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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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$26–32/hr
San Jose, CA • 23 miles away

Attend to Infant, Prepare Meals, and Drive...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our infant starting on June 23, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The position is from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include caring for one child, preparing meals and snacks, and supporting development through play and... More

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$20–45/hr
San Jose, CA • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant, Four...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant starting on June 2, 2025. The work schedule is Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Responsibilities include caring for our child, feeding, changing diapers, and engaging in age-appropriate activities. The ideal candidate has experience caring... More

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$22–26/hr
Capitola, CA • 4 miles away

Temp Nanny Coverage Needed for Twin Girls...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are seeking a reliable babysitter to care for our identical twin girls (16 months) from Thursday May 1 to Friday, May 2nd from 8am - 5pm. The job involves supervising playtime, engaging in age-appropriate activities, and ensuring a safe environment. The sitter prepares meals and snacks, manages... More

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$23–27/hr
San Jose, CA • 18 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Children on...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

We seek a babysitter for two children, ages toddler and elementary, starting on April 14, 2025. You will work Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Your tasks include preparing meals and snacks, driving the children to activities, helping with homework, and managing... More

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$20–30/hr
San Jose, CA • 23 miles away

Engage and Supervise Child, Tuesdays and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for our elementary-age child on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM, starting April 22, 2025, with some flexibility in the start date. The babysitter will supervise and engage our child in activities, including homework help and playtime. Responsibilities include... More

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$28–32/hr
Cupertino, CA • 25 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a caring babysitter for our preschool child starting on April 15, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The sitter will supervise playtime, assist with meals, and help with basic learning activities. Safety is a priority, so the sitter must stay attentive and engaged. The role includes light... More

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$25–30/hr
San Jose, CA • 21 miles away

Looking for a fun and kind babysitter!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We need some regular help with one or both of our lovely and fun daughters ages 11 and 14 while we are at work. Some driving needed, mostly we are looking for someone fun, trustworthy and who can be a great role model for our girls. We have a big and super sweet doodle to love also.

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$20–30/hr
San Jose, CA • 18 miles away

Part time - nanny / kid handler

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Mom needs help with two kids for 45 days ! A 5 year old boy who goes to TK and a 1.8 yr old girl who goes to day care .

Pick up son from school ( less than 3 min walk ) . Give snack and help shower .

Help shower and feed the younger one and help with slight cleaning / laundry if time permits More

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$20–23/hr
San Jose, CA • 18 miles away

Flexible Babysitter in San Jose

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

This is Jovie! We’ve been around for over 20 years, offering childcare to families across 37 states and almost 200 locations across the U.S. Our families need your joy, your sense of fun and your childcare know-how.

What You Get Out of a Job at Jovie:
• Steady Paycheck: $20-23/hour
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$35/hr
San Jose, CA • 24 miles away

3 hours x 3 days/week of playing, talking...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter for our toddler starting on or after January 6, 2025. The sitter MUST SPEAK ARABIC! It's all about playing, reading, singing, etc... No need to change diapers or anything else, but just have fun with her! :-)

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How much do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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How do child care providers find jobs?

What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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