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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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$18–22/hr
Rockford, IL • 5 miles away

Need occasional sitter. Kids: Ellie, 16; Katie, 14; Charlie, 12; 1 dog & 1 cat.

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We are looking for an occasional babysitter for our three middle school children starting around October 21st, with some flexibility on the date. The sitter will supervise my visits with the kids due to ongoing divorce proceedings.

Separately I may also need a dog/house sitter a few times a... More

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$18–22/hr
Rockford, IL • 7 miles away

Seeking a reliable babysitter for two children starting October 20th

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello sitters! We need a responsible babysitter for our two children, ages preschool and elementary. The job starts on October 20th. You must have a car to manage school pickups and activities. You will prepare meals, help with homework, and engage in fun activities. Safety is a priority, so we ask... More

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$18–22/hr
Machesney Park, IL • Less than a mile

Looking for a reliable babysitter for one elementary child

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We want a babysitter for our elementary-aged child. This position is available now, but we can be flexible! We would like you to have reliable car for transportation. Normal tasks would be supervising homework, playing games, and preparing meals (lunches and snacks). It is important to engage our... More

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$18–22/hr
Loves Park, IL • 2 miles away

Babysitter needed for two kids, starting October 12th. Must have a car

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi. We are looking for a babysitter for our two children, aged infant and elementary. The start date is October 12th. The ideal candidate has a car to help with errands and activities. You will prepare meals, assist with homework, and engage in playtime. Safety is our priority, so we ask you to... More

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$10–16/hr
Rockford, IL • 5 miles away

Need a sitter for two children starting October 12th at 5:30 PM sat is 11:30-8

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for a babysitter to look after our two children, ages toddler and elementary. The start date is flexible, but we’d like to begin on October 12th. Your hours will be from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. We need someone with experience caring for... More

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$17–21/hr
Pecatonica, IL • 15 miles away

Babysitter needed for three middle school children, 3:30 PM to 5 PM, weekdays

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Hello, we're looking for a reliable babysitter for our three middle school children. The position starts on September 24th. The hours are from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Your primary responsibilities include supervising the children, helping with homework, and engaging them in fun... More

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$19–23/hr
Beloit, WI • 14 miles away

Seeking babysitter with car and special needs experience for child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We’re seeking a responsible babysitter for our elementary-aged child. The job starts on September 28th, with flexible start times. You will work from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday through Friday. It is important that you have your own car and experience working with special needs children. Your role... More

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$15–20/hr
Rockford, IL • 7 miles away

Seeking caring babysitter for toddler on Fridays with own car and pet comfort

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a babysitter to care for our toddler every Friday starting October 2, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The start date is flexible. The candidate must be comfortable with pets and must have their own car. Responsibilities include engaging the child in appropriate activities, ensuring... More

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$14–20/hr
Beloit, WI • 14 miles away

Seeking caring babysitter for 2 toddlers with flexible schedule and own car

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We need a reliable babysitter for two children, aged toddler and preschool. The start date is flexible, with regular hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing meals, and engaging in... More

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Child Care FAQ

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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Child Care FAQ

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?

Child Care jobs near Machesney Park, IL