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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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$21–25/hr
Salem, CT • 19 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for our two children, ages 6 and 12. The start date is flexible, but we prefer a start around July 17, 2025. The caregiver will help with homework, prepare healthy snacks, and engage in fun activities. A valid driver's license and access to a car are essential... More

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$21–25/hr
Manchester, CT • 14 miles away

Experienced Babysitter with Car for...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a reliable babysitter starting on July 5, 2025, to care for two children. The sitter has experience with preschool and elementary-aged kids. Responsibilities include supervising play, providing meals, and helping with homework. The ideal candidate has experience with special needs... More

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$20–25/hr
Middletown, CT • 3 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter starting July 2, 2025, to care for our 5 year old daughter Olivia. The sitter will have a vehicle for trips to the park, prepare meals and snacks, help with homework, and manage bedtime routines. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets, as we have 2 at home. A... More

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$21–22/hr
Waterbury, CT • 20 miles away

Drop off only needed for 2 girls early...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi I am a mom of 2 kids I need help with getting my kids to daycare for one and the other off to summer-camp and that is really it. I will be working from 6am and I need to leave the house by 5:30am. Need somebody very reliable. They need to be dropped off by 8:45

Need the kids dropped off only... More

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$15–20/hr
Waterbury, CT • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed Occasionally for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter for our child, starting on July 2025, with a flexible start date. The role includes supervising and engaging with our elementary-aged child, ensuring their safety and well-being. You will prepare meals if necessary, picky eater or food will already be provided. We expect... More

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$20–24/hr
Simsbury, CT • 23 miles away

Flexible Part-Time Babysitter for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Sitter 1-2 days a week
Schedule is flexible
2 boys - 5 and 2.5
5 year old has autism, he is high functioning, experience with special needs is a plus
3 dogs- fully trained, responds to commands, we have an electric fence so theres no need to walk them

We are pretty low key, the only thing... More

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$20–24/hr
East Windsor, CT • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a babysitter to care for our two children, an infant and a preschooler, starting June 20, 2025. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets and has their own car for transportation. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, managing playtime, and following a bedtime routine. The... More

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$22–50/hr
Hamden, CT • 22 miles away

Babysitter needed for 3-month old for a...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a responsible babysitter to care for our 3-month old starting on June 16, 2025. The start date is flexible. Responsibilities include feeding, diaper changing, and engaging the child in age-appropriate activities. The babysitter must ensure a safe and nurturing environment.... More

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$15–25/hr
East Haven, CT • 24 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Preschooler on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We seek an honest, kind, reliable, mature, warm and fun babysitter to care for one preschool child most Saturdays Sundays from May through November from, roughly 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, starting late May, 2025 (times are flexible/may fluctuate). *Guaranteed hours every week (so you can rely on that).*... More

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$25/hr
New Haven, CT • 24 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Kids, Thursday...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 4:00pm

We need a babysitter to care for two children, ages 4 and 7, on Thursdays and Fridays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, starting September 2025. Must also be available if needed for other days (same hours). Their school is 15-20 min away from home. The sitter will pick up the kids from school and drive them... More

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$16–19/hr
Glastonbury, CT • 9 miles away

Caring Babysitter Wanted for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for our infant starting on August 1, 2025, with flexibility on the start date. The position is Monday through Friday starting with 4 hrs till mid august and then full day 8 hours.

Responsibilities include feeding, changing diapers, and engaging our child in... More

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$15–20/hr
East Hampton, CT • 6 miles away

Caring and Experienced Babysitter for Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are seeking a babysitter to care for our baby starting around June 2025, with some flexibility on the start date. We would like someone with experience and references. This will be an occasional job for our date nights.

We are a very lovingly family and would love to find someone we can... More

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$20–25/hr
Higganum, CT • 9 miles away

Long Term Nanny/Sitter Opportunity for 1...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We are looking for a long term nanny/sitter for our adorable 1-year-old! We are looking for someone Mon- Thurs 8:30-4:00 but could be flexible if your availability is close to this. We're looking for a sitter long term (all year, not just for the summer). Light housekeeping is expected... More

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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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