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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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$17–19/hr
Blue Island, IL • 16 miles away

Dependable occasional babysitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Mom is in education, Dad is in technology (and works from home), and daughter is getting ready to start preschool. We live in a small single-family home with two small dogs.

We are looking for a dependable person we can count on to come regularly one and randomly two times a week. Workday would... More

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$12–26/hr
Chicago, IL • 22 miles away

Part time/full time sitter for a 3 year...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a 2 parent household that’s looking for a sitter so we can begin to explore more job opportunities.

My kids are active and will be shy until comfortable. We will need someone with patience but love kids. Also help them with learning. We have plenty of learning tools here in the house.

We... More

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$16–26/hr
Chicago, IL • 22 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We seek a reliable babysitter for two children in the toddler and preschool age group. The position starts on July 7, 2025, with flexible scheduling. You will work Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, supervising playtime, and supporting... More

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$22–26/hr
Oak Lawn, IL • 21 miles away

Caregiver Needed for 3 Children, Ages 10m...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 11:30am (flexible)

We need a babysitter for our three children, including our soon to be 10 month old and 4 year old twin girls. The job starts on June 25, 2025, with flexible start dates. You will work on Wednesdays from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Fridays from 6-10 pm. Hours and days may change as I’m a stay at home mom... More

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$20–30/hr
Chicago, IL • 17 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Fun Loving Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring and responsible babysitter for our toddler starting on June 28, 2025, with a flexible start date. The babysitter will help with toilet training, establish a consistent bedtime routine, and engage our child in fun and safe activities. Light housekeeping tasks include cleaning toys... More

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$20–24/hr
Matteson, IL • 16 miles away

Nurturing Care for Infant with Meal Prep...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a caring babysitter for our infant starting on June 20, 2025. The role involves providing attentive care during the day, participating in a nanny share and learning pod, and preparing meals and snacks. Light housekeeping tasks related to the child’s area, such as tidying up toys... More

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$22–26/hr
Chicago, IL • 24 miles away

Babysitter Needed to Drive and Care for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

I seek a reliable babysitter for our elementary-aged child on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM. The hours may be flexible depending on certain days. My son is 10 1/2 years old. He’s fairly independent and quiet. I am looking for someone to help fill the gaps when I cannot take... More

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$16–30/hr
Chicago, IL • 19 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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$15–18/hr
Chicago, IL • 21 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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$18–20/hr
Valparaiso, IN • 19 miles away

After School/ Evening Sitter Needed for 6...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a sitter to care for our 6 year old twins on an occasional, but frequent, need starting in May 2025. The start date can be flexible.
The ideal candidate has their own car and is comfortable with pets (cat and small dog, both friendly). You will help with homework, prepare meals... More

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Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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