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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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$28–32/hr
San Mateo, CA • 8 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Toddler: Meal Prep...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm

We seek a babysitter for our toddler starting on April 21, 2025. The schedule is Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The sitter prepares meals and snacks and supports toilet training. The ideal candidate is patient, attentive, and engages in play and learning activities to help our child... More

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$25–35/hr
Pacifica, CA • 18 miles away

Part-Time Caregiver Needed for 10-Month-Old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are seeking a reliable and caring babysitter for our 10-month-old son. At a minimum, we are looking for care one day per week (either Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday) but are open to additional days. While we are generally flexible with the hours, two days a month we will need the sitter to be here... More

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$26–30/hr
Castro Valley, CA • 19 miles away

After-school care for a loving 7 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We’re a friendly family of 3 in Castro Valley. We have a 7 year old boy who is in Elementary school. We need a sitter for after school hours 5-8 p.m. to drive him home, do bath, dinner, sometimes homework etc. Will also need the sitter to do the child’s laundry, keep his toys and closet organized,... More

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$28–32/hr
Foster City, CA • 7 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler during the...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We have very energetic, happy and social 2yr old who goes to daycare. We are looking for somebody to hang out with our toddler for a 4 week period mid-June to mid-July when the daycare is off. Duties on a typical day would involve serving pre-made meals and snacks, taking him to nearby park/library,... More

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$28–35/hr
Burlingame, CA • 12 miles away

Part time help for cooking

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

Part-time helper needed. Primarily for meal prep. Should have basic cooking skills and be willing to learn to cook simple and healthy meals. Also expected to clean up after cooking.

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$20–34/hr
San Bruno, CA • 17 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant starting on April 10, 2025, with flexible start times. The hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Duties include preparing meals and snacks, doing light laundry, and light housekeeping. You will also guide a learning pod for our child.... More

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$25–30/hr
San Jose, CA • 20 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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$26–31/hr
Daly City, CA • 21 miles away

Part-Time Babysitter Needed for Toddler on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our toddler (2 years 8 Months) on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, starting flexible on April 21, 2025 (Weekday dates are flexible). The sitter will engage the child in age-appropriate activities, prepare meals and snacks, and assist... More

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$20–30/hr
San Jose, CA • 22 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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$10–33/hr
El Granada, CA • 15 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Two Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/21

4:00am - 7:00am

We seek a reliable babysitter for two children, an infant and a toddler. The job starts on June 21, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The babysitter will engage the children in age-appropriate activities, ensure their safety, and provide meals and snacks. Responsibilities include changing diapers,... More

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$25–40/hr
Redwood City, CA • 4 miles away

Regular Sitter for 3 Little Girls in...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a Woodside family seeking a loving babysitter to care for our 3 girls (8 months, 3 & 5 years) a few afternoons per week.

Your primary responsibilities will be for our 8 month old (nap time, playtime & feeding) and 3 year old (reading, playing, artwork; preparing lunch & snacks; enforcing... More

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$32–40/hr
San Carlos, CA • 4 miles away

Nanny who can drive (family’s car) our two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Must be ok with a driving history check and comfortable with big dogs

Need a nanny who can drive our two elementary school girls (8 and 11) to enrichments programs in family's car.

Mondays, 2:30pm to 5pm
Wednesdays 12:30 to 6:00pm
Thursdays 3:10 to 4:40pm

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$16–19/hr
San Francisco, CA • 24 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for Preschooler: Meal...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a babysitter for our preschool child starting on March 17, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM every day of the week. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, ensuring our child is safe and engaged, and completing light housekeeping tasks. The ideal... More

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$20–40/hr
Los Altos, CA • 10 miles away

School pickup/drop off

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

We are looking for school pick up and/or drop off for our child. We can provide our own car and this would typically involve 1.5-2 hours in the mornings and evenings.

This would entail taking our child from home to school and back but occasionally also involve taking them to after school... More

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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