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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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$21–27/hr
Santa Clara, CA • 14 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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$30–50/hr
Palo Alto, CA • 7 miles away

Public/Private School Teacher Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a tutor for our elementary-aged child with a flexible start date in May 2025. The schedule includes Monday through Thursday from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with flexibility for ideal candidates. The tutor supervises, engages in crafting and art activities, assists with homework, and ensures a safe... More

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$25–35/hr
Los Altos, CA • 7 miles away

Recurring weekend sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a recurring weekend sitter for our 6 year old. Our ideal would be Sunday afternoons around 1-6pm but may shift to Saturday 1-6pm starting summer.

We are mostly looking for someone who can keep our child engaged, take them to parks/library, light snacks, occasional help with... More

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$20–35/hr
Palo Alto, CA • 7 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 • 3 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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$20–30/hr
San Mateo, CA • 12 miles away

Nanny Needed for Preschool Child Tutoring...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a reliable babysitter/nanny for our preschool-aged child (4yr old) starting as early as possible. We need someone with experience with kids with speech delays. We want the sitter to focus on the kid’s speech, behavior and cognitive skills in general. The sitter will provide care for one... More

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$20–25/hr
Cupertino, CA • 9 miles away

Part-time tutor and sitter for two school...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 8:30pm

The babysitter will assist the kids (5yo and 11yo) with their homework, prepare dinner, and help them get ready for bed. Additionally, they will take care of some light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation for the children.

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$28–35/hr
Palo Alto, CA • 5 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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$27–32/hr
San Jose, CA • 13 miles away

Mommy’s helper / Drive 2 elementary school...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family living in W San Jose/Cupertino area. Both of us are full time working parents. We are looking for a part-time mommy’s helper to manage and support our family needs for kids 1 boy(age 12) in middle school and 1 girl(age 8) who is in the elementary school level.

We’d love a loving... More

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$20–32/hr
San Jose, CA • 16 miles away

Occasional childcare for 10yr old girl.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Family of five. Kid’s will be away for a couple of months for medical reasons so will need occasional sitter help with our 10yr old.

We have twins (4yr old) that currently live with the grandparents so in the future the sitter will have to sit multiple kids so have that type of experience is... More

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$19–21/hr
Cupertino, CA • 10 miles away

Evening & Weekend Sitter for 5-Year-Old in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

It’s me and my 5-year-old, who’s bright, energetic, and on the autism spectrum. We’re a low-key, easygoing household looking for some extra support.

Spend time with my child through play, help with basic routines, and keep things calm and positive. Experience with neurodiverse kids is a plus but... More

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$25–32/hr
Fremont, CA • 18 miles away

Sitter for 2 kids :school pickups and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 4. We have a 2 year old and 8 year old. We both work . One of the parents is always available at home

We need school pickups for both kids in the evening and then after care when they return home which might include playing with them , dinner feeding help

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$10–33/hr
El Granada, CA • 17 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Two Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/21

4:00am - 7:00am

We seek a reliable babysitter for two children, an infant and a toddler. The job starts on June 21, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The babysitter will engage the children in age-appropriate activities, ensure their safety, and provide meals and snacks. Responsibilities include changing diapers,... More

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$20–40/hr
Los Altos, CA • 7 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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What are things child care providers do with kids?

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