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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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$20–27/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 12 miles away

Babysitter needed for one elementary child from 5 PM to 10 PM

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/02

5:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Hello sitters! We need a responsible person to watch our elementary school child. The position starts on October 2nd, and the hours are flexible, beginning around 5:00 PM and ending at 10:00 PM. You must have a car to help with activities or errands. Duties include preparing simple meals, assisting... More

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$22–25/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 12 miles away

Babysitter needed for one elementary child, flexible hours from 5 PM

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/02

5:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

Hi there! We want a reliable babysitter for our elementary-aged child. This position starts on October 2nd and runs from 5:00 PM, with some flexibility for the start time, until 10:00 PM.

You will supervise playtime, help with homework, and prepare simple meals. Having a car is necessary for... More

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$10–20/hr
Crozet, VA • 23 miles away

Seeking a babysitter for two kids after school, flexible start

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We need a reliable babysitter for our two children, ages preschool and elementary. The job starts hopefully in October, with a flexible start date. You will work Wednesday all day and Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Responsibilities include picking up youngest child... More

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$18–23/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 12 miles away

We need a sitter for our infant, starting October 17th

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello, we need a babysitter starting on October 17th for occasional week day and weekend babysitting. The sitter will look after one baby, currently 4 months old. You must have a car for transportation and be comfortable with pets. We also ask that you let our dog Bryn out to go potty. The sitter... More

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$20–24/hr
Gordonsville, VA • 17 miles away

Experienced babysitter needed for two toddlers starting October (flexible) 2026

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi, I’m looking for a babysitter for my two toddlers. You will engage with them in activities that promote learning and fun. Experience with multiple young children is a must. The schedule is flexible, but I would like you to start sometime in October. Your responsibilities will include preparing... More

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$23–27/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 17 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Children, Two Saturday Evenings or Afternoons a Month

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! I’m Emily, a Grant Administrator at UVA, and I’m looking for a babysitter two Saturday evenings a month. I have a 9 year old boy who is fun, chill, and pretty self sufficient, and a sweet 4 year old girl.

My son loves reading comics, creating his own Pokemon cards, telling collaborative... More

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$23–27/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 13 miles away

Afterschool care for 4th grader M,W,Th from 2:30-5:30

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are looking for someone to pick up our 9-year-old from her school at 2:30 PM, drive her home, give her a snack, and keep her occupied until 5:30 pm. You can play with her at home, take her to parks, library, etc. The end time and days of the week are flexible. About us: our family has 4 kids. One... More

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$20–30/hr
Louisa, VA • 20 miles away

Nanny Needed for One Preschooler on Weekdays

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a responsible nanny for our three year-old. The position starts on September 8, 2026, with hours from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Your main duties will include supervising playtime, preparing snacks, and ensuring a safe environment. If you enjoy... More

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$22–28/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 13 miles away

French-speaking nanny/teacher needed for one toddler evenings and weekends

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30pm - 8:30pm (flexible)

Hello sitters! We are looking for a French-speaking babysitter for our toddler (~2 years old). The sitter will supervise playtime and ensure a safe environment during each session. The sitter must be either a native speaker of French or has a level of French at or above C1.

The position starts... More

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Child Care FAQ

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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Child Care FAQ

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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