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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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$22–26/hr
Chicago, IL • 12 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a reliable babysitter for our elementary-age child, starting on or after April 28, 2025. The role includes driving our child to activities, preparing meals and snacks, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment. The ideal candidate has their own car, is punctual, and engages positively with... More

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$20–24/hr
Hammond, IN • 6 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 10:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for two preschool-age children, starting on May 2, 2025. The job includes Fridays from 5:00 am 9:30 am. The role requires transportation, so the babysitter must have their own car and a valid driver’s license to drive the kids to school. Friendly communication and patience are... More

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$22–24/hr
Westchester, IL • 24 miles away

Part time for one boy energetic

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We live with family and we need a reliable sitter for certain times and so we can all get a respite

Homework help and taking care of James while I am at work and till get back

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$19–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 24 miles away

Caregiver needed for infant with bedtime...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00pm - 6:00am

We seek a caring babysitter for our infant starting on April 28, 2025. The schedule includes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday nights from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Responsibilities include following the bedtime routine, soothing the baby to sleep, and ensuring the child’s safety... More

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$22–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 21 miles away

Nanny Needed for Two Preschool Kids,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for two preschool-aged children from April 14, 2025. The schedule includes Monday to Friday, from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing light snacks, and driving the children to activities as needed. The ideal candidate... More

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$19–22/hr
Chicago, IL • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschooler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

We are seeking a reliable babysitter for our preschool child. The position starts on April 28, 2025, and is available Monday through Friday, from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The babysitter will engage the child in play, assist with homework, prepare snacks, and ensure safety at all times. The babysitter... More

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$20–24/hr
Tinley Park, IL • 9 miles away

Kindergarten Child-flexible sitter drop...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for a kindergarten -aged child starting on April 14, 2025, with a flexible start date. The schedule is Monday to Friday, from 6:30 AM start time-drop off at school 8:40 am & pick up from school at 3:35pm. Coverage until parents return home from work at 5:30pm.... More

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$20–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter for 10 month old Needed...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter to start on April 2025, for our infant child. The babysitter provides attentive care, ensuring the child's safety and comfort. Will need to prepare bottle &/or breakfast. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets, as we have a 10 year old Yorkipoo. The babysitter... More

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$18–23/hr
Orland Park, IL • 14 miles away

After school sitter for 9 and 12 year old...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

We seek a reliable babysitter for two children ages elementary and middle school, starting on April 14, 2025.

We are a kind, loving, and supportive family with two working parents and two children, ages 8 and 11. Life is busy, and we value teamwork and trust. Our home also includes our sweet and... More

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$22–26/hr
Chicago, IL • 22 miles away

House Manager/Nanny Needed...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Divorced family looking for nanny/house manager 25-30hrs/week to care for our 2 children age 6 and 8. Time would be split between mother's home in dtown streeterville and father's home in wicker park.

Hours needed are M-F 7-8:30am+ AND 2:00-5/6pm. 25-30hrs a week with opportunity to work... More

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$20–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 24 miles away

Part-time after school sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have two kids, ages 6 (boy) and 10 (girl) and live in Logan Square.

We are looking for a reliable after school sitter to help with transporting kids, prepping lunches for school, and perhaps helping with the kids’ laundry and occasional errands. We need 15-20 hours per week. CPR certified.... More

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$15/hr
Gary, IN • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for infant boy, Kayden!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 2:30pm

Hello My name is Destinee. I’m looking for a caregiver for my infant son. My Husband typically works during the week and might be off some days and I’ll be starting school. I’m looking for a caring sitter who is also patient and does not mind cameras in the home(safety reasons). Help with son, light... More

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$20/hr
Darien, IL • 23 miles away

Ad hoc as needed babysitting needed. :)

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Work from home mom needs ad hoc as needed sitting. Would love to get you established with our family.

Play and interact with my son. Active playing make sure he is safe. :)

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$18–25/hr
La Grange, IL • 21 miles away

Before and after school support

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a family of 6, with 4 children ages 3-9. Looking for someone to help on weekdays before school to help get kids ready for school. And after school to help with pickup and homework, snacks, enrichment.

Help children get ready for school and take them to bus stop (1.5 blocks away) The... More

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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