How much does it cost for nannies to use Sittercity?

Nannies can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Nannies 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 nannies as well.

How much do nannies make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, nannies in the US typically charge $19.00 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.

Why are nanny 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.

What career opportunities do I have as a nanny?

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.

When do nannies work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, nannies could work at any time. This includes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or at night. And on weekdays or on the weekend.

How do nannies find jobs?

On Sittercity, nannies 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 nannies will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

What are things nannies do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that nannies do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

How can nannies make extra money?

There are a few ways that nannies can make some extra income. They 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.

$28–32/hr
Portsmouth, VA • 24 miles away

Sitter for four month old baby.

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

Hello! We're looking for someone to watch our four month old in our home. The schedule is a little weird as I'm active duty military. We would need someone to work Mon-Fri from at least 8am till 3:30 pm for two weeks every month. I work a schedule of two weeks of days and then two weeks of eves back... More

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$18–22/hr
Newport News, VA • 4 miles away

part-time sitter for one infant

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays

Me and my husband both work from 6:30am-12pm.Our daughter is 4 months old, we have no pets and looking for help on the weekdays.
we would love for our sitter to be able to work pretty early from around 5:30am-12pm, only on weekdays. we are not requiring any other chores around the house to be done,... More

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$18–22/hr
Newport News, VA • 5 miles away

Part-time sitter/nanny for 6 month old

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays Before School After School

Mom is a physical therapist and dad is ex-navy with transitioning to civilian job. Riley is 6months old and is a sweet chill baby.
Monday and Wednesdays from 6:50 to 4pm. Watch child in home during working hours. Bottlefed with breast milk and starting intro to foods. Have small dog so needs to be... More

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$10–23/hr
Norge, VA • 17 miles away

Momma needs to go back to work

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Before School Day-time Weekdays After School More...

Looking for a sitter that is ok with extended hours or someone to pick our son up from daycare until we get home. 2 almost 3 months old bundle of joy

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$10–15/hr
Newport News, VA • 9 miles away

Full-time sitter for 2 year old

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays Before School After School

I am seeking a fulltime sitter for my 2 year old while I am at school.

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$13–18/hr
Newport News, VA • 9 miles away

Full time sitter for one toddler

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

Looking for someone dependable and trustworthy to look after my very sweet and sassy 2 year old daughter. Monday - Friday around 5 hours per day.

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$10–12/hr
Williamsburg, VA • 9 miles away

Part- time sitter for a beautiful chunky...

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays Weekends Daytime

We are a family of three my husband, mine a little boy and me, my husband is American, I’m Dominican.
I need for taking care my baby just baby,give the food, change the diaper.

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$18–30/hr
Poquoson, VA • 12 miles away

Fully time Nanny for energetic toddlers

3 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays After School Weekday Evenings

My wife and I are small business owners, we have 1 and 2 year old with another due in November.
Play with the kids, prepare snacks and meals, grocery shopping, light housework (tidying up, laundry etc)

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$18–22/hr
Newport News, VA • 4 miles away

Need a reliable in house sitter

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Weekday Evenings

I have a 8 yr old and 6month old bby I work Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday and some Thursday from 6pm til 6am

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$12–15/hr
Hampton, VA • 16 miles away

Full- time sitter for a quirky little guy

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Day-time Weekdays

We’re a military family looking for someone we can trust with our little guy! We’re simple people, we don’t raise our voices, kindness and empathy are important in our family. We thrive on patience!
I’m looking for someone to watch my son in my home M-F from roughly 8:00am to 3:00pm.

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$18–19/hr
Poquoson, VA • 12 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Full-Time Weekday Evenings After School Weekends Daytime More...

I am looking for someone who can watch my kids when I am working late

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$13–19/hr
Newport News, VA • 11 miles away

Sitter for a 7 years old girl.

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time After School Weekday Evenings Weekends Evenings

Is only me and my daughter, I work on a restaurant with different schedules.
Some days12:00-10:00 others 4:00-1:00am.
Just need someone that is able to stay at home with my daughter and keep the routine, meals and bedtimes.

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$15–25/hr
Norge, VA • 17 miles away

part-time plus sitter/nanny job for 1 week...

2 children

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Day-time Weekdays After School Weekday Evenings

Father taking kids on vacation trip to Marriott Resort in Williamsburg, VA. Mother cannot come. Father is music teacher, daughter is musician (flute) son is builder and visual artist.
Father is recovering from injurie; need help playing with kids, going to pool, going sight seeing, meal... More

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$10–15/hr
Newport News, VA • 3 miles away

Flexible P/T sitter

1 child

Nanny

Weekly

Part-Time Weekends Evenings Weekday Evenings

Hello,

I am a mom who is in dire need of someone asap who can watch my son overnight in my home.

I am a PCT at Bon Secour hospital and work 12 hrs each shift. I can work from 2-4 shifts a week. He will need someone who can help him with dinner, and bed time and just someone who can be here with... More

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