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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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$10–22/hr
Portage, WI • 15 miles away

Babysitter needed for two children, ages...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

Hi there! We're looking for a reliable babysitter to help us starting June 1st. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You will look after two children in preschool and elementary grades. The job also involves playing with our large Labrador retriever. It's... More

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$10–25/hr
Madison, WI • 25 miles away

Seeking Overnight babysitter for two...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/17

12:00am - 11:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for two toddlers starting on April 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM, with us returning on Saturday, April 18 around 2:00pm. You will care for our children by providing a safe and engaging environment, supervising playtime, and preparing snacks and meals. Must have your own car for... More

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$21–25/hr
Windsor, WI • 20 miles away

Babysitter needed for 1-2 kids, flexible...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We're looking for a responsible babysitter for occasional babysitting of one-two young children, an infant and a toddler. You will supervise playtime, change diapers, and prepare snacks.

Toddler is in daycare Mon-Thu, most likely we will need help on Fri, and/or if she's sick and has to stay... More

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$10–20/hr
Madison, WI • 25 miles away

Babysitter needed for 2 kids, ages toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 6:30pm

We're looking for a reliable babysitter for two children, ages toddler and elementary. The job starts on February 7th and runs every Saturday from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The babysitter has a car for outings and school pickups. Duties include supervising playtime, preparing snacks, helping with... More

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$21–25/hr
Madison, WI • 25 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for One Child...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We are looking for a babysitter for our preschool child. The position starts on February 25th, but we can be flexible with the start date.

Your main tasks will include keeping our child engaged with fun activities and ensuring a safe environment. You'll prepare simple meals and help with... More

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$15–20/hr
De Forest, WI • 20 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Hello sitters! We need a reliable babysitter for our two children, ages preschool and elementary. The schedule is flexible, starting on February 17th. You will work on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Your tasks include supervising playtime, preparing snacks, and helping with homework.... More

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$15–22/hr
Portage, WI • 15 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30am - 1:30pm

Hello sitters! We need someone to help with our two children, ages infant and toddler. The job starts on February 15th and runs on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday from 5:30 AM to 1:00 PM. You will engage with the kids, prepare meals, and provide a safe environment. Experience with multiples is... More

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$22–25/hr
Waunakee, WI • 17 miles away

Babysitter needed for 2 kids, ages toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We're looking for help to play and engage with our two children, ages toddler and pre-school. The schedule starts on February 4th, with a flexible start date. You will work on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

You need to have a car to pick up our 4-year-old from preschool. Comfort with pets is... More

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$15–20/hr
Middleton, WI • 19 miles away

Seeking sitter for 2 kids (ages 8 & 6) on...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Family in Middleton looking for a responsible sitter to care for 2 elementary-aged children- Ages 8 and 6 years. The job will be on various Fridays and Saturdays, around 6:30 PM, with flexibility on the start time and ends around 11:30 PM. You should be comfortable with cats, as we have two in the... 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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