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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
Lyndhurst, NJ • 22 miles away

Friday babysitter 7am-3 pm

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Family with a brown Labrador - our little one is almost 6 months. Shes a chill chick, our dog is very loving and loves to play. I’m a teacher . My husband and I are looking for a babysitter on Fridays .

Watch out little one and our doggo! Active likes to go on walks. Clean bottles - keep kitchen... More

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$20–30/hr
West Orange, NJ • 16 miles away

Seeking a qualified part-time nanny to...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for two children, ages toddler and elementary. The schedule runs Monday to Friday, from 14:30 to 18:30, starting on July 14, 2025, with some flexibility. Responsibilities include driving the kids to activities, assisting with homework, preparing meals and... More

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$15–20/hr
Clifton, NJ • 24 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Children,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a reliable babysitter for two children aged toddler and preschool. The job start is flexible Monday through Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing meals and snacks, helping with homework, and driving the kids to activities. The ideal... More

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$28–32/hr
Brooklyn Heights, NY • 23 miles away

CAREGIVER NEEDED FOR YOUNG ADULT ON AUTISM...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Caregiver must be intelligent, kind, unflappable, self-motivated, vigilant and protective.
Needed to assist high functioning young adult with accomplishing activities of daily living, with goal of independence. Able to deal with difficult personalities. Expected to achieve measured goals... More

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$20–30/hr
Brooklyn, NY • 23 miles away

afternoon nanny/sitter for two young children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

Looking for a fun and organized sitter/nanny. Duties include picking up five and three year olds from school, helping with meal prep, bedtime routine and clean up. We are flexible for the right person, but preference is someone available afternoons/eveningsTuesday-Thursday.

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$15–25/hr
Westfield, NJ • 6 miles away

Looking for a long term Nany for our 2.5...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, my name is Heidi. We will be moving to New Town around mid June.
We have a 2.5 year old boy and we would like consistent help with him throughout the week.
Ideally he would be in preschool so we would need the care after school and occasionally on weekends.
We are looking for a long term... More

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$19–21/hr
New York, NY • 24 miles away

Occasionally Childcare Needed in Greenwich...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Professional parents looking for childcare for a very curious and energetic 22 month old boy. Mom is a professor and dad works for the city. We also have a small (5lbs) Cavapoo who may or may not be here during your hours. You do not need/have to interact with him unless you wish.

Looking for... More

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$28–32/hr
Brooklyn Heights, NY • 23 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Young female adult on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

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$28–32/hr
Brooklyn Heights, NY • 23 miles away

CAREGIVER NEEDED FOR YOUNG FEMALE ADULT ON...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Caregiver must be intelligent, kind, unflappable, self-motivated, vigilant and protective.
Needed to assist young adult with accomplishing activities of daily living, with goal of independence. Able to deal with difficult personalities. Expected to achieve measured goals... 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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