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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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$19–24/hr
Florissant, MO • 24 miles away

Part-time afternoon sitter for busy 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Loving family of four, 2 year old boy, 5 month old girl, mom and dad. No pets right now

Help with 2 years old while mom and dad work in the home office. This includes playing, prepping snack, and light housework.

230 pm to 6pm T, W, Th

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$10–15/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 24 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm

We are looking for a babysitter to care for our two elementary-age children. (8 and 10) The job begins on July 14, 2025, and runs from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, helping with homework, and preparing meals and snacks. The ideal... More

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$10–18/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 24 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm

We seek a caring and responsible babysitter for two elementary-aged children. (7 and 10) The job begins on July 14, 2025, and runs Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Responsibilities include supervising and engaging the children in play, preparing meals and snacks, and ensuring a safe... More

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$19–20/hr
Saint Louis, MO • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for 3 Young...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for three children, including an infant and a toddler, starting on April 30, 2025. The schedule is flexible. The babysitter needs to have their own car and experience caring for multiple children. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing meals and... More

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$15–18/hr
Scott Air Force Base, IL • 12 miles away

Caring Babysitter Prepares Meals for...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/08

6:00am - 5:00pm

We seek a babysitter for our 1 year old toddler starting on June 8, 2025, from approximately 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM while the father is at military drill. The father will drop off and pick up our child. The sitter may need to prepare meals and snacks, engage our child in age-appropriate activities, and... More

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$18–22/hr
Alton, IL • 21 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are seeking a babysitter for our infant starting on April 18, 2025, with a flexible start date. The babysitter will provide attentive care, including feeding, changing, and comforting the child. They will follow a bedtime routine and ensure a safe environment. The ideal candidate has their own... More

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$10–13/hr
Highland, IL • 12 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Two Kids...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter to start on or after April 25, 2025, for our two children, ages preschool and elementary. The role includes supervising playtime, assisting with homework, and engaging in educational activities. The babysitter prepares meals and snacks and helps with toilet training.... More

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$18–19/hr
O Fallon, IL • 10 miles away

Provide Care for Elementary Child with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00pm - 8:00am (flexible)

We seek a responsible babysitter for our elementary-aged child starting on April 21, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with overnight hours from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM, seven days a week. The babysitter must have a reliable car and experience with special needs. Responsibilities include preparing meals... More

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$15–20/hr
O Fallon, IL • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for a family that will...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I'm a single dad with 2 boys 12 & 16. I'm seeking an occasional babysitter for events in which I need to leave one of them alone.
Supervise, prepare easy to make meals, spend a little time playing video games, and putting them to sleep.
I live in a small apartment.

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$13–16/hr
Scott Air Force Base, IL • 12 miles away

Household helper

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 3:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a household helper during the weekdays
We have one toddler and one newborn
Tasks:
- Load / unload dishwasher
- Laundry
- Clean up dinner table, kitchen area, high chair, food messes on floor
- Throw out trash
- Bath toddler
- Diapers
- Meal preparation

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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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