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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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$20–25/hr
Newark, DE • 23 miles away

Responsible Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a reliable babysitter for three children, ages toddler to elementary. The start date is flexible, with a goal of beginning on March 1, 2025. The sitter must have their own car for transport. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, assisting with homework, managing bedtime... More

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$15–20/hr
Wilmington, DE • 24 miles away

Caregiver for a gifted 4-year-old girl on...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Brielle is an extremely smart kid who loves playing, visiting the park, and being read to. She is also passionate about playing and doing hair. Brielle exhibits a sassy yet nice personality.

Performing light housekeeping tasks, including cleaning up after her (with her assistance), may require... More

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$21–40/hr
New Castle, DE • 20 miles away

Part time/ Occasional sitter for 10 and 3...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! We are the Pinders. We are looking for someone to occasionally babysit so mom and dad can have a few hours out on a date night or to run errands.
We would like to sitter to assist with getting dinner or snacks ready, we will already have those items prepared. We also would like assistance with... More

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$15–20/hr
Wilmington, DE • 24 miles away

Part-time nanny for 6 month old Mon-Weds...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a nanny to take care of our 6 month old son Mon-Weds 8am-5pm.
Nanny will be responsible for taking care of our 6 month old - feeding, changing, tending to, playing with, putting down for naps, etc. Meal prep (pureeing food) and cleaning (baby bottles, etc) will only pertain to... More

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$10–40/hr
Newark, DE • 16 miles away

Part time daycare/ babysitter

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00pm

Name is Dennis,40yrs old work on railroad in king of prussia, PA. Have a 1yr old daughter name is Phoenix.
Looking for daycare/babysitter during my work days atleast 3 days a week.
I live in delaware but work in king of prussia.

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$15–20/hr
Townsend, DE • Less than a mile

Early Morning Sitter Needed ASAP

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am

Two beautiful kids 7 and 9. One plays lacrosse the other plays baseball. Both are sweet, loving, talkative, really a joy. Needed asap.
Take kids to daycare in the morning. M-F one week Monday and Tuesday the following

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$15–17/hr
Wilmington, DE • 24 miles away

Weekday Morning-to-Afternoon Sitter Needed...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 7:00am (flexible)

We are a small, loving family of two—just me and my 8-year-old daughter. She’s independent, sweet, and full of curiosity, and I’m a dedicated parent looking for someone who can fit right in with our little team. We value kindness, patience, and someone who can bring a positive vibe to our... More

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$10–15/hr
Newark, DE • 20 miles away

Before/After School

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 4:00pm

I need someone to pick my 10 year old daughter up from home at 8:30am, and take her to school (which is less than 5 minutes from my house). My daughter will need to be picked up at school at 3:50pm and dropped off at home. That's it! I really need something affordable because my job is requiring us... More

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$18–22/hr
Elkton, MD • 19 miles away

Part-time babysitter for 2 energetic boys!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are a blended family. Mom (Corrine) with 2 boys, Malaki & Mavrick. Ages 4 & 2. Step dad (Demetrius). We also have a dog named Parker. He’s very friendly and good with people.

We are looking to find someone who can babysit the boys every Sunday starting at 5pm until 11:30pm. Boys will need... More

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$15–18/hr
Smyrna, DE • 7 miles away

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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$21–25/hr
Dover, DE • 18 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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