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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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$17–21/hr
Melbourne, FL • 12 miles away

Part-time sitter for one happy girl

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

I'm a single mother that works full time. My daughter is 5 years old and about to start kindergarten. I just need a couple days during the week that I can go work out or have some me time after work!

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$10–12/hr
Melbourne, FL • 12 miles away

Part Time sitter for an Energetic 8 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 6:00pm (flexible)

I am currently looking for a part time sitter for my 8 year old. With is being summer it would be full day 2-3 times a week. Once school starts it would just be after school until about 7.

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$10–15/hr
Melbourne, FL • 18 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! My name is Shelby. I have a 4 year old daughter and a 1 year old son. I am a stay at home mom. We have three cats (SUPER FRIENDLY) and a one year old dog (blue heeler: 65lbs)
We just need someone that is able to come once in a while so mom and dad can go out for a few hours.
Diaper changes, feed... More

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$11–15/hr
Melbourne, FL • 22 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 children 3, 5, & 7....

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, we have 5 people in our family. 3 kids 7 and under. Dad works Monday through Friday, and mom is stay at home and homeschool mom. We need a sitter once a week to help give mom a breaks to run errands and attend appointments.

We need our sitter to simply watch the kiddos once per week. Play... More

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$15–18/hr
Indialantic, FL • 21 miles away

Occasional care for infant and toddler

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for occasional care for an infant (3m) and toddler (2.5yr). Must be up to date vaccinated for covid and flu. Must have experience caring for infant and toddler together. Both sleep through the night once put to bed around 8pm.

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$17–30/hr
Satellite Beach, FL • 17 miles away

Occasional sitter for 4 great kids.

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Have 4 kids 10,8,4 year old twins and an old morkie. Our 4 year old daughter is autistic. Looking for someone responsible to watch the kids for a few hours occasionally so mom and dad can get out for some r&r.
Hang out with the kids and possibly give them pre-prepared food if it’s a meal... More

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$20–22/hr
Cocoa, FL • 10 miles away

PT sitter for Toddlers- Needing a fun,...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

11:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

2 Toddlers under 3years old. SAHM needing additional help. Serious inquiries only. Have struggled finding reliable help. Even just a 1x/wk commitment.

Follow routine. Be engaging. Be a physically active person, as both boys require LOTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. Help meet milestones and proactively... More

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$16–20/hr
Sharpes, FL • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for 5 & 9 year old

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a small family of 4 ❤️ We enjoy boating, sports, we love food ❤️
Stay with kids while we work. We typically work 12 hour shifts, kids usually asleep by 10
Late night hours 5pm -5am

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$17–21/hr
Titusville, FL • 11 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi! We are a family of 4. 2 littles ones Xavi and seli and 2 fur babies. Recently moved to Titusville and looking for help with childcare.
I have been a stay at home parent for the past couple of years and getting back into work. I work from home and it’s manageable as my job is not overbearing.... More

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$17–20/hr
Merritt Island, FL • Less than a mile

Nanny needed for a playful 11 month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hello, my husband and I are looking for a short term nanny for our active, smart 10 month old. He’s a sweet boy who loves to play, loves the water and loves to eat.

We are looking for a nanny to watch and play with our little one, wash his bottles/dishes after being used and help with his... More

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$16–19/hr
Titusville, FL • 11 miles away

Make Your Own Schedule Sitting

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are hiring for our make-your-own schedule sitting team. You are paid directly and in full by great families. You are in control of your schedule, accepting jobs on our app only when you are available to. Guaranteed a four-hour minimum for every job.
All sitters are required to go to the family's... More

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$16–20/hr
Cocoa Beach, FL • 8 miles away

Sitting Team - Make your own schedule!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are hiring for our make-your-own schedule sitting team. You are paid directly and in full by great families. All sitters are required to go to the family's home to care for their children there. All details, children's ages, and the area are provided to the caregiver, for them to decide if they... More

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How much do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

When do child care providers work?

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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