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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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$20–24/hr
Newark, DE • 21 miles away

Monday-Friday but only 3 days of the week...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

I am a single mommy of an almost 8yr old in December. My daughter is fun, a great listener and respectful. I am looking for someone who can help me out ??

Sitter must pick up my daughter from my mother’s house and stay with her at my house. So from New Castle to Bear/Newark. My daughter will also... More

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$20–21/hr
Bear, DE • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for energized two year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

Adorable, loving 2 year old. I need help during the days of Tuesday and Friday while I am working
Keep her entertained, learning activities/book reading, assistance with naps and feeding

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$16–24/hr
Elkton, MD • 24 miles away

One-Time Babysitter, Parent will be home

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 10/30

8:00am - 4:00pm

My daughter is three years old. I work from home and will be in the house as well, but I will need someone to watch her while I am working.
I will need care in my home (outside play is fine if it's warm). I can help as well during my breaks.

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$20–27/hr
Bear, DE • 21 miles away

Solo mama seeking caregiver for “sonshine”

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I’m a solo mama with the sweetest little sonshine. We live in a quiet, residential neighborhood.
It really will depend on the day/time but generally just keeping him happy, healthy and safe. Occasionally, putting him to bed or down for his nap while I’m away.

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$21–35/hr
Elkton, MD • 24 miles away

Part time sitter for two energetic children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 8:30am

Family of 5 needs help getting children on Bus in the morning to get children to school.
Family of 5 needs help getting children on Bus in the morning to get children to school.

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$15–21/hr
Clayton, DE • Less than a mile

As needed sitter for our 4 children

4 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We’re a family of 6 in total with 3 boys and 1 girl. We’re in search of a nanny that will be in our family for many years to come on an as needed basis.
House sit while the children sleep and sometimes right before bedtime.

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$20–24/hr
Bear, DE • 21 miles away

Need Sitter for an 8-year that is easy to...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 9:00am (flexible)

HI I'm currently rasing my granddaughter and work from home most days. My job demands change from month to month, attending in person meetings, and providing clinical education
I need someone to be able to take Journee to and from school a few days of the week
Again, my schedule changes monthly, and... More

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$10–15/hr
Smyrna, DE • 6 miles away

childcare pick up

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 1:00am (flexible)

I am looking for someone to pick up my daughter from her daycare and bring her home. it is no longer than an hour 4 times a week.

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$10–16/hr
Shiloh, NJ • 24 miles away

Single dad needs help with his two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 8:00am

Single father needs help with my two children so I can go to work in the evenings
Be here around two in the afternoon, until 10pm or soon depending when I get off work and get the kids off the school bus.

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$10–25/hr
Newark, DE • 21 miles away

Part-time sitter for two energetic toddlers

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a busy, loving family seeking a reliable and caring nanny to help with our two children: a 9-year-old girl and a 6-year-old boy. I’m a married, working mom and college student, so I occasionally need assistance for date nights or when I need extra study time.
Responsibilities include light... More

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$14–18/hr
Kirkwood, DE • 14 miles away

Part-Time sitter for easy-going 7 year old.

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00pm - 1:00am (flexible)

Single mom in need of assistance with easy going 7 year old boy. Looking for a reliable caregiver as my job doesn't provide flexibility for calloffs. Tuesdays- Thursdays from 7:45pm - 1 am the following morning.
Assist with bedtime routine. Receive child from other parent. Occasionally ensure bath... More

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$10–12/hr
Cheswold, DE • 9 miles away

Part-time sitter for baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00am - 5:00pm

My daughter will be three months old. Currently would need care 1-2 days a week, these days will vary. Generally will only be one day unless I work more. Husband will be working until about three. End time will be flexible as we have a child in an after school program, so it might be sooner than... More

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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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