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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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$20–25/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 24 miles away

Need afternoon/evening help with childcare...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Hi! I'm a mom of a 5-year old boy and 2-year old girl. I'm going into surgery next week and need some help with school pick-up, dinner, and bedtime for the next 6 weeks.
Pick the kids up using my car (approx. 1 hr.), bring them to the house, serve them dinner, help with bedtime routines. I'll be... More

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$14–19/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 14 miles away

Hard working mommy needing help with 3

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00pm - 5:00am

I have three children 2,7, and 12. I would need them to be baby sat overnight. They will need to be fed and put into bed.

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$19–23/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 21 miles away

Part time nanny needed for two little girls.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We are a family of four with two young girls, Frances who is one and Hazel who is three.
I am looking for help a few days a week in the afternoon with childcare, light house work, running errands and daycare pick up. My husband will be recovering from a significant surgery and I am going to... More

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$15–17/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 19 miles away

2 days a week with our fun loving toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a sitter to hang with our sweet toddler Harvey who will be 2 in June. We want someone who will take him on walks, read books, and excited to do activities with him.

Activities
Reading
Walks
Feed lunch and snacks
Work with going on the potty

Looking for two days a week
Either... More

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$10–15/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter drop off pick up...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Single mom who needs drop off and pick and after care for son. He’s 6. he’s ona 2/5 schedule report the time he goes to his dad’s house.
I need someone to pick my son up and take him to school in the morning and pick him up from school in the evening and watch them until I get off work which should... More

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$15–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 17 miles away

Part Time Sitter for Energetic and Spunky...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 3:00pm (flexible)

We are a small family of 3 with a 4 year old and both parents working full time. Grandma lives with us and is a big part of the care giving, and she also works full time. We have a fluffy gray cat named Binx who loves to get pets.

Help with general care for a few hours a day, from the time grandma... More

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$11–16/hr
Scott Air Force Base, IL • 12 miles away

Parent's helper (evening chores)

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for a parent's helper for 2-3 evenings/week
We have one toddler
Tasks:
- Load / unload dishwasher
- Laundry
- Clean up dinner table, kitchen area, high chair, food messes on floor
- Throw out trash
- Help parent w/ cooking

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$10–15/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I have two son’s (twins) that need to be watched sometimes. They are almost three and they like to play and watch Cocomelon.

I need the sitter to feed them snacks, and sometimes dinner or lunch. I also need them to change their diapers once or twice while they are babysitting them. Please also... More

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$14–19/hr
Belleville, IL • 11 miles away

flexible sitter for 3 energetic kids.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

3 kiddos, Paisly(8), Lando(6) and Laikyn(6). They are all very active kids that love to play and be busy. They enjoy sports and coloring and playing games. I am in the Air Force and am getting a divorce and I need to find some sitters to reach out to for help when i have to go in.We have two large... More

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$25–33/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 22 miles away

Long-term nanny for toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

We are an American-Chinese family.
We also have a five-and-a-half-year-old daughter who goes to school.
The mother is Chinese and will work in the house.
Able to travel. (3-4 times annually, average seven days each)
Keep the child areas tidy.
Make the child meals when he is about 24 months... More

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$18–22/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 17 miles away

Seeking a Loving Backup Nanny for Our...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We're looking for a reliable and loving backup nanny for our adorable 7-month-old baby. This role is ideal for someone who can step in on short notice to fill in when our primary caregiver is unavailable. The ideal candidate will have a nurturing approach, gentle demeanor, and the ability to engage... More

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$18–20/hr
Maryland Heights, MO • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for a 5 month old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

A family of 5, 3 kids age 8, 4 and 3 months old. I need a sitter for my infant when I need to be at work. I work from home 70% of the time.
I need a sitter to watch baby, change diapers, feed baby during my work hours.

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$15–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 21 miles away

Sitter for 3 boys, oldest is Type one...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I posted this job a few months ago and decided we wanted to wait a bit! But we’re back on!!

Hi there! We are a loving family of 5! Mom, Dad and three boys! Our oldest is 7 and is a type one diabetic, then we have a 3 year old and youngest is one year.

Looking for a date night sitter/ or... 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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