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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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$12–16/hr
Yellow Springs, OH • 25 miles away

Looking for a babysitter for my preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello sitters! We are looking for a babysitter for our preschool-age child. The job starts on March 31st, with a flexible start date. You will work on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

You will also need to take care of our medium-sized shih tzu. This includes walking and feeding the... More

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$21–25/hr
Marysville, OH • 16 miles away

Seeking a babysitter for one toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We want a reliable babysitter for our toddler. This job starts on March 9th. You will supervise playtime, prepare light meals, and manage nap schedules. Our home has a large border collie and a cat, so you must be comfortable around pets. The ideal candidate enjoys engaging with young children and... More

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$13–18/hr
Springfield, OH • 15 miles away

Babysitter needed for two elementary kids,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00pm

We're looking for a dedicated babysitter for two elementary school children. The job starts on March 9th, with a schedule from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The ideal candidate has a car and is comfortable around pets, including a medium-sized goldendoodle.... More

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$20–24/hr
Hilliard, OH • 24 miles away

Seeking Responsible Multilingual...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, I’m looking for a reliable nanny in Hilliard, OH who can:
• Pick up my children from home in the morning
• Drop them off at school
• Pick them up in the afternoon
• Bring them back home

Requirements:
• Valid driver’s license
• Own insured vehicle
• Experience with... More

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$21–25/hr
Marysville, OH • 17 miles away

Babysitter needed for one infant, evenings...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for a babysitter for our infant starting on August 26th, with a flexible start date. The position requires availability on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

You will watch and engage with one child in our home, ensuring a safe and nurturing... More

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$15–18/hr
Marysville, OH • 17 miles away

Babysitter Needed for 3 Young Children...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hi! We need a babysitter for our three children. Tobias is 22 months old and has a speech delay and his twin sisters, Layla and Liliana, are 18 months old with no developmental delays. The schedule would be from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Mondays, Tuesdays, and every other Wednesday, starting on March 2,... More

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$21–25/hr
Plain City, OH • 15 miles away

Hiring a babysitter for my preschool child...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We’re looking for a babysitter for our preschool-aged child. The start date is flexible but will begin around March 2nd. Your responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing simple meals, and ensuring a safe environment. It is important that you have a car for occasional... More

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$15–25/hr
Plain City, OH • 15 miles away

Babysitter needed for a toddler on Fridays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We're looking for a babysitter to support our family starting April 1st, with a flexible start date. The hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM every Friday. You will look after one toddler and engage them in fun activities.

You must be comfortable around our large golden retriever dog, though you... More

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$20–24/hr
Galloway, OH • 22 miles away

Looking for a live-in nanny; flexible,...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

FREE RENT, LIVE-IN

I need a roommate who is good with kids as I have 3. Expected to use mother’s helper role as a compensation for rent; can get paid but it will equal the cost of rent. Hours equal to cost of rent, in other words; tasks and hours will not interfere with candidate’s work or school... More

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$15–17/hr
Springfield, OH • 13 miles away

Looking for a sitter with a car for 1...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 10:00am

Hi there! We need a babysitter for our 1 toddler on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, starting February 24th. Occasionally preteen, and kindergarten when/if they’re home from school. The right person will help with playtime, feed the children, and ensure they are safe and happy.... More

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$21–25/hr
Milford Center, OH • 10 miles away

Seeking a sitter for my infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, we're looking for someone to help us with our infant. This role involves providing attentive supervision and ensuring a safe environment. The babysitter will need to take our two dogs outside (potty breaks) 3-4 times a day. We also have two cats that won’t need any care as they have a timed... More

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$18–22/hr
Springfield, OH • 15 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 kids needed...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We need a babysitter for our two children, ages 5 months and 2 years, starting February 21st. The job involves keeping them safe, engaging in play, keeping them on their schedule, and preparing snacks/meals. You will help with daily routines and may go for walks or drive to nearby activities, so... More

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$18–20/hr
Amlin, OH • 22 miles away

Part time sitter to help get kids ready...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Family fostering 3 girls ages 13,7,6. Need help in mornings getting everyone ready and off to school.

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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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