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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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$20–25/hr
Rochester, MA • 18 miles away

Seeking sitter for 2 kids, age 16 months &...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 6:30pm

Hello, We’re seeking a dependable nanny/babysitter for our two children (16 months and 4 years old). Schedule includes every Wednesday on a recurring basis, plus occasional evening date nights. Responsibilities include engaging play, light meal prep for the kids, and bedtime routines as needed.... More

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$24–28/hr
Mattapoisett, MA • 15 miles away

Seeking babysitter for 1 child with a car,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We need a babysitter for our elementary-aged child. The job starts on January 31st, but we’re flexible with the start date. The schedule is from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM, any day of the week.

You should have a car and feel comfortable around pets since we have a small miniature poodle in our... More

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$23–27/hr
New Bedford, MA • 22 miles away

Looking for Experienced Babysitter for 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our three children: an infant, a toddler, and an elementary school child. The position starts on February 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with flexibility on the start date. The ideal candidate has experience with multiple children, possesses their own car,... More

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$24–28/hr
Kingston, MA • 24 miles away

Seeking babysitter for our 10-month-old...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 02/11

5:00pm - 9:00pm

We are looking for a babysitter for our 10-month-old son the evening of February 11th. Responsibilities would include feeding him dinner, giving him his bedtime bottle, and doing his bedtime routine.

Our son is a happy little guy who loves books and music. He does very well with strangers.

We are... More

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$24–28/hr
Brewster, MA • 23 miles away

After school help!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a reliable babysitter to get elementary school child off school bus. Every Wednesday, Thursday and every other Friday from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. This would be from now until the end of the school year.

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$20–27/hr
South Dartmouth, MA • 24 miles away

Home Help Needed for Busy Family...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We are seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable caregiver to help support our home and three teenage children. Ideal for someone who is warm and loving, enjoys working with teens, and is confident setting and upholding healthy boundaries.
This position is a blend of childcare support and light... More

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$20–25/hr
Sandwich, MA • 3 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Young Kids on...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

Looking for a regular babysitter for our two children (active 4.5 year old boy and 2.5 year old girl), most needs will be Saturday afternoon/ early evening (3-8) and would include taking them on an outing and then dinner and bedtime. Other days/nights based on needs likely to be offered as well. We... More

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$23–27/hr
Cotuit, MA • 6 miles away

Morning Drop Offs / Occasional Evening Sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Seeking a reliable babysitter for our two daughters (ages 4 and 1). We need help 1–3 mornings per week with getting our 4-year-old ready and off to school (and possibly bringing our 1-year-old to daycare), plus occasional evening babysitting that includes dinner and bedtime. We’re hoping to find... More

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$23–27/hr
Lakeville, MA • 25 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We’re looking for a responsible babysitter to help with our two children, who are in elementary school and middle school. You will help them with homework, play games, and prepare light snacks.

The job starts on January 12, 2026, but we can be flexible with the start date. It’s important that you... 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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