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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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$20–40/hr
San Francisco, CA • 21 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Elementary Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm

We are looking for a responsible babysitter to care for our daughter after school from August 25, 2025. The schedule is Monday to Friday, from 3/4 PM to 7/8 PM (NOTE: We will prioritize quality of care and personality match both ways over a schedule, so we will work with you on the schedule).... More

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$28–32/hr
Sausalito, CA • 14 miles away

Part time sitter for 5 month old boy in...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My wife Helen and I have a boy named Parker who is five months old. We live in a 3 bedroom 2 bath home that is comfortable.

Formula bottle feeding. Help with nap time. Play with Parker. Read a story

We have occasional needs for date nights and times when we are present but need to do... More

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$28–40/hr
San Francisco, CA • 22 miles away

Engage and Care for Infant, Prepare Meals,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter starting on June 26, 2025, to care for our infant. The sitter will provide a safe environment, monitor feeding and playtime, and establish a calming bedtime routine. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, doing light housekeeping, and handling light... More

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$25–32/hr
Canyon, CA • 25 miles away

Part-time (daily, Mon-Thurs) sitter for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

We are a loving family of four - dad, mom, daughter (9) and son (5). We are professionals and need consistent reliable childcare support in the afternoon/evening to support our children and work obligations. We value education, order, and love.

We need the sitter to pick the kids up from... More

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$20–25/hr
Richmond, CA • 12 miles away

Happy boy easy to deal with

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 7:00pm

My names anisah sons name Is Moses he is 3 years old potty trained and talkative once comfortable

Pick up from childcare at 5 pm every day and and watch him for about a hour or two Monday to Friday

Richmond California timing would be 5pm sharp to 6:00 or 6:30 pm

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$27–31/hr
Oakland, CA • 25 miles away

Sitter for two passive children!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi my name is ismael ! Pretty calm united family!! Speak both Spanish and English!

Just play with them and have fun of course! Instructions will be handed upon arrival!

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$28–30/hr
San Francisco, CA • 19 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Kids on...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for two children aged preschool and elementary. The job starts on July 16, 2025, with a flexible start date. Work hours are Tuesday from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM and Wednesdays from 7:30 AM to 9 AM. Responsibilities include driving the children, preparing their meals and snacks, and... More

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$22–32/hr
Richmond, CA • 12 miles away

In-Home Babysitter Needed for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I need a babysitter for my toddler starting July 4, 2025 who can care for my child within their own home. The role includes providing attentive care, engaging in age-appropriate activities, preparing snacks and meals, and ensuring a safe environment. The sitter must have their own car for... More

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$28–32/hr
San Francisco, CA • 24 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Children,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

I am seeking a reliable babysitter for two children, ages 2 and 4. The schedule is flexible, starting in the beginning of September 2025. I am a nurse at UCSF currently working in a M-F interim management role, but will be transitioning back to a 3 12-hour shift schedule in the next few months. The... More

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$25–30/hr
Nicasio, CA • 7 miles away

Babysitter Needed Tuesday Evenings //...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Edgar and Dimitri love nature, making art, building structures, singing, and playing active games. They just completed their first year at Heartwood (a Waldorf charter school), and before that attended a forest school in Oakland for 2 years.

I am a massage therapist, dancer, and back in school... More

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$25–40/hr
Orinda, CA • 23 miles away

Seeking weekday evening sitter for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Seeking an evening helper for a very cute 3-year-old and 1-year-old. Looking for a responsible, dependable, cheerful person who enjoys playing with kids. Duties include engaging with, feeding, and cleaning up after the kids (e. g., laundry, toys, food) & most importantly, helping them develop. **... More

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$26–30/hr
San Francisco, CA • 23 miles away

Care for 21 year old woman with Autism

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Looking for female assistant for woman with Autism at home in San Francisco 94127.
Start date: 9:1/25
Workdays: Mon, Wed, Fri. 2 pm to 6:30pm during school year, 9am to 5 pm during school break
Pay: $27 per hour
Duties: get her from school bus in front of home. Teach household tasks , personal... More

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$40/hr
San Francisco, CA • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We seek a caring babysitter for our infant starting July 7, 2025. The scchdule is flexible, with hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Mondays and Fridays, possibly Wednesdays. Responsibilities include feeding, changing diapers, engaging in playtime, and ensuring a safe environment. The babysitter will... More

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$20–35/hr
Oakland, CA • 24 miles away

Babysitter Needed for 2 Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a reliable live-in or live-out babysitter for two children, an infant and a preschooler. The job starts in August, with flexible start dates. Responsibilities include transporting the children, engaging them in activities, and ensuring their safety. The babysitter also performs... 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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