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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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$15–18/hr
Scarsdale, NY • 22 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

We need a reliable babysitter for our elementary-aged child. The position starts on May 1, 2025, with flexible start dates. The schedule includes morning school drop-off and a few hours on the weekends. Responsibilities include driving our child to school and engaging in age-appropriate activities... More

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$25–30/hr
Manhasset, NY • 11 miles away

Part time after school sitter needed for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

2 zestful and sweet kids - 10 year old boy and 8 year old girl. Love crafts, board games, outside play!

snacks for kids
Drive to local and pick up from activities
Homework supervision and playing after

Manhasset - local Driving. Can drive our car if needed. Flexible on days in May. June... 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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$15–21/hr
Hempstead, NY • 9 miles away

Caring Babysitter for Toddler Needed to...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hey ladies
My name is Kat and I’m looking for a sitter for my toddler 1.5 yr old. Occasional sittibg so this mommy can get some much needed me time. Currently reside in Nassau county. Having a car is a plus but not needed as long as you can travel to me( close toLIRR ). He’s a very loving, active... More

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$10–25/hr
Central Islip, NY • 15 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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$26–29/hr
Rockville Centre, NY • 12 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Infants and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm

We seek a responsible babysitter for two children, an infant and a preschooler, every Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, starting March 14, 2025. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, providing care when the children are sick, driving them to activities (your own car isn’t needed, may... More

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$24–28/hr
Scarsdale, NY • 22 miles away

After school sitter (M-F) for energetic...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

Young couple living in Scarsdale with an energetic and active 7 year old looking for responsible patient communicative sitter.

School pickup, after school activities and care from 3pm-6pm. Should be responsible, engaging, patient and communicative.

Would be great to have experience with... More

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$25–50/hr
New York, NY • 25 miles away

Full-Time Nanny & Household Chief of...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a loving and caring family seeking a dedicated, high-energy nanny to support our family. This role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and being nice. The candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to manage various tasks effectively.

1) Childcare Duties:Provide... More

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$20–50/hr
Bronx, NY • 23 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

We seek a reliable babysitter for a toddler starting May 19, 2025, from 7:00AM to 9:00 AM and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday to drop off and pick up the child from daycare. The sitter cares for one child, prepares meals and snacks, assists with toilet training, and handles light housekeeping tasks.... 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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