hours some days. We can work out a schedule once we find the right person.
Be familiar with the needs and schedule of 7 month olds. Includes feeding, stroller walk,burping,... More

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$19–21/hr
Lakewood, WA • 10 miles away

Seeking an energetic nanny for 2 great and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 8:30pm (flexible)

We’re a family of 4. We’re also expecting another one on the way. Our kids are ages 4 and 8. We like to have quality family time everyday and make time to prep fresh and healthy meals. We believe in having a tidy, clean house. I like to keep kids engaged in activities that will help them develop new... More

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$10–11/hr
Tacoma, WA • 6 miles away

Part time sitter for one wild toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Mostly be watching my toddler my daughter will mostly be at school there will be other people in the house but I just want my son to get used to youso we can have you more often
I need the sitter to take good care of my toddler and to make food for him and laundry please

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$25–29/hr
Kent, WA • 25 miles away

Parttime Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Family of Two, Divorced mom and 10 year old daughter; just moved back to Washington.
Pick up from school and babysit until mom gets home from work. Homework help, as needed

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$10–15/hr
Auburn, WA • 17 miles away

on call sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking to establish a regular sitter for date and late work nights. Just moved to the area and looking to build a network of sitters. My 2.5 yr old can be pretty hyper active, working on potty training and would prefer someone who will read and play vrs put her in front of the TV. Flat rate or some... More

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$15/hr
Tacoma, WA • 9 miles away

Long term overnight sitter for a 2-yr old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00pm

Miitary Family on JBLM looking for a long term babysitter for a 2-yr old toddler!

Will need someone to babysit our son from 6pm to 8am (overnight).
Feed my son dinner.
Playtime. Learning activities.
Bedtime at 10pm.

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$15–20/hr
Gig Harbor, WA • 21 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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$20–21/hr
Auburn, WA • 19 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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What are things child care providers do with kids?

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