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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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$15–15/hr
San Diego, CA • 24 miles away

Want to add to my emergency nanny list!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We dont have a list of emergency nannies. We are located near Miramar Base in Mira Mesa. We'll keep your number on file and will reach out if there's a need. If you're available at that time then great. If not, we'll continue to call the next person on the list. Please let me know if you're... More

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$23–28/hr
San Diego, CA • 23 miles away

Reliable Caregiver Needed for Preschooler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a responsible babysitter/caregiver for our preschool-aged child starting on September 10, 2025, with flexible scheduling. The job runs Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Responsibilities include driving the child to activities, preparing meals and snacks, and running errands as... More

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$18–25/hr
Temecula, CA • 18 miles away

Nanny needed for 15 month old toddler at...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 6:30pm (flexible)

Work/Home Location Location : Temecula , 92592

Interview Location : Cypress (Juanita Street), Orange County (we are process of moving to Temecula on July 4, so need to hire a nanny).

Requirements:

We need an experienced nanny who has atleast 5 years of experience with... More

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$16–34/hr
Carlsbad, CA • 17 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Three Children,...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Seeking a reliable babysitter for my three children, ages elementary and middle school. The job starts on July 9, 2025, with flexible scheduling. Work hours are typically from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays; with some potential additional weekends as needed. The sitter drives the... More

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$22–36/hr
Fallbrook, CA • 14 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Five Children,...

5+ children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 08/02

5:30pm - 10:30pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for five+ children aged toddler to 11-12 years old. We need 2 babysitters to help entertain kids at our wedding on August 2, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The sitter(s) will supervise dinner, help entertain, and make sure kids are safe. They will encourage positive... More

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$22–26/hr
Escondido, CA • 11 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Elementary Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

We seek a babysitter for one elementary-aged child starting on August 16, 2025. The schedule includes Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The ideal candidate has experience with special needs children and can manage bedtime routines. Responsibilities include overseeing... More

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$22–26/hr
Encinitas, CA • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for a playful, kind boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We’re the Schiller family. We’ve got a handsome, smart little boy that loves parks and playgrounds. We both wfh so wish to see someone take him out for fun during the summer or after school. We’d also love to have some date nights.

Take Gabriel to the park, playground, beach, library, or to get... More

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$19–20/hr
Oceanside, CA • 15 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a reliable babysitter for two elementary-aged children. The job starts on June 17, 2025, with flexible scheduling. Hours are from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday for summer and then when school starts it would be just mornings and afternoons after school. The babysitter engages the... More

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$18–21/hr
Vista, CA • 12 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a reliable babysitter for two children, an infant and a toddler, starting late June . The schedule is flexible, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Monday and Friday. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, and maintaining a clean environment. The ideal candidate is attentive, organized,... More

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$20–28/hr
San Diego, CA • 17 miles away

Regular sitter (M to F) for a 2 yr-old...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We live in Carmel Mountain Ranch (92128).

- Daily routines: diaper change/potty training, teeth brushing, bath, meals, teaching the kid to clean up the mess, school drop off/pick ups, putting to bed. We hope our nanny can also help us with meal prep and some housework in these hours.
- We use... More

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