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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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$21–25/hr
Salem, OR • 6 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 11/01

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

We’re looking for help with two children, ages toddler and preschool. The position starts on November first and runs from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with some flexibility in the start time. You will supervise playtime, prepare snacks, and help with bedtime routines. It’s important that you have experience... More

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$19–22/hr
Mount Angel, OR • 13 miles away

Seeking Reliable Babysitter with Car for...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi there! We're looking for someone to help care for our two children, ages infant and preschool. The start date is flexible, but we hope to find someone around October 29, 2025. You’ll pick up the kids, engage them with fun activities, and prepare simple meals. A reliable car is necessary for... More

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$10–20/hr
Salem, OR • 9 miles away

Seeking Experienced Babysitter for One...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a responsible babysitter for one junior-high child starting on October 28, 2025. The schedule primarily on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM. His bus drops him off at the home at approx. 4:05 pm. You would need to make sure you are at the home waiting for... More

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$21–22/hr
Salem, OR • 6 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Middle School Child

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

Hello sitters! We need a babysitter for our middle school child. The job involves supervising and engaging with one child. You will help with homework, provide snacks, and ensure they stay safe.

You must have a car for this position. The schedule is flexible, starting on November 2, 2025. Hours... More

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$15–18/hr
Salem, OR • 3 miles away

Babysitter needed for preschool child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 11:30pm

We’re looking for a responsible babysitter to help our preschool-age child. This position starts on October 31, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 11:00 PM, on Sundays through Thursdays. The person must have a car for possible transportation needs. You will engage our child in fun and educational activities,... More

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$20–24/hr
Saint Benedict, OR • 12 miles away

Seeking a babysitter with a car for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our two children, a toddler and a preschooler, starting on a flexible schedule. The hours will be from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Mondays. The ideal candidate should have their own car for transportation and be comfortable... More

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$17–21/hr
Dallas, OR • 18 miles away

Drive and watch my elementary child Monday...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 5:30pm

We need someone to be at our house at 6:30 am Monday-Thursday. Wake up kid around 7 get her ready for school and drop off at school at 830. Then pick her up from school at 230pm and be with her until a parent gets home no later than 5pm

You must have a car to drive our child to activities or... More

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$20–25/hr
Salem, OR • 5 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Toddlers, Monday...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

Hi! We need help with our two children, who are toddlers. The job starts on October 20, 2025, but the start date is flexible. You’ll work on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

You should have a car to take the children to outings or activities. Your tasks include playing with... More

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$10–25/hr
Salem, OR • 7 miles away

Reliable babysitter needed for preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We’re looking for a babysitter for our preschool child. This job involves supervising playtime, helping with basic meals, and ensuring safety at home.

The schedule starts on October 6, 2025, but we can be flexible with the start date. You must have a car to assist with errands or activities as... More

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$23–25/hr
Silverton, OR • 20 miles away

Morning Babysitter Needed for 2 kids (5...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hello! We're looking for a dependable babysitter for our two children, ages preschool and elementary. You will help them get them up and ready for their day, including dressing, eating breakfast and brushing teeth, and then walk them over to school for an 8:30 start. This is a two job family - mom... More

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

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