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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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$10–20/hr
Scranton, PA • 17 miles away

Seeking Dependable Babysitter for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We want a babysitter who can start on December first, but we're flexible with the start date. You will primarily look after one preschool-aged child.

This role needs someone with experience in special needs. You must have a car to assist with outings and activities.

Your responsibilities include... More

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$17–18/hr
Hazleton, PA • 23 miles away

Babysitter Needed for One Child with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hi there! We’re looking for a babysitter for our preschool child. The job starts on December 2, 2025, with flexible scheduling. We're looking for someone available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

You should have experience with young children and a reliable car for... More

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$17–18/hr
Scranton, PA • 13 miles away

Babysitter needed nights for one toddler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Help our family by looking after our toddler. This position starts on December third, 2025, with flexible hours. You will work from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Your main duties include ensuring the child's safety, preparing simple meals, and keeping a... More

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$17–21/hr
Hazleton, PA • 23 miles away

Babysitter Needed for 2 Toddlers and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello sitters! We need someone to look after two children, ages toddler and pre-school. The start date is flexible but expected to begin on November 29, 2025. Your main tasks will include supervising during night time only while they sleep and maybe snack time.

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$17–21/hr
Wilkes Barre, PA • Less than a mile

Seeking Responsible Babysitter for 2 Kids...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

We're looking for a reliable babysitter for two children, ages elementary and middle school. This position starts on December 1, 2025, but we can be flexible with the start date.

You will help prepare breakfast, supervise morning routines, and ensure the kids are ready for school. You need your... More

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$10–11/hr
Mountain Top, PA • 10 miles away

Seeking Reliable Babysitter for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 7:00pm

Hello! We want a babysitter for our two children, aged toddler and pre-school. The job starts on November 2, 2025. You will work Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Your tasks include playing with the children, preparing snacks, and helping with any activities. You’ll also keep... More

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$18–25/hr
Pittston, PA • 4 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm

Hello sitters! We’re looking for a dedicated babysitter for two children, ages infant and preschool. This job requires experience with multiples and involves daily activities like feeding, playing, and nap time. You will engage with the children through age-appropriate activities while ensuring... More

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$15–25/hr
Hazleton, PA • 23 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler Starting...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking to build a good relationship with a babysitter for our current child and any children we have moving forward. It will be mostly evenings (date nights / nights out). We do have a dog who is very loving that will also be at our house

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$17–19/hr
Hazleton, PA • 23 miles away

Babysitter needed for one toddler with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello sitters! We need someone to watch our toddler. The start date is flexible, but we hope to begin around October 31, 2025. You will play games, read stories, and prepare snacks. Keeping our child safe and engaged is important. We ask that you help with basic routines like nap time and meal... 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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