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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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$19–23/hr
Quinton, NJ • 21 miles away

Caregiver Needed for One ... before &...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 10:00pm

We need a babysitter for one elementary-aged child starting on April 9, 2025. The hours are from 3 PM to 10 PM, Monday through Saturday.

It's a split shift... come in @ 630a, get her ready for & take her to school.
@ 3p pick her up and help with night routine, hw, dinner,bath, bed... More

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$20–22/hr
Middletown, DE • 14 miles away

Nanny/sitter needed for 6-month-old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:30am - 4:30pm

Looking for a trustworthy nanny/babysitter with good communication skills and response time to care for our 6-month-old daughter in the Middletown area, beginning April 22nd.

The care schedule is Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:30am-4:30pm, with flexibility to accommodate changing... More

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$25–28/hr
Kirkwood, DE • 15 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for someone to be with my 3 children (boy/girl twins age 10 and girl age 8) for a few days when schools are closed : 3/31 and 4/21-22. The hours are 7:30am-5/5:15pm.

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$15–20/hr
Kirkwood, DE • 15 miles away

Seeking Caregiver for Toddler: Meal Prep,...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm (flexible)

We seek a babysitter for a toddler, starting on April 7, 2025, with a flexible start date. The schedule includes Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, assisting with toilet training, providing tutoring support, and performing light... More

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$10–15/hr
Smyrna, DE • Less than a mile

Recurring babysitter needed for 17 month...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 1:00pm (flexible)

I'm looking for a recurring babysitter for my 17-month-old daughter. We'd need care for 2 hrs.

I work from home, but my job keeps me on the phone, I need someone to keep an eye on her and make sure she's entertained and not getting into anything she shouldn't. She wakes up around 10:30am, I would... More

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$14–15/hr
Cheswold, DE • 5 miles away

Reliable Babysitter Needed for Five...

5+ children

Babysitting

Weekly

8:30am - 3:30pm

We seek a caring babysitter for five children aged from infant to elementary. The job starts on March 24, 2025, from 08:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday. Responsibilities include supervising playtime, preparing meals and snacks, assisting with bedtime routines, and supporting toilet training. The ideal... More

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$19–23/hr
Kenton, DE • 5 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We need a reliable babysitter for two children, ages preschool and toddler, starting on March 17, 2025. The schedule is flexible, but includes Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, assisting with toilet training, and managing a nanny... More

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$15–20/hr
Dover, DE • 10 miles away

Awesome kid. Parents like date nights

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We both work during the week and we like to go out on the weekends for a date night.

Basically make sure he takes a break from his video games to eat. Make sure at bedtime he sticks to his routine. We let him know at 8:45 it’s time to get ready for bed, which means cut off Xbox and or switch and... More

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$15–25/hr
Newark, DE • 23 miles away

Seeking a Full time Caregiver for 3...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am (flexible)

We are a family of five, mom & dad work full-time and are seeking a full time afternoon/evening caregiver to start on March 17th.

Two of our babies require pickup from school. We are asking assisting with assuring homework gets done, meal preparation, and putting them to bed.

Our caregiver... More

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$10–17/hr
Newark, DE • 23 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

We are looking for a reliable babysitter to care for our infant from March 20, 2025. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pets, has their own car, and has experience caring for multiple children. Responsibilities include... More

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$19–23/hr
Smyrna, DE • Less than a mile

Occasional sitter for 8 Month old daughter

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! I’m Natalie, and my fiancées name is Dominic. He is a full time mechanic and recently I have started door dashing to have a little bit of play money. Our daughter Charlotte will be one the end of June.

We are looking for an occasional sitter who will help us just when we have an hour or so... More

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$17–24/hr
Bear, DE • 22 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Cares for Toddler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for our toddler starting on March 8, 2025. The babysitter cares for one child, ensuring safety and comfort. Responsibilities include preparing healthy meals and snacks, supervising playtime, and following a bedtime routine. Experience with multiple children is a must,... More

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$17–21/hr
Cheswold, DE • 5 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Drives Kids, Helps...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30am - 6:30am

We seek a reliable babysitter for our two children, ages elementary and middle school. The job schedule is Monday to Friday from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, starting on April 20, 2025. The ideal candidate has experience with special needs, owns a car, and can help with homework. You will only need to pick... More

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

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