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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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$25–28/hr
Groton, MA • 11 miles away

Regular sitter a few hours a week for 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

We are a busy family of 5- my oldest son is 11 and in middle school, my younger son is 7, and my daughter is 2 (almost 3) years old. We have two big friendly dogs. My husband works from home and I am a former behavior technician, taking a break to care for my family.
Looking for someone to babysit... More

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$19–19/hr
Dracut, MA • 23 miles away

Part time sitter , I would need you for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

Hi my names Alexandra and I live with my father, younger brother, and my infant son
I need a sitter to be able to take care of my son while I am at work 4 days out of the week. Taking care of him would consist of feeds, diaper changes, nap times, and baths as needed.
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$11–20/hr
Worcester, MA • 17 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic loving...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/19

5:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

2 beautiful energetic loving kid Daniel & Sofia. My dog name is max and my cat name is macho
Wake them up around 8:30 am make them breakfast. Let them play for a little watch a movie Make them a snack around 11 am and my daughter usually takes a nap around 1-2 pm and my son will not take a nap.
I... More

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$19–21/hr
Marlborough, MA • 11 miles away

Nanny needed part time in Marlborough MA

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We have a 13 month old, myself and my husband mostly work from home, we need someone a couple times a week to look after and play with our daughter.
Put toddler down for naps, play, feed, light laundry, clean after toddler.
We are in Marlborough MA. Our hours and days are flexible.

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$15–20/hr
Hudson, NH • 24 miles away

Full time nanny for 11 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm

We are looking for a long-term nanny for our 11 month old son in our home in Hudson, NH. Someone with a few years experience and is CPR/first aid certified is a must. Should also be vaccinated. We both work from home (me full time and my husband part time) and want someone who is fun, easy going and... More

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$15–17/hr
Nashua, NH • 20 miles away

Caregiver/Respite care provider for child...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 11:30am (flexible)

Care giver/Respite care provider needed for my 6 year old son with Developmental Disabilities.
Very sweet likes to ride his swing and go for walks in his stroller.

Nashua/Merrimack NH area.
Monday mornings 8:30am-10:15am
Tuesday mornings 8:30-11:15am
Wednesday afternoon... More

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$10–26/hr
Worcester, MA • 14 miles away

Before school care for one kindergartener

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

Three kids but the oldest is starting kindergarten and needs a ride to her school down the street.
Sitter must get daughter up and dressed for school then drop her off less than a mile away.

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$23–32/hr
Lexington, MA • 24 miles away

Looking for our next long term Nanny to be...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

We are a fun, kind family looking for someone to join us. We moved to Lexington last year. I'm a single-mom with three young kids- 9 yrs, 8 yrs, and 6 yrs. Total hours per week can range from 25 (M, Tu, Wed, Th) up to 40 if weekends are included. Afterschool and evening hours (12-8) hours can be... More

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$17–25/hr
Harvard, MA • 6 miles away

Sitter needed for two lively kids

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 7:00pm (flexible)

Busy working parents with two young kids and a small dog. Need capable and reliable sitter for after-school/ Camp care.

Meet kids at school bus or pickup from camp. Supervise afternoon activities, snacks, and homework.

Schedule is approximate and may change.

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$22–26/hr
Worcester, MA • 13 miles away

Occasional Sitter: feisty preschooler and...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

need occasional sitter.

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$20–27/hr
Bedford, MA • 21 miles away

Engaging Part-Time Nanny Wanted for Our...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

Seeking a vibrant part-time nanny to join our fam in Sep, ~10-15 hours per week over 3-5 afternoons (to be mutually agreed).
• Pickup at bus stop for PM fun: he adores legos, art, math, construction, biking, reading.
• Co-design, build, demolish epic blanket forts
• Support a curious young... More

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$22–25/hr
Wellesley, MA • 23 miles away

Occasional Sitter for 2 kids (ages 2 & 4)...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have 2 kids, Mackenzie (age 4 in June) and George (age 2 in August) and a dog named Jackson. We live in Wellesley, MA. My kids attend preschool during the year and are off on the summer.
We are looking for occasional help over summer while my kids are not in preschool as well as evening... More

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$20–30/hr
Concord, MA • 16 miles away

Parents' helper/ Regular sitter/PT nanny...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Hi there! We are two work from home creatives, an adorable five-month old and an energetic 3 yo in search of a little breathing room and rest!
Though we have two kids, you would mostly be taking care of one or the other while we are at home. We're thinking a little help with busy family lunch time,... 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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