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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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$10–11/hr
New Britain, CT • 14 miles away

Reliable nanny

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Loving caring family. We are very open minded and understanding with the schedule.

All the family wants you to do is a little housecleaning meal prepping and take out the dog if you’re up to it

I’m hoping to find a nanny or babysitter that specializes in an autism

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$19–20/hr
Shelton, CT • 19 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Preschool Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are seeking a reliable babysitter for our preschool-aged son starting on May 27, 2025. I'll be upstairs. you'll need to keep him occupied (either in toy room or outside in the yard) while I have meetings.4-6 hours a day, depending on my work schedule.

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$22–26/hr
New Haven, CT • 10 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Cares for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter to care for our toddler starting around May 27, 2025. The schedule is flexible. The job involves supervising playtime, preparing meals, changing diapers, and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate has experience caring for toddlers, understands their needs,... More

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$22–25/hr
Shelton, CT • 19 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for One...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We are looking for a back up sitter for our 5 (soon to be 6 yr old). The position would be for when she has to stay home from school sick etc. Ideal for someone who has days off or is retired as the position would not require a regular working schedule.

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$20–24/hr
Hartford, CT • 21 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I am seeking a reliable babysitter for my preschool child starting on May 27, 2025. The schedule is flexible. Responsibilities include driving our child to activities, providing care during sickness, assisting with toilet training, and preparing meals and snacks. You will also help with bedtime... More

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$17–24/hr
East Hampton, CT • 18 miles away

Engaging Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a responsible babysitter to care for three children, ages preschool and elementary. The start date is flexible but begins on May 31, 2025. The sitter must have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Daily tasks include engaging children in fun activities, preparing meals and snacks, and... More

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$18–20/hr
Bristol, CT • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for 7 year-old boy in July

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi!

I’m looking for temporary childcare for my 7 year old son during summer school in July. It will be just to put him on the bus, and get him off the bus when he returns. Summer school is Monday-Thursday 9am-12pm. My teen daughter will be able to stay home with him, I just need someone 18+ to get... More

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$20–22/hr
Rocky Hill, CT • 16 miles away

Looking for part time for our happy baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Loving family in the Rocky Hill area looking for experienced, patient and caring nanny.

Play Time, Feedings, Diaper Changes, Light Cleaning after child, Walk around neighborhood.

Looking for someone with:

Flexibility on evenings 5pm-10pm

Weekends, Saturday or Sunday Day or Evening

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$21–25/hr
Meriden, CT • 5 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 • 12 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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$22–26/hr
Woodbridge, CT • 12 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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$25–30/hr
West Haven, CT • 15 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
Higganum, CT • 13 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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What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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