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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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$17–21/hr
Cheswold, DE • 9 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter for our infant starting July 23, 2025, with flexibility on the start date. The sitter cares for one child and must be comfortable with pets. Responsibilities include providing attentive care, preparing meals and snacks, running errands, performing light housekeeping... More

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$20–30/hr
Newark, DE • 21 miles away

Nanny Needed for Infant with Meal Prep,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter to care for our infant starting on June 12, 2025. The caregiver provides nurturing support, ensuring our child's safety and well-being. Responsibilities include engaging in age-appropriate activities, preparing meals and snacks, and assisting with sick care when needed. The role... More

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$19–23/hr
Elkton, MD • 24 miles away

Caregiver Wanted for Two Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a caring babysitter for our two children, ages 4 and 7, starting around June 12, 2025, with some flexibility. The job involves supervising playtime, preparing light meals, and assisting with homework. You will help establish a bedtime routine to ensure both children sleep peacefully.... More

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$20–24/hr
North East, MD • 24 miles away

Reliable Caregiver needed for tutoring,...

3 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable Christian babysitter to care for three children aged toddler to elementary. The start date is June 26, 2025. Responsibilities include tutoring and help support a ministry learning pod to support their education in God. The babysitter prepares meals and snacks daily and keeps the... More

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$20–24/hr
North East, MD • 24 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Toddler,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter for our toddler, starting June 1, 2025. The candidate must have their own car and experience with multiple children. Responsibilities include tutoring our child, driving to activities, preparing meals and snacks, managing bedtime routines, and assisting with toilet... More

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$20–24/hr
Elkton, MD • 24 miles away

Experienced Babysitter Needed for Evening...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

6:00pm - 10:00pm (flexible)

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for one elementary-aged child, starting on June 16, 2025. The schedule is flexible but will generally be on Mondays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, helping with bedtime routines, running errands, and driving the... More

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$20–21/hr
Elkton, MD • 24 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Elementary Child with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00pm

Seeking trusting worthy babysitter during evening /night time . Reliable and trustworthy babysitter to care for my son in the home. Responsibilities include : ensuring homework and school task are completed, provide a safe and nurturing environment. And sleeps peaceful.

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$15–24/hr
Salem, NJ • 22 miles away

Providing Care for children with 20yrs...

4 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

Seasoned babysitter with 20years experience-fulltime babysitting available with flexible hours, morning hours and evening hours available for 2nd/3rd shift parents. Meals, naptime and early learning for pre schoolers. Homework assistance for children in school. Must provide allergy information if... More

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$15–20/hr
Dover, DE • 14 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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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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