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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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$15–19/hr
Evergreen Park, IL • 18 miles away

Babysitter for 2 girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for a loving babysitter for 2 children, a 3 year old and 6 year old. Would like a babysitter for weekends and date nights.
Duties include:
-light house work
-preparing meals
-creative activities
Must be flexible with schedule and CPR certified. Our family looks forward to hearing from you.... More

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$16–24/hr
University Park, IL • 19 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for Toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter for two toddlers starting on June 17, 2025, with a flexible schedule. The sitter supervises and engages the children in safe play and learning activities. Responsibilities include providing sick care, assisting with toilet training, and ensuring a clean environment. The... More

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$10–16/hr
Naperville, IL • 11 miles away

Flexible Part-Time Babysitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, we are looking for a part time nanny for our 7 month old for 3 days a week between noon to 4 PM. We are (Mom, Dad, Grandma) are always home this time but mom and dad are working. What we are looking for is help on:
1. Keeping an eye on the baby when he is sleeping/playing
2. Light... More

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$22–26/hr
Maywood, IL • 20 miles away

Caring Babysitter for Toddler, Prepares...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a babysitter starting June 23, 2025, for our toddler. The sitter must have a reliable car and be comfortable around pets. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, assisting with toilet training, and engaging in age-appropriate activities. It is important for the sitter to speak... More

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$16–20/hr
Romeoville, IL • 3 miles away

Part-time day Sitter for /Toddler/Drop...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

We are a loving family of four—mom, dad, and our daughters Kali (3) and KayLeigh (1). Our home is filled with kindness, curiosity, and joy. Kali and KayLeigh love learning, exploring new activities, and playing. We value quality time together and strive to raise our children in a nurturing,... More

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$16–30/hr
Chicago, IL • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our two children, age 6 and 3 starting on June 17, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with shifts from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The ideal candidate has a valid driver's license and their own car. Responsibilities include preparing... More

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$19–23/hr
Naperville, IL • 12 miles away

Looking for a part time sitter- flexible...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a small family with a couple and a kid who is 11 years old, located in Naperville area.
We are looking for help from a sitter who can do part time baby sitting for our 11 year old, and light cleaning and also maintaining kid's room tidy and clean and arranging books.
We are in Naperville area More

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$15–18/hr
Chicago, IL • 18 miles away

Chill Family of 3 Kids Looking for...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Hi, we're the Reeds! Our kids are 4, 2, and 6 months. We' re looking for a sitter who fits the following qualifications:

- Has their own car.
- Has experience sitting multiple children at once.
- Is open to $15-20/hr because we will request sitting services almost every week.
- Communicates... More

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$22–25/hr
Warrenville, IL • 17 miles away

Date night sitter for our two fun loving...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! My name is Nicole, my husband is David and our two boys are Evan & Logan. Evan is our oldest, he’s 12 years old. He’s into soccer and sports and being outside. Evan is was also diagnosed last year with Type 1 diabetes but he’s very responsible and needs more of supervision. Logan is our... 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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