Median / Average Pay ($)
- $15.42 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $17.62 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $21.77 / hour (Indeed.com)
- $14.06 / hour (Talent.com)
Services Provided
- General Childcare – Monitoring children by supervising their playtime, nap/bedtimes, and ensuring their safety.
- Meals – Preparing and serving snacks/meals to children, including bottle feedings, then cleaning up while observing any allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Personal Care – Grooming children by providing direction or aid in brushing teeth, dressing, bathing, and other relevant tasks (i.e., diaper changing).
- Light Housekeeping – Cleaning up once a task is complete; for example, tidying a play area or cleaning baby bottles and special requests like laundry.
- Transportation – Escorting the children to and from schools, daycare facilities, and extracurricular activities.
- Entertainment and Education – Engaging the child in fun activities like age-appropriate games in addition to aiding in a school project, helping with homework, and other academic tasks.