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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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$20–25/hr
Williston Park, NY • 24 miles away

PM Weekday Part-Time Sitter Needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Part time afternoon sitter needed to help with after school activities for two toddlers ages 2 and 3. This can be on an as needed basis or a set 3-4 days a week PM schedule. Includes pick-up from school and driving to nearby activities. We will provide our car.

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$18–20/hr
Briarcliff Manor, NY • 19 miles away

Occasional sitter for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of 3 with a dog. My husband and I are both full time pharmacists and do not have much flexibility with our work schedules.
We are seeking help with back up care for when our child is ill and cannot attend his usual daycare.

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$19–20/hr
Melville, NY • 20 miles away

Short-term SEIT/para for kid going to...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/22

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Short-term SEIT/para/shadow for a 4 year old going to summer camp in Melville. Dates are from 8/12-8/23. 9am-4pm. Private pay. Must have experience working with special need children in school setting.

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$20–25/hr
Danbury, CT • 21 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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$20–22/hr
Bronxville, NY • 20 miles away

Part time sitter needed for school drop...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello our family is in need of a daily sitter to help with school pick up and drop off - morning drop off is at 8:15am and the afternoon pickup is either 2:50 /or 4pm. We have an almost 6 year old in Kindergarten and her school is less than a five minute drive from our home. Will also have ocasional... More

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$18–22/hr
Jericho, NY • 21 miles away

9-5 sitter needed once a week for toddler...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Sitter needed once a week for 8-9 hours. We have a 2 year old baby girl, 6 y/o boy, 8 y/o girl, and 9 y/o boy. The 3 older kids come home from school at 3pm. So the majority of the day is with just 1 child (very loving and easy I might add).
Requirements: diaper changes, help feed the 2 year old... More

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$25–28/hr
Great Neck, NY • 23 miles away

Seeking weekend date night/day sitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We’re a family of three on the North Shore. My wife and I are originally from Colorado and Alabama, living on Long Island now for almost 2 years. We’re a warm, caring family, who value trust, integrity, and respect.

Looking for someone who can allow my wife and I to resume date nights. So,... More

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$20–23/hr
Scarsdale, NY • 18 miles away

Need a sitter for two kids' before/after...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We live in Scarsdale area of Westchester New York. We have two kids, one is 4 year old and another 9 year old.
We're looking for a sitter who can help with our two kids' dropoff to schools (around 8 am - 9 am), and after-school pickup (around 5 pm - 6 pm). In total, the daily rate is around $40-46... More

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$18–22/hr
Glen Cove, NY • 17 miles away

One time sitter for a wedding

5+ children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/28 - 04/29

1:00pm - 12:00am

We are an event planning company called Artistic Affairs and in need of babysitters to watch a group of kids while their parents are at a wedding.
We need the sitter to look after kids while the parents are in he same building attending the wedding.

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$20–20/hr
Mineola, NY • 25 miles away

SEIT for 4 year old in Melville 8/12-8/23

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/09

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a SEIT for a 4 year old going to summer camp. Dates are from 8/12 to 8/23. Monday through Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM. Must have experience working as a SEIT or teacher or teacher assistant in preschool or kindergarten.

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$25–30/hr
N White Plains, NY • 16 miles away

Looking for someone to start ASAP

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We're seeking an experienced nanny for our two children.

We offer 25hrs - 2-7pm M-F.

They’re spunky, spirited, with lots to say! They need someone kind yet firm, able to confidently care for two energetic kids and oversee after-school schedule with structure & organization. Must have... More

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