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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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$15–18/hr
Kent, WA • 21 miles away

Occasional/On call babysitter for a 2 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Family of 3! Both parents currently work full time, but opposite times.

If babysitting during the day, feed, change when necessary and play!
At night, feed, play, bath, put to bed (7pm-9pm) and clean up toys/mess!

I work 0600-1430, his dad works 1600-2330.
We don’t always need a... More

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$24–50/hr
South Colby, WA • 25 miles away

Transportation to school for lovely 9 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Just me and my daughter Mia. Single mom needing transportation assistance
Transportation to school in Bremerton twice per week. Will to a premium for gas reimbursement on top of rate
Port Orchard to Bremerton twice per week, Mondays and Wednesdays mornings

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$15–25/hr
Federal Way, WA • 14 miles away

Part-time, weekday sitter for baby girl...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 3:00pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3. Myself, my husband Tom, and our baby girl Nora.
I work from home and I just need a sitter for 3-5 hours 2-3 days a week so I can be available for calls and meetings. Care will likely include bottles, diapers, reading books, etc.

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$21–25/hr
Puyallup, WA • 11 miles away

Full-time nanny for sweet 4 yearold

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

loving family looking for care for a sweet 4 year old boy After school
Take care of 4yr old boy and help with potty training. Prepare light meals for him. Take him to the park. Help with light housekeeping.
Mondays 9am to 430
Tuesday through Fridays 1230 to 430

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$19–23/hr
Olympia, WA • 21 miles away

Working parents with a 10 and 13 year old

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have a 13 year old boy and 10 year old girl. I need someone to pick them up from school and hang out with them
Light housekeeping, driving, homework help, hanging out with them doing fun activities at home

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$17–20/hr
South Colby, WA • 25 miles away

Sitter for am drop off or having my 7 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 10:00am

I am a single mom of 2 boys, 7 & 2.
I work full time, am looking to change employers.
I am in need of a babysitter to either drive my my 7 year old to school in the morning or I can set up transportation through the school district. I was offered a job offer looking to change employers and my son's... More

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$14–19/hr
Kent, WA • 21 miles away

Looking for a babysitter to take care of...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Must have experience with allergic reactions and know how to use an Epi-pen

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$21–22/hr
Lakewood, WA • Less than a mile

Part time sitter who care drop off child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

A single mother of one working a full time job and full time school at local college
Pick child from school to home, get her settled and start with homework

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$19–27/hr
Olympia, WA • 17 miles away

Type 1 diabetes trained sitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/19

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

Hello! We have a 3.5 year old with Type 1 diabetes. We are fairly new to the Olympia area and have been her for almost a year. Josh is a stay at home dad and Kat works remotely, so we are always very close to our kiddos.
Watch over the kids during a neighborhood dinner party. The sitter must have... More

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$15–22/hr
Tacoma, WA • 3 miles away

Sitter for 2 toddlers and a single dad

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of three. Rex, the dad; Amelia (3.5 years old) and Oliver (15 months old).
I'd like the sitter to reheat the meals I've cooked as well as putting the children to bed if it is later than 6 PM.
I'm looking for the occasional weeknight (6PM-10PM) or Saturday night (6 PM-Midnight). I... More

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$22/hr
Puyallup, WA • 11 miles away

Care for elementary school aged kids with...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am

Must be flexible. Currently need care 5/20/24 - 6/6/24
Will be more dates throughout the year. Must be comfortable with large, friendly dog. Must have reliable transportation. Must be willing to undergo a background check. C-727 five nine nine 5 eight 7 one.
Duties: Get kids ready for school,... More

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Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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