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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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$19–23/hr
Schenectady, NY • 8 miles away

Nanny for Monday/ Tuesday Starting September

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Nanny for Monday/ Tuesday (06:30am to 5pm) Starting September (flexible). Comfortable having 2 medium size dogs around. Only responsibility is the baby, feeding, changing, playing, loving, and whatever his needs are. No other responsibilities. baby Meals will be prepared ahead of time and only need... More

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$19–23/hr
Schenectady, NY • 12 miles away

Before School Care for twin boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

twin 5 yr old boys to help in the morning to get ready and drop off at school. Help with getting kids up and ready for the day including feeding and driving them to their Pre-K.

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$15–25/hr
Albany, NY • 4 miles away

Sitter for 4 month old in Colonie

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm

Hello, me and my family of three are looking for a sitter to watch our 4 month old baby. We live in the Colonie area and are looking for someone who will treat our child as their own.
I would need you to feed my daughter about every 3-4 hours and have her take at least 2-3 naps before we get home. I... More

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$19–30/hr
Albany, NY • 3 miles away

Sitter for 16 Month Old -Hotel for Wedding

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/11

3:30pm - 11:30pm

Hello! We are looking for a sitter to watch our daughter while we attend a wedding. The hotel is the Crowne Plaza in Albany, and the wedding is on site, so we will never be far. Duties will include playtime, dinner, bottle and then bedtime around 7.30pm. Then just watching the monitor to make sure... More

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$15–20/hr
Rensselaer, NY • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 big kids and a...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

A happy family of 5 needs an understanding and kind sitter, we are very respectful
Be here at night time to care for baby and put older kids to bed as well as checking on them occasionally.

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$20–25/hr
Schenectady, NY • 10 miles away

Date night babysitter for my soon to be...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Hi! I’m a busy single mom of one 4 year old daughter. We’re looking for someone who will love dress up and imaginative play but more importantly enjoy spending time with my daughter and make her feel comfortable and cared for. She’s the best-she’s hilarious and very goofy, she loves drawing, dress... More

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$10–11/hr
Rensselaer, NY • 9 miles away

freetime for mommy help

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi I’m a single mom. I sometimes need the help. I’d appreciate if you could lol. I’m not gonna need it all the timebut sometimes I wanna get out uk?
Just how ever the days go justtake care of him. Or if he’s sleep let him sleep. Who’s knows

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$12–18/hr
Schenectady, NY • 12 miles away

Occasional sitter for parents night out -...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! I’m Christine, my husband is Jeremy and our son Lucas is 6 years old and in first grade at Pashley Elementary. We have 2 dogs, so you must be comfortable around dogs. Lucas loves to play basketball and all games outside. He also likes to watch movies and play on his switch

My husband and I... More

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$19–23/hr
Schuylerville, NY • 25 miles away

Occasional sitter for two little ones!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We are a very easy going family that loves to play indoors and out all day long! Must be comfortable with dogs, we have a very loveable golden.
Looking for an occasional babysitter for date nights and when mom has appointments during the day! Just hanging out with the kids and putting down for... More

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$18–22/hr
Ballston Spa, NY • 18 miles away

Full time sitter for a energetic pre schooler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Looking for child care for my 4 year old son. I work full time and need someone to watch him until he starts school
Help with reading and comprehension. Life skills and activities. Calm nurturing

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$20–24/hr
Cohoes, NY • 3 miles away

Part-Time Infant Care Mornings M/Tu/W...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

Based on Van Shaick Island in Cohoes, My husband, Skyler, and I both work full time and have one large Basenji mix, Bella. We are expecting our first child on April 8, 2024. Skyler will be working from home with our son, but I will start back in person part-time June 17, 2024!

We are looking for... More

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