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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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$15–25/hr
Oxnard, CA • 24 miles away

Nurturing Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for three children aged preschool to elementary. The start date is flexible but will be on or after June 13, 2025. The caregiver must have their own car and experience caring for multiple children. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, engaging in... More

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$17–25/hr
Ojai, CA • 15 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Wanted for Active...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our toddler starting on or after June 19, 2025. The candidate must have their own car and prior experience with multiple children. Responsibilities include engaging the child in age-appropriate activities, preparing snacks, maintaining a safe... More

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$20–24/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 11 miles away

Seeking reliable assistant for our laundry...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting June 16, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Mondays. The caregiver will do less babysitting and just help us with laundry and linens once a week and cleaning her room. Sometimes she will be home and it would be nice if you could play with... More

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$19–25/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 11 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Infant, Flexible...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/26

4:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for one infant starting on July 26, 2025. The schedule is flexible, beginning around 4:00 PM and ending at 10:00 PM. The babysitter will care for the infant, which includes feeding, changing, and soothing as needed. The babysitter must create a safe and nurturing environment... More

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$25–30/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 16 miles away

Occasional Sitters Needed in Santa Barbara

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Helpr is an on-demand childcare app with an increasing presence in Santa Barbara and surrounding areas. We have a need for experienced sitters!

Strong preference for sitters with occasional weekday, daytime availability.

Why Helpr?
- We offer cancellation protection
- Competitive pay
- No... More

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$26–29/hr
Goleta, CA • 20 miles away

UCSB Summer Camp 1-on-1 Aide Needed for 7...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm

We're looking for a one on one aide to assist our 7 year old son, Luke, at the UCSB Summer Day Camp for the weeks of July 14th and July 28th. The UCSB Summer camp is an all-day camp with pool time in the afternoon, so the aide would need to be able to join him in the kids' pool. Luke is a silly,... More

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$20–21/hr
Oxnard, CA • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant, Meal...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for our infant starting June 9, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The babysitter will care for our child, which includes feeding, changing diapers, and playing. The job also involves preparing meals and snacks. We have... More

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$26–30/hr
Ojai, CA • 15 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Toddler Evenings from...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/16

5:30pm - 10:30pm (flexible)

Hello!

We're staying at the Ojai Valley Inn for my husband's work conference. We'll need to attend a few dinners and one event during the day on Tuesday. Ideally, we'd have the same sitter for the week. Right now we're looking at Monday from 5pish-10ish, Tuesday from 9:30aish-12, Thursday from... More

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$11–20/hr
Ventura, CA • 19 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Infant...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter for our infant starting on May 26, 2025, with flexibility on the start date. The sitter prepares meals and snacks for the child, engages in age-appropriate activities, and ensures a safe environment. Reliable transportation is required, as the sitter will need to... More

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$20–29/hr
Goleta, CA • 20 miles away

Baby sitter needed.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for an occasional sitter to help us with our two little ones. Someone with transportation would be ideal. We're also looking for someone who will engage with them in a safe and nurturing environment, ensuring their well-being and development. This person must be responsible, punctual,... More

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$20–29/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 13 miles away

Caring Babysitter for Toddler Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting around May 20, 2025, with flexibility in the start date. The caregiver will provide sick care, prepare meals and snacks, and manage bedtime routines. Responsibilities include ensuring the child’s safety, engaging in age-appropriate activities,... More

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$25–29/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 11 miles away

Vacation nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello,

I'm writing on behalf of a lovely family of 5 who will be travelling this summer in Santa Barbara for 4 weeks.

They will bring their nanny with them but only for the first two weeks, and for the period from August 2nd until August 18th they will need a travel nanny to work 5 or 6 days per... More

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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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