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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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$15–16/hr
Knoxville, TN • 24 miles away

Babysitter needed for two pre-school...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Needing a sitter for occasional Saturdays for approximately 4 hours.

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$17–19/hr
Sevierville, TN • 19 miles away

Looking for a caring babysitter for three...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/01

2:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter to care for three children: two in elementary school and one in preschool. The job starts on May 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM with a flexible start time and ends at 11:00 PM. Your main tasks will include supervising playtime, preparing snacks, assisting with homework, and ensuring a safe... More

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$18–22/hr
Pigeon Forge, TN • 23 miles away

Babysitter needed for toddler starting...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, we're looking for a babysitter for our toddler. This position starts on March 4th and includes watching one child. You will play, read stories, and prepare snacks. Safety is important, so you must keep an eye on the child while they explore and learn. We need someone who is patient and... More

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$11–19/hr
Knoxville, TN • 25 miles away

Seeking Caring Babysitter for Toddler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our toddler. The job starts on March 1st 2026, with a flexible start date. You will care for our child on a regular schedule, including Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. You must be comfortable with pets and have... More

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$14–22/hr
Newport, TN • 20 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant with Flexible...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Hi, we're looking for a reliable babysitter to help with our infant. The start date is February 9th, but it's flexible. The hours are from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.

You should have a car and be comfortable around pets, as we have a cat in the home who does not need care. Your... More

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$20–24/hr
Knoxville, TN • 21 miles away

Seeking Caring Babysitter for Toddler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a babysitter for our toddler starting February 8, 2026. The schedule includes Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The ideal candidate will have their own car and be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include providing care, engaging in activities, and ensuring a... More

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$19–30/hr
Sevierville, TN • 17 miles away

Reliable sitter needed for 4 kids, ages...

5+ children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/17

3:30pm - 10:30pm

We want a babysitter to watch four (potentially five - an infant we're not sure if they're coming) children during our wedding, ages toddler to elementary. You will watch the kids on the same property as the wedding. You’ll enjoy activities and prepare snacks/dinner. The hours are from 3:30 PM to... More

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$10–15/hr
Dandridge, TN • 8 miles away

Looking for a part time sitter for single...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Truly just looking for any time I can get. Two babies; one is 11 months old and one is almost 2 years. Just looking for someone who doesn’t mind watching them every now and then to give me a much needed chance to get other things done.

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$17–21/hr
Sevierville, TN • 19 miles away

One night sitter needed .

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/01

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Hello! We’re looking for a babysitter to watch our three children for an adult only wedding in the area for one night .
May 1, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. You’ll help with snack, dinner , bath time and bed time . Having a car is essential.

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$25–35/hr
Pigeon Forge, TN • 23 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 03/08

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Hello sitters! We’re looking for someone to watch our two children, ages two and four, on March 8, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Location will Be at a hotel while we attend a wedding.

The right person engages with toddlers and preschoolers in creative play, helps with snacks, and ensures they... More

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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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