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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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$10–13/hr
Valparaiso, IN • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for lively 3 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi we’re Hannah and Addie. We’re sweet, fun loving girls. Addie loves to meet new people and she is very warm

I need an occasional sitter. Date nights, weekend events, and some doctors appointments

We live in Washington township.

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$16–20/hr
Crown Point, IN • 22 miles away

Sitter 3 days a week for two kids!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Mom is work from home and dad works out of the house. We like to be outside and get lots of exercise.
We need someone to come play with the kiddos while mom gets work done. Someone who likes to engage and play!

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$10–13/hr
Cedar Lake, IN • 24 miles away

Seeking night nurse/ nanny for infant

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00pm - 6:00am (flexible)

Seeking night nurse for 5 month old. He wakes frequently throughout the night.

Seeking night nurse/nanny to manage overnight feedings and wakings for 5 month old infant.

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$12–22/hr
Francesville, IN • 17 miles away

Full time care for 2 happy toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

I am looking for a sitter for my 2 toddlers M-F during school hours. It is set hours 7:30-3:30ish, weekdays only.
Supervise 2 toddlers M-F during school hours. Prepare meals and snacks. Ensure children pick up after themselves, assist them in day to day tasks. Engage them in art crafts, etc. All... More

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$16–20/hr
Crown Point, IN • 22 miles away

Date night (day) sitter for 7 year old son

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Our family just moved to Indiana from FL. It has been a big change but my seven year-old is taking all the changes in stride.
My partner and I are just looking for someone to care for him for 2-3 hours so we can have a date night (or day date).
Friday night, Saturday, or Sunday are the best days... More

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$12–16/hr
Merrillville, IN • 24 miles away

PT sitter for Two Energetic Boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 11:30pm

I am a single mom of two looking for a sitter for my sons.My youngest is 1 and the oldest is 4. I work at Texas Roadhouse in Crown Point, so I just need some help with my boys while I’m gone for my shifts during the week. My family helps me out with a portion of the week, but bc of their work... More

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$10–15/hr
Lowell, IN • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 toddler boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 5:00pm

I have 2 boys. Almost 1 and half year old and a 3 year old. Do have a dog and cat.
Watch them while I'm at work. They love to play! Doing projects and being outside. Snacks and lunch they would need. The little one still takes one nap.
Wednesday- 10am- 5ish-6ish
Friday- 8am- 3:30pm

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$10–20/hr
Wanatah, IN • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for preschooler aged 4

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Need a part time sitter for picking up child from daycare and help with home work.

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$20–25/hr
Valparaiso, IN • 21 miles away

Date Night Sitter for 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for an occasional date night sitter for our 3 year old daughter. The ideal person would be willing to prepare and serve meals and snacks, play and engage, and be willing to put her to bed. Ideal candidate would also need to be comfortable with 2, 1-year old cats.

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$17–21/hr
Valparaiso, IN • 21 miles away

Part time after school help

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Family of four with two dogs looking for consistent part time help after school.
Need weekday help to include get kids off the bus, help with homework, after school snack, play, and tidy kitchen. Some days would be asked to pick up the youngest from daycare.

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$15–18/hr
Crown Point, IN • 22 miles away

April babysitter for our littles

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I have 2 sweet girls in need of some care during the week. One is 1 and the other is 3 and both love to play and dance.

I need someone to sit Tuesday- Thursday for 5 hours for 3 weeks starting on the April 9th.

We are locating in Crown Point and need someone to pick up my preschooler from... More

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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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