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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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$10–25/hr
Hughsonville, NY • 8 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler, Meal...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter for our toddler, starting around June 26, 2025, with some flexibility in the start date. The caregiver prepares meals and snacks, engages in age-appropriate play, and ensures a safe environment. Experience with multiple children is preferred. The babysitter must have their own... More

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$10–19/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 1 mile away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infants and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter to care for our two children, an infant and a preschooler, starting around June 15, 2025, with some flexibility. The sitter engages the children in safe play, prepares meals, and helps with bedtime routines. The sitter drives the children to activities and appointments... More

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$21–23/hr
Poughkeepsie, NY • 3 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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$21–22/hr
Highland, NY • 5 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter starting on June 14, 2025, with a flexible start date. You care for two children in preschool and elementary school. Duties include preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime routines, and assisting with toilet training. You must be comfortable with pets and have your own car... More

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$23–27/hr
West Point, NY • 22 miles away

Assist Preschool Child and Drive During...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our preschool-aged child. The position starts on September 2, 2025, and runs Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Responsibilities include providing a safe environment, engaging in age-appropriate activities, and supervising playtime. The sitter... More

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$10–30/hr
Poughquag, NY • 13 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a caring babysitter to take care of our toddler starting on June 10, 2025, with a flexible start date. The babysitter will supervise playtime, prepare meals and snacks, change diapers, and ensure a safe environment. The ideal candidate engages in activities like reading, arts and... More

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$16–22/hr
Walden, NY • 16 miles away

Part time sitter needed 5am-8am for 6-year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

My son is 5 and will be 6 this July. He is my sunshine and my whole world.

I will start a new job with a 6am to 2pm schedule. I need someone to stay in the house from 5am to 8 until my son goes to school. I need someone to get him ready for school and put him on the bus. That’s it. No house work,... More

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$18–20/hr
Pawling, NY • 19 miles away

Home Helper Wanted for 2 Kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Two young kiddos. An active 2.5 year old who loves to do crafts and play outside and a sweet1 year old who is excited about his new freedom now that he is walking.

General support with kids and simple house chores while working from home. Need someone to watch the 1 year old while the 2 year... More

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$20–35/hr
Wappingers Falls, NY • 7 miles away

Caring babysitter needed for infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

We need a babysitter for our infant. The schedule is Fridays from 11:00 pm to 5:00 PM. There is a possibility for more days and hours in the future.The sitter cares for one child and must be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include feeding, changing, and playing with the child, as well as... 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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