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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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$17–21/hr
Mineral, VA • 7 miles away

Babysitter needed for two children (3&4)...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We're looking for help with our two children. You will help them get dressed and ready for school/ daycare and occasionally prepare simple breakfast. The children will have school/daycare items before our departure in the am. A friendly attitude is important as we have cats in our home.

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$22–26/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 24 miles away

Flexible afternoon care for 10-month-old -...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We're looking for someone to come weekday afternoons to play with our 10-month-old and do some light cleaning up during the day. One or both parents will be home during this time, but either working or otherwise unavailable.

Days and hours are flexible - we're just looking for as many weekdays as... More

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$22–26/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 24 miles away

Sitter wanted to pick up baby from...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am

We want a babysitter to help us with our infant. The job starts on March 16th and runs from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

You will pick up the infant from daycare and engage the child in age-appropriate activities until his mother, or I can get home from work (I am... More

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$18–24/hr
Keswick, VA • 20 miles away

Sitter needed once a week for date night

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! I’m in search of an experienced sitter to watch my son once a week for my husband and I to go on date night. His bed time is 8pm so I would need you to make him dinner, give him a bath, and put him to bed. I’ve never left him alone with anyone outside of family since he was born but I’m looking... More

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$19–20/hr
Scottsville, VA • 23 miles away

Seeking Caring Babysitter for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a responsible babysitter for our preschool-aged child. The position starts on February 16, 2026, but the start date is flexible. You need to be comfortable with pets and have your own car. The babysitter will engage with our child in play, read stories, and ensure a safe... More

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$20–24/hr
Scottsville, VA • 23 miles away

Babysitter needed for one preschool child...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi, we're looking for a reliable babysitter for our preschool-age child. The start date is February 16th, but we can be flexible. The job includes playing and engaging with our child in a safe environment. You will also need to walk our large Labrador Retriever, so having a car is essential. Please... More

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$17–20/hr
Cumberland, VA • 22 miles away

Babysitter needed for one elementary...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, we want a babysitter for one elementary school-aged child. The start date is flexible but is set for February 20th. The babysitter should have a reliable car and feel comfortable around pets, as we have a large dog in the home.

Your main responsibilities include supervising playtime, and... More

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$22–26/hr
Louisa, VA • 20 miles away

Looking for babysitter with a car for one...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We're looking for a babysitter to help us starting April 27th. You will watch over one preschool child in our home. Your main tasks include keeping the child safe, engaging in play, and preparing simple meals or snacks.

You should have a car for possible outings. We have a large Siberian husky, so... More

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$15–20/hr
Gordonsville, VA • 23 miles away

Seeking Reliable Babysitter for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are seeking a responsible babysitter for two children, an infant and a preschooler. The position starts on February 2, 2026, with flexible scheduling options. You will care for the children on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. I work from home and I’m very hands on, I just need an... 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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