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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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$20–24/hr
Harrisburg, PA • 1 mile away

3 days out for the month for newborn.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Small single family. With a dog. Husband works nights. Will be around just sleeps during daytime.

Watching and caring for newborn as needed. Will have assistance from husband.

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$13–20/hr
Mechanicsburg, PA • 11 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for 3 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter for our 3 year old starting around May 15, 2025 when we have our 2nd baby. Looking for a sitter who will provide a safe and nurturing environment, engage in age-appropriate activities, help with meals, and support daily routines. The ideal candidate has their own car... More

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$15–21/hr
Dillsburg, PA • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for 7 month old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

My name is Jadyn I am a new Mom of a beautiful 7 month old little girl named Marlo. My fiancé Eric and I both work full time but I work from home. We have a very friendly and playful cat named Fitz.

I work from home and I am struggling to juggle my daughter’s needs and get my work done as well... More

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$10–11/hr
Williamstown, PA • 23 miles away

Babysitter Needed April 2025 until end of...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm

We need a babysitter for one elementary-aged child starting April 29, 2025. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The babysitter must have their own car for transportation. Responsibilities include helping with homework and preparing meals and snacks. The ideal candidate is... More

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$11–18/hr
York, PA • 22 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter starting on April 14, 2025, for two elementary-aged children. The babysitter prepares meals and snacks, ensures the children eat healthily, and provides care when they are sick. Daily activities include supervising playtime, helping with homework, and keeping the children safe... More

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$20–24/hr
Hummelstown, PA • 5 miles away

Seeking Babysitter to Care for 3 Kids and...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

We need a reliable babysitter to care for our three children aged 5, 6, and 10. The job starts on June 10, 2025, from 7am-9am and noon to 3:30 PM, Tuesday through Friday. From 9AM-12PM they will attend summer rec. You will need to provide transportation to and from summer rec ( approximately 5... More

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$10–11/hr
Wrightsville, PA • 23 miles away

Babysitter needed for elementary child,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 9:30am (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for one elementary-aged child starting on April 28, 2025. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, providing sick care as needed, and transporting the... More

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$19–23/hr
Mechanicsburg, PA • 11 miles away

Before school care for a fun 5 year old!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are the Gluch family. Cora (5), Ray (3), and our dog Finn! We have lived in Mechanicsburg for 10 years now.

I’m looking for before school care for my daughter(5) who is starting kindergarten. This will start end of August.

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$19–23/hr
Harrisburg, PA • 1 mile away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for two children, aged toddler and preschool, starting on April 9, 2025. The schedule is flexible but includes Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The babysitter must have a reliable car and be comfortable around pets. Responsibilities include supervising playtime,... More

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$19–23/hr
Rexmont, PA • 22 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler: Prepare...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/02

8:00am - 5:00pm

looking for a babysitter for my toddler June 23, 2025 to june 27 2025. Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks for our child, engaging in age-appropriate activities, and doing light housekeeping tasks. The babysitter must have their own car for... More

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$16–18/hr
Mechanicsburg, PA • 11 miles away

Babysitter for 1 Energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

need help to keep my 2.5 year old daughter occupied with learning activities, conversate with her and really become her favorite person - while Wife and I work. We work from home. We live in mechanicsburg. Pay negotiable. If you are interested , would like to meet you in person before we make a... More

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