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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
Studio City, CA • 10 miles away

Nurturing Babysitter/Nanny Needed for...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We are looking for a caring, energetic caregiver for our 3 boys, ages 11, 9 and 7. They're active boys! We need a babysitter starting on August 4, 2025 (but that's a little flexible), from 2 PM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. The role includes driving the children to activities, helping with... More

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$26–30/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 15 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Elementary Kids...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a babysitter to care for two elementary school children on Tuesdays from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, starting on June 24, 2025. The sitter will pick up the children from school and supervise them until parents arrive. Responsibilities include ensuring the children's safety, engaging them... More

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$25–30/hr
Northridge, CA • 18 miles away

Experienced Babysitter for Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter for our elementary-aged child starting on June 16, 2025. The ideal candidate has experience with special needs children and is comfortable around pets. Our daughter is high functioning autistic (level 1) and has adhd.
Responsibilities include engaging our child in... More

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$26–30/hr
Sherman Oaks, CA • 12 miles away

Lasting Babysitter Needed for Two Kids,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm (flexible)

We seek a dependable babysitter for two children, ages 5th grade and 9th grade. The schedule is flexible, with work starting in the summer 2025, on Mondays to Fridays from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Responsibilities include driving the children, helping with homework, preparing meals and snacks, and light... More

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$20–28/hr
Santa Monica, CA • 20 miles away

Nurturing Babysitter Needed for Elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We are looking for someone to help with our son (8) and daughter (6) in Santa Monica (zip 90402). The hours are Tuesday - Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. We'd love to get some weekend and date nights too, if you want more hours. Our current sitter drives the kids to activities and helps... More

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$21–23/hr
Santa Clarita, CA • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant, Meal Prep...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for our infant starting August 25, 2025, with a flexible start date. The schedule includes Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Responsibilities include safely transporting the child, preparing meals and snacks, and performing light... More

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$23–25/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 15 miles away

Drive Two Children (12 and 15) on Weekdays...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 6:30pm

We need a sitter for driving a 12 and a 15 for after school pick up and activities. The kids go to a school in North Hollywood, so weekday pick up around 3:30 pm to home in mid-city or afterschool activities til about 6 pm.

If available, prefer to have the sitter start with some shifts to and... More

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$24–28/hr
Montebello, CA • 17 miles away

Part Time sitter for our 5 month old son.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are new parents to our beautiful son Sawyer currently 5 months and growing fast. We both work full time in the city but live just outside LA (Montebello).

We are looking for flexible care during the week (Mon-Fri). Responsibilities would include playing, feeding, diapering, and putting Sawyer... More

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

Twice a week school pick up and playtime...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 6:30pm

Hi, I have 2 daughters. They will be 3 and 5 years old soon. The 3 year old is in preschool full time and needs afterschool care.

The role includes picking her up from a nearby preschool by 5pm, so a personal car is necessary. Light housekeeping tasks may include tidying up after playtime,... More

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$24–32/hr
Beverly Hills, CA • 15 miles away

After school Pick up and Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

****Please read the description and note the location and times for this position before applying. We are an easy-going family of three with a hypoallergenic dog. We are professionals and work not far from our home.

This position would require the applicant to pick up our son from school near... More

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$30/hr
Los Angeles, CA • 17 miles away

Part-time (2 hours) afternoon/evening...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

My husband and I work full time, and we're looking to build our village with the help of a reliable sitter. We have 2 boys, ages 1.5 and 3.5, who attend daycare full-time, but we need assistance with the late afternoon/early evening hours. We’re excited to find someone who is loving, kind, and... More

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$20–23/hr
North Hills, CA • 13 miles away

Looking for a loving sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Hello, I’m looking for a sitter for our 1yr old baby boy. He’s super sweet & talkative! We are looking for long term care, we prefer you don’t apply if you are in school. (We tend to lose our sitter to school schedules) We don’t want our son to have to go through nanny’s. Please do not apply if you... More

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Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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