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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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$15–18/hr
Smyrna, DE • Less than a mile

part-time sitter for calm, happy,loving 2...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

I have a 2-year-old daughter and live with my family. While I'm grateful for their help, I'm looking to hire my own babysitter to reduce my reliance on them and have more consistent childcare.
I would need the sitter to watch over my child, play with my child, take her to fun places (extra... More

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$10–16/hr
Bear, DE • 22 miles away

Part time sitter only on sundays for My...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are a small family living in the house my mom and sister with her two kids. Then my son will be your only responsibility we are very friendly and welcoming.
I need some supervision for my one year old day care are not open on weekends. a 12hr shift 5am - 5pm
Only on sundays in the bear location

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$16–20/hr
Cheswold, DE • 5 miles away

Part time person for transportation from...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:30pm - 6:30pm (flexible)

Hi, we are a two parent family that works after 6 on certain days. We have a small dog and a rabbit.
We’re looking for a responsible person to pick up our 13 year old daughter from cheer practice and bring her home from school since her school doesn’t offer transportation.

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$10–15/hr
Kenton, DE • 5 miles away

Occasional sitter for 4 year old sweet girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for occasional sitter to give husband and I time out together. We have 2 small dogs and horses as well.

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$15–20/hr
Bear, DE • 22 miles away

Part time after school care for two great...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am

I have an 8 year old daughter (2nd grader) and a 5 year old son (kindergartener). We have two dogs, Australian shepherd and Dutch shepherd, a rabbit and a bearded dragon.
Get the kids off the bus, help with homework, feed them a snack, and have fun.
More hours will be available if the school is... More

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$10–15/hr
Newark, DE • 23 miles away

Weekly Babysitter for a 3-month-old baby

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm

We are looking for a babysitter for our 3 months old baby. the babysitter would look after our baby in our home while we work from home Monday through Friday.

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$10–16/hr
Newark, DE • 23 miles away

Occasional sitter ones or twice a month.

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Looking for someone to cover once or twice a month for date night. Three to four hours.
Entertain my child and get him to bed if possible. Walk and clean up after my dog.
6 or 7pm to 8 or 9pm

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$20–24/hr
Newark, DE • 23 miles away

Part-Time/PRN needed for not 1, not 2, but...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a family of 5. Dad and I work and the kids need someone to watch over them and help with homework until I get off of work (11:15 pm) and home before midnight. Occasionally picking the two school children up from school is also needed.

Encourage my 12 year old and 6 year old to get their... More

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$19–23/hr
Newark, DE • 23 miles away

Before and after school needed

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We have 3 kiddos 7,6,2. The oldest of high function but on the spectrum
I’m lookingfor someone to watch the kids in the morning drive them to daycare and school than somedays pick up from school. On days picking up I would be home shortly after you get home. This is only needed 2-3 days a... More

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$21–25/hr
Dover, DE • 11 miles away

Sitter for 5 year old

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

5 year old looking for a sitter with flexible schedule must have experience with special needs children

5 year old looking for a sitter with flexible schedule must have experience with special needs children text if interested Tanya

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$15–19/hr
Dover, DE • 10 miles away

Part time sitter for 5 year old boy

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

5:00pm - 9:00pm (flexible)

Looking for a sitter for 5 year old with flexible hours and weekends must have experience with special needs children

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$12–15/hr
Harrington, DE • 24 miles away

Morning help in Harrington

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

My husband and I work from home and need help with our dog and 3 month old.

Mostly just watch the 3 month old and let the dog out occasionally. Light housekeeping from time to time would be helpful.

We are located in Harrington and looking for help mornings Monday through Friday

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

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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Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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