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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
Morrisville, NC • 20 miles away

Part time sitter needed for daughter Xena

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We moved back home to NC from Seattle, WA and we now live in Cary. We have a nearly 5 month old daughter named Xena and would love sitter support a couple times per week.

1. Rock and shh baby to sleep (in carrier, bassinet and/or stroller)
2. Play with baby (educational toys of play mat)
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$20–24/hr
Durham, NC • 25 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 4:30pm (flexible)

We seek a responsible babysitter for our preschool-aged child starting on July 7, 2025, with a flexible starting date. The job requires care from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The babysitter drives the child to activities and provides a safe and engaging environment. Responsibilities... More

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$15–20/hr
Garner, NC • 20 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Toddler: Meal Prep,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm

We need a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting on June 18, 2025. The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The babysitter must have their own car and be comfortable with pets in the home. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, assisting with toilet training,... More

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$20–24/hr
Morrisville, NC • 20 miles away

Occasional sitter for two toddler boys

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for occasional care for 2 active toddler boys that enjoy playing and building with blocks

Keep toddlers busy with play. They enjoy playing with their cars or building blocks

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$12–15/hr
Garner, NC • 20 miles away

Part-Time Babysitter for Mondays to...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

We’re a family in Garner, NC looking for a reliable, loving baby sitter for our 1 year old from Monday to Thursdays (9 am - 5 pm) with occasional Fridays (9 am - 12 pm). Responsibilities include feeding, changing, playing, and cleaning bottles. I work from home and am available to assist as needed.... More

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$10–20/hr
Wake Forest, NC • Less than a mile

Full/Time Nanny for 6 month baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a reliable sitter for my six month baby. Our home is a welcoming space for a nanny to fully engage with our child. We are looking for someone who is loving, passionate and has experience with babies. Baby SY loves to read, he’s in the early crawling stages and loves to play.

Energy,... More

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$10–15/hr
Durham, NC • 24 miles away

Nurturing Babysitter Cares for Toddler and...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter for our toddler, starting on May 23, 2025, with a flexible start date. The sitter prepares meals and snacks according to dietary needs and ensures a safe and engaging environment for our child. Responsibilities include playing with the child, reading stories, and helping... More

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$15/hr
Cary, NC • 19 miles away

Need part-time sitter for weekend help and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are in need of a sitter to help us with our 7YO son at our home while both parents work. Also, to occasionally to pick up our children from school or activities and bring them home to our house in west Cary. We have 2 boys ages 7 and 14, in schools in downtown Raleigh. Reliable transportation... More

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$20/hr
Garner, NC • 20 miles away

Drop off / Pick up

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

Practice Transportation Assistance:
Our family needs a part-time babysitter to pick up our son and drop him back off at home for sports practices. June 16th- August 22nd.
Must love kids! Our ideal match will meet the requirements below.

Vaccinated

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$18–30/hr
Wake Forest, NC • Within 1 mile

Weekend "Buddy" for our 11yo autistic...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Hi. We are in search of someone that wants some ongoing extra work on the weekends and has experience working/playing/interacting with autistic children we'd love to connect. Hours can be flexible. Experience with autism is a must and past/present experience in an ABA center is HUGE plus! Thank you.

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$15–18/hr
Apex, NC • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Kids,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 1:00pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for two children, an infant and a preschooler, from August 25, 2025.

Candidates must have special needs teaching skills; my son is speech delayed and his language style is a gestalt language processor. You would need to be interested and have patience as my son... More

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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