Find a Child Care Job in Cedar Rapids, IA

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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$16–24/hr
Coralville, IA • 24 miles away

Babysitter needed for one elementary child with special needs

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hello sitters! We're looking for help with our elementary-age child. The start date is September 27th, but we can be flexible. Work hours are from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM on any day of the week. You should be comfortable with our cat and have experience with special needs. You'll supervise activities,... More

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$17–21/hr
Cedar Rapids, IA • 4 miles away

Babysitter needed for three children, ages infant to pre-school

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 11:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We need a reliable babysitter for our three children, who are an infant, a toddler, and a preschooler. The schedule starts on December 16th, but we can be flexible with the exact date.

You will work from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM on weekdays and Saturdays. Your duties include supervising... More

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$20–24/hr
Coralville, IA • 24 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for Two Children with Flexible Hours and Car

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/03

12:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a babysitter on Saturday, October 3! We need someone to watch our two kids (9 and 5) in Iowa City while we attend the Iowa–Ohio State game. Probably approximately 12:30/1 p.m. until early evening. Our kids are fun, easygoing and independent, and we have a friendly yellow Lab puppy.... More

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$17–20/hr
Marion, IA • 4 miles away

Morning transportation needed. Three days a week.

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Looking for someone reliable to help with school drop-off 3 mornings a week!

I need someone who can be at my house around 7:45 AM to pick up my kids and drop them off at Linn Grove Elementary by 8:10–8:15 AM. We live only about 3.3 miles from the school.

The kids will already be completely... More

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$17–21/hr
Cedar Rapids, IA • Less than a mile

Seeking a babysitter for two children, ages 2 & 7

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 7:30am

We're looking for a responsible babysitter for two children, ages 2 and 7, starting on September 23rd. The hours are from 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM, and you will work Monday through Friday. 2yo to be dropped off at collins day academy by 630am, 7yo to be dropped off at pierce elementary school by 7am.... More

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$17–21/hr
Marion, IA • 4 miles away

Looking for a flexible night babysitter for a toddler with pet experience

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

We are looking for a responsible babysitter for our toddler. The start date is flexible, ideally beginning on October 18, 2026, at 10:00 PM. You will work primarily on Wednesday, Friday, and Monday nights from 9:30 PM to 4:30 AM. Must have your own car and be comfortable with pets. Your main... More

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$15–22/hr
Atkins, IA • 10 miles away

Seeking a babysitter for three children, ages preschool and middle school

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00am - 8:00am

Hello sitters! We need help with three children, ages preschool and middle school. The job starts September 30th and runs from 4:00 AM to 8:00 AM, Monday through Friday. You should have a car for transportation and be comfortable around our medium-sized American bulldog, though you won't need to... More

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$10–20/hr
Cedar Rapids, IA • Less than a mile

Seeking babysitter for two junior-high children with own car and pet-friendly

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 7:30am (flexible)

We need a reliable babysitter for two junior-high age children starting on September 24th. The schedule includes Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for after school. The ideal candidate should have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include supervising the children, ensuring... More

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$12–15/hr
Cedar Rapids, IA • 4 miles away

Reliable babysitter needed for one preschool child, on October 9th

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello sitters! We are looking for a babysitter for our preschool-aged child starting October 9th. Your main focus will be to engage and play with our child in a safe environment. Your responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing simple meals, and ensuring our child follows routines. If... More

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$18–22/hr
Cedar Rapids, IA • Less than a mile

Hiring a babysitter for two children from preschool to elementary

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Help our busy family by babysitting our two children, ages pre-school and elementary. The ideal candidate has experience with multiple children and is comfortable around large dogs, as we have three. The schedule starts on September 18th, but we can adjust to fit your availability. You'll engage the... 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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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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