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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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$15–20/hr
New Braunfels, TX • 14 miles away

Summer sitter for an awesome 4-year-old girl!

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

A little bit about us…
I’m a working mom looking for a fantastic nanny to help watch my four-year-old daughter part-time during the summer.

Responsibilities will include activities and snack/lunch preparation, as well as transportation to and from activities. Must be vaccinated against Covid and... More

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$14–18/hr
Maxwell, TX • 5 miles away

Morning daycare drop off needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

We are a family of 3 and our toddler has just started daycare since mom is going back to work.
I will be going through some mandatory training for work that starts at 7am. My sons daycare opens at 7am so I would not make it to training on time if I were to drop him off.
We are located in Maxwell... More

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$10–50/hr
San Marcos, TX • Less than a mile

Baby sitter to play and look after 12...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 6:00pm

Hi we have our son born last year, and we need someone who could help the mom taking care of the baby.
Play and talk with the toddler kid with his mother.
Diaper change and meal feeding would be huge plus, but basically just play with the kid in the living room area.
We are locating in the Fitzroy... More

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$11–15/hr
San Marcos, TX • Less than a mile

Find a babysitter for 10 month baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

A single mom with a 10 month baby, I am also a student, I need time to study and rest.

Basic needs is Play with him , take care of him. It’s great if you can change diapers and feed milk

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$16–20/hr
Austin, TX • 24 miles away

PRN - Occasional babysitter for elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Single mother of a 6year old boy. Our house is full of activity. Must be comfortable with dogs, we have 4!
Looking for help occasionally before school 6-730AM and/or afterschool pick up 3p-8pm. 2-3 times per month with additional sitting opportunities available!

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$18–20/hr
Austin, TX • 21 miles away

Date Night sitter needed for two boys...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We are the Perkins family! We have two wonderful boys Cash (2 months) and Brady (almost 2) who need occasional care when mom and dad (Keeley and Brandon) need a night out.

We need a sitter for occasional nights out to help with playtime, dinner and bedtime routine.

We live in South Austin... More

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$18–22/hr
Austin, TX • 23 miles away

Part time for 1 energetic pre schooler

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We have a lovely 4yr old. Wife and I work. Wife works from home. We are looking for some time back in the evening after our son comes home by 16:30.
Spend time with him until 1830. Then light housework - rearrange his play area and occasional do laundry.
We are in oak hill area. Looking for help in... More

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$17–21/hr
Buda, TX • 15 miles away

Part-time sitter for one 6-mo old, parents...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

We are waiting for a spot in a full time daycare and need help caring for our son between when his part-time daycare is done for the day and when we are off of work. One of us will always be home and available if needed but won't get in your way if not. Time should include a nap and a bottle,... More

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$18–20/hr
Austin, TX • 20 miles away

Baby needs a part time sitter

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 3:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 5. Mom, Dad, baby (7 months), brother (7 years) and a dog.

Take care of baby while we are at work/running errands. She loves a good company during playtime and enjoys books, songs and toys.

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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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