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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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$20–23/hr
Groveport, OH • 17 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for One Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 7:30pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for one preschool-aged child with special needs. The schedule includes Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday, from 12:30 PM to 7:00 PM, starting July 11, 2025. The babysitter will supervise the child, engage them in age-appropriate activities, and ensure their safety and... More

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$24–28/hr
Pickerington, OH • 16 miles away

Caring and Responsible Babysitter Needed...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for our preschool-aged child. The start date is flexible, but we prefer someone who can begin on July 11, 2025. Your responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing meals and snacks, and ensuring a safe environment. You will engage our child in educational... More

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$15–18/hr
Pickerington, OH • 16 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our preschool-aged child. The job starts on August 12, 2025, and takes place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Your responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing snacks, engaging in learning activities, and ensuring a safe... More

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$12–20/hr
Columbus, OH • 22 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 6:00pm

We need a babysitter for two children, ages toddler and preschool. The job starts on July 21, 2025, from 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The babysitter ensures a safe and stimulating environment, engages in age-appropriate activities, and manages daily routines. Must have a car for... More

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$21–26/hr
Pickerington, OH • 16 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 2:30pm

We seek a responsible babysitter for our infant, starting on July 7, 2025. The job runs on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The babysitter provides a safe environment, supervises playtime, changes diapers, feeds, and bathes the child. The ideal caregiver engages with the infant... More

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$10–11/hr
Blacklick, OH • 24 miles away

Caring babysitter needed for preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a reliable babysitter starting on July 19, 2025, to care for our preschool-aged child. The babysitter plays with the child, prepares meals, and helps with basic learning activities. They ensure a safe environment and supervise playtime, both indoor and outdoor. The babysitter also... More

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$20–25/hr
Blacklick, OH • 24 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Preschool Child on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm

We need a caring babysitter for our preschool child in our home on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, starting on August 14, 2025. The sitter engages the child in play, supervises activities, and ensures a safe environment. Responsibilities include preparing snacks, assisting... More

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$10–14/hr
New Lexington, OH • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a babysitter for our toddler starting June 27, 2025. The schedule is flexible but includes work from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM on all days of the week. Responsibilities include driving our child, preparing meals and snacks, doing light housekeeping, and caring for our pets. The candidate must have... More

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$11–21/hr
Columbus, OH • 22 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Elementary Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We seek a dependable babysitter starting on June 17, 2025, with flexibility. The hours are from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Tuesdays. The role involves caring for one elementary-aged child. Candidates must have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Experience with special needs and multiples is... More

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$15–25/hr
Canal Winchester, OH • 13 miles away

Full-time sitter for a 9 month old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hi! Me and my partner (Forest) live in Canal Winchester and are looking for a full-time babysitter for our 7-month old daughter Teddi-Ann, who will be 9 months old when I start working in August.

the main responsibilities include changing and feeding. Other responsibilities like general infant... More

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$16–25/hr
Lancaster, OH • Less than a mile

Part time sitter for occasional date nights

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of 5. Hubby and I are looking to have a few date nights a month.

Feed premade dinner and put kids to sleep. Maybe do a night activity before bed

We’re pretty open to date nights. It doesn’t have to be the weekend.

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