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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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$30–30/hr
San Rafael, CA • 20 miles away

Bath and bedtime babysitting

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/19

7:00pm - 11:00pm

We seek a responsible babysitter for our son on Friday July 19, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The sitter will help with wrapping up dinner time, giving our son a bath, reading books and putting him to bed

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$10–11/hr
Vallejo, CA • 25 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

We seek a babysitter for one toddler starting on July 21, 2025, with a flexible start date. The schedule is every Monday to Friday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The babysitter will supervise playtime, feed, and ensure a safe environment. The candidate should have experience with toddlers and enjoy... More

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$28–32/hr
San Rafael, CA • 17 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter starting on July 14, 2025, to care for our toddler. You will engage in playtime activities, provide meals, and ensure a safe environment. Light cleaning related to childcare is needed, such as tidying play areas and washing dishes after meals. It is important to be comfortable... 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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$29–35/hr
Greenbrae, CA • 21 miles away

After school babysitter Tues-Thurs in...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 5:30pm

We’re looking for a babysitter to help out with our two boys (ages 4 and 6) after school, Tuesday through Thursday. Hours are:

Tuesday & Thursday: 1:45–5:00 PM

Wednesday: 12:00–5:00 PM

Main things we need help with are picking them up from school (same location), getting them to any after-school... More

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$26–30/hr
American Canyon, CA • 25 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Early Morning Care...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We’re looking for a dependable and responsible babysitter for our elementary-aged son. Starting August 13, 2025 (flexible start date), we need care on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 5:30 AM to 7:55 AM. You’ll be responsible for supervising him during this time and ensuring he gets safely to... More

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$25–30/hr
San Rafael, CA • 21 miles away

Babysitter needed for weekdays morning...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

We are looking for a responsible and reliable babysitter to start on or around July 21, 2025. The regular schedule is weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Responsibilities include:

- Preparing breakfast

- Waking and dressing our son

- Assisting him with breakfast

- Packing his... More

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$10–24/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 15 miles away

Babysitter Needed for One Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Call if interested. Not paying this fee to message people. I seek a reliable babysitter for my 6 year old starting August 1, 2025. The schedule is Monday through Friday. The caregiver will supervise, engage, and interact with my child, ensuring a safe and fun environment. A valid driver's license... More

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$25–26/hr
Santa Rosa, CA • 15 miles away

Spanish Tutor, Nanny & Child...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Responsibilities: 1. Pick up children from Cesar Chavez Language Academy. 2. Safely transport children home. 3. Supervise homework time, especially Spanish language work. 4. Prepare and serve healthy snacks. 5. Drive children to after-school activities (sports, dance, music). 6. Provide a caring,... More

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$25–30/hr
Nicasio, CA • 13 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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