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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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$23–24/hr
Parsippany, NJ • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter for our toddler starting on June 25, 2025. The babysitter prepares meals and snacks, ensuring our child receives healthy food. They also establish and follow a bedtime routine to help our toddler settle down for the night. The ideal candidate engages our child with playtime and... More

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$21–25/hr
Newton, NJ • 5 miles away

Long Term Part-Time Nanny/Sitter To Assist...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a nanny/sitter to assist with our 2 children while my husband and I work from home in Newton. This is not a summer position, we are looking for long-term help. Must be comfortable with pets, we have a friendly 5-year-old golden/shepherd, no work will need to be done with her, she... More

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$22–25/hr
Mountain Lakes, NJ • 19 miles away

Nurturing Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 8:00pm

We're looking for a responsible babysitter for our two young children, an infant and a toddler. The job starts on July 8, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, every Tuesday evening. The sitter should be comfortable with preparing meals and snacks and managing bedtime routines. The ideal candidate has... More

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$26–30/hr
Lake Hopatcong, NJ • 11 miles away

BEST SUMMER EVER: Become a Camp Counselor...

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Summer Camp Counselor – Kindergarten Group
Willow Lake Day Camp – Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Dates: June 23 – August 15th | Mon–Fri, 8AM – 4PM*
*Must be available the entire duration of the camp dates*
Salary: $4,000–$5,000 for the summer

Willow Lake Day Camp is a top-rated camp for ages 3–15 on 35... More

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$26–30/hr
Lake Hopatcong, NJ • 11 miles away

Certified Lifeguard Wanted! Join Our Day...

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Job Title: Certified Lifeguard
Location: Willow Lake Day Camp – Lake Hopatcong NJ
Job Type: Seasonal, Full-Time

Join our team this summer as a certified lifeguard! You’ll play a vital role in keeping our campers safe and ensuring a fun, positive environment at the... More

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$10–25/hr
Haskell, NJ • 21 miles away

Part time /consistent sitter for happy...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

I am a single full-time working mom that needs a filler babysitter. I would like to have a consistent one that way my son gets to know the person personally. His father had passed away three years ago, so definitely saw The needing help coming And hope to find someone who’s good with communication... More

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$22–30/hr
West Milford, NJ • 17 miles away

Full time person please ..

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi I’m Norman and my son name is Apollo he’s 3 years old . We are looking for a person to take him to daycare while I’m at work

Wake my son up and Get my son dressed in the morning and take to daycare ..

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$18–20/hr
Fairfield, NJ • 25 miles away

Part-time sitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 7:30pm

Sitter needed ASAP.!!!!

Need someone who could do drop offs and pickups as well as drive to activities. Additionally. looking for someone who is super flexible and can work a varied schedule if need be. Occasional date nights may be required.

***Must have clean driving record***

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$10–18/hr
Andover, NJ • 10 miles away

Looking for a dependable babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are seeking a responsible and caring babysitter for our 1 1/2 year old baby boy. Responsibilities include providing attentive and loving care for our baby boy, changing diapers and assisting with feeding, engaging in age-appropriate activities and playtime, and putting him to bed. This position... More

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$21–25/hr
Hackettstown, NJ • 18 miles away

Babysitter Needed for 3 Preschool Children...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter starting on June 23, 2025, for our three preschool children. The schedule is flexible, but typically, we need care from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The sitter must be comfortable with pets and have experience working with children with... More

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$20–27/hr
Lake Hiawatha, NJ • 22 miles away

Babysitter for a two month old infant...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have two kids - a three year old and a two month old. We love doing outdoor times with the kids

To help care for the two month old infant when the parents spend time with the older son

We’re looking for someone who has experience with infants and can be flexible with time

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$23–50/hr
Morristown, NJ • 23 miles away

Night nurse needed for newborn 2-3 days...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00pm - 7:00am

We seek a reliable night nanny for our new born, starting week of July 14th. We would like 2-3 days of the week,and are flexible with the days but ideally one being a Friday. This would include soothing baby, bottle feeding, (if you we choose to nurse , waking mom up and then pass baby back to burp,... More

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$10–16/hr
Lake Hiawatha, NJ • 22 miles away

Part-Time Babysitter Needed – Lake...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I am a work from home mom and need someone to help me with 1 year daughter during virtual meetings

Engage with and supervise my daughter, keeping her safe and entertained during meetings.

Monday/ Friday 9-1

Tue/Wed/Thurs- 10-2

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Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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