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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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$18–30/hr
Hammond, LA • 22 miles away

Seeking babysitter for twin toddlers with pet-friendly experience

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, we're looking for a reliable babysitter for our twin toddlers. The start date is flexible but should be around October 24th. You must have experience with multiple children and be comfortable around our medium-sized dog. Having a car is necessary for this role. You will engage the kids in fun... More

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$20–23/hr
Mandeville, LA • 7 miles away

Experienced babysitter needed for toddler starting September 25th

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello sitters! We're looking for a reliable babysitter who can start on September 25th. You will care for one toddler and help with daily activities. The right person has experience with multiples and understands special needs. It’s important you have a car for outings and emergencies. You will... More

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$16–18/hr
Covington, LA • Less than a mile

Needed: Occasional babysitter for 2 children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We are looking for an occasional babysitter for our two children, aged infant and preschool when our nanny is not available. The right candidate will have a car and should feel comfortable around our pets, which include two large golden retrievers and a cat.

Daily tasks include supervising... More

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$17–21/hr
Hammond, LA • 22 miles away

Babysitter needed for one preschool child from 8 AM to 3 PM split schedule

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am

Hello sitters! We need a babysitter for our preschool child. The job starts on September 29th. I will need someone to do pick ups and drop offs at ABA. It will be a split schedule MF 815-945AM 2:15-345PM. WED 7:30-930 2:15-345 Plus 0.35cents a mile. Tues and Thurs 245PM-345 PM. This is a split... More

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$12–22/hr
Ponchatoula, LA • 17 miles away

We're hiring a sitter for our toddler with a car, starting September 17th

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We want a babysitter for our toddler starting September 17th. You will spend time playing, reading, and ensuring our child stays safe and happy during the day.

A valid driver’s license and a car are necessary. You will also help out with our small dog, a miniature dachshund, which needs to be fed... More

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$10–15/hr
Slidell, LA • 24 miles away

Reliable babysitter needed with a car for a toddler starting September 24th

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We're looking for help with our toddler starting September 24th. We are looking for a back up sitter in the event our little guy gets sent home from daycare sick again. Someone that could pick him up and keep him until I get off work at 5:00. As well as potential before or after daycare hours... More

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$13–18/hr
Mandeville, LA • 7 miles away

Seeking a babysitter for two kids, ages preschool and elementary

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We're looking for a babysitter for our two children, who are in preschool and elementary school. The job begins on September 19th and involves driving them to activities and helping with snacks and homework. You must have a car for transportation. You'll engage them in fun activities, ensure... More

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$18–22/hr
Slidell, LA • 24 miles away

Seeking a reliable sitter with a car for my preschooler starting September 12.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi sitters! We need a reliable babysitter starting September 12th for our preschool child. You should have a car for school drop-offs or activities. Your main tasks include keeping our child safe, planning fun activities, and helping with meals and snacks. Experience with young children is... More

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$20–30/hr
Mandeville, LA • 7 miles away

I’m hiring a babysitter for my infant starting September 21st

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We're looking for a babysitter to start on September 21st. This job involves taking care of one infant. The ideal candidate is comfortable around a large dog, specifically an Irish Doodle, but will not need to care for the pet. A valid driver's license and a car are necessary. You'll engage with the... More

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$20–24/hr
Mandeville, LA • 7 miles away

Seeking experienced babysitter with a car for two young children

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We need a babysitter for our two young children, an infant and a toddler. The start date is September 19th, but we can be flexible with this.

You will supervise play, prepare meals, and change diapers as needed. Please have experience with multiple children and a reliable car for any... 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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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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