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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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$20–25/hr
Chehalis, WA • 6 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Toddler on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Hi there! We’re looking for a babysitter for our toddler. This position starts on October 22, 2025, but the date is flexible. You will work on Wednesdays from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM. You need to have your own car and some experience with young children. Your tasks will include playing, preparing snacks,... More

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$21–29/hr
Olympia, WA • 25 miles away

Seeking Reliable Babysitter for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our preschool-aged child starting on November 10, 2025. The schedule includes flexible start times on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. The ideal candidate must have their own car and be comfortable with... More

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$25–30/hr
Olympia, WA • 16 miles away

Seeking Caring Babysitter for 3 Children,...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 2:30pm (flexible)

I’m looking for a babysitter to help out once a week with our three little ones — ages 2, 1, and 4 months.

Schedule:
• Once a week, sometimes twice a week
• 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Set schedule — you’ll know your days months in advance! My husband is a first responder, so we have his shift calendar... More

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$15–21/hr
Olympia, WA • 24 miles away

Occasional babysitter needed for 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a reliable babysitter for three children aged toddler to elementary. The start date is flexible, beginning on or after October 18, 2025, at 9:30 AM. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing simple meals, and ensuring safety. The ideal candidate must have their own car for... More

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$21–23/hr
Olympia, WA • 22 miles away

Need babysitter starting this Friday Oct...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 6:00pm

We need a reliable babysitter for our infant. The job starts on October 17, 2025, 11 AM to 6 PM. I also work Monday mornings 5 AM to 11 AM my second day in the week varies I will let you know ahead of time. You will be responsible for providing safe, loving care, feeding, changing, and engaging in... More

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$19–22/hr
Olympia, WA • 22 miles away

Drive and supervise middle school child...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/25

4:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Hello, we need a reliable babysitter for our middle school child. The job starts on October 25, 2025, and it runs from around 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. You’ll help with homework, prepare light snacks, and keep our child engaged with fun activities. A driver’s license and access to a car are essential for... More

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$21–22/hr
Olympia, WA • 25 miles away

Occasional Babysitter Needed for Toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our toddler starting on October 13, 2025, at 3:30 PM, with a flexible start date. The sitter will need their own car for transportation. Responsibilities include engaging the child in safe and fun activities, preparing snacks, and ensuring a safe... More

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$15–20/hr
Olympia, WA • 24 miles away

Seeking Occasional Babysitter for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Wed like to find someone who we can call for date nights etc. we have a 9 year old son and 6 year old daughter. We’ve had the same babysitter for the kids for the last 5+ years and she has gotten busy with her full time job in a different city. This would not be anything super regular so we’d like... More

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$20–24/hr
Yelm, WA • 22 miles away

Seeking Experienced Babysitter with Car...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a responsible babysitter to care for four children: two in elementary school, one preschooler, and one infant. You should have experience with multiple children and your own car for transportation. The schedule includes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 5:00 PM... More

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$20–21/hr
Olympia, WA • 19 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Hello! We're looking for a reliable babysitter for our two elementary-aged children. The job starts on October sixth, 2025, with a flexible start date. You will work Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Then pick up kids from school at 3:30pm-4:45pm Your... More

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