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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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$10–12/hr
Norfolk, VA • 21 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 days. 9 month old...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi I have a family of four. We occasionally need a babysitter as sometimes our working schedules don’t align however my son is 9 months and he is very active hence the reason he’s not in daycare I will be at home working remotely just need help for a couple hours watching him. He’s easy to get along... More

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$10–17/hr
Norfolk, VA • 21 miles away

part time sitter for 4 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

looking for a sitter for my 4 year old. i work random hours and need last minute sitter often.
playing and supervision. depending on time of day, maybe lunch/dinner. maybe 4 hours at a time.

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$17–21/hr
Norfolk, VA • 18 miles away

Experience person to drop and pick 9 yo...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 10:00am

im a family of 2. I work from home .I can't drop my daughter off to school or pick her up.
Looking for someone to pick up and dropping off my 9 yo. She has complete summer school.

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$14–18/hr
Smithfield, VA • Less than a mile

Part time sitter needed for 2 children...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:30pm - 5:30pm (flexible)

Looking for summer care for a 3 year old boy and a 5 year old girl. Looking for part time hours between 12:30PM to 5:30PM for Monday to Thursday. Must be comfortable with large dog and 2 cats in home.

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$10–12/hr
Norfolk, VA • 20 miles away

Full time Sitter, Single mom of Twins

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm

Hello! I am a single mom of two twins, Maverick and Scarlett! We are so excited to meet you!
Bottles, naps, snuggles! They are very easy babies but having two babies is a lot nonetheless. Snacks as well!

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$10–11/hr
Norfolk, VA • 20 miles away

Just want a sitter for whenever I want to...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

3 beautiful children that love to play all have great personalities Jeremiah,Azarah, Khali

Just be great and take care of my kids to the best of your availability

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$20–25/hr
Norfolk, VA • 20 miles away

Thursday afterschool sitter (3:00-8:30)...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Two awesome boys needing picked up from school on Thursdays (3:00-3:30) and watched until 8:30PM. So 5.5 hours.

Two awesome boys needing picked up from school on Thursdays (3:00) and watched until 8:30PM. So 5.5 hours. Homework help, snacks, dinner, and allowing them time to play video games as... More

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$14–15/hr
Norfolk, VA • 24 miles away

Part-time / full-time help with three 7-5-2

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

2:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Single mom need an extra pair of hands. Getting a job, need help with my three childern
Pick up the kids from school bring them home help with homework until I get off at six

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$15–20/hr
Norfolk, VA • 20 miles away

Occasional sitter for an energetic toddler...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

My middle son Braylen is 3 and my youngest son is 1. They are both energetic as well as love to learn and play. They love snack time and to take naps sometimes. My middle son braylen loves to talk about everything. My 3 year old is not potty trained as of yet so he still wears training pants as... More

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$12–14/hr
Hampton, VA • 12 miles away

Full time sitter for 2 beautiful toddlers!

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 9:00am

Hi! My name is Bwth and my husband's name is Alex! I'm going to be working soon and need a sitter for our 2 kids as our 3rd is already in school. My number is
I need my babies to be fed at 10:30, laid down for a nap at 11.my youngest is potty training, and I need my puppy to be let out occasionally... More

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$14–15/hr
Suffolk, VA • 12 miles away

morning sitter for 4 kids

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for a baby sitter early mornings, 5:30am-7:30am. For now it will just be Monday mornings. The kids will probably be sleeping except the oldest who catches the bus at 6:45.

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$13–21/hr
Norfolk, VA • 21 miles away

sitter needed for 1 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/08

6:00pm - 10:00pm

just a single mom of 1 child, trying to take a break some days and often need a baby sitter
watch him, put him to bed at 8pm, and just wait until i return from event to be relieved.
will be in my home with cameras.

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$15–20/hr
Norfolk, VA • 22 miles away

Part-time nanny/sitter for a sweet baby boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We're looking for a nanny or sitter to watch our infant son (currently 4 months old) Tuesdays from 9:30am-2pm and additional days as needed. We would like someone who has experience with infants, CPR certified, and can provide references.

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

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