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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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$10–11/hr
Vancouver, WA • 16 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for 2 Children,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 6:00pm

We seek a reliable babysitter for two children, ages preschool and elementary, starting on June 16, 2025. The schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The caregiver prepares meals and snacks. The ideal candidate is patient, organized, and enjoys working with young children.

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$23–30/hr
Portland, OR • 4 miles away

Sitter/driver for the sweetest kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

Hello,

We are a busy family. Working Mom and Dad with 3 kids, 2 dogs, and 4 cats ! We stay busy .
Our oldest is 15 and gaining independence.
Our two youngest are 13 yrs with special needs and 10 years.

I’ve enrolled my kids in camps but I need help with getting them too and from

My 13 yr old... More

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$20–25/hr
Portland, OR • 9 miles away

Seeking Spanish-speaking sitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter starting on May 23, 2025, to care for our preschool-aged child. The sitter provides a safe and engaging environment, plays educational games, and supervises nap times. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, light housekeeping, and driving the child when... More

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$20–24/hr
West Linn, OR • 8 miles away

Summer Care for 2 free range kiddos

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 3:30pm

I am looking for someone who can hang with my kiddos 2 days a week: every Friday and then either a Tues or Thur (ie. one week Tue + Fri, the next week Thu + Fri, then back to Tue + Fri, and so on). We have an overly affectionate Goldendoodle dog + 2 cats. The kids love to do art activities and play... More

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$23–27/hr
Portland, OR • 10 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Two Elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/28 - 06/29

4:00pm - 12:00am

We seek a responsible babysitter for our two elementary-aged children in a Pearl District hotel for one evening. The job starts on June 28, 2025, from 4:00 PM to midnight and will be in a hotel room setting. The babysitter engages the children in fun activities, ensures their safety, orders dinner.... More

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$22–26/hr
Canby, OR • 16 miles away

Care for Preschool Child on Wednesdays...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

We seek a caring babysitter for our preschool child on Wednesdays from 12:00 AM to 4:30 AM, starting June 11, 2025. The sitter will provide a safe and engaging environment, supervise playtime, prepare simple snacks, and assist with bedtime routines. You will interact patiently, read stories, and... More

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$25–28/hr
Lake Oswego, OR • 10 miles away

Looking for a sitter for my sweet 2 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

My daughter Sofia will be turning 3 in August! She lives at with her mom, dad, grandma, and her dog Ziggy. Sofia has level 1 autism and has specific patterns and routines that she likes to follow, but nothing that requires special needs knowledge, she’s just a happy kid that wants to play, be loved... More

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$15–28/hr
Portland, OR • 17 miles away

Looking for a reliable and trustworthy...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello there! I have two children, boy and girl, looking for occasional long term care. Excited to find the right fit for my family!

I need assistance in entertaining my children for evenings, and occasional weekends for a couple hours at a time. Preparing a snack, helping with activities and... More

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$20–25/hr
Vancouver, WA • 19 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Preschool...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter for two preschool-aged children starting around May 17, 2025, with flexibility in the start date. The sitter is responsible for preparing meals and snacks, helping with toilet training, and managing bedtime routines. The ideal candidate has their own car for transportation. The... More

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$20–29/hr
Beaverton, OR • 18 miles away

Nanny needed for Two Kids on Tuesdays and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We are searching for a long-term replacement nanny part-time on Tuesdays and Wednesdays!

We can offer 16 guaranteed hrs/wk, paid through payroll service; additional hours may be negotiable. We are looking for Tues/Wed 8:30-4:30. PTO/sick time in addition to paid holidays. Pay is $20-25+/hr,... More

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$14–17/hr
Battle Ground, WA • 24 miles away

Recurring date night sitter for 5yo boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Our 5 yo loves snuggling, watching movies, reading books, playing games, and playing with cars/legos/magnetic tiles/ all the usual things. He would benefit from someone who is comfortable with him sitting on their lap, giving hugs, etc. We also have a Frenchie.

We are looking for someone to... More

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$18–20/hr
Lake Oswego, OR • 10 miles away

Start September 2025: Nanny for 4 yr old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

Looking for one yr commitment:
Schedule:3 days/wk 7:30 to ~5:45pm consistent with an occasional Thursday about every 4-6 weeks.
Non-smoker.
The Child: She is artistic and easy going (can be slow to warm up a bit), she loves exploring OMSI, climbing everything she can, art and farm class and... More

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$20–25/hr
Portland, OR • 12 miles away

Part Time sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have a 2.5 yr old for whom we’re looking to find in (our) home care for a few hours each week to establish some consistency and trust for both our daughter and us. Sitter would ideally be available at least once or twice a week ideally in the evenings on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and/or Fridays but... 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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