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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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$15–20/hr
Cheswold, DE • 9 miles away

Seeking childcare 3-10 hours a week.

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 7:30pm

Hi! My name is Emily, I have two wonderful daughters ages 8 and almost 4 years old! Very bright, inquisitive, active little ladies.
Play and interact, read, help them clean up afterplay, crafts, music, art.
Located in Dover, over by the highschool. Schedule would be starting once a week then will... More

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$10–13/hr
Shiloh, NJ • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for one toddler and one baby

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a loving family. Love to play and have fun. The oldest is only with us monday, tuesday and friday during the week.
Just need the kids cared for while me and dad are working. My son does throw up a lot but its a medical issue theres nothing we can do but wait for it to heal. My step daughter... More

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$15–22/hr
North East, MD • 24 miles away

Part-time sitter for one toddler

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 2:30pm

My husband and I are looking for a wonderful nanny to help take care of our 1 year old
We are looking for someone who can play and do fun and engaging activities.

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$10–15/hr
Cheswold, DE • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for energetic keep you on...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi I'm mom, my son is 2 years old, friendly and helpful..I do have older daughters as well.
To just put him to bed, play with him a little or he might even be sleep already. For a few hours.
Possibly during the week like 6-8? Or 9-11/12 on weekend..

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$18–25/hr
Bear, DE • 21 miles away

Help! We’re Outnumbered & Need Some Steady...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We’re a busy family with 3 kiddos (2, 5 & 11). Our sweet and funny 11yr old daughter does competitive gymnastics and loves to sing & our jokester 5yr old son does ninja warriors and kickboxing. Our littlest is a curious and free spirited girl born to lead (and currently working on sharing). And,... More

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$18–22/hr
Newark, DE • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for our little guy,...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of four: Myself, My husband; Dion, My daughter; Tayler'Marie (5) and My son; Zion (4 months)
Baby sitter for Thursdays from 7:30am to about1:30pm, occasionally they both will be here (we will notify you before hand) but mainly need a sitter for that timeframe for our little guy; Zion. More

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$15–19/hr
Cheswold, DE • 9 miles away

Part-Time Sitter for 3 kids ages 6, 5, and 2

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

My husband and I both work. We have three amazing children. 2 daughters ages 6 soon to be 7 and 5 and a boy who is 2.
We need someone to get the kids up and ready for school/daycare. As well as prepare lunches for the day. Junior whom is our two year old will be potty training. We will also need... More

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$10–19/hr
Dover AFB, DE • 17 miles away

Full time sitter - 6 month old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 4:30pm

Military family needing childcare for my daughter during the work week

Come to my home and watch my daughter. Must have reliable transportation. She is a pretty simple baby. The day should consist of nap time , feeding , changing diapers , and play time.

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$15–16/hr
Cheswold, DE • 9 miles away

Part time sitter for 2 school and 1...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

1 of the toddlers is autistic (7 years old)

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$18–22/hr
Elkton, MD • 24 miles away

Full time sitter for four kids, two are in...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:30am - 5:30pm

We have 4 children. Two are in grade school. Two will be at home full time as they are under 3.
take the grade school kids to and from the bus stop. Watch the younger two kids for the day as they do not attend school.

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$12–15/hr
Smyrna, DE • 6 miles away

Part-time sitter for 1 energetic 5 year...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Keefer is 5 and his sister Kenzie is 10. She is just starting school. They live with their mom Nikki

Pick up Keefer at Nikki’s school in the morning and watch him during the day, take him to the park, pool, or something along those lines.

School schedule

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$16–23/hr
Newark, DE • 21 miles away

Occasional sitter for one adorable infant

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 4:30pm (flexible)

Hello! We are looking for a sitter to care for our 8 month old daughter. We would be looking for someone with availability for daytime coverage on days parents work in the office (Mondays/wednesdays/fridays) and for occasional date nights. We also have a Bernedoodle named shaggy who will require... More

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$18–22/hr
Elkton, MD • 24 miles away

Play with our sweet and active 2yo during...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/24

12:00am - 8:00am (flexible)

We're an Atlanta family coming to Elkton, MD for a reunion with our friends. We have two boys, 4 months and 2yo. You'll primarily be taking care of the 2yo who is in his "word explosion" phase right now so cracks us up constantly.
We need a sitter to play with our sweet 2yo while we are hanging out... More

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$10–20/hr
Middletown, DE • 13 miles away

Sitter/Nanny For Immediate Hire

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

4:30pm - 8:30pm

Looking for someone who can hang with my kids (6 and 2) from 4.30pm to 8.30pm. They both go to school so work is pretty light. End time is flexible and you can ask me for earlier closure if you want.

Immediate Hire. Thanks

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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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