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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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$15–18/hr
Woodbridge, VA • 18 miles away

Occasional overnight sitter for two super...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Military family. My kids are pretty self sufficient. Small dog, Maltipoo.

Would like someone to stay over night with kids and dog while we travel to Florida to look at houses as we are moving soon.

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$15–18/hr
Alexandria, VA • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for an energetic 2yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi I’m Kiasia and I’m looking for occasional care for my soon to be 2yr old son.

Make sure he doesn’t get into places for adults, prepare/warm up meals, play with him

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$15–20/hr
Alexandria, VA • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for fun loving boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My husband Mike and I have a 9 year old little boy. He has Down Syndrome, is autistic and non-verbal but never skips a beat! We spend as much time as possible outside running and playing at the park. We also have a dog named Acadia. My husband works at restaurants in the area and I work from home... More

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$21–25/hr
Temple Hills, MD • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Kayron is 5 & Trew Is 4 my bundles of joy take care of them like there yours !!
Take to school in the am by 8:30 school starts at 8:45 and pick up in the afternoon 3:15 til 5:00
Temple Hills,MD to southeast DC 4 to 5 mile drive 15min approximately

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$18–20/hr
Arlington, VA • 23 miles away

Arlington Flexible Nanny/Sitter positions

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 7:00pm (flexible)

Jovie of Arlington is looking for upbeat, engaging babysitters to provide support to loving local families while caring for children of all ages! We are hiring for full-time guaranteed hours, up to 40 + optional overtime. And we have a variety of schedules, working from 3 - 7 days a week, resulting... More

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$10–50/hr
Washington, DC • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic boys.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Full time working parents with two rambunctious boys that are sweet and full of energy.
Watch the kids, help with homework, feed them, put them to bed, and keep them safe.

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$15–20/hr
Stafford, VA • 25 miles away

Evening Sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Looking for a sitter thats available every thursday evening from 3-5pm. Responsible for getting my daughter off the bus from school and watching her until i get home.

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$18–22/hr
Alexandria, VA • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for toddler & baby

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We have a baby boy who is 9 months old & very active! He is exploring new foods and trying new things! We are also blessed with our 2.5 year old daughter who is full of energy. We have daily goals for her that include, time outdoors, 1 hour of learning, 1 hour of play, 3 meals, and lots of... More

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$18–20/hr
Alexandria, VA • 18 miles away

Part-time nanny for 2 girls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 10:30am (flexible)

We are looking for a part-time nanny who is committed to our family to support mornings (before school), occasional after school help, and weekends as needed. Our girls are 8 and 10 and love having a nanny "friend!" to support them in their growth. Includes homework support, tidying and laundry with... More

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$15–18/hr
Alexandria, VA • 20 miles away

Newborn Pick Up/ Drop Off Support

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Our family needs a sitter to support our coordination of daycare drop off near our home in Alexandria, VA.

Occasionally we may even need short term assistance in caring for our son while getting ready or making it back home days we cannot work from home or baby has extra care needs.

My... More

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$20–30/hr
Woodbridge, VA • 22 miles away

Occasional weekday sitter for infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are the Pierre family and have been in the area for a year. We have a 11-month-old son and a little friendly chihuahua. Our family isn’t local so almost a year into parenthood we are realizing we need some help and a break here and there.
We need a sitter who will help out with dates on an... More

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$18–25/hr
Alexandria, VA • 19 miles away

Sitter for 3 hrs twice a month.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Married Lesbian couple with one daughter, dog, and cat. We like to have monthly date nights without our kiddo.
Entertain our little one. Be aware that we do have a lovable 2 year old Great Dane, so the sitter must be comfortable with animals.

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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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