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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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$17–27/hr
Temecula, CA • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter for two young children starting June 7, 2025. The ideal candidate has experience with toddlers and preschoolers, including managing multiple children and babysitting in a nanny share. You will prepare meals and snacks, supervise playtime, and help with bedtime... More

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$22–36/hr
Fallbrook, CA • 12 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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$23–27/hr
San Diego, CA • 21 miles away

Part-time nanny needed for 6 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a part time nanny for our 6 month old boy. We also have a golden retriever who will be in the home.

The nanny will assist with washing bottles, playing with the baby, monitoring during nap time.

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$23–30/hr
San Marcos, CA • 7 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Cares for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter to start on or after June 22, 2025, for our two children in preschool and elementary school. The babysitter will supervise, engage, and play with the kids, ensuring their safety and well-being. Experience with multiple children is required. The ideal candidate should be... More

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$16–19/hr
San Diego, CA • 14 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi.. Hope this finds you well.

We were hoping to find someone to look after our 16 month old daughter occasionally.

If you could assist with minor things like meal prep and play in park, that would be great too. There would almost always be someone at home for questions and guidance as... 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 • 9 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 • 5 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 • Within 1 mile

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 • 16 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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