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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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$15–40/hr
Ojai, CA • 15 miles away

Couple of nights out to dinner at Ojai...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/23

6:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

We have an almost 2 year old boy named Skyler who is a pretty happy baby and pretty easy to take care of, yet active. We have a dog at home but sometimes we look for sitters here on vacations where we won’t bring him.

We would be going out to dinner so just coming over for bedtime routine and... More

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$20–30/hr
Ventura, CA • 16 miles away

One-time sitter needed for our 2 funny and...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/19

4:30pm - 7:30pm

Hello! We’re a family of 4. Our son is 6 and our daughter is 4. We’re a pretty easy going bunch, who just like to laugh and play!
We have a coursed birthday dinner to go to and are looking for a one-time sitter.
We’ll be staying at a hotel as we’re from San Diego; we’d need you to come to us.

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$23–30/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 10 miles away

Part time care for 5 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I am looking for care 1-2 days a week for my 5month old son. I am a nurse looking so I only work 3 days per wk but I need care for usually only 1 day per week and I have my schedule months in advance :)
I would prefer someone who can watch him in their home. He is 5 months so just feedings/diapering... More

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$21–25/hr
Ventura, CA • 19 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic 4 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

Hello, I’m a single mom looking for someone to take excellent care of my 4 year old daughter.
Meet me at her daycare to pick her up, take her home and read books with her, take care of her, and give her a few snacks.
Daycare is in Ventura. Must start at 3:30.

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$19–25/hr
Oxnard, CA • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter for two toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need someone to take care of our two girls occasionally. My husband and I work from home, but need some help once a week or so.

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$18–25/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 16 miles away

Part-time sitter for one infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello!

We are in search of a nanny for our infant son (5months). Looking for someone to watch our infant son while mom works from home on Wednesdays from 8-12.

We are also hoping this person would be able to watch both of our kids sometimes so we can get some much needed date nights in!

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$20–22/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 11 miles away

After school sitter for 4 year old 2x a week

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We're looking for a babysitter 2x a week in the afternoons, mostly to hang out with my 4 year old son. Sometimes it may be with his older brother too, who's 6. Hours would be around 3-5/6, but this is a little flexible. We live on the mesa near Leadbetter beach, and are looking for someone to keep... More

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$23–27/hr
Santa Barbara, CA • 16 miles away

Full-time nanny for sweet 12-month-old girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Hi! We're looking for a nanny to look after our sweet 12-month-old girl starting around June 10th. We also have a 3-year-old son who attends preschool full-time and a pet cat. Ideally the nanny would be open to occasional care for our son (i.e. for date nights). No care is required by the nanny for... More

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$24–31/hr
Goleta, CA • 20 miles away

Seeking Responsible Morning Sitter for 2...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

We need a reliable and caring sitter/nanny to help us out with our 2.5-year-old boy and 4-year-old girl.

Responsibilities include:
- Making nutritious and yummy breakfasts and lunches for the kids
- Dropping them off at school
- Assisting with kids' laundry
- Light housekeeping tasks to keep... More

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$10–25/hr
Oxnard, CA • 24 miles away

Part time sitter needed for 1 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

My wife and I have work schedules that require us to be flexible each week. We are looking for someone that has that same flexibility. Approximately 2-3 times per week. 4-8 hours.

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$28–35/hr
Goleta, CA • 20 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/20

9:00am - 5:00pm

My wife and I, along with another couple will be staying at a hotel from 5/19 - 5/24 in Santa Barbara for a vacation. Our daughter will be 12 months old at that time and our friend's son will be 16 months old. We don't really have any set schedule for the hours that we'll need at this point, but... 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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