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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
Providence, RI • 23 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our elementary age child starting on July 10, 2025. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, assisting with homework, preparing snacks, and engaging in fun activities. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets and has their own car for... More

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$15–20/hr
Uxbridge, MA • 17 miles away

Sitter for an energetic boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a sitter to watch our 5 year old boy for a few weeks while mom is at work

Keep him entertained, feed him lunch until mom is home. Maybe pick up after him

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$15–20/hr
Lincoln, RI • 22 miles away

Summer Mother’s Helper for 1 year old-...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have a 13 month old daughter and a 3 year old boy! Both enjoy the outdoors and playing outside in the backyard playgroud

We are looking a reliable Mother’s Helper for the summer with our 1 year old in the mornings 2-3x a week. Preferably high school or college-age with experience with... More

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$22–27/hr
Worcester, MA • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler, Meal...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a babysitter for our toddler starting on May 30, 2025. The sitter will engage with our child through play and learning activities. They will prepare meals and snacks, ensuring our child eats healthy food. The sitter will also help with light housekeeping and light laundry related to the... More

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$19–23/hr
Sturbridge, MA • 18 miles away

After-school Nanny Needed for Two Amazing...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a caring, patient, and dependable nanny to help with our 12- and 14-year-old in the afternoons. The role includes:

✅ School pick-ups (you can use our car)
✅ General care and supervision
✅ Helping our daughter with chores and homework
✅ Very light meal prep (our son loves... More

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$11–26/hr
West Warwick, RI • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter to care for three preschool-age children. The job starts on May 24, 2025, with some flexibility in the start date. The babysitter will engage the children in safe and fun activities, prepare light snacks, and ensure a safe environment. The role includes managing... More

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$22–30/hr
Woonsocket, RI • 20 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Preschool Kids on...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a reliable babysitter for our two preschool-aged children on Tuesdays, starting on June 17, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing meals and snacks, and maintaining a clean environment through light housekeeping. There is a potential you may... More

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$19–24/hr
Worcester, MA • 23 miles away

Friday sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Hi! I have a toddler boy! He is fun, happy & loving - he will be 2 in July!

Looking for a sitter who is reliable and will come play with my son once or twice a week

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$23–27/hr
Worcester, MA • 24 miles away

needs care for oldest son

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

I am a working mom who needs a sitter for her oldest child after school

simply help with home work and get him ready for bed beforei get home from work

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$15–23/hr
Willimantic, CT • 22 miles away

Care for One Elementary Child on Weekday...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am

We need a babysitter for one child in elementary school, starting on June 9, 2025. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM. The babysitter will supervise the child, ensure their safety, and engage them in morning activities. Responsibilities include preparing a simple... More

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$21–25/hr
Johnston, RI • 20 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Elementary Child:...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter for our elementary-aged child, starting May 23, 2025, with flexibility on the start date. The babysitter cares for one child, assists with homework, and provides tutoring as needed. Light housekeeping tasks are required to maintain a tidy environment. The babysitter... More

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$22–26/hr
Sutton, MA • 17 miles away

Part time sitter for toddler and infant

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hello potential sitters. We have two kids 9month old girl and 2.5yr old boy as well as 2 standard Schnauzers in the home. My fiancé and I work opposite schedules and we are looking for some coverage for fridays

We are in need for coverage for Friday afternoons as a minimum from 1:30-6pm. Hours... More

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$19–23/hr
Brooklyn, CT • 10 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are seeking a reliable babysitter to care for our 4 children, who are an infant, a preschooler, and an elementary school student, on weekdays from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, starting May 16, 2025. The babysitter will supervise activities, prepare snacks, assist with toilet training, and ensure a safe... More

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$19–20/hr
Bellingham, MA • 23 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

We need a babysitter to care for our infant on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, starting July 1, 2025. Responsibilities include engaging our child with active playtime, putting him down for 2 naps a day, feeding bottles and solid food, washing bottles and putting away toys.... More

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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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