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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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$22–50/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 17 miles away

Supervise Four Children from Preschool to...

4 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 12/21

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Hello sitters! We're looking for someone to watch our four children, ages preschool, elementary, and middle school, on December 21, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. You need to have a car and multiple experience with children. Your tasks include helping with homework, preparing snacks, and engaging in... More

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$21–27/hr
Ivy, VA • 18 miles away

Looking for Responsible Babysitter for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a responsible and caring babysitter for our two children, who are in preschool and elementary school. The position starts on November 11, 2025, with a flexible start date. Hours are from 4 PM to 8 PM on weekdays: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The ideal... More

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$15–20/hr
Keswick, VA • 6 miles away

In need of nanny for our 4 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need someone to be with him while we are at work. The job duties will be feeding him a bottle of milk. Making him asleep, diaper change.

Light house work is optional. The main job is take care of our baby.

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$15–25/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 12 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant with Reliable...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi there! We’re looking for an ongoing babysitter for our 10 month old starting on October 29, 2025. Perhaps once every 2-3 weeks. You would help with daily tasks like feeding, diaper changes, and putting the baby down for naps/ bed time. It’s important to engage with the baby through play and... More

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$13–16/hr
Trevilians, VA • 17 miles away

Seeking Experienced Multilingual...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our two children, a toddler and a preschooler, starting on November 10, 2025, at 12:30 PM. The start date is flexible. The ideal candidate should have experience with multiples and must speak Spanish. You need to have your own car for... More

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$18–20/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 13 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 12:00am

We’re looking for a reliable babysitter for our infant on some weekdays and every other weekends from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, starting February 3, 2026. You will supervise, play, and engage with our child, ensuring a safe environment.

You should have a car for transportation for you to be able to... More

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$20–25/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 13 miles away

Nanny for 2 kids, 2 and 4 year old,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! We need a babysitter for our two children aged two and four. The role includes picking them up from school and engaging them in safe and fun activities. You should have a car, but can use our car for school pick-up. The schedule runs from 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM, Monday through Friday, starting late... More

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$22–26/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 10 miles away

Friendly babysitter needed for 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello! We need a babysitter for our three preschool children. You will supervise playtime, help with meals, and assist with bedtime routines.

The schedule starts on October 6, 2025, but we can be flexible with the exact date. A reliable car is essential for outings and trips to activities.... More

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$22–26/hr
Charlottesville, VA • 14 miles away

Care for Three Young Children, Including...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for an occasional babysitter for both scheduled sitting as well as backup care if primary nanny is unavailable. We have three children; an infant and five year old twins. The job starts around August of 2025, but we can adjust the date if needed.

The babysitter engages the... 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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