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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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$10–11/hr
Independence, MO • 20 miles away

Emergency sitter needed

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter with a flexible start date. The babysitter must have their own car for safe transportation. Daily tasks include engaging the child in fun activities, preparing healthy meals and snacks, and ensuring safety while playing and learning. The ideal person is comfortable with pets and... More

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$18–25/hr
Kansas City, MO • 9 miles away

Nurture Toddler, Prepare Meals, Provide...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting on or after April 30, 2025. The sitter cares for one child and must be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include engaging with the child through play and activities, preparing meals and snacks, and providing care when the child... More

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$18–22/hr
Kansas City, MO • 16 miles away

Very Calm Boy Toddler Needing Care For A...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 3:30pm (flexible)

I am looking to pick up extra hours due to a financial change in my household, and would need someone to care for my child until his father gets home from work.

Keeping him entertained and stopping him from making huge messes around the house and to have study sessions to get him learning new things. More

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$15–18/hr
Kansas City, MO • 12 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm

We are looking for a caring babysitter to help us starting April 24, 2025, for our infant. The babysitter will provide attentive care, prepare meals and snacks, and ensure a smooth bedtime routine. The position requires a reliable individual with their own car for transportation. The babysitter will... More

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$18–24/hr
Louisburg, KS • 23 miles away

Nanny Needed for Two Young Children, ~3...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

We are seeking a reliable nanny for two children, an infant (~6 months) and a toddler (~2.5yo), starting on April 28, 2025. The schedule will be Monday through Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The caretaker will engage the children in age-appropriate activities, prepare their meals, and maintain a... More

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$17–20/hr
Lenexa, KS • Less than a mile

Nanny / Sitter for a sweet and social 16...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

We seek a nanny for our toddler starting April 29, 2025.

The schedule is flexible but mainly will need help Tuesday - Thursday 10am - 5:30pm.

Responsibilities include caring for one child, preparing meals and snacks, and assisting with light housekeeping and laundry for the child. The nanny must... More

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$15–25/hr
Kansas City, MO • 14 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Three Children

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter starting April 20, 2025, to care for three children, including toddlers and elementary-aged kids. The sitter must have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include engaging the children in age-appropriate activities, preparing meals and snacks,... More

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$11–15/hr
Kansas City, MO • 8 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler with Car,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 8:00pm

We need a reliable babysitter for our toddler on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, starting May 6, 2025. The sitter must have their own car and be comfortable around pets. Experience with multiple children is preferred, along with tutoring skills to support learning activities. Responsibilities... More

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$15–21/hr
Overland Park, KS • 8 miles away

Help my son is sick and needs to stay home...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! My name is Sarah I’m an occupational therapist and my husband Cole is a radiologist. We just moved to OP from Brookside 2 years ago. We have 3 cats. Connor is a really fun, sweet, and silly boy.

Feed Connor, change diapers, play with him, lay him down for nap time, monitor and make sure safe

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$18–22/hr
Lees Summit, MO • 20 miles away

Full time sitter for baby girl.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

A baby girl who is very cheerful, happy and charming. She is 3 months old.

Watching baby , feeding, play time & diaper change. She likes to sit in her chairs.

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$18–22/hr
Kansas City, KS • 10 miles away

Caregiver Needed for 3 Children with...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a babysitter starting on May 2, 2025, for three children in preschool, elementary, and middle school. The ideal candidate has experience with special needs and owns a car. Responsibilities include managing a learning pod, tutoring, driving the children to activities, helping with homework,... More

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$19–23/hr
Stilwell, KS • 11 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for One Middle...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00pm - 2:00am (flexible)

We seek a babysitter for one middle school child starting on April 13, 2025, with a flexible start date. The hours are from 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM, Sunday through Thursday. The sitter must have their own car, be comfortable with pets, and assist with bedtime routines. Responsibilities include ensuring... More

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$19–22/hr
Stilwell, KS • 11 miles away

Part-time care for 21yo Autistic son in...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for reliable caregivers to join our team of staff who implement therapy programs and general care for our 21-year-old son with autism at our home.

The team creates a part time schedule for everyone to provide coverage when he is not at school (3-9 M-F, 9-9 Sat/Sun), and in the... More

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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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