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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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$23–27/hr
York, ME • 25 miles away

Babysitter needed for 2 elementary kids,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Hello sitters! We need help with our two elementary-aged children. The job runs from February 2nd, each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. You should have a car and be comfortable around pets, as we have a labrador retriever puppy in the house but do not require you to care for... More

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$18–25/hr
Dover, NH • 12 miles away

Temporary Live-In Toddler – Dover, NH

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

The Baby Boss is supporting a thoughtful family in Dover, NH as they prepare to welcome their second child via scheduled C-section on April 1–2, 2026.

They are seeking a calm, nurturing toddler caregiver to support their 2½-year-old during this transition and maintain routine and emotional safety.... More

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$18–21/hr
Farmington, NH • 11 miles away

Seeking a babysitter for (1) 5 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a reliable and flexible babysitter for our 5 year old. Usually needed on weekends for date nights / events. We have 2 dogs, so a love for animals is a must. On night watches, dinner will be provided, you would be required to do bedtime routine. Let me know if you have any questions! ?

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$15–18/hr
Manchester, NH • 24 miles away

Need a reliable sitter with a car for 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi there! Looking for a reliable babysitter to help with my 3 children, ages 13, 11 and 8 to start right away. Responsibilities include overseeing homework, organizing fun activities (taking the kids to parks/playgrounds, library, etc.), occasional driving to and from sports activities and or/school... More

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$17–24/hr
Rollinsford, NH • 15 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

We want a babysitter to help us with our infant starting January 24th, though the start date is flexible. You will work on Mondays and Saturdays from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

You engage with our child through play and age-appropriate activities. You prepare bottles and feed our infant as needed. It's... More

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$23–27/hr
Somersworth, NH • 13 miles away

Drive and supervise one elementary child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 8:00am

Hello! We need a babysitter for our child in elementary school. The job starts on January 16, 2026, focusing on Monday and Friday mornings from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. You will supervise my child for the bus. I really only need someone from 7:40 to about 7:55. A warm car for my daughter to sit in. ... More

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$20–30/hr
Manchester, NH • 24 miles away

Need a sitter for my preschool child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm

Help our little one learn and grow! We are looking for a reliable babysitter for one preschool child for snowdays and holidays. The sitter needs a driver's license and car for possible sledding days. The schedule varies. You will engage in play and prepare meals. We value kindness and safety while... More

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$22–26/hr
Dover, NH • 11 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for Toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We need a reliable babysitter to care for our toddler starting February 3 times a week (ee can discuss the days). The schedule may be flexible. You will engage in play, provide meals, and ensure our 1-year- old girl safety. Experience with toddlers is important. You should be comfortable with pets... More

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$26–33/hr
Suncook, NH • 14 miles away

Seeking reliable person for general help...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I’m an overwhelmed single mom looking for some help with driving kids to/from after school activities, walking our young yorkie, babysitting/dog-sitting, occasional errands, and light help around the house. The babysitting is mostly for my 11 year old with autism - the other two are pretty... More

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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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