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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
Novato, CA • 16 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for our preschool child starting October 20, 2025, with a flexible start date. The babysitter cares for our child by engaging in age-appropriate activities, ensuring safety, and providing a nurturing environment. Responsibilities include preparing meals, helping with... More

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$12–30/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 6 miles away

Trustworthy Babysitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 7:30am

We need a reliable babysitter to care for our elementary-aged child from September 2, 2025. The schedule includes Monday through Thursday from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM. The sitter will supervise our child, ensure a safe environment, and provide engaging activities. Responsibilities also include preparing... More

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$19–26/hr
Sebastopol, CA • 10 miles away

Pick Up and Care for Elementary Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a babysitter for our child starting August 14, 2025. The schedule is flexible, but the hours are 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The sitter will supervise playtime, help with homework, and prepare simple snacks. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets and has reliable... More

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$15–17/hr
Napa, CA • 23 miles away

Reliable Driver to and from School for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

Working parents seek a responsible driver to and from school for our junior high child starting around August 18, 2025 (can be flexible w/start date). There is no school bus in our area.

Each day, the driver will pick up our child at our home at 7:30 AM and drop off at school by 8:00 AM, pick up... More

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$16–24/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 11 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for four preschool children starting on August 18, 2025, with a flexible start date. The hours are from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include engaging children in play activities, preparing snacks, supervising outdoor play, and ensuring their... More

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$25–29/hr
Napa, CA • 22 miles away

Seeking Responsible Sitter with Car for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for someone to watch my 6 year old son while I work during the day on the weekends. I work from 6a to 2:30p and would need you to be at my house from 5:30a to 3p.

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$25–35/hr
Saint Helena, CA • 19 miles away

Caregiver needed for 4 children during /...

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 08/23 - 08/24

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

We need a reliable babysitter to care for four children ages infant to elementary during a wedding (at same location as wedding). The job starts on August 23, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM. The start time is flexible. You will supervise, play, and engage with the children, ensuring their safety at... More

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$23–25/hr
Novato, CA • 16 miles away

Babysitter or Nanny Share Needed for 2...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 9:30am (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for three children, ages toddler to middle school, starting in the next week. The schedule is Monday to Thursday, from 5:30 Am to about 9:00 am. The babysitter must be comfortable with pets and have a valid driver's license and a car. We need someone who has a reliable... More

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$25–30/hr
Novato, CA • 20 miles away

Weekend Family Helper Novato

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 1:30pm

We are looking for a family helper on weekends! Kids are 2mo, 2yrs, and almost 4yrs

Details: 8:30a-1:30p Sat and Sun
Responsibilities include helping with 3 kids while parent(s) are also helping (at home or on outings), taking care of 1 or 2 kids by yourself (never all 3), if no kids are home:... More

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$21–25/hr
Yountville, CA • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 08/29

4:00pm - 11:00pm

We seek a responsible babysitter for our two children, an infant (10 months) and a toddler (2.5yrs). The job starts on August 29, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Your main responsibilities include entertaining them before bed, doing bedtime, and making sure they are safe while they sleep until we... More

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