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.

$18–24/hr
Costa Mesa, CA • 19 miles away

Full time nanny for two fun loving toddlers

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School

1.5 yo son and 3 year old daughter who love to play. Looking for someone who will love them and fit in with our family.
Watch kids at home, take to park, have fun, prepare meals, clean up after kids
Costa Mesa
M-F 745-345

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$16–22/hr
Corona, CA • 15 miles away

Part-time nanny for our 6-month-old

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

We are looking for a reliable, experienced, and loving part-time nanny who has a nurturing personality, and the ability to maintain the routines and care standards provided by us for our 6-month-old son.

### Requirements:

- Experience: Should have experience caring for infants.
-... More

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$27–30/hr
El Toro, CA • 6 miles away

Afterschool Nanny for 2 Children

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School

We are looking for someone to take care of two elementary school aged children.
We need help with light cleaning after the children only, picking them up from school, homework help, packing school lunches, and easy meals for them.
Monday through Thursday for 4 hours a day. 16 hours a week.

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$18–25/hr
Laguna Hills, CA • 8 miles away

Part timeMother Helper/Nanny needed in...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School Weekday Evenings

We are looking for a Mother’s helper to help with 2 of our littles ones and help with managing the home in Laguna hills. We are a loving family and would love to make you a part of it :)
We need a part time Mother Helper for our 2 and 4 yr old who are in school and to help manage our home. We need... More

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$25–30/hr
Newport Beach, CA • 18 miles away

Weekend Nanny for 8 month twins!

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Weekends Daytime

We are parents of twins! They’re a blessing but hard to get much done on the weekends
Watch the babies, walks, playtime, feedings, putting them down for naps and assist keeping them down during naps. Bottles, meals, light cleaning of kids area.

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$15–20/hr
Costa Mesa, CA • 19 miles away

Full time sleep training

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Weekday Evenings Weekends Evenings

Professional couple in our late 30s looking for a babysitter to help with our baby’s overnight sleep training according to the book 12 Hours by 12 Weeks.

40+ hours per week. Starting April 2025. We are located in the Costa Mesa, CA area.

Previous childcare experience and CPR training... More

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$22–28/hr
Corona, CA • 17 miles away

Part time nanny for one baby (8 months)

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays

Both parents with full time jobs.
Mom works from home but gets busy with calls.
Dad is a contractor and doesn't have a set schedule.
Enjoying the life of parents and want an extra pair of hands around the house to help us with our baby
Assist with
- feeding, changing, entertaining, putting baby to... More

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$18–25/hr
Fountain Valley, CA • 21 miles away

Nanny for a toddler who is special needs,...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

Family of 5 with a 4 year old, 2 year old (special needs), and 6 month old.
Special needs toddler who needs care like a baby. Needs to be fed, changed, and played with. Six month old just needs changing and playing as she exclusively nurses.Parents work from home and will be around to feed her when... More

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$26–30/hr
Newport Beach, CA • 18 miles away

Full-Time Nanny Needed

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time After School Weekday Evenings

We are looking for an energetic and experienced nanny/light housekeeper to take care of two elementary aged children.
Duties include taking care of the children, helping with homework, some cooking, and laundry
The schedule is Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Some weekends and overnights... More

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$24–25/hr
Mission Viejo, CA • 4 miles away

Full time Nanny/Mommys helper for 1 year...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays Weekday Evenings

Hi,

We’re seeking a loving nanny/mommy helper for our 1-year-old twins in Mission Viejo starting at the beginning of September.

• Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM (with some flexibility needed)
• Occasional weekends may be required

• Feeding bottles and assisting with the... More

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$10–50/hr
Huntington Beach, CA • 24 miles away

Part-time or Full-time Sitter/Nanny for 8...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays After School

Need a Sitter/Nanny to help care for 8 month old son at home.

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$20–30/hr
Irvine, CA • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for one baby and one...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

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

Baby is 4 months old, Middle schooler does not need much. Both parents work in the medical field. We need someone to watch the baby for a couple hours in the evenings when mom leaves for work until dad gets home from work. Sometimes we also need someone to watch the baby for a few hours in the... More

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$18–20/hr
Anaheim, CA • 18 miles away

Nanny for a baby girl

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

We are family of 5, two boys age 5 and 3 and baby girl 4months old.
During the day both boys are in the school and we are looking for some one who babysit our baby girl during the day.

Our nanny should be able to do light housekeeping, meal prep and light laundry during the week and follow... More

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$20–25/hr
Newport Coast, CA • 13 miles away

Looking for Newborn Help in Newport Coast!

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

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

Hi! My wife and I are looking for some help for our 4 month old old daughter. 3 days a week, from late morning to early evening.

Support and help care for a newborn, help wash and put the baby to sleep, relieve mama, etc. Experience working with newborns is a must as well as CPR certification.... More

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