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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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$20–22/hr
Washington, DC • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter (school before & after...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi guys! I have 2 loving boys ages 6 & 3. My 6 y/o has Autism, speaks when he's comfortable, mainly communicates through non-verbal cues (pointing, etc.) I’m looking for someone reliable, serious about the job and capable of caring for my children. They enjoy playing, coloring, dancing & singing,... More

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$15–22/hr
Washington, DC • 25 miles away

Quick drop off less than 2 miles.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 9:00am

Just us! Small family needs help getting child to school on in office days.
Drive child to school and walk them inside classroom safely, twice a week.

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$15–16/hr
Alexandria, VA • 21 miles away

Mother’s Helper Needed to help instill...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi, I’m looking for a mother’s helper for various times as needed. I need help instilling good habits like doing some chores for our 11 year old :)

Some organizing and general housekeeping together as needed. You can let me know when you are available. We’ll work together in a variety of... More

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$15–18/hr
Clinton, MD • 16 miles away

Part Time Sitter For Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My Babygirl Is Will Be 2 In June , Nobody Has Looked After Her But My Mom . She Has Not Been Around Alot Of People So Gets Very Scared But Will Come Around .

Be Patient With Her She’s Not Use To Other People But Once She’s Comfortable She’s The Best ❤️

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$17–20/hr
Alexandria, VA • 20 miles away

Looking for an occasional...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello!
Our names are Rebecca and Scott. We are new to the Alexandria/Kingstowne area with no family in the area and are looking for an occasional babysitter for our 18 month old daughter, Melanie so we can have date nights, go out with friends, etc.
Some of the tasks would include:
-light... More

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$21–25/hr
Alexandria, VA • 21 miles away

Part time weekend sitter for a sweet and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Working mom looking for occasional care for a sweet smart and funny toddler
Looking for a sitter to play with him, feed him, and help with going to the potty while I’m working
looking for care on Sundays

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$17–22/hr
Alexandria, VA • 21 miles away

Sitter needed for 27 & 28 March who is...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I’m a working mom with a wonderful, rambunctious, loving, active 3 year old with speech delays.
I need a sitter for 2 days, 27-28 March to watch my son, feed him, play with him, keep him safe, take him to park and actively interact with him. Light cleaning as well.
There was an unexpected change in... 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

Same sex married couple with one daughter, dog, and cat. We like to have monthly date nights without our kid.
Entertain my 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 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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