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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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$18–22/hr
Lexington, KY • 8 miles away

Seeking Reliable sitter with Own Car for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 11:30am (flexible)

We are looking for a responsible babysitter for our toddler starting on May 10, 2026. The schedule is flexible, with care needed on Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The ideal candidate must have their own car for transportation and be able to engage our child in fun and safe... More

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$19–23/hr
Lexington, KY • 8 miles away

Seeking babysitter with a car for one...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there! We're looking for a reliable babysitter to help with our preschool child. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 2:30 PM and ending at 6:30 PM, starting May 11th. Flexibility in the start date is available. The right person has a car for local outings and can engage our child... More

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$19–23/hr
Lexington, KY • 12 miles away

Babysitter needed for two children, age...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/16

4:30pm - 11:30pm

Hello sitters! We are looking for a babysitter to help with two children infants (both are ~9 months old) during a wedding event. The position starts on May 16th and the hours are from 4:30 PM to 11:00 PM.

Your main duties will include feeding the infants, changing diapers, and ensuring a safe... More

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$19–20/hr
Lexington, KY • 12 miles away

Looking for a babysitter for one preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 5:30am

Hello sitters! We need a babysitter for our preschool child starting April 30th. The hours are from 6:30 PM to 6:00 AM, on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. You will look after one child and will need to walk our medium mixed breed dog. You must be comfortable with pets. Your main tasks... More

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$21–23/hr
Lexington, KY • 12 miles away

Babysitter needed for two young children...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi, we’re looking for a babysitter for our two children, ages infant and preschool. The start date is May 22nd, but we can be flexible. The ideal sitter speaks Spanish and has a car for easy transportation. You will engage the kids in age-appropriate activities, prepare light meals, and ensure their... More

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$19–20/hr
Lexington, KY • 12 miles away

Seeking a reliable babysitter for my...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am

I’m looking for someone who could watch my 6 year old son Monday through Friday, at 6am and could drive him to school by 7:15am. Possibly pick him up at 2:45 and watch him until 3:30. But I really need someone before school but if you can do both that’s a plus.

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$16/hr
Richmond, KY • 17 miles away

Occasional Babysitter Needed for 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! I’m looking for a reliable babysitter for occasional date nights. You would be responsible for keeping the kids entertained, helping prevent messes, and providing snacks as needed. This is a very basic, low-stress role—just someone who can keep an eye on them while we’re out.
I do have a... More

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$19–23/hr
Lexington, KY • 8 miles away

Babysitter needed for one elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm

Hi there! We're looking for a babysitter for our child who is in elementary school. The position starts on June 1st and runs from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

The sitter will spend the day engaging with our child and providing supervision. It's important to be comfortable around our... More

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$20–25/hr
Lancaster, KY • 15 miles away

Occasional Babysitter Needed for Infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter to care for our infant (10.5 months). It would be at our house while we are home just to give us some hours off to get house cleaning and other chores done on a semi regular basis. You will do the playing, feeding, changing, napping as if we were out. Everything... More

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$19–23/hr
Richmond, KY • 17 miles away

Babysitter needed for middle school child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We want a responsible babysitter to look after our middle school child. The job begins on April 6th, but we can adjust the start date if needed. You will work from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

The right candidate must have a car for transportation. You will... 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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Child Care FAQ

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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