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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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$21–25/hr
Banning, CA • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for 2 Kids, Ages...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 7:00pm

Hi there! We're looking for a babysitter for our two children, one in preschool and the other in middle school. Also be able to pick up our kids go on school in Redlands and bring them home.This position starts on December 15, 2025, and runs from 1:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Thursday.

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$15–20/hr
Palm Springs, CA • 11 miles away

Seeking Responsible Babysitter for Infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Hello sitters! We need help with our infant who is 9 months old. The position starts on January 5, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Your main duty includes attending to the baby's needs, such as feeding, changing, park play and indoor playing. You should keep a safe environment... More

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$20–25/hr
Yucca Valley, CA • 16 miles away

Seeking Babysitter to Supervise One...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, we are a French family with a very sweet, funny, and creative boy (6 years old). He is bilingual in English and French, but also understands Spanish. He loves crafts and music. We are looking for a nice nanny to look after him occasionally after school during the week (3 p.m. to 6pm) or in... More

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$22–26/hr
Idyllwild, CA • 18 miles away

Babysitter needed for two children...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Our daughter is 5. 5 and our son is 2. 5. Theyre both wonderful well mannered kids that love to play and explore. Our daughter loves princesses, dancing, animals, and the outdoors. Our son loves running around, playing, sports, outdoors and animals. We will be at our ranch in Idyllwild where we have... More

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$20–26/hr
Indio, CA • 25 miles away

Coachella Behavior Technician

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

Start a fulfilling journey at ALP, supporting children and teens with autism.

Responsibilities:
- Learn directly from Board Certified Behavioral Analysts how to provide therapy to children and families in need of support
- Teach communication skills, social skills, self-help skills, and play... More

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$15–21/hr
Banning, CA • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for 3 Toddlers and...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello sitters! We need a babysitter for our three children, aged toddler and preschool. The job starts on December 12, 2025. You will keep children engaged with fun activities, help with meals, and ensure they are safe and happy. You’ll also manage nap times and light cleanup after playtime.... More

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$20–30/hr
Yucca Valley, CA • 17 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for Toddler on New...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/31 - 01/01

7:30pm - 1:30am (flexible)

Hey we’re looking for a babysitter for our toddler on New Year’s Eve and potentially on New Year’s Day. Looking for someone reliable to watch our baby into the new year. Thanks!

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$20–25/hr
Yucca Valley, CA • 16 miles away

Babysitter needed for sweet, energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 01/03

6:30pm - 11:30pm

Hi there! I’m looking for a babysitter for my preschool-aged child while my husband and I try to have a date night during our vacation to Joshua Tree. The job starts on January 3, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

You will play with my child, prepare light snacks, and help with bedtime routines. I... More

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$26–29/hr
Palm Springs, CA • 11 miles away

One weekend babysitter Fri and Saturday...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We need a babysitter for our infant. You will watch our child, play, and ensure their safety. It will be for Friday Dec 12 and Saturday Dec 13 at night while we are at dinner and a few hours on Dec 13 during the day

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$13–21/hr
Indian Wells, CA • 21 miles away

Seeking Reliable Babysitter for 4 Kids at...

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/20

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

We need a responsible babysitter to watch four children ages preschool to elementary. You will help with activities, meal prep, and ensure their safety. The job starts on December 20, 2025, at 9:00 AM with flexibility on new year’s day from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. You must have your own car to transport... More

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$15–21/hr
Indian Wells, CA • 21 miles away

Seeking Reliable Babysitter for 4 Children...

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our four children, ages 4-13. The location will be Grand Hyatt in Indian Wells. The start date is , beginning on December 19, 2025, and also need care December 20, 21, 22, and 23. The sitter will be responsible for engaging the children in fun and... 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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