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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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$20–22/hr
Townsend, DE • 18 miles away

Warm and responsible sitter needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello! We are looking for a babysitter for our son in kindergarten. The job offers a flexible start date beginning April 1st. The ideal candidate has a car and is comfortable around pets, as we have a medium mixed-breed puppy, Penny, in the home. You will spend time engaging our child with... More

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$21–25/hr
Middletown, DE • 25 miles away

Babysitter needed for two elementary...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

6:30am - 4:30pm

Hello! We're looking for a babysitter to help with our two elementary school children. The job starts on April 7th, and the hours are from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

The right person needs to have a car and be comfortable with pets, as we have a medium-sized dog that... More

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$18–20/hr
Middletown, DE • 25 miles away

Seeking Caring Babysitter for Infant with...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We need a babysitter for one infant starting on March 28, 2026, with a flexible schedule. The caregiver will work on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Responsibilities include feeding, changing, and engaging with the child in a safe and nurturing environment. Experience... More

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$10–15/hr
Smyrna, DE • 11 miles away

Reliable babysitter needed for two...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We're looking for a reliable babysitter for two children, ages toddler and preschool. The job starts on April 26th, with flexible hours beginning at 5:00 PM and ending at 8:30 AM on Saturdays and Sundays. Responsibilities include preparing light meals, engaging kids in playtime, and ensuring their... More

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$10–20/hr
Camden Wyoming, DE • 4 miles away

Reliable babysitter with a car needed for...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Hello sitters! We are seeking a babysitter for our toddler. This position starts on March 23rd. The hours are from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM on Mondays and Tuesdays. Responsibilities include playing with our child, preparing snacks, and ensuring a safe environment. The sitter needs to have a reliable car... More

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$21–25/hr
Middletown, DE • 25 miles away

Looking for a babysitter for two young...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hello sitters! We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our two young children, ages toddler and pre-school. The start date is April 20th, but we can be flexible to fit your schedule.

You must be comfortable with pets, as we have two large dogs in our home. While you will not need to care for... More

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$16–20/hr
Milford, DE • 18 miles away

Babysitter needed for toddler on weekends...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

8:00am - 8:00pm

We’re looking for a reliable babysitter for our toddler. The position starts on March 18th, with hours from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Your tasks include engaging our child in activities, preparing meals, and ensuring a safe play environment. You will also assist with nap time and... More

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$10–11/hr
Dover, DE • Less than a mile

Babysitter needed for one infant from 7 AM...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

7:00am - 5:00pm

Hello sitters! We are looking for a babysitter for our infant. The job starts on August 31st and will take place from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. You will provide attentive supervision, ensure the baby is safe, and handle feeding and diaper changes as... More

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$15–20/hr
Greensboro, MD • 19 miles away

Looking for a reliable babysitter for a...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a reliable babysitter for our toddler. The job start date is flexible. You will be responsible for engaging the child in play activities, ensuring their safety, and preparing simple snacks. A positive attitude and patience are important. Previous experience with toddlers is... More

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$16–21/hr
Dover, DE • Less than a mile

Babysitter needed for one infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

11:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

Hello sitters! We are looking for someone to help with our infant starting on March 23rd. The schedule is flexible, with hours from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The ideal candidate has a car and experience with multiples. You will feed, change, and engage our child in... More

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$16–18/hr
Frederica, DE • 10 miles away

Need a babysitter for my infant on...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:30am - 5:30pm

Hi there! We need a babysitter for our infant starting on March 10th. The hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. You will look after one child and ensure they are safe and entertained during the day.

Experience with multiples is important, as this role requires patience... More

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What are things child care providers do with kids?

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