How much does it cost for nannies to use Sittercity?

Nannies can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Nannies 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 nannies as well.

How much do nannies make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, nannies in the US typically charge $19.00 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.

Why are nanny 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.

What career opportunities do I have as a nanny?

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.

When do nannies work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, nannies could work at any time. This includes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or at night. And on weekdays or on the weekend.

How do nannies find jobs?

On Sittercity, nannies 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 nannies will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

What are things nannies do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that nannies do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

How can nannies make extra money?

There are a few ways that nannies can make some extra income. They 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.

$15–20/hr
New Lenox, IL • 19 miles away

single mom looking for childcare help

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School Weekday Evenings

Normal childcare are my parents my dad just had major heart surgery and need assistance until he recovers
5 year old 1/2 day school and 8 year old all day school pick up from school until I get home at 10:30pm

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$28–30/hr
Darien, IL • 25 miles away

Part-time Nanny needed in Burr Ridge, IL...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

This loving family has 2 children: 3-year-old boy and 16 month old girl and is seeking an engaging, patient and reliable Nanny to stay with their family long-term. Nanny must also be comfortable following their parenting philosophy-- gentle parenting approach with boundaries--talking through... More

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$10–17/hr
Plainfield, IL • 10 miles away

Part time nanny that’s good with cleaning...

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays Weekends Evenings Weekends Daytime More...

Family of 5 and expecting. Looking for someone to help us maintain our home and baby sit occasionally.

Watch the kids occasionally making sure that they are fed, entertained and put bed.
Sometimes we won’t need a sitter just someone to clean when we are away from home due to sporting events... More

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$23–32/hr
Naperville, IL • 16 miles away

Nanny for 2 Young Boys in Naperville

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time or Full-Time Day-time Weekdays After School Weekday Evenings

We are a family of 4 with 2 boys, age 9 months and 5 years. When we aren’t working, we love to travel and spend time together.
We are looking for a nanny 3-4 days per week, 11-6:00/7:00 pm. Preferably Monday-Thursday. We would occasionally need a Friday or Saturday but rarely and would give prior... More

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$18–22/hr
Mooseheart, IL • 22 miles away

Looking for a caring and reliable nanny...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Family of 5, we have 1 newborn & 2 fur babies. We’re looking for a caring reliable nanny to help us out with our little guy.
Take care of our little guy while I work remote from home, we’ll need help with keeping our little guy active during his wake windows & with changing diapers, and feedings.

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$18–19/hr
Montgomery, IL • 14 miles away

Part-time sitter for energetic, video game...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Weekends Evenings Weekends Daytime Weekday Evenings More...

Single mother needing help take care of son. He is very smart, caring and loves playing outside with our dog.
Pick up from afterschool care, make a evening meal, have him take a shower and clean up used dishes

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$18–22/hr
Plainfield, IL • 10 miles away

Part time after school care! Must love pets!

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School Weekday Evenings

Hi! We are parents with 8 year old girl and 12 year old boy. Must love pets… cats, big dogs, fish and a hamster! Looking for help mostly M- Thursdays with pick up from school and dinner prep. Possible homework assistance and occasional errand running

Pickup from elementary school (son takes... More

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$18–23/hr
Joliet, IL • 12 miles away

Full time nanny for a 3 month old

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays After School

Hi! This is Nathan and Jeana! Thalia was recently added to our family and we are looking for someone to help us with her on a weekday basis. We all love going outside and enjoying the day, but any time spent together is positive.
We are looking for weekday help with our infant for the first year... More

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$22–27/hr
Darien, IL • 25 miles away

Part time for 4 month old boy starting Jan...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Our Son will be almost 4 months old by the time the new year comes and we need a part time nanny to work with him while mom (WFH) and dad go back to work starting January 2nd.

Developmental care- tummy time and play (no screens), walks, engagement, feeding, changing, light housekeeping only to... More

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$16–20/hr
Plainfield, IL • 12 miles away

3 days a week, 6 hours a day

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

My baby is almost 1 year old. I need a nanny while I’m working from home, 3 days a week from 9 am to 3:30 pm
Take care of my baby. Feed her breakfast and lunch, put her to sleep, diaper change. Light house keeping is optional

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$17–24/hr
Downers Grove, IL • 24 miles away

Part time nanny for newborn 2025

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

Hello!
Right now it's just my husband and I, our little girl is due Jan 2025 and I will be going back FT after my Maternity leave (10-12wks). My husband will be going back after 3 weeks and we will need someone 1-2 days a week to cover 1 full day minimum
Change diapers, Feed, possibly start or... More

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$18–42/hr
Lisle, IL • 24 miles away

Part time nanny for chill 8 month old

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

I have 3 kids, 3, 2 and 8 months. The care would be for my 8 month old from 9-5 a couple days a week
Keep the baby busy, play with him, feed him solids and milk, put him down for naps, change diapers

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$23–28/hr
Naperville, IL • 21 miles away

Full-Time Nanny in Naperville, IL

4 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

We live in Naperville, IL and have four children. Our two elder children go to school full time and the two younger children are at home.
We are looking for an experienced Nanny who will be with us full time and become an extension of our family. Someone who is loving, empathetic, fun, creative and... More

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$18–25/hr
Naperville, IL • 21 miles away

Live-in nanny for two toddlers in Naperville

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School After School Weekday Evenings More...

Hello, we are a family of four (2 parents and two toddlers) looking for an experienced live-in nanny who can help us with our toddlers in the mornings and in the evenings (after they come back from schools)

We would like this person to help us in the mornings (M-F) during 5:45 - 8a CT with kids’... More

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