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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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$20–24/hr
Lansing, MI • 10 miles away

Looking for a babysitter for my infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We’re looking for a reliable, experienced sitter to become our go-to backup caregiver for our infant daughter. This isn’t a regular weekly nanny position—we’d like to establish a relationship with someone we trust for occasional daytime/evening care and times when our normal family childcare isn’t... More

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$18–25/hr
East Lansing, MI • 14 miles away

Special Needs Caregiver In East Lansing

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Mondays–Thursdays, 9AM–12:30PM, plus every other Friday, 11AM-3PM (ish). Caring for a very sweet, smiley almost-six-year-old boy with developmental needs in his home until his school bus gets him for special school. Looking for someone calm, warm, reliable and comfortable following his established... More

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$13–15/hr
Lansing, MI • 9 miles away

Babysitter needed for one elementary child starting October 13th

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi there! We are looking for a babysitter starting October 13th. This position involves supervising one elementary school child and ensuring a safe, engaging environment at home. The sitter should feel comfortable around our cat, but no pet care is needed.

It is important that you have a car for... More

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$25–28/hr
Holt, MI • 13 miles away

PAID CHRISTMAS CHILDCARE OPPORTUNITY – EAST LANSING ✨?

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/19

5:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

Looking for 2 fun, reliable, babysitters to help with a small Christmas gathering on Saturday, December 19th in East Lansing!
My husband and I are hosting a Christmas celebration for a group of friends, and because most of us have young children, we thought it would be so much easier to have... More

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$15–18/hr
Lansing, MI • 10 miles away

Reliable sitter needed for one preschool child starting September 10th

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We’re looking for a reliable babysitter for our pre-school child starting September 10th. The right person will have their own car for safe transportation. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing simple meals, and helping with basic learning activities. You will engage with our... More

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$10–23/hr
Lansing, MI • 11 miles away

Reliable babysitter needed for two preschoolers from 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 9:30pm (flexible)

Hi there! We need a babysitter for our two preschool children. The start date is flexible, but we hope to begin on September 28th. Your hours will be from 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM, any day of the week. You must have your own car and possess multiple years of experience with young children. Your main... More

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$10–11/hr
Ionia, MI • 23 miles away

Babysitter needed for two children, ages elementary and middle school

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00pm - 7:00am

Hello! We’re looking for a responsible babysitter for our two children, who are in elementary and middle school. The job starts on September 8th, from 10:00 PM to 7:30 AM, on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. You must be comfortable around our cat but won’t need to care for any pets. Your main tasks... More

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$10–17/hr
Lansing, MI • 9 miles away

Reliable sitter needed for two toddlers and pets, flexible start

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We seek a reliable babysitter for our two children, aged toddler and pre-school. The schedule runs from October 15th, with flexibility. Hours are Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. You should have a car as the major part of the assignment is picking up from daycare and... More

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$19–23/hr
Lansing, MI • 5 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for 3 Kids on Mondays and Fridays

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for an experienced babysitter to care for three children, aged toddler to elementary. The sitter must have their own car and experience with multiples. The schedule is flexible but primarily needed on Fridays from 4pm-8pm and Mondays from 4 AM to 11am, starting August 25, 2026.... 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 Grand Ledge, MI