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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
Coventry, RI • 19 miles away

Occasional Babysitter Needed for Toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a reliable babysitter for our two children, a toddler and an infant, starting on October 26, 2025, with a flexible schedule. The ideal candidate has experience with multiples, owns a car, and is comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include providing care, engaging in play, and ensuring a... More

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$21–25/hr
Middletown, RI • 14 miles away

Seeking a babysitter for one elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello sitters! We are looking for a babysitter for our elementary-aged child. The start date is October 25, 2025, but we can be flexible with timing.

Your role involves keeping our child engaged with fun activities, helping with homework, and providing snacks. You will ensure a safe environment... More

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$20–24/hr
Portsmouth, RI • 17 miles away

Need Babysitter for Two Kids, Flexible...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We're looking for a responsible sitter/driver for our two children, aged elementary and middle school. Much of this position is driving the kids to their activities, and having your own car is a requirement. The start date is flexible, but we’re looking to begin around October 27, 2025. You... More

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$20–25/hr
West Warwick, RI • 19 miles away

Pickup and after school care for 4 year...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Seeking an experienced, dependable sitter for our 4-year-old twin boys starting 11/3. Care is needed on school days from 3-5PM in West Warwick near the East Greenwich line. Main responsibility is safe, reliable school pickup and short transportation (about 1 mile) home, plus care until we return.... More

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$22–25/hr
Coventry, RI • 19 miles away

Seeking additional support for 2 kids,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there! We’re looking for a babysitter/nanny to help with our two children, an infant 2 months (preemie this august and current ange andhusted to 2 weeks, and a toddler 15 months. The job starts on November 4, 2025, with flexibility on the start date. You’ll work on Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to... More

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$19–25/hr
Westerly, RI • 14 miles away

Supervise and Engage 1 toddler on...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm

Hello sitters! We’re looking for someone to help us with our two children, a 1 year old toddler Wesley and a 3 1/2 year old Madelyn. You’ll work on Mondays and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, starting on October 27, 2025. Wesley will need care the whole time for both of those days and Madelyn... More

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$18–21/hr
Cranston, RI • 23 miles away

Support Two Elementary School Kids,...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello sitters! We are looking for a babysitter for our two elementary-aged children. The start date is November 1, 2025, but we can be flexible with timing.

You will engage the children in fun activities and help them with homework. It's important to have a car for transporting them to local... More

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$21–25/hr
Westerly, RI • 14 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, we’re looking for a before and after care babysitter to start around April 1, 2026, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM. The ideal candidate has a car to transport our toddler safely from our home to daycare. We also request pick up from daycare and transport home at end of... More

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$10–14/hr
Newport, RI • 12 miles away

Babysitter needed for 2 children in...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, we’re looking for a babysitter for two children, ages preschool and elementary. The job starts on March 9, 2026. Your main duties include supervising playtime, preparing snacks, and helping with homework. You’ll keep the children safe, engaged, and entertained. It’s important you have... More

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$10–21/hr
Portsmouth, RI • 17 miles away

Watch and Engage with My Toddler Monday to...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 3:00pm

Hello! We're looking for a babysitter for our toddler. The job starts on September 29, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. You will play, read, and engage our child in fun activities. You should prepare snacks and meals, follow a simple routine, and keep a safe environment. It's... 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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