How to hire an In-Home Childcare Provider

How to hire an in-home childcare provider, step by step

Here's a step-by-step in-home childcare provider hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an in-home childcare provider job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new in-home childcare provider
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the in-home childcare provider you need to hire. Certain in-home childcare provider roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect in-home childcare provider also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of in-home childcare providers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type Of In-Home Childcare Provider	Description	Hourly Rate
   In-Home Childcare Provider	Childcare workers provide care for children when parents and other family members are unavailable. They attend to children’s basic needs, such as bathing and feeding... Show More	$10-21
   Nanny	Nannies are family employees who are primarily responsible for taking care of children in the family's house. They are usually tapped to take care of the kids while the parents are at work or away on vacation... Show More	$12-29
   Sitter	A sitter is responsible for assisting medical needs under the supervision of an attending physician, registered nurses, and other health professionals. Sitters monitor the patients' daily activities and perform medical duties such as taking the patient's temperature, administering medications, monitoring food intake, helping with bathing needs, and responding to the patients' inquiries, concerns, and requests... Show More	$9-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • Nutritional Meals
   • Child Care
   • Homework Assignments
   • CPR
   • Social Development
   • Meal Preparation
   • Developmental Problems
   • Child Development
   • Medical Appointments
   • Learning Environment
   • Healthy Meals
   • Food Preparation
   • Clean Environment
   • Language Development

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   Responsibilities:

   • Provide childcare services for children of gym members -Offered discipline through re-direction when need -Obtained keep updated first aid & CPR certifications
   • Educate the children on ABC s, counting numbers, colors and shapes.
   • Administer learning materials, provide one-on-on tutoring and supervise kids during time of play.
   • Prepare USDA approve meals, plan outings, education, structure free play, and hygiene care.

   More In-Home Childcare Provider duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the in-home childcare provider job description is a good way to get more applicants. An in-home childcare provider salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an in-home childcare provider in Florida may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level in-home childcare provider. Additionally, an in-home childcare provider with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average in-home childcare provider salary

   $15.46hourly

   $32,161 yearly

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   Entry-level in-home childcare provider salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated March 17, 2025

   Average in-home childcare provider salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
   1	California	$42,310	$20
   2	North Dakota	$38,921	$19
   3	Idaho	$34,975	$17
   4	New York	$34,524	$17
   5	Nevada	$34,354	$17
   6	Oregon	$33,922	$16
   7	Washington	$33,314	$16
   8	Pennsylvania	$30,882	$15
   9	Massachusetts	$30,596	$15
   10	Colorado	$30,437	$15
   11	Illinois	$29,931	$14
   12	Wisconsin	$29,448	$14
   13	Iowa	$28,570	$14
   14	Ohio	$28,085	$14
   15	North Carolina	$27,784	$13
   16	Georgia	$27,463	$13
   17	Minnesota	$27,007	$13
   18	Utah	$26,998	$13
   19	Texas	$25,491	$12
   20	Florida	$24,023	$12

   Average in-home childcare provider salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
   1	CARE	$36,202	$17.40	79
   2	DDRC Colorado	$35,234	$16.94	1
   3	Humana	$33,144	$15.93	156
   4	LifeWorks	$32,794	$15.77	8
   5	Melaleuca:The Wellness	$32,704	$15.72	1
   6	City of Peoria	$32,473	$15.61
   7	Trinity Health	$31,333	$15.06	227
   8	Intermountain Healthcare	$31,261	$15.03	38
   9	Integrated Life Choices	$29,165	$14.02	103
   10	College Nannies And Tutors	$29,053	$13.97
   11	Grp Inc	$28,746	$13.82	10
   12	Ymca Of Metropolitan Atlanta	$28,596	$13.75	2
   13	Lutheran Services in Iowa	$28,323	$13.62	2
   14	Res-Care Premier	$28,171	$13.54	350
   15	Developmental Pathways	$28,095	$13.51
   16	Chrysalis	$27,666	$13.30	52
   17	Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1	$25,378	$12.20
   18	Homewatch CareGivers	$24,458	$11.76	154
   19	YMCA of Metro Chicago	$23,879	$11.48	1
   20	Sanctuary for Families	$23,680	$11.38	1

4. Writing an In-Home Childcare Provider Job Description

   An in-home childcare provider job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an in-home childcare provider job description:

   In-Home Childcare Provider job description example

   Does your schedule change regularly? Do you have recent professional in-home childcare experience? If so, you may make a great Part Time Childcare Provider!
   
   Our Temporary Department has many positions that fit a variety of schedules. From a few hours a week, to a full 40 hour work load- we have nannies who do it all! Positions start at $21 per hour with the opportunity of overtime pay when applicable. The more you work, the more you can earn. Every 25 shifts you are eligible for a $1 raise, up to $25 per hour for our agency paid jobs.
   
   Our jobs are located all over the San Francisco Bay Area, from Wine Country to Monterey- going inland as well. If you do not see your specific location listed, still apply! We will surely have jobs near you.
   
   This job is flexible, all we ask is for 2 full weekdays of availability. Come join our team of qualified caregivers and spend your days doing what you love to do! We find the jobs, you take the work!
   
   Town + Country Resources, Inc., a subsidiary of Care.com, Inc. based in the Bay Area, supports diverse families and communities, and our workforce is just as diverse. As an equal opportunity employer, Town + Country Resources, Inc. encourages individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds to apply. Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine 14 days prior to date of hire to be considered for U. S.-based job, if not currently employed by [Care Concierge, Care.com, Town Country].
   Benefits of working with Town + Country Resources: It's free - candidates pay no fee to the agency! Instant access to the best temp jobs in the Bay Area! Lots of jobs to choose from - work when you want to! Great pay and a full-service agency to support you! Opportunity to grow your childcare skills through varying jobs Support and ongoing development through hosted classes by T + C Weekly pay Sick pay (after 90 days) Pre-requisites: Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine 14 days prior to date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, if not currently employed by [Care Concierge, Care.com, Town Country]. Minimum of at least two years of experience caring for children (non-relative) Must have two childcare references Recent experience caring for infants, toddlers, preschool or grade school Child/Infant First Aid/CPR certified or willing to complete Legally eligible to work in the U.S. Care.com supports diverse families and communities and seeks employees who are just as diverse. As an equal opportunity employer, Care.com recognizes the power of a diverse workforce and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
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   Care.com
   Since launching in 2007, Care.com, an IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) company, has been committed to solving the complex care challenges that impact families, caregivers, employers, and care service companies.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right in-home childcare provider for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your in-home childcare provider job on Zippia to find and recruit in-home childcare provider candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting in-home childcare providers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new in-home childcare provider

   Once you have selected a candidate for the in-home childcare provider position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new in-home childcare provider. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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