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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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$21–30/hr
Short Hills, NJ • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter / nanny share for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there. I'm a separated dad of two gorgeous and energetic girls, aged (nearly!) 5 and 8. My work often requires me to go into New York which means I need some help managing pick up / drop off and activities with them.
I need some help on some mornings plus late afternoon through to evening. This... More

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$22–25/hr
Brooklyn, NY • 22 miles away

Occasional sitter needed!

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We are looking for an occasional babysitter for a few hours on weekends and evenings.
If in the evening the kids would already be asleep, so it would be a pretty easy gig! Ideally someone who has experience with toddlers and preschool aged kids.
We would love someone in the neighborhood or... More

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$21–25/hr
Westfield, NJ • 11 miles away

Seeking driving sitter/nanny for M-F after...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

HI! We live in Westfield and are seeking a nanny/sitter who is a confident driver to help with after school pickup and drive our 8 yr old boy and 10 yr old girl home and to activities. We live in Westfield and need M-F help. Please reach out if interested!

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$19–22/hr
Hopewell, NJ • 19 miles away

Afterschool help with 2 very sweet girls...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of four (with a dog too!) living in Hopewell NJ. we love to play, make art, dance, sing and have fun! we love animals, yummy food and being around loving people.

We need a sitter with a car who is able to pick up kids from school and bring them to activities after school as... More

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$15–21/hr
Berkeley Heights, NJ • 12 miles away

Weekend afternoon sitter for two active...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Help with 2 toddlers Sat / Sun afternoons for 4 or so hours. Between 2 & 8 pm. Play/supervision/arts & crafts/outdoor play/snacks…mom is at home during this time just needing the additional help. Thanks!

Help with 2 toddlers Sat / Sun afternoons for 4 or so hours. Between 2 & 8 pm.... More

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$13–15/hr
Hightstown, NJ • 17 miles away

Part- time sitter for self entertained 4...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I’m single mother to a wonderful 4year old son. Loving and happy home.

Pick him up from daycare (5 minutes from home). Babysit for 2-3 hours.

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$18–22/hr
Tinton Falls, NJ • 23 miles away

Looking for PT babysitter/nanny to care...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Looking for PT babysitter/nanny to care for our 2 children 4 & 6 afterschool
Pick up from bus stop/school, transport to and from extracurricular activities, help with homework, light laundry and clean up
Days are flexible.
Job will continue through summer if possible.

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$15–22/hr
Morganville, NJ • 13 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic &...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We're a close-knit family of 4. Our goal is to learn new things and have lots of fun!
We're looking for an energetic, fun-loving, reliable, non-smoker and CPR certified baby sitter to help with our kids - 9 and 3. Primary duties will include providing fun and educational activities not limited to... More

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$18–22/hr
Roselle Park, NJ • 14 miles away

Occasional babysitter for 3 year old toddler.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We are the Rockcliffe family from NJ. We have a fun enrgetic 3 y.o boy named Ezekiel.
Watch toddler boy from 530PM- 830/9 PM. Supervise for safety.Prepare snack/ warm up dinner.. Read books, fun activities, or take to the playground.
once every 2-3 weeks

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$22–26/hr
Linden, NJ • 13 miles away

Two days a week sitter for 1 energetic child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hello,

We are looking for a sitter to work 2 days a week for before school care. The sitter should be comfortable walking for 10 minutes to and from the school. Unless we can arrange for the car seat to be in your possession before pick up.

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$15–20/hr
Monroe Township, NJ • 10 miles away

Regular sitter for wonderful multilingual...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Working mom with an almost 8 year old son. A great and very sweet kid who is multilingual, also high functioning on the spectrum. I work in the art world in NY, and also from home.

I need a very reliable babysitter for Fridays and weekends, sometimes occasional evenings on other days of the week... More

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$20–25/hr
Bound Brook, NJ • 8 miles away

Babysitter for date nights/days &...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We have one playful and loving son who is 21 months old, as well as 3 cats.

We’re looking for a babysitter for date nights/days & when our son is home from daycare during the day.
Responsibilities would include warming up meals, sticking to his basic schedule and cleaning up any toys... More

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$15–18/hr
Newark, NJ • 20 miles away

On call sitter for 6yr old boy....

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello my name is Britney, I’m a single mother of two. I have a 6yr old son named Chase and a 8 month old baby girl named Londyn. I currently need someone to pick Chase up from school on Fridays and care for him until I get home from work. As far as watching both children, that will only be when... 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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