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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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$16–20/hr
Catawba, NC • 19 miles away

Part-time sitter for three sweet girls

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We have 3 girls, ages 1, 4 and 7. They love to be outside, play games, bake, build forts, and are definitely full of energy!
We are looking for a babysitter for monthly date nights and a few weekly needs for running errands etc.
We are located in Catawba near the elementary school.

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$15–19/hr
Taylorsville, NC • 10 miles away

Part-time sitter for an energetic toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

I work remote Monday/Friday so I need a sitter Tuesday-Thursday from 6:30AM-4:30PM and until 6:00pm every third week of the month because I’ll work until 5:30. My son is sensitive to loud noises. I’m a gentle parent so I need someone that truly loves kids and will be gentle, comforting and kind.... More

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$10–11/hr
Morganton, NC • 22 miles away

Sitter for 1 2yr old little boy

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We have a combined family of 3 kids but only need care for 1 2 yr old little boy

I need someone to come sit with the child while I work. 2-3 days a week

We live in the country in morganton,nc sitter needed 2-3 days a week I work in hickory so anywhere between morganton and hickory

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$10–17/hr
Valdese, NC • 13 miles away

Part time sitter for a 5 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Well I have a 5 year old son . He does have ADHD so need to be patient with him.
Just watching my son for a few hours a week. Some one to play with him, watch Mikey Mouse, take him outside.
As of right now my days switch from week to week Alternating. So one week would only be 1 day Tuesday 12:00pm... More

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$19–20/hr
Statesville, NC • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter for a sweet 11 month old!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I have an 11 mo old sweet boy! Loves new people and playing. He drinks formula and eats solids.
I just need a few hours supervision, I will be in the home in a zoom meeting

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$15–19/hr
Newton, NC • 8 miles away

Part time babysitter

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

My name is Alexis Finney. I work in EMS. My boyfriend is named Chris. He’s a firefighter. The days that we can’t watch, the kids are the days we need a babysitter.
Housework and meals normally I meal prep and have dinner ready already for them.

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$16–20/hr
Denver, NC • 24 miles away

Occasional sitter for 3 month old lovebug!

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Family of 3 and 2 dogs looking for a babysitter for our 3 month old a couple times a month so I can get errands done. She’s a very easy going baby who enjoys cuddles & outside. The dogs wouldn’t need care other than letting them out to potty. Must have infant experience and references.... More

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$10–13/hr
Lenoir, NC • 18 miles away

Babysitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - Overnight (flexible)

I am a full time mother with two children (Ages 2 and 5.) My oldest son is autistic and both kids are in the process of potty training. One week I will need a sitter on Monday, Tuesday and Friday and the next week I will need a sitter on Wednesday and Thursday.

Potty training, feeding both kids,... More

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$10–11/hr
Statesville, NC • 25 miles away

Full time night sitter 3 nights a week

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 8:00am

I have two children Ryleigh and Ezra recently had I work full time as an EMT. I recently had to have their father removed from the home and need a babysitter for the nights I work.
I would like for them to be fed supper, give snacks, brush their teeth and put them to bed on time.
On Thursday nights... More

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$10–15/hr
Hickory, NC • Less than a mile

Occasional Date Nite Sitter

5+ children

Babysitting

Occasional

We have 5 little girls and we are looking for an occasional sitter to come on date nights

Bedtime routines, snack/meal prep and light house keeping. Must be ok with dogs.

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$10–26/hr
Morganton, NC • 21 miles away

Over night sitter for two toddlers.

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Single father of 2 toddlers. Cami 3 & Sami 2.
50/50 with mother. We both work and could use help from time to time.
Watch the children while I work at night. They should be asleep. And possibly while I get a bit of sleep.
Mainly weekends.

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$10–13/hr
Statesville, NC • 23 miles away

Seeking an occasional date evening sitter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I have a four year old daughter and I’m seeking an occasional date night sitter!

I am seeking someone to occasionally come to watch my little one in our home for a few hours for date evenings. :)

Flexible - located in Statesville - 2-4 hrs

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$15–22/hr
Denver, NC • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 fun loving babies

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

My fiancé and I have two beautiful, sweet babies full of personality.
Possibly 1 day a week or as needed to run errands, doctors appointments, occasional date nights.

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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