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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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$20–24/hr
Amherst, MA • 20 miles away

Babysitter needed for one elementary child Monday to Thursday afternoons

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Hello, we're looking for a babysitter for our child, who is in elementary school. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, starting on October 12th, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The sitter will supervise our child’s activities, help with homework, and ensure a safe environment. You should be comfortable... More

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$24–26/hr
Florence, MA • 14 miles away

Flexible babysitter needed for one infant from December 14th

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello sitters! I’m looking for a reliable babysitter for my infant. You will need to watch my child and ensure they are safe and happy.

You must also take care of my two medium chihuahuas during your time here. Since they require attention, please feel comfortable with pets.

You will have a... More

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$20–25/hr
Becket, MA • 19 miles away

Saturday sitter for creative, active 8-year-old — 3 Saturdays/month, 10–2

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Seeking an active, warm, creative sitter to spend time with my 8-year-old son, Hugo, three Saturdays a month from 10am–2pm. Hugo loves soccer, basketball, hiking, art, music, yoga, stories, building things, and being outside by the fire.

I’m hoping to find someone who genuinely enjoys engaging... More

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$24–25/hr
Shelburne Falls, MA • 5 miles away

Afterschool childcare needed for two children, ages 5 and 7

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

Dear Caregivers, We are looking for someone who is interested in providing care for our two young boys, 5 & 7 grades K and 2. We are currently looking for care 2 to 3 days a week. This person would pick the children up from school, let them play, bring them home (1 mile away) for some food, and a... More

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$25–29/hr
Becket, MA • 19 miles away

Babysitter needed for toddler on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 PM to 8 PM

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We're looking for a reliable babysitter for our toddler. October 28th through end of January. The start time is flexible and the timing is flexible, though we are looking for at least 2 days per week, perhaps with hours from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays. My son is 2 and very... More

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$10–18/hr
Pittsfield, MA • 23 miles away

Seeking a babysitter to watch a preschool child on weekdays

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 2:00pm

Hello, sitters! We need someone to look after our preschool child starting September 21st. The hours are from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, Monday through Saturday. You will engage with our child through play and educational activities.

It’s important that you have a car for any outings we might plan. You... More

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$26–33/hr
Pittsfield, MA • 23 miles away

Babysitter needed for toddler from October 3rd, 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/03

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

We're looking for a babysitter to look after one toddler. The job starts on October 3rd and runs from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM, with some flexibility in the start time. It will be while we are at a wedding! The sitter needs to have a car for any necessary activities. Responsibilities include preparing... More

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$24–28/hr
Brattleboro, VT • 23 miles away

Babysitter needed for one infant starting September 16th

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I need a babysitter to help with my infant. . we can be flexible with the start date. The babysitter needs to have a car for transportation. Your duties will include feeding, changing, and supervising my child, as well as engaging in age-appropriate activities. You will also ensure a safe and clean... More

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$22–26/hr
Leverett, MA • 17 miles away

Looking for a sitter for two children, ages pre-school and elementary

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! I am looking for a babysitter for my two children, who are in preschool and elementary school. The start date is September 10th, but I can be flexible to accommodate your schedule.

You must have your own car and be comfortable around pets. We have a medium-sized dog at home, but you will... More

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$25–29/hr
Dalton, MA • 18 miles away

Babysitter needed for one elementary child on Thursdays and Fridays

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am

We're looking for a babysitter for our elementary-aged child. The schedule begins on September 10th, with hours from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM on Thursdays and Fridays.

The babysitter will prepare breakfast, help with getting ready for school, and ensure our child feels secure in the morning routine. A... More

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$22–25/hr
Cummington, MA • 8 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Two Children on Tuesdays and Fridays

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 3:30pm (flexible)

I’m looking for a reliable person to pick my kids up from school and bring them home on Tuesdays and Fridays. Must have a valid drivers license and two good references. This would begin the first week of September

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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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