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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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$30/hr
Amenia, NY • 17 miles away

Babysitter needed for two sleeping children, infant and toddler

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/17

7:30pm - 11:30pm

We need a babysitter for two children, an infant and a 2-year-old toddler, on Saturday, October 17th from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM. Both children will already be asleep when you arrive — we will put them down ourselves before we leave. The job is simply monitoring two sleeping children; minimal active... More

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$20–25/hr
Becket, MA • 25 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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$22–30/hr
Ghent, NY • 22 miles away

Seeking Dependable Babysitter for Toddler on Fridays

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a part time nanny for our 18 month-old. We are located on the Ghent/Austerlitz border near Hawthorne Valley Farm. I work from home at the moment. Initially would be looking for around 7 hours on Fridays with hope to increase to 2 days a week.

Our daughter is lively and... More

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$15–21/hr
Athens, NY • 25 miles away

Seeking Caring Babysitter for Toddler with Flexibility and Own Car

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a babysitter for our toddler starting September 20, 2026. The schedule includes flexible days/hours but we desire help Monday-Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. The ideal candidate should have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include keeping our child safe,... More

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$22–28/hr
Richmond, MA • 23 miles away

Babysitter needed for toddler, Sept 20th to 25th. (Must be ok with dogs)

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello sitters! We need someone to look after our VERY active 1.5 year old starting September 20th.

We will be in town for one week. We are looking for someone to help out on Sunday afternoon when we arrive to keep our son occupied while we are unpacking. Additionally we are looking for help... More

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$25–29/hr
Becket, MA • 25 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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$25/hr
Red Hook, NY • 23 miles away

Seeking a sitter with a car for two kids after school

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We're looking for a responsible babysitter to help with our two children, ages toddler and elementary, 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Fridays may end earlier, 5/5:30. The sitter will need a car for transportation. Duties include picking up youngest from daycare, supervising playtime,... More

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$20–29/hr
Spencertown, NY • 19 miles away

Babysitter needed for two children, ages toddler and pre-school

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hello sitters! We’re looking for someone to help with two children, aged toddler and pre-school. The shifts are on Tuesdays, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, starting on September 8th, with some flexibility on the start date. You will engage the kids in fun activities, help with meals and snacks, and... More

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$23–27/hr
Winsted, CT • 20 miles away

Seeking Reliable Babysitter for Two Kids, Must Be Pet-Friendly

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a responsible babysitter to care for two children, aged preschool and elementary. The start date is flexible, beginning around September 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The ideal candidate must be comfortable with pets and have their own car for transportation. Responsibilities include supervising... More

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$22–26/hr
Red Hook, NY • 23 miles away

Looking for a sitter for my preschool child, starting September 1st

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi there! We are looking for a babysitter for our preschool child. The start date is September 1st, but we can be flexible. You will engage our child in fun activities and ensure their safety while we are away. It is important that you are comfortable around our cat, though you do not need to take... More

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$10–20/hr
Torrington, CT • 23 miles away

Babysitter needed for one preschool child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

Hello! We are looking for a reliable babysitter to look after our child. This is a basic childcare position, no housework.

The job is an alternating schedule, 2 days a week as early as 0630. The sitter should feel comfortable around pets and enjoy spending time with young children. We also... More

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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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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?

Child Care jobs near Sheffield, MA