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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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$18–20/hr
Palm Desert, CA • 17 miles away

Looking for a babysitter for 1 child, starting February 1st

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm

Hello sitters! We’re looking for a reliable babysitter to help us starting February 1st. Mommy is going back to work. The schedule is every Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
4 year old has school from 8-3. So pick up and drop off will be needed.
You will watch one infant all day from... More

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$22–30/hr
Palm Desert, CA • 17 miles away

Babysitter needed for 5 month old child on Wednesdays, 8:30 AM to 4 PM

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm

Hello, we want a reliable babysitter for our infant. The job starts on October 14th, every Wednesday, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. You should have a car for transportation and feel comfortable around our medium-sized dog, a havapoo, though you won't need to care for the pet. Experience with special... More

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$21–26/hr
La Quinta, CA • 13 miles away

Seeking reliable babysitter for elementary child, 6-7:30 AM

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am

Hello sitters! We need help with our elementary-aged child on weekdays, from September 9th. The shift starts at 6:00 AM and ends at 7:30 AM, Monday through Friday. Your main tasks will include getting our child ready for school, preparing breakfast, and ensuring they get to the bus stop on time.... More

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$30–50/hr
Indio, CA • 17 miles away

Babysitter needed for 5 children, ages toddler to elementary

5+ children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/10

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Hi there! We’re looking for a reliable babysitter for our five nieces/nephews, aged 1-6 years old. The job starts on October 10th, with hours from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM. We will be at a local wedding venue for a wedding, and the kids will be in a house nearby to the venue (on the same property), so... More

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$18–22/hr
Palm Desert, CA • 15 miles away

Seeking Multi-Lingual Babysitter for Toddler with Own Car

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a multi-lingual babysitter to care for our toddler. The sitter if they can speak Spanish fluently would be preferable, and have their own car for transportation. The schedule starts on September 23, 2026, at 3:00PM. The sitter should engage with our child through play and make... More

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$19–25/hr
Palm Desert, CA • 15 miles away

Seeking Occasional Babysitter for Toddler with Car and Pet Experience

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting on September 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a flexible schedule. You will be responsible for engaging our child in fun activities, ensuring safety, and providing a caring environment. A valid driver's license and your own car are required... More

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$22–26/hr
La Quinta, CA • 13 miles away

Babysitter needed for two kids, ages toddler and pre-school

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, we're looking for a babysitter for two children ages preschool and toddler. The start date is flexible, but we’d like to begin around September 5th. Your main responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing simple meals, and helping with bedtime routines. You will engage in... More

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

Experienced babysitter needed for toddler in the afternoon during a wedding.

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/24

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

We want a babysitter for our toddler starting October 24th. The hours are flexible, starting at 2:00 PM and ending at 6:00 PM. We are traveling in from out of town for a wedding. His grandma will be around but we’d like additional help while we are at the wedding which he is not attending.

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$21–25/hr
Indio, CA • 17 miles away

sitter needed for 6 children ages infant to elementary, starting October 16th.

5+ children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/16

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Hello, we need a reliable babysitter for our five children, ranging from infant to elementary age. The job starts on October 16th. You will work from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM.

Experience with multiples is essential for this position. You will supervise playtime, and prepare snacks. Keeping everyone... More

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How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

How much do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

When do child care providers work?

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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How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

How much do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

When do child care providers work?

How do child care providers find jobs?

What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

Child Care jobs near Mountain Center, CA