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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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$23–27/hr
Stratford, CT • 9 miles away

Reliable Babysitter for Two Kids, Driving,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm

We need a reliable babysitter for two children, ages preschool and elementary, starting on June 16, 2025. The schedule includes Monday to Friday, from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The sitter must have a car to drive the kids. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, helping with homework,... More

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$25–29/hr
Pound Ridge, NY • 23 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Toddler: Meal Prep,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a babysitter for our toddler on Saturdays, starting May 24, 2025, with flexible start times. The hours are from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, doing light laundry, and running errands as needed. The ideal candidate should engage with our... More

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$21–25/hr
Meriden, CT • 23 miles away

Help needed for one child,age 3 years,pet...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 1:00pm

We are seeking help for one preschool-age child starting on May 19, 2025. The position requires availability from 12pm to 1pm three days a week. The ideal candidate has their own car and is comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include getting child off the bus, changed and to have her lunch bag... More

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$16–20/hr
Naugatuck, CT • 13 miles away

Babysitter Needed for 1 year old in...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, my name is Bradley, and I live with my fiancé Maria and 1-year old son Noah in Naugatuck, CT. Our last sitter moved away, and unfortunately had to quit without leaving much notice. We are in need of a babysitter ASAP! We would need a sitter to start as soon as Monday, May 19, from 8:00 am to... More

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$24–28/hr
Wilton, CT • 17 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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$22–26/hr
Woodbridge, CT • 7 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Spunky 6-Month Old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My husband, a Yale graduate student, and I, a science writer, welcomed our daughter Cecilia into our family last November 2024. She is now almost 6 months old and is an active, curious little one who likes to be outdoors and fight naps.

We are looking for a sitter to care for Cecilia once or... More

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$17–23/hr
New Milford, CT • 23 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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$25–30/hr
West Haven, CT • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for little girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of three, father doctor and mother artist, perfect blend of art and science. Searching for an italian speaking baby sitter with experience for our daughter.

Play with the baby in Italian, mostly while me or my wife work from home. CPR trained preferably.

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$20–25/hr
Westport, CT • 17 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 • 24 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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What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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