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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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$10–15/hr
Melbourne, FL • 17 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Toddlers: Meal Prep...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm

We need a babysitter for two toddlers from May 5, 2025, every Monday from 7:00AM to 5:30PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The babysitter prepares meals and snacks, engages in play activities, and ensures a safe environment. They maintain routines and help with basic needs... More

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$15–22/hr
Merritt Island, FL • 4 miles away

Looking for a nanny to grow with us!

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Family of 4, myself(Bill), Billy is 5 and has autism, Jonathan is 4 and Daisy is 2.

Overseeing daily activities such as coloring, playing in the back yard, lunch prep and keeping the house tidy.

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$19–23/hr
Melbourne, FL • 10 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/03

12:00am - 5:00am

We are new to the area and looking for a great babysitter for 2 children in Viera. They are super sweet and silly. Also, they go to daycare so should not have any issues with a new person. (FYI we also have a goofy Newfoundland that would either be in the backyard or his play area in the garage but... More

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$15–18/hr
Palm Bay, FL • 25 miles away

Occasional sitter for 2 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for care for my 9 week old baby for just a couple hours here and there.

Must have experience in babies. I’m a FTM and very over protective. CPR certified is a plus

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$10–50/hr
Merritt Island, FL • 4 miles away

Part-Time Babysitter Needed – Flexible...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We’re just looking for now but expect to need occasional summer help and regular weekday support once school starts. We’re seeking a reliable, patient babysitter for our elementary-age child starting April 30, 2025. Schedule: Flexible, 6:30 AM–6:30 PM, Mon–Fri. Must have your own car to drive... More

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$18–22/hr
Merritt Island, FL • 6 miles away

Caregiver Needed to Prepare Meals for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 7:30am (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our middle school child starting on April 28, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 5:30 AM to 7:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, ensuring a safe and supportive environment, and engaging the child... More

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$20–25/hr
Melbourne, FL • 21 miles away

Flexible Evening Babysitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 8:00am (flexible)

Seeking a reliable babysitter for my 8yo daughter starting early July or August. The schedule is overnight care, 7 nights on and 7 nights off. Responsibilities include driving my child to and from school and activities, assisting with homework, preparing meals and snacks, and managing bedtime... More

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$10–14/hr
Palm Bay, FL • 25 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a babysitter to care for our two children, aged preschool and toddler. The schedule is flexible, starting on April 23, 2025, with shifts from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The sitter will engage the children in play, prepare simple... More

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$15–20/hr
Rockledge, FL • 4 miles away

Pick up Elementary school kids.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a reliable sitter to pick up my two kids from school in Merritt Island and stay with them at our home in Viera East until I arrive after work.

Looking for a reliable sitter to pick up my two kids from school in Merritt Island and stay with them at our home in Viera East until I arrive... More

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How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

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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