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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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$21–25/hr
Kent, WA • 23 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for Toddler on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 8:00pm

We are looking for a babysitter to care for our toddler on Thursdays and Fridays, starting January 9, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, providing sick care, and assisting with toilet training. The ideal candidate must have their own car for any... More

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$10–25/hr
Seattle, WA • 23 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for Infant and Toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a date night sitter a couple times a month for our two children, a 9 month old and a two year old, starting on January 10, 2025, with flexibility in the start date. The sitter must provide a safe and nurturing environment. Responsibilities include feeding, changing, and playing... More

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$16–22/hr
Tacoma, WA • 13 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for active 3 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our 3 year old on Wednesdays, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The start date and hours are flexible, as long as there is a solid 6 hours of assistance. There is also opportunity to add 4 more hours on Tuesdays or Thursday afternoons or 2 hours on each of those... More

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$22–26/hr
Tacoma, WA • 12 miles away

Occasional childcare for 3 month infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Family of 3 with pet bunny. Small household needing occasional childcare for 3 month old infant.

Care for baby while parents are busy working from home or away. Feed, diaper, naps, and play with baby.

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$20–25/hr
Milton, WA • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for a sweet 15 month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

Hello, I am looking for a sitter for my 15 month old boy while I do some errands.

Responsibilities would be to care for our toddler while I do housework so errands.

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$21–27/hr
Eatonville, WA • 15 miles away

Monday/Wednesday Morning Toddler Care Needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm

Hello! We are a small family with a year and a half old son and two large dogs.

Currently we need someone on Mondays from 8am to 12:00pm, and Wednesdays from 8am to 12:20pm.

Waylon is pretty easygoing, and we will provide everything needed.

We also have two large dogs, but they are... More

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$21–22/hr
Tacoma, WA • 7 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

We seek a caring babysitter starting February 3 2025, to care for our infant. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 0900 am 5:00PM. Responsibilities include feeding, changing, and engaging the child in age-appropriate activities. The ideal candidate has experience with infants and has reliable... More

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$17–19/hr
Tacoma, WA • 11 miles away

Loving Family Seeking Fun, Flexible Nanny...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Hello! Were a fun-loving family looking for a kind, energetic, and flexible nanny to care for our sweet son. He's calm, fun, and loves to play with toys, read books, and enjoy his day! The schedule is likely Tuesday-Thursday, about 15-20 hours a week, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Flexibility is... More

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$20–29/hr
Black Diamond, WA • 25 miles away

Part time sitter for a 4-month old baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

We are WFH parents living at black diamond area. We’re looking for a regular sitter to take care of our 4 months old son.
1. experienced in caring for infants, able to help with feeding, diaper change, play, naps
2. Be CPR/first aid certified
3. Have a reliable transportation
4. Great... 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

10:00am - 1:00pm (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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$22–25/hr
Kent, WA • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for sweet and silly toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

We are working parents to a 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. Afternoons typically... More

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