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SYNERGY HomeCare

Home Care Child Care

Trenton, NJ

$17/hr

Home Care Child Care Provider Wanted - New Jersey We are a home care company looking for a reliable and experienced child care provider to join our team. The ideal candidate must be at least 18 years ...

SYNERGY HomeCare

Backup Child Care (Babysitting)

Lehi, UT · On-site

$7.50 - $9/wk

In-Home Child Caregiver -Locations range from Saratoga Springs/Lehi area and as South as Santaquin ... Care for infant to school-aged children in their own homes - no transporting kids or household ...

SYNERGY HomeCare

Backup Child Care (Babysitting)

Provo, UT · On-site

$7.50 - $9/wk

In-Home Child Caregiver -Locations range from Saratoga Springs/Lehi area and as South as Santaquin ... Care for infant to school-aged children in their own homes - no transporting kids or household ...

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How much do home child care jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for home child care in the United States is $19.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $22.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is home child care?

Home child care refers to the care and supervision of children in a caregiver’s own home. These providers may look after a small group of children, offering a more personalized and home-like environment than larger daycare centers. Home child care often includes activities that promote learning and development, as well as meals and playtime. It can be a good option for parents seeking flexible hours and a close caregiver-child relationship.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a home child care provider?

To thrive as a Home Child Care Provider, you need knowledge of child development, basic first aid and CPR certification, and often a background in early childhood education. Familiarity with safety protocols, child care management software, and record-keeping systems is highly beneficial. Patience, strong communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for creating a nurturing and responsive environment. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring children's safety, fostering their growth, and building trust with families.

What are some common challenges faced by home child care providers, and how can they be managed effectively?

Home child care providers often encounter challenges such as balancing the needs of multiple children of different ages, managing unexpected behavioral issues, and maintaining clear communication with parents. To address these, providers can establish consistent routines, set clear boundaries, and use age-appropriate activities to engage children. Effective communication with parents about daily routines, incidents, and developmental milestones also helps build trust and ensures everyone is on the same page.

What is the difference between Home Child Care vs Nanny?

AspectHome Child CareNanny
CredentialsCPR/First Aid, background checksCPR/First Aid, background checks
Work EnvironmentPrivate home, flexible hoursPrivate home, flexible hours
EmployerParents or guardians

Home Child Care and Nanny roles often overlap, both requiring CPR and background checks. However, Home Child Care typically involves caring for multiple children in a parent's home, while a Nanny usually provides dedicated, one-on-one care for a specific family. Both roles are based in private homes and offer flexible schedules, but the scope of responsibilities and work settings can differ slightly.

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Family Child Care Specialist - Home Child Care Network

SAL Community Services

Moline, IL • On-site

$21.29 - $23.41/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Family Child Care Specialist - Home Child Care Network
BASE WAGE $21.29-$23.41 per hour based on education level.
JOB TYPE Full-Time
DESCRIPTION
The Home Child Care Network, part of SAL Community Services, is the Quad Cities area’s leading provider of early childhood care and education. We provide a safe, secure and supportive environment centered on how playing can charge the mind of the children we care for.
As a Home Child Care Network (HCCN) Family Child Care Specialist on our team, you will work with licensed, home child care providers. This means you’ll do things like:
  • Collaborates with existing agencies and coordinates services for home providers.
  • Recruits and enrolls participating home child care providers; completes necessary paperwork.
  • Provides child care referral services to families seeking child care within Home Child Care Network.
  • Produces necessary reports and projections to administrative personnel within established timelines.
  • Visits home providers on regular, monthly basis; documenting quality of care and regulating compliance.
We are looking for team members who:
  • Enjoy following a routine, and welcome the in-the-moment changes that come with early care and education;
  • Enjoy making a difference in the community;
  • Are passionate about building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all, and,
  • Are professional, kind, and don’t take themselves too seriously!
Salary, benefits and perks
Our entire compensation package includes paid time off and paid holidays; health, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k) with employer contribution; and pet insurance. A full list of benefits is available on our website at salcommunityservices.org.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A full list of job responsibilities will be provided prior to an interview. This position must obtain required background clearances. Requests for reasonable accommodation as required under applicable law will be considered.
Education and Experience
Required: Associate degree in child development or social work or related field plus at least two years of experience in family/home day care and/or licensed child care center with experience exercising leadership skills, problem solving, issues related to early childhood providers, and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. In lieu of an Associate Degree, 10+ years of experience as a licensed childcare home provider while also working towards completion of an Associate Degree may be considered qualified. Preferred: Bachelor Degree in child development or similar field with two plus years of experience as stated previously.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Mission
SAL Community Services (SAL) strengthens children, families, and individuals to build and enhance thriving communities.
About Us
At SAL Community Services, we provide Support, Advocacy, and Learning in our communities—from childhood to adulthood. Our mission is to strengthen children, families, and individuals to build and enhance thriving communities. Founded in 1970, we have a history of listening to the needs of our community and responding. We have grown from an organization focused on providing quality child care to low-income working families to one that meets a wide variety of needs, from early care and education to crisis assistance and stabilization services. Today, SAL has a bi-state 17 county regional footprint from the Quad Cities to Central Illinois area. We advocate with and for the people we support, the communities we serve, and the solutions we champion, and we offer an inclusive, welcoming community for the people we serve—and our employees. Learn more on our website at www.salcommunityservices.org/about-us.
EOE STATEMENT SAL Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and believes in equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Accordingly, all employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. These decisions include recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, training and other personnel actions involving persons in all job titles and shall occur without regard to actual or perceived race, creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, religion (or for requesting an accommodation for a religious belief), sex, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information (as defined in Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)), military status or discharge status, veteran status, qualified disabled veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, transgenderism, marital status, citizenship status, familial status, physical or mental disability (or for requesting an accommodation for a disability), association with a disabled person(s), medical condition (including HIV or AIDS status, cancer related or genetic characteristics) arrest record (unless doing so violates contractual, funding, or licensing requirements), order of protection status, pregnancy (including conditions related to childbirth or breast feeding), homelessness or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
LOCATION SAL Community Services Business Administration Office

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Non-Exempt

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