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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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$25–29/hr
Santa Cruz, CA • 10 miles away

Caretaker for energetic and bright...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

Seeking a fun caretaker with the energy to match our delightful and bright 10-month old baby. Dad works primarily from home and mom is hybrid through the week. The nanny we are looking for will be a great self-starter with lots of intuition around active babies like ours and is great with... More

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$15–25/hr
San Jose, CA • 17 miles away

Helper needed for childcare and morning...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am

We are a small close knit family. We are looking for a reliable person who can help with with childcare in the mornings

Duties include preparing breakfast, packing lunch, getting child ready and drop off to school close by
Strong and safe driving skills required

This is a long term position.... More

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$25/hr
Campbell, CA • 20 miles away

Evening babysitter 1 to 3 days a week

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Hi, We are a two and a half year old girl and mother. We live in Campbell and like to be outdoors or in watching Mario Brothers

I need my daughter to be picked up from school at 5:30pm in your car. I will provide a car seat. I need her picked up from school brought home to our house and fed... More

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$15–18/hr
Marina, CA • 22 miles away

Few hours of care for toddler and baby.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 9:30am (flexible)

I have two little ones a 3 year old and a 5 month old. They are very attracted to us and will need to adjust to being with someone new. My toddler is very active and needs a lot of stimulation (learning or playing).

You will only be needed for a few hours in the morning and afternoon. You just... More

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$15–25/hr
Saratoga, CA • 21 miles away

Part-time babysitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I have a 5-year-old son and a 7-year-old daughter who get along famously. We're in need of an occasional babysitter after school when we are out.

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$18–25/hr
Santa Cruz, CA • 10 miles away

Weekly evening Support for two energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for part time, semi-regular / occasional childcare for our 2 boys. Some weekday afternoons to collect them from daycare, bring them home and give them dinner. Plus some occasional weekend help/babysitting! Must love kids and be comfortable with cats. Hours: Thursday 4. 30-7/7. 30 is a must.... More

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$18–22/hr
San Jose, CA • 19 miles away

Occasional care for Nerdy 5 year old!...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We're a nerdy and openly queer family with a loving, wild, and very creative 5 year old. For now, we're looking to find an energetic and open minded sitter for occasional weekend and Date night care! Please contact us to chat and set up an interview if you think you'd be a good fit!

We allow free... More

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$18–30/hr
San Jose, CA • 21 miles away

Regular date night sitter for 3 boys

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have 3 sweet boys: a quiet preteen who loves reading and is super helpful with our toddler; a first grader who loves legos and our sweet and cuddly 2 year old. We are looking for a sitter we can build a great relationship with and be able to use frequently and consistently. We prefer date nights... More

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$18–22/hr
Cupertino, CA • 25 miles away

Help w/ 18 month boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Cupertino/sunnyvale: Starting March 25, 2024, I need part time help with my 16 month boy (8am-12pm is all I need for now, possibly more hours later), with a trial earlier. Looking for someone who speaks English, is physically fit to lift our son when needed and protect him from falling.... More

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$20–30/hr
Scotts Valley, CA • 9 miles away

Looking for Childcare Help - 4-10 days a...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 11:30am (flexible)

Hi, we're looking for sitter help. Pretty flexible with schedule and can likely work around your availability. On weekdays, we're looking for someone who can drop off and pick up our 3 year old from school in Live Oak and bring her home and provide after school care a couple times a week. On... More

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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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When do child care providers work?

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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