Find a Child Care Job in Hernando, FL

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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$17–21/hr
Ocala, FL • 24 miles away

I need a sitter with a car for my preschool child on select evenings

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

We're looking for a babysitter for our preschool child. This position starts on September 2nd, but the start date is flexible. The hours are from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Saturdays and 9:00 am to 2 pm on Sundays. A car is preferred for this job. We will not... More

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$15–25/hr
Brooksville, FL • 23 miles away

Looking for a sitter with a car for my infant on Wednesdays

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 2:00pm

Hi there! We want a babysitter for our infant, starting October 21st. The schedule is most Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. You will need to have a car for transportation. Comfort around pets is important, as we have a large Siberian husky and a cat in the home, though you won't need to care for... More

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$15–22/hr
Ocala, FL • 21 miles away

Searching for a sitter to help with my infant and picking up teen from school

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Help our family by watching our infant starting in the beginning of September. The start date is flexible for the right candidate. You will engage with our child, ensuring they are safe and content during your time together.
We have 2 cats in the home, so please be comfortable around pets. It is... More

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$10–16/hr
Ocala, FL • 21 miles away

Seeking sitter for two children, one with special needs & epilepsy, ages 8 & 15

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We're looking for help with our two children starting 10/5/26. You will work 3 days a week from 6:45am to 8:30am and 2:00pm to 6:30pm. I do not know the exact days yet, but either Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday; If Wednesday to Friday we will also need 7:30am-6:30pm every 5th Saturday.... More

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$14–17/hr
Inverness, FL • 10 miles away

Looking for an occasional babysitter for 2 young kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 9:00pm

We need a caring babysitter for our two children, a preschooler and a toddler. The start date is August 24th. We are looking for a sitter to bridge the gap in between our work shifts.This position would
require someone that is available 2 to 3 times a week in the evenings. You must have your own... More

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$17–21/hr
Ocala, FL • 24 miles away

Babysitter needed for two children starting August 23rd

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Help our family by looking after two children aged preschool and elementary. The job starts on August 23rd. Your tasks will include preparing snacks, engaging the kids in fun activities, and assisting with homework. You will need to provide supervision and ensure a safe environment. Experience with... More

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$17–21/hr
Ocala, FL • 24 miles away

Babysitter needed for one middle school child, Monday and Tuesday evenings

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Hi there! We are looking for a babysitter for our middle school child. The job begins on August 17th and runs Mondays and Tuesdays. Your hours are from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. A reliable car is required for transportation. You will help with homework, prepare snacks, and engage in activities. It is... More

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$10–16/hr
Ocala, FL • 19 miles away

Looking for a babysitter with a car for two kids starting September 2nd

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 12:30am (flexible)

Hello! We're looking for a babysitter for two children in preschool and elementary grades. The job starts on September 2nd, but we can be flexible with the start date. Work hours are from 2:30 PM to 12:30 AM, Tuesday through Saturday. A reliable vehicle is required for this role. You will help with... More

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$16–20/hr
Ocala, FL • 19 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for 2 Children, Comfortable with Pets, Flexible Hours

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for two children, ages preschool and elementary, for the upcoming school year 2x a week. The father is a FF and has a rotating schedule as follows

Week 1 - Tuesday, Friday
Week 2 - Monday, Thursday
Week 3 - Wednesday only
Week 4 - Tuesday, Friday... More

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$16–25/hr
Ocala, FL • 24 miles away

Babysitter needed for two middle school children 13-17

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

OTR truck driver I have the kids 50% of the time 2 weeks a month the mother has them the other two I stay out for 3 weeks and home for 1 week I will need someone for the week I’m away to come for a few hours before school and a few hours after school maybe make a meal after school

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