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.

$10–20/hr
North Kingstown, RI • 17 miles away

Looking for part-time infant care starting...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

Hello! I am looking for infant care for a 4-5 month old starting around August 2025. Days would be M, W, F. Own car and comfortable with pets is necessary, we have two small dogs.

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$18–22/hr
Woonsocket, RI • 22 miles away

Looking for a nice and safe sitter

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School After School Day-time Weekdays More...

Im a mom that works 8 hours a week and need a sitter for my 2 children
Just care for my children a toddler and an infant. Feed and change them
i would need a sitter for 8 hours

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$18–22/hr
Dartmouth, MA • 17 miles away

Part-time Nanny for two adorable kids

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays After School

We have two sweet kids, a 2 year old boy and 4 year old girl. We're looking for a nanny to care for our son full time on Tuesdays and Thursdays and during afternoons M/W/F. We also have a very friendly 35-pound dog and a cat. We would need someone to be comfortable letting her out throughout the day... More

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$18–24/hr
Norton, MA • 15 miles away

Hiring immediately

4 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

We are the Brutus family , we have 2 boys and2 girls. The kids are fun , the love to play eat.
I need someone who can help while I am at work to help with the kids .

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$20–30/hr
Smithfield, RI • 15 miles away

Infant care & date nights with 7 year old...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

Hi! We are a blended family consisting of Myself ( Katie ) and my Daughter Harper 7 years old from a previous marriage and Fiancé ( John ) and our son Lennox who’s 5 months old. We also have a 3 year old Golden Retriever Hailey & a 2 year old Golden Doodle Bodhi.
Looking for experience with infants... More

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$14–23/hr
South Easton, MA • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for one infant

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

New parents and mom is remote. Dad goes into office 3x a week. Looking for nanny for at least 4 hrs a day M-F.
Take care of our baby, feed, burp, diaper change, and put to sleep. wash bottles and pumps

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$24–28/hr
Mansfield, MA • 18 miles away

School-hours (9am-3:30pm) care for infant...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

We are looking for a part-day caretaker for our happy boy, born June 2024.

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$18–20/hr
Seekonk, MA • 8 miles away

Part time sitter for a sweet toddler

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School Day-time Weekdays

Family of 4 and another baby on the way. We are a family that love to travel and enjoy the family time together.

My sitter should be able to be with my 13 month only baby girl, play with her, helping with her nap routine. But must important making sure she is safe and happy.

3 to 4
Time a week

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$18–20/hr
Seekonk, MA • 8 miles away

Part time sitter for a sweet toddler

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School Day-time Weekdays

Family of 4 and another baby on the way. We are a family that love to travel and enjoy the family time together.

My sitter should be able to be with my 13 month only baby girl, play with her, helping with her nap routine. But must important making sure she is safe and happy.

3 to 4
Time a week

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$18–20/hr
Seekonk, MA • 8 miles away

Part time sitter for a sweet toddler

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School Day-time Weekdays

Family of 4 and another baby on the way. We are a family that love to travel and enjoy the family time together.

My sitter should be able to be with my 13 month only baby girl, play with her, helping with her nap routine. But must important making sure she is safe and happy.

3 to 4
Time a week

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$18–22/hr
Woonsocket, RI • 22 miles away

Hey! I am looking for a part-time sitter...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays

Hello, my son Legacy is going to be 6 months december 3rd, unfortunately i have to return to work by december 2nd & don’t feel super comfortable with putting him in daycare. I really don’t want to leave him at all, but at least i’ll feel more comfortable with a nanny rather than him in a classroom... More

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Find a Nanny Job in Swansea, MA

Looking for part-time infant care starting...

Looking for part-time infant care starting...

Looking for a nice and safe sitter

Looking for a nice and safe sitter

Part-time Nanny for two adorable kids

Part-time Nanny for two adorable kids

Hiring immediately

Hiring immediately

Infant care & date nights with 7 year old...

Infant care & date nights with 7 year old...

Part time sitter for one infant

Part time sitter for one infant

School-hours (9am-3:30pm) care for infant...

School-hours (9am-3:30pm) care for infant...

Part time sitter for a sweet toddler

Part time sitter for a sweet toddler

Part time sitter for a sweet toddler

Part time sitter for a sweet toddler

Part time sitter for a sweet toddler

Part time sitter for a sweet toddler

Hey! I am looking for a part-time sitter...

Hey! I am looking for a part-time sitter...

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How much do nannies make?

Why are nanny taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a nanny?

When do nannies work?

How do nannies find jobs?

What are things nannies do with kids?

How can nannies make extra money?

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Why are nanny taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as a nanny?

When do nannies work?

How do nannies find jobs?

What are things nannies do with kids?

How can nannies make extra money?

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