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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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$22–26/hr
Pacific Grove, CA • 15 miles away

Babysitter needed 6/1 in Pacific Grove

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/01

4:30pm - 10:30pm

We are based in Walnut Creek. We are a family of three with our Sofie born August 2023.
Playtime, reading, feeding (foods and milk), getting ready for bedtime
visiting pacific grove for the weekend. Need babysitter for 6/1

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$17–22/hr
Pacific Grove, CA • 15 miles away

All day babysitter for 1 year old, few...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a working family with an infant son. Weston loves to play and to read books with us. He is currently learning how to crawl.
To be available on days with short notice. Hours may range from 8:30-5:30pm
Days may change from Wednesday through Friday

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$18–25/hr
Marina, CA • 7 miles away

Watch a fun 5 year old for 2 hrs 5/25 or...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 05/26

1:00pm - 3:00pm (flexible)

I’m a single mom to my 5 (almost 6) year old son. He’s smart, energetic, curious and funny, and loves to play outside.

We’ll be visiting my parents over Memorial Day weekend, and my brother will be there too. My brother and I need to have a grown-ups only conversation with our folks. The sitter... More

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$10–30/hr
Carmel, CA • 20 miles away

Part time sitter for an infant

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi all, my husband and I are new parents to a baby boy born at the end of April. We live in Big Sur and have a fat cat. Our goal is to find a sitter who can care for our little man a couple hours on occasion.
We’re pretty laid back as far as schedule, and are just looking for an occasional date... More

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$19–25/hr
Santa Cruz, CA • 23 miles away

Firefighter/ Paramedic needs help with...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Im firefighter/paramedic with two boys 8 and 10 years old. MY WIFE PASSED AWAY FROM CANCER 3 YEARS AGO. Boys are a lot of fun and are very active. They like soccer, board games , bike rides,trampolines and being in nature
I need someone to be at home at 550 am until before 9 to take to JUNIOR... More

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$22–30/hr
San Juan Bautista, CA • 12 miles away

Looking for a great sitter for two toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/28

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

I'm looking for a great babysitter for 2 children. We're staying at a hotel, and we need a sitter while we're at a wedding.

Our daughter, Sophie, is just over 3 years old, and our son, Theo, other is just over 1-year-old.
The kids will be going to sleep when you arrive. We'll assist with bedtime... More

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$20–30/hr
Gilroy, CA • 19 miles away

Date-night sitter for 8mo old, also good...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/15

5:00pm - 11:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are a family of 3 who also have a golden retriever and a cat. Our son is 8 months old.
We would need the sitter to play, feed solids and bottle before bedtime, as well as put him down for bed. If he wakes up at all, comfort him back to sleep.

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$20–28/hr
Carmel, CA • 20 miles away

Sitter for family wedding weekend

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/26

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Hi! I am looking for a sitter for my daughter who will be 16 months. She is very easy going and happy girl! We will be attending a family wedding for the weekend and would love help Thursday-Saturday night

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$20–25/hr
Carmel, CA • 20 miles away

Sitter Needed for 2 Kids in July

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 6:00am (flexible)

Hello! My family is relocating to Northern California and will be staying at my aunt's in Carmel until we can find a place. Start date and number of hours is flexible. Both my husband and I work from home. We're looking for someone who can help with a toddler (13 month old) and a three year old... More

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$25/hr
Santa Cruz, CA • 23 miles away

After school Care needed downtown Santa...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 2:30pm

I need a Wednesday sitter from 12:30-2:30 until the end of May only. Watch a sweet big hearted 7 year old at home then drop at Boys and Girls club at 2:30. $50 every Wednesday. Must have experience with ADHD and autism. Must be able to stay calm and keep firm boundaries.

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$21–25/hr
Salinas, CA • 7 miles away

Full time for Oné baby of 3 months

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

What i do with my baby is that i sleep him in my arms and Also I Give him to eat every Two hours
Pay a lot attention to him, don’t let him cry a lot change pamper every 2 hours

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$18–25/hr
Santa Cruz, CA • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for one happy baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We live in the beautiful Santa Cruz mountains, near the Happy Valley elementary school. We have one happy baby boy who is almost 2 years old. The main activities include playing with the baby indoors and outdoors, feeding him, giving him a bath, and putting him to bed.

We are looking for an... 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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