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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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$15–20/hr
Kings Park, NY • 20 miles away

Occasional sitter for 12-year-old boy and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I’m a busy single mom, full time director for a nonprofit and my son is super involved in sports he’s in seventh grade! We also have a fun and lovable and very energetic Australian shepherd mix who’s always looking for a walk and playtime!

Helping out with meals and snacks, homework if it’s a week... More

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$16–22/hr
Stratford, CT • 3 miles away

Part time/ possibly full time sitter for 1...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm

Hello, I am seeking care for my 3 1/2 year old boy Monday-friday on a needed basis. I also have a almost 6 year old who is in school full time. We reside in stratford.
Looking for someone with experience with toddlers. Meal prep, potty training, etc.
Would love someone that likes to be outdoors and... More

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$17–22/hr
Norwalk, CT • 11 miles away

Afterschool Care needed

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I have a 3 yr old son. I am looking for someone to help out a mom who need assistance with picking her son up from daycare. I am still in the deciding stage and don't have a true start date. However, I'm happy to start meeting interested candidates. This could also turn into a in opportunity for... More

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$18–35/hr
Wilton, CT • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic preschooler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi, our family lives in Wilton,CT. Two working parents, a 4 year old boy and an energetic Golden Retriever. We're looking for someone who can keep up with the energy of our preschooler a youn dog.
We need help a few nights per week from 4pm to bed time. This is activities, dinner and preparing... More

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$30–35/hr
New Canaan, CT • 16 miles away

After School Babysitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

New Canaan Family needs after school care three days a week for two boys ages 13

Main role is caring for the children and light housekeeping. Help keep the home organized and on schedule. Need to be comfortable driving the boys to daily activities.
Housekeeping includes laundry, taking in dry... More

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$18–25/hr
New Haven, CT • 20 miles away

Occasional babysitter starting 3/29 evening

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need an occasional babysitter for taking care of our 4 (almost 5)-year-old in our home specifically on the evening of 3/29 and then as needed. He has a baby sister on the way so ideally it would be someone that would be willing to also babysit a young child. For 3/29, we'll need you to help feed... More

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$20–25/hr
Danbury, CT • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for a three year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Me and my husband are medical residents at Danbury hospital and sometimes would need to go to work around 6.30am. We have recently moved to the area from Sri Lanka.
We need help taking care of our three year old son before school as well as getting him ready and dropping him off to school which is... More

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$20–25/hr
New Haven, CT • 16 miles away

Summer babysitter for two active children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We're looking for an energetic, experienced sitter who can work with an evolving schedule for the summer months (June - August), average 6-10 hours per week in the afternoons. Our kids are active and love to play (games, swimming, inside/outdoor play). Our favorite sitters are those who truly enjoy... More

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$18–22/hr
Hamden, CT • 19 miles away

Part- time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/20

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Hey my name is Malaysia and I’m trying find a sitter for my stepdaughter & son . My stepdaughter have autism . She going need little more help and I would prefer a sitter that work with kids with autism. I just need a sitter for when it’s time for me to give birth .

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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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