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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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$10–25/hr
Manassas, VA • 10 miles away

caring babysitter needed for toddlers and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a responsible babysitter starting on June 22, 2025, for two young children, aged toddler and preschool. The sitter cares for them, engages in play, and supports learning activities. Experience with multiples is necessary, as is the ability to handle sick care and assist with bedtime... More

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$20–25/hr
Washington, DC • 16 miles away

Occasional Babysitter for Our 18-Month-Old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We're looking for a caring, experienced babysitter for our active 18-month-old! Perfect for someone who loves toddlers and wants occasional work on weeknights or weekends, so we can enjoy a date night child-free. You must be over 21 years old with CPR/First Aid and solid childcare experience (5+... More

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$12–16/hr
District Heights, MD • 19 miles away

Look for Sitter/Nanny for energetic boy.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have 1 son (Lennox). He is an active toddler who has difficulty with following orders. Not special needs. Is just stubborn at times.

Need help with pickup from daycare and babysitting until parents return.

Pickup: Mon-Thurs. 2:30pm

Babysitting: 2:30pm-8pm

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$20–21/hr
Washington, DC • 17 miles away

Sitter to watch 8 year old Autistic Non...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Our child is 8 years old. He is autistic non verbal. He enjoys books, movies, playing at the playground

Help with reading, writing, giving him his lunch. Watching him while mom is at work.

Car preferred.

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$20/hr
Washington, DC • 15 miles away

Need loving and experienced sitter, start...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

I have a 1 year old daughter and 5 year old son. I also have a German shepherd in the home that you would need to be comfortable with.

Mainly just providing supervision and basic needs for my children. At the moment I just need a sitter as need. Eventually I’m looking for a regular sitter.

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$20–20/hr
Clifton, VA • 8 miles away

Looking for a Saturday sitter occasionally...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for help for our 15 yr old son on Saturdays occasionally from 2pm (or could push to 3 or 4pm) till @10pm …and Friday evenings 4pm (can push to 5pm) till @10pm

Additional days/nights on occasion as well (if available).

Our son is mildly autistic-high functioning, fun to watch. Must... More

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$23–30/hr
Falls Church, VA • 9 miles away

Caring Part-time Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

We seek a caring part-time babysitter for two children aged preschool to elementary. We are looking for someone long-term and reliable, who can help with school pick-up and afterschool activities during the week Mon-Fri. We can do 15-20 hours per week (around 2-6pm), all payment through Care. com.... More

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$20–30/hr
Alexandria, VA • 10 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Infants and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are seeking an occasional babysitter for our two young children, starting in April 2025. The babysitter must have a car and assist with light housekeeping, laundry, and meal prep. The primary responsibility is watching our nine-month-old while my wife works from home, with occasional care for our... More

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$20–21/hr
Mc Lean, VA • 12 miles away

Full-Time Nanny in McLean, VA

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a warm, reliable, and experienced nanny to help care for our five-month-old baby boy. This is a temporary, full-time position that begins on April 1, 2025, and is expected to run through February 1, 2026.

We are a Greek-speaking household and part of your role will include... More

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$12–17/hr
Greenbelt, MD • 25 miles away

Sitter needed to babysit three year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am

Sitter needed to babysit three year old while parent works remotely from home. Child is very energetic and loves to play

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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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