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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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$23–27/hr
Morrison, CO • 18 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a babysitter to care for three children for a few hours on Sunday, 6/29 so my wife & I can celebrate our 17-year anniversary with a bike ride & lunch. If all goes well, we'd like to book future childcare too. You will supervise and engage with preschool and elementary-age kids, ensuring... More

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$20–28/hr
Golden, CO • 15 miles away

Caregiver needed for infant, July 22, 4:30...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/22

4:30pm - 8:30pm

We seek a responsible babysitter for our infant starting on July 22, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The caregiver will watch one child, ensuring their safety and comfort. Responsibilities include feeding, changing, and engaging the child in age-appropriate activities. The sitter will help with... More

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$15–20/hr
Arvada, CO • 19 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Preschool Child on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Nanny/sitter needed for Wednesdays and Thursdays this summer. My daughter is almost 5 years old. She is extremely bright, funny and energetic - lots of fun to be around! She's big on the neighborhood pool (walking distance) and playgrounds (walking or driving distance). Might require some driving.

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$15–18/hr
Arvada, CO • 23 miles away

Responsible and reliable babysitter for 6...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter for one elementary-aged child beginning on July 8, 2025, from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM and July 9th from 7:30am and then dropping off at camp at 1:00pm. The ideal candidate has their own car and can transport the child to camp. The babysitter must be comfortable with dogs,... More

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$18–27/hr
Morrison, CO • 18 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/20 - 07/21

5:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

We seek a caring and responsible babysitter for our two children, ages preschool and elementary, starting on July 20, 2025. The schedule is flexible, beginning at 5:00 PM and ending at 11:30 PM. You will supervise the children, engage them in age-appropriate activities, prepare simple meals, and... More

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$23–27/hr
Golden, CO • 16 miles away

Sitter for playful 4 year old daughter on...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Single Father looking for occasional sitter for my 4 year old daughter. Specifically I need a sitter for 6/27 and 6/28.

Watch and play with my 4 year old daughter. She is fun, likes to craft, jump on trampoline and just about anything active. I need a sitter on 6/27 and 28 from 2pm till midnight.... More

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$23–27/hr
Arvada, CO • 22 miles away

Early Morning Help Needed For Our 6 mo...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

Hi there!

We are looking for morning help for our 6-month-old daughter. My husband and I both work early morning shifts (electrician and nurse) and need help getting her to daycare in the morning. Hours would be about 5:45AM-6:45AM. Job is 4 days a week, with rotating day off. No... More

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$25–30/hr
Arvada, CO • 19 miles away

Part-time nanny/sitter needed for school...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

We are looking for after-school help during the week! Nico is 4 and he’s a curious boy that is obsessed with pirates, construction sites, bubbles, and tools. Gabby is 6 and is our smart and clever girl. She loves to do artwork, play catch, and monkey around on the playground.

We are looking for a... More

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$24–28/hr
Denver, CO • 22 miles away

Care for Three Children, Ages Preschool to...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a reliable babysitter for three children, ages preschool and elementary. The job starts on June 6, 2025, with flexible scheduling. You will work from 4:30 am to 6:30 am on Sundays and Mondays. Your tasks include ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate is patient, responsible, and... More

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$23–27/hr
Denver, CO • 23 miles away

Part-time Nanny/Mother’s Helper - late...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a reliable, warm, and proactive Household Manager and After School Nanny in Lakewood, CO, Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. starting June 24. The week of July 14 to 18 will start at 2:50 p.m. for soccer camp pickup. We also need care from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May... More

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Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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