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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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$20–27/hr
Moraga, CA • 22 miles away

Need nanny for before and after school...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

I need baby sitter for my 6 yr old child in the morning for 1 hr and 3 hrs in the afternoon. Also need to pickup from the school and drop off at the school.

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$20–35/hr
Larkspur, CA • 25 miles away

Looking for afternoon baby sitter /...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Hi there! We have two sweet, active, nature-loving boys (ages 3 and 5) and a cute little golden doodle named Walter. I need an extra set of hands this summer in the afternoons and on an occasional date night.
Our youngest son naps from roughly 1-3 pm at home but I'll need to pick up my oldest from... More

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$15–25/hr
Petaluma, CA • 7 miles away

Seeking Part Time Nanny in Petaluma

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hello! We are looking for a nanny M/W/F to watch our 6 month old son in Petaluma. I work from home and will be in the house. We would need help 9-5pm Monday and Wednesdays, and Friday would only be 9-2pm. We are also open to a nanny share and may have some other families here who would be... More

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$24–35/hr
Yountville, CA • 10 miles away

One time sitting for a great kid...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/07

4:00pm - 9:00pm

Hi, we're travelling from Canada and our son Quinn needs someone to watch him while mommy and daddy go out for a special dinner.
Play some games with Quinn, read a book together, eat and maybe watch a movie or two.
We'll be in a suite at the Yountville Estates.

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$17–20/hr
Vallejo, CA • 17 miles away

Part time sitter/nanny for baby during...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 12:30pm (flexible)

We are a family of 3 plus a puppy and 2 cats. We are a pretty laid back family we like to hang out with our pets and take the family out to the park as much as we can. We love music and trying new foods. Baby is 9 months old and a very happy and curious and is crawling now

We need help with... More

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$19–21/hr
Benicia, CA • 23 miles away

Caring, reliable, flexible sitter with...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We are a family of three with a little dog. We are looking for a trustable, loving, flexible, responsible and reliable person who can take care of our son on special occasions. We may ask for some night stays when we go out late or to go out on weekends. We have an extra room. Spanish speaking... More

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$18–24/hr
Napa, CA • 10 miles away

Part time childcare for two active boys

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

We are an active family of four. We love being outside. We have two elementary age boys and two loving golden retrievers.

Looking for a sitter who is willing to help the boys with their homeschool studies while we are at work.

Likely we will need between 2-4 days a month of childcare.

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$20–29/hr
Calistoga, CA • 21 miles away

Two day sitter in June for <1 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/08

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Hello we are from the Bay Area, we have a young daughter who will be 8 months old.
We will be attending a wedding, so we will need a babysitter who can watch our daughter in our hotel room while we are in attendance (at the same hotel).
We will look into schedule more but there is a chance we will... More

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$26–30/hr
San Rafael, CA • 23 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 15 Month old

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for an occasional sitter to look after our 15 month old. Must be comfortable to heat up food and give bottles and put to bed. Also must be comfortable with large dogs.

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$18–21/hr
San Pablo, CA • 23 miles away

Part Time Sitter for two sweet twin girls

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello my name is Dr. Antonio Martinez. I have twin daughters who are 2

I just need someone who can watch them for an hour or two at most while I do self-care and errands. The girls are silly, loving, and easy for anyone who naturally loves kids

I live in San Pablo. Brother (very respectful) and... More

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$18–23/hr
Glen Ellen, CA • 6 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 wonderful little...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Glen Ellen family with 2 little girls who love exploring, nature, dress up, art, and imaginative play. We need an awesome sitter to help fill in the blanks and, for the right person, grow with our family.

Main responsibilities: playing and engaging the girls, cooking meals and snacks,... More

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$15/hr
San Rafael, CA • 19 miles away

After-School Sitter for 5 Year Old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

My 5 year old son will be attending Kindergarten in San Rafael this fall. I need someone to pick him up from school (8 minutes away from our house), feed him dinner, and be home with him until my husband or I get home from work (typically around 6:30pm). Food would be prepared for him in advance,... More

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