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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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$15–18/hr
Springfield, VA • 24 miles away

Parent’s night out baby-sitting for two...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/07

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Our boy (3yo) and girl (4yo) love legos, reading and educative content in their screens. We also have a beagle (11yo) that is a couch potato.

Entertain, read before bedtime, and be available in case the kids wake up.

Parking in front of the residence

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$21–25/hr
Merrifield, VA • 22 miles away

Part-time sitter for one energetic toddler...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

we have one 3.5-year-old boy. We need help after school starting 6 PM and finishing around 8 PM during weekday including Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Activities:
- Play with him outside in the community like driving a toy car, or a bicycle
- Help him finish dinner
-Help monitor him at home,... More

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$18–20/hr
Springfield, VA • 23 miles away

Part-time sitter for occasional...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are the Martins: Calvin, Vachon, Jonah and Bruce (boston terrier). We are hoping to partner with caretakers that would stimulate and engage our young son who is on the spectrum. He is very well behaved, polite and has good manners.
Looking to have a caretaker to take our son on walks for... More

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$20–25/hr
Warrenton, VA • 5 miles away

Summer sitter needed

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Searching for summercare for two kids ages 3 & 5. Ideally I need someone 3 days a week and for occasional date nights as needed!

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$15–20/hr
Dunn Loring, VA • 24 miles away

Morning preschool drop-off: Falls Church...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We have recently moved from Herndon to Falls Church. My son is 4 and still attends preschool in Herndon.

I am looking for a sitter to drive my son to school Monday-Friday except Thursdays (4 days total) for a standard rate plus gas money for the month of May. If desired, this role could expand to... More

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$20–22/hr
Ashburn, VA • 20 miles away

Seeking a part-time sitter for our...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We're a busy family comprising a husband, wife, and our 9-year-old daughter, Rio (soon to be 10). We're in search of a responsible individual to care for our child when my wife and I go on the occasional date or outing.

We're seeking a sitter who can oversee our child's daily routine, ensure... More

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$21–25/hr
Vienna, VA • 23 miles away

Sitter to Assist at Bathtime/Bedtime

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

Our children both have a lot of energy and it is hard to manage bath time with only one parent available on Thursday evenings. Due to this, we are looking for assistance with bath time and bedtime for our two sons, ages 5 and 4. While one of us is managing each of their baths, we would like a sitter... More

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$20–25/hr
Dumfries, VA • 22 miles away

Occasional childcare for a energetic 8...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking childcare for an energetic and gifted 8 year old African American boy
We are looking for an occasional sitter to watch our 8 year old grandson. We need someone who is honest, trustworthy, and fun. Basic duties include playing games with him, and making sure he goes to bed on time. Someone... More

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$20/hr
Great Falls, VA • 24 miles away

Part-time afternoon for active 6 year old...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Looking for part-time help for our fun, active 6-year-old daughter in Great Falls. Hours could be as little as 10 but as many as 20 depending on schedules. We are easy going, casual family but could use help getting daughter to activities during the work week. There is potential for some overnight... More

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$15–18/hr
Ashburn, VA • 16 miles away

Occasional sitter for three self...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/22

7:30am - 11:30am (flexible)

Military family, kind loving children. Just want some quality Mom/Dad time.

Be there in case an emergency happens, hang with the kids, keep them safe.

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$15–20/hr
Prince William, VA • 20 miles away

I need someone who will treat my baby with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

I'm hope Mugerwa. I have my new born, now 3 months. I am starting school in June so I need someone to go with me to school and watch my baby while I am in class.
He is a sweet boy, and kind.

I need someone to go with me to school and watch over my baby while I'm in class, someone who is kind,... More

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How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

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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