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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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$26–30/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 22 miles away

Babysitter needed for 1 toddler with pet experience from 9 AM to 4 PM

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/20

9:00am - 4:00pm

Hello, sitters! We need help with our toddler from October 20th, working from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The sitter should have experience with young children and be comfortable around our small chihuahua, though they do not need to care for the dog. Your main tasks will include engaging our toddler in... More

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$20–22/hr
Lompoc, CA • 21 miles away

Take baby and toddler out to park a couple hours a day. Change diapers.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

In need of someone who can take the kids out for some exercise and fun a couple hours a few times a week. Change diapers. Give snacks.
I work full time and my husband is a stay at home dad. You would pick up the kids and walk to the park .5 miles away or Rocket Town within walking distance. Doesn’t... More

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$29–30/hr
Goleta, CA • 18 miles away

Babysitter needed after school on Mondays and Tuesdays each week!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Hello! I am looking for someone who can pick up my daughter from school on Mondays and Tuesdays! My daughter is a delightful little girl who is 5 years old. The job starts on October 19th and runs on Mondays and Tuesdays. The hours are from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

Since she needs to be picked up you... More

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$21–25/hr
Lompoc, CA • 21 miles away

Seek a reliable sitter for middle school child with special needs

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 8:30am

We're looking for a reliable babysitter for one middle school child. The position starts on September 30th and runs Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5:30 AM to 8:00 AM.

The ideal candidate has experience with special needs. A car is necessary for this role, as it may involve... More

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$24–28/hr
Santa Maria, CA • 22 miles away

Looking for a reliable babysitter for 5 children on Nov 1, 2026 from

5+ children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/01

6:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

We need a caring babysitter for 5 children ages elementary to junior-high. You will supervise, engage them in activities, and ensure their safety. Responsibilities include preparing simple meals, helping with homework, and managing playtime. The job starts on November 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM and ends at... More

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$23–25/hr
Santa Maria, CA • 23 miles away

Babysitter needed for elementary child with special needs, 4 AM to 7 AM

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

We want a responsible babysitter for our elementary-aged child. The job starts on October 19th, but the date is flexible. May be a later date.You will work every Monday and Tuesday from 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Your tasks include keeping our child safe, assisting with morning routines, and preparing... More

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$24–28/hr
Lompoc, CA • 21 miles away

Babysitter needed for two children, ages preschool and middle school

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Hello sitters! We are looking for a babysitter to watch our two children, ages preschool and middle school, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The start date is flexible, but we would like to begin on September 23rd. The schedule runs from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It’s important that you have a car to help... More

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$26–30/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 23 miles away

Afterschool pick-up help needed for 12 and 15 year old kids M-F (car necessary)

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for someone to pick up our two kids after school in Goleta and Santa Barbara. The schedule starts on September 21st, ideally, or whenever possible, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. (More time with some light household tasks, preparing snack, and homework supervision... More

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$22–28/hr
Goleta, CA • 18 miles away

Drive and supervise two children after school on weekdays

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello sitters, We’re looking for someone to help with our two children, aged elementary and high school. You need to have a car for school pick-ups and activities (which they have a lot of! :) We need someone who can help with picking kids up from school and driving to various activities in the... More

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Child Care FAQ

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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Child Care FAQ

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 Santa Ynez, CA