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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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$10–18/hr
Clifton Heights, PA • 23 miles away

Part time or full time

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

It’s 3 of us , have a cat looking for someone who is patiently, caring for my 4year old .

Make food if hungry, shower if running late , light house keeping , keep up bedtime routines

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$10–20/hr
Marcus Hook, PA • 19 miles away

Single Mother Seeks Support to Ensure...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

Join our bustling family of four, led by a single mother who juggles work and parenting with grace. With a packed schedule which requires me to leave the house by 7am sharp! I am in search of a dependable helper to ensure my children start their day on the right foot. Your role will involve ensuring... More

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$20–24/hr
Phoenixville, PA • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for adorable boy/girl...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, we need a sitter to watch our 7 month old twins (Sofia and Skyler). We would need help during work hours, roughly 9am-5pm.

This posting is just for March 29th, but potentially we could use more regular support in the future. Please reach out with any questions. Best,
-Hirsh and Tatiana

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$12–15/hr
Lansdowne, PA • 24 miles away

Saturday sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Single mom with 2 boys, 3 & 4 years old. We just moved into a new apartment so don’t mind the boxes

Watch the boys while I’m gone and make sure they eat, there’s food for them

I’m working overtime 9-3:30 saturdays

Text me if interested

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$18–25/hr
Havertown, PA • 22 miles away

Sitter for energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 6 and have a very friendly and energetic 7 year old yorkie.

We are currently looking for a reliable person to do school pickup and also care for our daughter while we are working.

We are located in Havertown. We are looking for someone who can do 2 days a week during,... More

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$19–23/hr
Wilmington, DE • 21 miles away

As needed sitter for energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Hello, I'm in need of assistance picking up my daughter from daycare at around 5 pm and caring for her until 7 pm, including feeding her dinner. The daycare's closing time doesn't align with my schedule. I'll have dinner prepared in advance. Currently, I require help on Wednesdays and every other... More

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$10–20/hr
Wilmington, DE • 20 miles away

I need help my job is on the line

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I need someone to literally walk my kid to the bus every Tuesday. to ensure his safety and just help load the dishwasher. Iam a single mother of 2 boys andgoing through a divorce. I am a super woman but I cant do it all

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$20–25/hr
Skippack, PA • 22 miles away

Seeking Experienced Sitter for Occasional...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We’re 2 educators looking for an experienced sitter for occasional date coverage for our 1 year old son and 3 year old daughter. Our son is active, jolly, and loves to snuggle. Our daughter loves imaginative play and reading. We need someone who can keep up with these two and help diffuse any... More

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$18–20/hr
Norristown, PA • 21 miles away

Recurring Tues & Thurs Sitter needed...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Seeking recurring Tues & Thurs care weekly from 8:30-11:30 AM for our 2 year old daughter while my husband and I are working. Punctuality is a must. I work from home but it is set hours in my home office. My husband leaves for work before the sun rises. He'll be back to take over with daughter at... More

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$18–22/hr
Phoenixville, PA • 11 miles away

Morning sitter for one week, 4x a year;...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a blended family of 6 with a hypoallergenic dog, Rudy. Natalie and Warren are the parents, and they have 2 kids (Evelyn, 14 and Kaiser, 12) who reside in the home 50% of the time, 1 kid (Gabriel, 6) who resides in the home 100%, and 1 kid (Aidan, 13) who visits once a month. A sitter would... 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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