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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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$17–19/hr
White House, TN • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 boys (occasionally...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

Military family in need of immediate care for 3 littles ages 5, 3 and 2. 5 yr old is in pre-K, so mainly just the other kiddos will be tended to currently. Hours needed can vary due to shift changes with military. Pay is negotiable.

Entertain, give lunch and snacks, provide safe environment, light... More

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$18–21/hr
Mount Juliet, TN • 24 miles away

Full day sitter for a 3yo boy

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/19

6:30am - 7:30pm (flexible)

Conrad is a very sweet 3yo boy

The house has pets but they will be crated

Watch Conrad. Warm up meals and snacks. Put him down for naps and get him out of bed

End time is in flux. Depends when my flight lands

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$10–18/hr
Hendersonville, TN • 19 miles away

Easy peasy

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00pm - 5:00am (flexible)

I am a single mother and I work a late shift for my job! My kids are happy and fun! Great sleep routine.

Put the babies to bed at 8pm and my oldest send to bed at 9:30pm- then just hang out until I get home!

I have to leave at 7 and I will get home between 4:30 and 5am

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$21–25/hr
Hendersonville, TN • 19 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for two elementary-aged children. The start date is flexible but will begin around May 22, 2025. The babysitter must have their own car and feel comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include supervising the children, preparing meals and snacks, and engaging in... More

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$16–20/hr
Alvaton, KY • 22 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for One...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We need a reliable babysitter for one elementary-aged child. The job starts on July 27, 2025, with a flexible start date. You will work from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM, 50/50 custody on a 2-2-3 schedule, so Monday Tuesday Friday one week, Wednesday Thursday the next. Your main duties include picking up from... More

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$14–20/hr
Goodlettsville, TN • 22 miles away

6:30 Am through 5:30 pm

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 11:00am (flexible)

I need a Nani I’m about to start a new job I have to kids ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I need someone who can take care of my little ones ???????????????????

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$19–20/hr
Goodlettsville, TN • 21 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Toddler:Temporary...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

We seek a responsible and caring babysitter for our 1-year old toddler until we can get him into daycare around August. The job starts on April 22, 2025, and occurs every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The sitter will engage our child in fun and educational activities,... More

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$21–25/hr
Mount Juliet, TN • 24 miles away

Part-time babysitter for “Ever” so mom &...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Hello, we are the Perry family of 3. We are all born and raised here in Tennessee. We live in Mount Juliet. I am a veteran and my wife and I both work here in Tennessee, but I travel the country a lot.

I’m looking for a regular sitter to help us with our son during the week a few days but also... More

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$21–22/hr
Hendersonville, TN • 19 miles away

Babysitter for 2 weeks

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

I have 3 kids but I only need care for my one year
Old for 2 weeks only

I just need the babysitter to watch and play with my son my son is really easy baby.

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$19–23/hr
White House, TN • 12 miles away

Nanny Shares Care for Three Kids, From...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter for our three children, ages infant to elementary. The position starts on April 28, 2025. You will supervise, play, and engage the children in age-appropriate activities. Responsibilities include preparing snacks, ensuring safety, and helping with homework. You will... More

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$17–24/hr
Gallatin, TN • 12 miles away

Seeking Babysitter for Two Elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our two elementary-aged children. The job starts on July 15, 2025, with a flexible start date. This position is for Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, helping with homework, and preparing... More

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$12–15/hr
Franklin, KY • 11 miles away

Part-time sitter for 2 school aged kids 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 3:00pm

Sitter needed for Mondays and Tuesdays during the summer months while I am at work, usually 7am-4pm but hours can be flexible. An 8yr old and 11yr old, both well behaved girls. The 11yr old has Autism but is high functioning. Located in Franklin KY. Would prefer flexibility for other days as... 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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