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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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$15–25/hr
Oak Park, IL • 5 miles away

Occasional Date Night Sitter for Fun...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are new to OP and looking for a regular day night sitter. We have a energetic, fun loving toddler who loves animals and to be outside.
Responsibilities include playtime, serving dinner, bath and bedtime. Occasionally may need to pick son up from Day Care.
Schedule is totally flexible, likely a... More

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$15–18/hr
Prospect Heights, IL • 18 miles away

Date night sitter needed!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We’re first time parents and we just need a little break here and there for date nights!

Just care for our infant… keep her entertained… meet her basic needs such as changing her diaper, feeding her her bottle

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$20–25/hr
Chicago, IL • Less than a mile

Part-time sitter for sweet, happy and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Blended family with 2.5y/o girl, with occasional visits and/or stays from grown children and grandma. Both parents work full-time, partly remote, partly in office. Will need part time sitter to fill in childcare gaps as needed, sometimes only in the mornings (8:30/9-2pm), sometimes full days.... More

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$20–23/hr
Chicago, IL • 6 miles away

Occasional Sitter for Fun Loving Toddler!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We’re looking for someone to care of our 4 year old son Griffin on the occasion we have evening or weekend engagements/errands. We'd love to have someone as our recurring sitter! Griffin is super active and loves to climb on any and everything! He's very into sports (baseball, soccer, football). He... More

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$25–30/hr
Chicago, IL • 2 miles away

Part-time sitter for comedian twins

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

Twins, 1 girl and 1 boy that just turned 6. They have a full time nanny but looking for someone to drive them to their activites.
ideally drop off for school, pick up and take them to their activities

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$18–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 2 miles away

Part time nanny to help with before and...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We live in Bucktown near North & Ashland. We are looking for someone to pick our 2 girls up from school, take them to activities, make/give them dinner/snacks, &light housekeeping (clean/straighten up kids areas, fold laundry, dishes, meal prep). After school Mon - Thurs w/ varying hrs depending on... More

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$20–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 2 miles away

Part-time sitter for funny/creative almost...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Hello! We are a family of three (mom, son and dog!) located in Logan Square. We love to be outside, play games and watch good movies from time to time.

You’d be responsible for picking up my son from summer camp, occasional play dates and activities. Would love to find someone patient, loves... More

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$15–18/hr
Hinsdale, IL • 16 miles away

Part time sitter for 3 month old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hello! We are first time parents to a wonderful little boy that will be 3 months by the time I return to work.

We are seeking care for our baby one to two times a week with possibility of more days. Flexibility is important. Position can be split by two people if needed. I will let you know of... More

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$15–18/hr
Lyons, IL • 10 miles away

Full time sitter for 2 amazing souls

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

Amazing friendly people! My daughter and son are well educated with manners.

Looking for a sitter to watch the kids overnight while they sleep, and in the mornings get them ready for school and drive them to school.

Will be working overnights

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$18/hr
Chicago, IL • 3 miles away

Part Time Home Assistant

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

Looking for someone energetic and fun to play with children of multiple ages.

Ideally, this individual will be:
*Reliable - must be available to work from 8:30am - 2:00pm
*Experienced in working with multiple children at a time between the ages of infants thru preschoolers.
* COVID... More

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$10–15/hr
Highland Park, IL • 19 miles away

company/ care

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Not typical babysitting job, as it is to assist a very high functioning adult lady (Ali) who has special needs, who is fun and active. Looking for little help, one person to work every other weekend from Friday night 8pm to Monday morning 8am, so 2.5 days. We want help with teaching Ali life skills... More

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$20–25/hr
Chicago, IL • 2 miles away

Sitter with Car & Before/After School...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

My daughter is in fifth grade and is involved in dance and theater after school. She is well-mannered and independent.
I need a responsible driver with a reliable car who is flexible during weekdays to take my daughter to and from school and drive her to after school classes.
Monday 7:15-8:00 a.m.... More

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