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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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$20–30/hr
Forest Hills, NY • 20 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Weekends...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter / grandmother's helper for two boys, ages 2.5 and almost 6 years old, starting June 28, 2025, with flexibility on the start date. The sitter supervises playtime, could help prepare simple meals for the kids, and may help with toilet training the younger one. Experience... More

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$22–28/hr
Plainview, NY • 6 miles away

Babysitter Needed for 3 Children: Homework...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for someone to help in the evenings 3 weeknights a week from around 5:30-8:30pm to help with housekeeping/dinner, clean up, and evening routines for kids ages 1.5, 6, and 8. Mom will generally be home. This job is to be an extra set of hands to help. This is a long term year round... More

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$18–23/hr
East Elmhurst, NY • 19 miles away

In Home Caregiver - Flexible Schedule +...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Bright Horizons at Home is hiring for multiple open positions as an in-home caregiver. This part-time position allows you to create your own schedule and work when you want. When you join the Bright Horizons at Home team, you will receive employee benefits including 401(k), tuition assistance,... More

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$20–28/hr
Old Greenwich, CT • 25 miles away

Summer sitter for an active 11 year old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

I’m Colleen, a full time working mom who works from 7-5 pm in an office in Stamford. My husband Kris works from home and has a flexible schedule but this summer may be tough so we need someone to help with our 11 year old daughter Annabel.

Pick up our daughter and drive her to our swim club... More

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$20–25/hr
Cold Spring Harbor, NY • 12 miles away

Loving, long-term caregiver for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

We seek a reliable, long-term nanny for our two children, ages preschool and elementary, every day Monday-Friday. Starting 28 July, 2025 from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM (post-school support as we are both working parents). Responsibilities include driving the children to activities, helping with homework,... More

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$22–28/hr
Seaford, NY • 1 mile away

Babysitter Needed for Two Toddlers with...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a babysitter for two children, ages toddler and preschool. The job starts on June 10, 2025, and runs from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The ideal candidate has their own car and feels comfortable around pets. Responsibilities include driving the children,... More

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$18–20/hr
Brooklyn, NY • 22 miles away

Afternoon Sitter.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Hello. Iam Looking For A 5HR Afterschool Babysitter Monday-Thursday For My 8 Year Old Son Dayceon. Dayceon Is On The Spectrum. Iam Looking For A Sitter To Tend To My Son After School Until I Reach Home From Work. For More Details Please Contact Me. Thank You.

Pick Child Up After School, Take... More

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$23–27/hr
Jamaica, NY • 16 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 09/01 - 09/02

9:00pm - 12:00am (flexible)

We are seeking a caring babysitter for a preschool-aged child, starting around August 25, 2025, with some flexibility in the start date. The babysitter will get her ready for bed and put to sleep. Responsibilities include overseeing homework, giving her dinner and get her in bed. The babysitter must... More

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$14–16/hr
Bay Shore, NY • 15 miles away

Loving Family Seeks Reliable Sitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

In my family, I have a cat, a dog, and an infant. Our home is always full of energy and love. The cat loves to nap in sunny spots, the dog is always ready to play, and my baby brings us all so much joy every day.

I need my sitter to help take care of my infant by feeding, changing diapers, and... More

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$18–27/hr
Whitestone, NY • 19 miles away

Caring babysitter needed for infant...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter to look after our infant starting May 5, 2025. The babysitter prepares meals, changes diapers, and ensures the child's safety at all times. This role includes playing, reading, and engaging with the child to encourage development. The babysitter communicates regularly... More

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$15–20/hr
Jamaica, NY • 18 miles away

Caring and Engaging Babysitter Needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter to care for our infant of 6 months starting on May 15 ,2025, before 3 pm . The sitter will not have to prepare meal ,just hold the baby for 1hour or 1hour 30 minutes ,sitter doesn’t have to come to parents home,provide care when the child is sick, help with bedtime... More

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$10–25/hr
Central Islip, NY • 16 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Toddlers...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 08/11

9:00am - 12:00pm

We seek a babysitter to care for two children, ages toddler and preschool, from June 12, 2025, 5:30 PM to 12:30 AM. The ideal candidate has their own car and experience with special needs and multiples. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing snacks, assisting with toilet training,... More

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How much do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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