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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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$21–23/hr
Falmouth, ME • 17 miles away

Join Us For an Amazing Summer in Falmouth,...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm

KE Camps is the leading provider of summer camps for country clubs nationwide. We partner with over 230 private clubs all over the country to implement traditional-style day camps for elementary-aged children. Our Staff are the backbone of our programs and therefore, we pride ourselves on giving... More

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$20–25/hr
South Portland, ME • 22 miles away

Flexible Babysitting for One Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

We have an amazing and magical 6 yo and we're looking for a reliable babysitter for for her starting the week of June 16.

Times are flexible - some days we need more coverage than others, but we'd like to work that out with our sitter.

The schedule is flexible, with shifts from 12:00 PM to... More

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$21–30/hr
Portland, ME • 19 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We seek a caring babysitter for our two children, an infant and a toddler, starting on September 2, 2025. The schedule is flexible but typically runs Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing snacks, changing diapers, and ensuring a safe... More

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$17–20/hr
Westbrook, ME • 22 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

We are seeking a babysitter for our preschool-aged child, starting on June 9, 2025. The hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate has experience with special needs care and can provide support with toilet training and sick care. Responsibilities include preparing... More

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$18–23/hr
Auburn, ME • 23 miles away

Care for one child while regular sitter is...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

We seek a babysitter for one six-year-old child, starting around August 18, 2025, with some flexibility in the start date. Our regular sitter will be on maternity leave. The job requires availability Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the summer break, and 3:00pm-6:00pm once school... More

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$21–22/hr
Topsham, ME • 9 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschooler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for one preschool-aged child. The schedule starts on June 9, 2025, with flexible start times. The hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The babysitter prepares meals and snacks and must have their own car for transportation. The ideal... More

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$15–20/hr
Topsham, ME • 9 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Two Preschool and...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/23

9:00am - 5:00pm

We need a caring and responsible babysitter for two children, ages 3 and 5. The job will be June 23-26, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You will supervise playtime, prepare snacks, and assist with activities to ensure their safety and enjoyment. Experience with multiple children is important, as is being... More

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$21–28/hr
South Portland, ME • 22 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Two Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 12:00pm (flexible)

We seek a babysitter for our one preschool-age child on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, starting June 11, 2025. The babysitter engages the children in activities, ensures their safety, prepares snacks, and helps with basic hygiene. The role includes light housekeeping tasks,... More

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$20–30/hr
Lisbon Falls, ME • 14 miles away

One night a week weekly sitter for 3 fun...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

Hello my wife and I are looking for a reliable sitter to sit with the kids so we can start planning a weekly date night

Hangout with the kids during their chill out time keeping them calm and helping wind down so we can put them to bed after we get back

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$21–25/hr
South Portland, ME • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a regular babysitter for a twins, aged three. Sadly, our former nanny is moving away, and we’d love to find someone who can be a regular sitter and eventually do overnight/potentially go on vacation with us like she did. Looking for someone kind, responsible, and loving. Must be... More

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$15–20/hr
Standish, ME • 24 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Preschool Child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm

We need a babysitter for one preschool-aged child starting on July 14, 2025. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The babysitter will supervise the child, engage in play, and ensure safety. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, and maintaining a clean play area.... More

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$18–25/hr
Westbrook, ME • 22 miles away

Engaging Babysitter Needed for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are seeking a reliable babysitter to care for our 20 month old toddler starting as early June 1, 2025, with a flexible start date. Responsibilities include providing safe supervision, engaging in play and educational activities, preparing meals and snacks, and handling light housekeeping tasks.... More

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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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