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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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$15–25/hr
Palatine, IL • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for my children

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 08/17

3:30pm - 10:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of four. We have two adorable boys. We have one 3 year old and one 3 months old

Caring for the boys, making meals and snacks and light cleaning, bed time routine

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$20–24/hr
Wasco, IL • 20 miles away

Active Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter starting on July 21, 2025, to care for our three children, ages toddler, preschool, and elementary. The babysitter drives the kids to activities and appointments using their own car. Daily tasks include preparing meals and snacks while ensuring a safe, engaging, and... More

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$20/hr
Elgin, IL • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for an infant girl! Mid...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a sitter for the start of the school year in August. We have 2 elementary school girls and an infant. The older kids are normally off to school by 8:40am. This job is primarily based for the infant. She will be 6months old by August.

Looking for a great care taker with experience... More

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$19–20/hr
Twin Lakes, WI • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Preschool Child with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

We need a babysitter for one preschool-aged child on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, starting June 6, 2025. The babysitter must have their own car and provide safe transportation when needed. Responsibilities include engaging the child in fun and educational activities,... More

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$20–30/hr
Wayne, IL • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Kids with...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for two children, ages elementary and middle school, starting on May 28, 2025. The schedule is every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The ideal candidate has experience with special needs children, owns a car, and can prepare meals and snacks.... More

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$20–25/hr
Schaumburg, IL • 18 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Children with...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 7:30am

We seek a reliable babysitter for two children, ages elementary and middle school. The schedule runs from August 4, 2025, each day from 6:30 PM to 8:00 AM. Duties include caring for children, preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime routines, handling light housekeeping, and doing light laundry.... More

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$21–25/hr
Schaumburg, IL • 17 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

We are seeking a reliable babysitter for two children, ages elementary and middle school. The job starts on May 30, 2025, with flexible scheduling. You will work on Fridays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Responsibilities include supervising the children, helping with homework, You must have your own car... More

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$15–23/hr
Wheeling, IL • 21 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 3yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a loud, chaotic and loving family. We love going out and having fun. My daughter.has a very sassy personality.
I need someone to be able to watch my daughter and take care of her. Ability to put her to sleep and give snacks only when needed.
Wheeling,IL.

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$12–18/hr
Vernon Hills, IL • 18 miles away

Caring Babysitter Drives, Cooks, and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant, starting around June 2025, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Responsibilities include driving to activities, providing sick care, helping with homework, preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime, assisting with toilet... 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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