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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 • 23 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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$16–24/hr
Millsboro, DE • 23 miles away

Caregiver Needed for Two Young Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

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

We are looking for a babysitter/nanny for our two amazing kids at our home in Millsboro. Our son is 2 and our daughter is 8 months. We also have a love bug of a dog. We need someone every Monday and Saturday and some additional dates each month. Please let me know if you are interested and we can... More

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$16–22/hr
Georgetown, DE • 15 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Infant: Meal Prep,...

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a responsible babysitter for our infant starting on or after August 28, 2025. We are a very friendly family with a beautiful house. Our ideal sitter would prepare meals and snacks, follows a bedtime routine (if needed), and engages with the child in a safe and nurturing manner. We are... More

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$17–21/hr
Rehoboth Beach, DE • 22 miles away

Seasonal occasional sitter needed for twin...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We are looking for a babysitter to care for our two toddlers starting on June 6, 2025. You will supervise playtime, ensure safety, and keep a positive environment. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, taking girls to the park or beach, managing bedtime routines, and assisting with... More

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$24–30/hr
Rehoboth Beach, DE • 22 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Toddlers from...

2 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 06/21

7:30pm - 11:30pm

We need a responsible babysitter for two young children, ages toddler and preschool. The job starts on June 21, 2025, from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Parents would put the children down to sleep so this would be purely just staying at the home and assisting if any child were to wake up.

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$20–23/hr
Rehoboth Beach, DE • 22 miles away

Last minute help for two magical kids!

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

Hi! Two moms and two little girls at the beach for the week and needing an extra set of hands!

Looking for someone experienced with both infants and pre school aged kiddos. Need help with playing, beach play, walking baby, etc.

Looking for daily help until Friday of this week!

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$17–21/hr
Nassau, DE • 17 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Two Children...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We seek a reliable babysitter starting on May 30, 2025, for two children in preschool and elementary school. The sitter supervises playtime, helps with homework, and supports educational activities in a learning pod. Responsibilities include preparing meals and snacks, ensuring the children’s... More

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$16–20/hr
Milford, DE • Less than a mile

Part-time sitter for a sweet 10mo baby girl

1 child

Babysitting

Occasional

Hey there! I am a single working mom with a sweet 10mo baby girl who is my world. We’re looking for someone, who is reliable and trustworthy, to help occasionally watch her on the weekends and sometimes an overnight 1-2x a month. CPR and first aid certifications are appreciated!

Feed... More

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$17–25/hr
Rehoboth Beach, DE • 22 miles away

Rehoboth Memorial Weekend Help Saturday...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

6yo Girl and 9yo Boy vacation weekend and need help Saturday and Sunday on Memorial Weekend

Kids bedtime routine and care for them while sleeping. No other assignments

Staying at the Atlantic Hotel Rehoboth

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$15–20/hr
Dover, DE • 18 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 do in-home child care providers make?

Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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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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