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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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$24–28/hr
Wilton, CT • 7 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a long-term, reliable, warm babysitter for our two elementary-age children. The schedule is flexible, with preferred days, Wed, Thurs, Friday from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Must be available to work into the summer and through next school year. Organized, neat, dependable and experienced with... More

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$20–20/hr
Bedford, NY • 11 miles away

Summer - After Camp Pick Up

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of four living in Bedford corners. We’re looking for after camp help !

Pick up from camp, shower, prepare simple dinners, play with kids, reading

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$18–20/hr
Pawling, NY • 20 miles away

Home Helper Wanted for 2 Kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Two young kiddos. An active 2.5 year old who loves to do crafts and play outside and a sweet1 year old who is excited about his new freedom now that he is walking.

General support with kids and simple house chores while working from home. Need someone to watch the 1 year old while the 2 year... More

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$20–24/hr
Cortlandt Manor, NY • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Elementary Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our elementary-aged child. The job begins on May 10, 2025, from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The sitter will supervise and engage our child in fun activities, help with homework, and ensure their safety. Responsibilities include... More

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$17–23/hr
New Milford, CT • 20 miles away

After-school care for 8 & 12 yo

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Dedicated co-parents need help managing after-school care for two young autistics.
Get kids off the bus in New Milford. On Daddy days, watch kids at Dad's place by bus stop. On Mommy days, drive kids to Brookfield and watch at Mom's place. Milk & snacks, and wait for parent to get home from... More

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$10–30/hr
Chappaqua, NY • 17 miles away

Seeking Experienced Babysitter with Car...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a babysitter for two children, aged toddler and preschool, starting on May 5, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate has experience caring for multiple children and owns a reliable car to drive them. Responsibilities... More

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$23–30/hr
Garrison, NY • 22 miles away

Morning school drop off and Evening...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are seeking a reliable babysitter for our two children, ages 6 and 11. Ideal start date is June 2nd but we are flexible. We need help with morning drop off 7.00 am to 8.30 am morning school run (additional pay for morning to make worthwhile and cover travel time) and 3:00PM to 8.00PM school... More

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$20–25/hr
Westport, CT • 13 miles away

Engage and Care for Two Children After...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are seeking a reliable, caring and engaged sitter for two wonderful children aged 5 (girl) and 8 (boy). The job starts July 1, 2025, but is flexible. Hours are Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Responsibilities will include getting the kids off the school bus, preparing snacks,... More

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$22–30/hr
Waccabuc, NY • 5 miles away

AWESOME Weekend Caregiver Needed!

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We’re seeking a reliable, happy & fun babysitter to care for our three kids on either Saturdays or Sundays!

We can set a consistent schedule & would ideally like to have someone regularly 3x per month (on either Saturday or Sunday). The timing can be flexible, ideally somewhere in between the... 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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