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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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$10–20/hr
Hiawatha, IA • 13 miles away

Need Responsible Babysitter for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

In-home babysitter/Nanny Needed – Cedar Rapids / Marion Area
I’m looking for a responsible babysitter/Nanny to care for my 3-year-old son soon to be 4 years old on a week-on, week-off schedule.

Details:

Schedule: Monday–Friday (week on/week off)

Duties: Pick up from daycare and watch him... More

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$21–25/hr
Coralville, IA • 13 miles away

Regular sitter for preschooler - 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Reliable, responsible sitter needed for few hours over the weekend and a couple hours after school - some days in the week.

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$21–25/hr
Iowa City, IA • 16 miles away

Seeking Caring Babysitter for 3 Young...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter for our three children, including an infant, toddler, and preschooler. The position is available starting November 3, 2025, but the start date is flexible. Your tasks will include supervising playtime, preparing snacks and meals, and putting the children down for naps.... More

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$19–20/hr
Cedar Rapids, IA • 9 miles away

Babysitter Needed for One Preschool Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We are looking for an occasional babysitter to help with our 3 year old grandson. We have plans this Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 4:30 pm until 10:30pm, also Saturday, November 8th starting at 6pm.
Our Grandson is not potty trained yet, we are working hard to get there. Loves to play and... More

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$14–25/hr
Coralville, IA • 13 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Infants or...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We’re looking for a babysitter to watch our two little ones, an infant and a toddler. You need to have experience with multiples, as they both need attention and playtime. The starting date is flexible, but we’d like to begin around October 26, 2025. Your duties include making meals, changing... More

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$21–35/hr
Iowa City, IA • 16 miles away

French-Speaking Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for a native French speaker who loves kids to babysit one five year old at our home in the Northside of Iowa City. $30/hr for the right person.

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$16–22/hr
Cedar Rapids, IA • 12 miles away

Seeking Babysitter with Car to Watch 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi there! We want a reliable babysitter for our three children, ages preschool and elementary. The job starts on October 24, 2025. Your responsibilities include supervising playtime, helping with homework, and preparing snacks. A car is necessary for school pickups and activities. You should be... More

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$16–20/hr
Marion, IA • 14 miles away

Provide Safe, Fun, and Engaging...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Help our family by looking after two elementary school children. You will play with them, help with homework, and prepare simple meals. Your role includes keeping them engaged and safe while we are away. The start date is flexible, but we need you around November seventh, 2025. A friendly attitude... More

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$16–20/hr
Hiawatha, IA • 13 miles away

Seeking a Driver for Fun and Engaging...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! I need a babysitter for our preschool child. The job starts on October 15, 2025, but the start date is flexible. You will play with our child, help with snacks, and read stories. You must manage daily activities and ensure a safe environment. A valid driver's license and a car are necessary... More

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$15/hr
North Liberty, IA • 9 miles away

Engage and Care for One Preschool Child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 11:30am

I am looking for a responsible and caring babysitter to care for my preschool-aged child on Thursdays for up to three hours. No major holidays and day prior to holidays wouldn't be needed. If youre available on no school days, could work then also. Your main tasks include supervising playtime,... More

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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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