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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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$25–35/hr
Palo Alto, CA • 24 miles away

Reliable After School family...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a long-term reliable family helper/household manager starting on August 1-15, 2025 (flexible), from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM (somewhat flexible), Monday to Friday (flexible, can provide additional hours on Saturdays if desired). You will care for three children in preschool and... More

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$10–20/hr
Union City, CA • 10 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 12:30pm

We’re looking for a patient, reliable nanny to help care for our toddler in our home. This role offers flexible scheduling, starting May 19, 2025.

Responsibilities include:
• Heating and feeding meals
• Cleaning up after meals
• Diaper changes, wash hands and teeth brushing
• Oversee,... More

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$20–30/hr
San Mateo, CA • 25 miles away

French Native Tutor for Toddler -...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

We are seeking a French native speaker to provide immersive playtime sessions in French for our 2 year old preschooler. The ideal candidate will engage in fun, age-appropriate activities that encourage language learning in a playful and interactive environment.

If you're passionate about working... More

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$27–36/hr
San Mateo, CA • 23 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Schedule: Monday: 4:00 -7Tuesday: 4:00 – 7:00
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Experience and Focus:
We would prefer someone who has experience working with children facing speech delays or occupational therapy-related needs.responsibility will be to engage with child by playing with him, speaking and... More

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$21–27/hr
Santa Clara, CA • 19 miles away

Babysitter Needed for 5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

We need a responsible babysitter for our preschool-aged child starting on May 10, 2025. The job is from 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM, on Monday to Fri and few hours on Saturdays from 11 am to 2.30 pm. Duties include helping child with dinner and evening activities, helping with bedtime routines, light chores... More

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$20–35/hr
Palo Alto, CA • 20 miles away

Long-term Nanny for One Elementary Child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

We need a nanny for our elementary-aged child starting on May 5, 2025, with a flexible start date. The schedule includes Monday through Thursday from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The babysitter supervises, engages in activities, assists with homework, and ensures a safe environment. The candidate must have a... More

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$25–32/hr
Palo Alto, CA • 24 miles away

Flexible Weekend Babysitter for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

We seek a responsible babysitter to care for two children aged preschool and elementary. The job starts has flexible start dates. You will work on Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and ideally afterschool Tuesday/Thursday 12-3pm but that is OPtIONAL. Your tasks include preparing meals... More

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$28–35/hr
Palo Alto, CA • 22 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for 3 Children,...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We're seeking a babysitter—for either morning help or afternoon help, for three children, ages preschool and elementary. The job starts on or before May 12, 2025, Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, or 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities include driving the children to... More

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$25–27/hr
Pleasanton, CA • Less than a mile

Responsible Babysitter Needed for Preschooler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a recurring sitter for our preschool aged son starting in May. Anticipate 8-10 days per month (Monday- Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM on weekdays). Start options are flexible. Responsibilities include mealtime supervision and facilitation of structured table-top activities such as... More

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$20–35/hr
Oakland, CA • 21 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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$20–40/hr
Los Altos, CA • 25 miles away

School pickup/drop off

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

We are looking for school pick up and/or drop off for our child. We can provide our own car and this would typically involve 1.5-2 hours in the mornings and evenings.

This would entail taking our child from home to school and back but occasionally also involve taking them to after school... More

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