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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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$24–28/hr
West Linn, OR • 8 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for One Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

I am looking for a babysitter to care for my elementary-aged child from July 13, 2025. The schedule is flexible, but the hours will usually be from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets and has experience with special needs children.... More

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$23–27/hr
Washougal, WA • 14 miles away

Babysitter Needed for 4 Children, Mon,...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm

We seek a responsible and caring babysitter for four children aged elementary to junior high. The job starts on July 7, 2025, and runs on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The babysitter will engage the children in activities, help with homework, and ensure their safety. The... More

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$20–26/hr
Hillsboro, OR • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for pick-ups and date...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, We are a family of three with one kiddo. She’s 7 and her name is Ava. She is easy to care for and is very kind. She loves board games and movie nights.

We are looking for a nanny to help with pick ups from her biological mother’s home.
This job would be mostly for pick ups and occasional... More

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$20–30/hr
Portland, OR • 10 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm

We are looking for a caregiver to watch one elementary-aged child from July 4, 2025. The schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The caregiver will engage the child in fun and educational activities, prepare meals, and help with homework. The caregiver must have experience with... More

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$23–25/hr
Portland, OR • 9 miles away

Date night Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for occasional date night coverage for our 3 and 5 year old. We have a very laid back dog. Some playtime and hanging out while the kids sleep! They love making new friends!

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$20–24/hr
Portland, OR • 9 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter to care for our 14-month-old daughter on Fridays from approximately 8:30am to 3 pm. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets, has their own car for reliable transportation to and from our home, and has experience caring for toddlers. Responsibilities include changing... More

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$20/hr
Gresham, OR • 6 miles away

Extra Help

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 11:30pm (flexible)

Mom has work late afternoon to midnight. Dad has full time night shift work. Both work on Tues, Wed, and recently added, Thursday. To recover financial strain. Thank You

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$10–20/hr
Gresham, OR • 6 miles away

Babysitter Needed for One Child with Pet...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 11:30pm

We need a babysitter for one elementary-aged child starting on June 19, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 11:30 PM. The babysitter takes care of the child, engages in fun activities, and ensures a safe environment. parents will provide kid with dinner. The sitter must be comfortable with pets in the home. They... 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 were able to find summer care, but we are searching for a long-term replacement nanny part-time on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting 8/4! We would like someone to commit through the 2025-2026 school year.

We can offer 16 hrs/wk, paid through payroll service. We are looking for Tuesday/Wed... 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 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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