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Ala H.

Claymont, DE

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello Families, My name is ALa and I would love to care for your family! I have a degree in Liberal Arts with a minor in Psychology and American Sign Language. I am CPR certified and have no problem with doing a background check if needed or answering any questions you may have! I have been caring for children since I was 16 and...

Crystal T. says "A'la is wonderful with children her patience and capability to teach them and help them to grow is amazing."

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Corinne W.

Looking For A Summer Babysitter/Nanny Job!

Claymont, DE

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi everyone! My name is Corinne , and I'm a sophomore at college studying nursing. I am looking for a part time or full time nannying/mommy's helper position for the remaining of the semester. I have experience working with and babysitting children from 9 months to 12 years. I also have experience tutoring and would love to help...
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Alma I.

Claymont, DE

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Alma and I'm 23 years old. I'm currently a student doing online classes through Grand Canyon University which are done in the evenings. I currently work as a full-time nanny Monday-Friday and I have weekends open. I am looking for weekend babysitting gigs for extra hours! Let me know if you are interested and...
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Kai S.

Claymont, DE

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
Experienced Postpartum RN & Twin Mom Offering Loving Child Care About Me: Hello! My name is Kai and I'm a Registered Nurse with over 3 years of experience as a Postpartum RN. Caring for newborns and supporting families during those early stages has truly become my passion. I'm also a proud twin mom to 4-month-old girls, so...
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Merril Y.

Claymont, DE

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$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as loving, patient, and fun. I like working with kids because I have had years of experience. I'm looking for a job that has 1-2 children. I'd also would like a part time position. I love dog , I'm allergic to cats I started working with kids when when I was 11 and have continued until recently...
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Saderline F.

Claymont, DE

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$15/hr
1 year experience
My name is Saderline I'm 22 years old, and I've always enjoyed working with children. I'm a caring, patient, and responsible person. I have experience watching children in my family and community, and I take pride in creating a safe and fun environment for them. I'm also very organized and attentive to their needs. I love...
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Tearmee H.

Part-time Babysitter

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
I use to work at elementary school. Also I have 5 nieces ranging from 4-15. That I help out with. I love being around children. I am studying at University to become a elementary school teacher. I am reliable, responsible, and respectful. I create a fun and safe environment. I am currently open for a summer position. Feel free...

Kiola T. says "Tearmee has been a wonderful addition to our family. So blessed to have her as my son's babysitter. She is patient, fun and enjoyable to be around every...

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Camila P.

Bilingual Nanny

Prospect Park, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello family! My name is Camila, I'm 27 years old and I'm from Argentina. I have experience babysitting full time in my home country. I mostly worked with babies and toddlers. My most recent experience was babysitting 1 lovely boy (I started with him at his 6 months old, until covid struck). Back in 2016 and 2017 I...

Alina D. says "I hired Camila to help care for my 3 month old baby 3 times a week to help alleviate me while I was on maternity leave. We were looking for a nanny that...

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Nikki H.

Week Night And Weekend Babysitter

Brookhaven, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm currently a full-time special education teacher. I only have availability for date night/occasional babysitting and/or pet sitting. I have a bachelor's degree in elementary education and my master's degree in special education, along with an endorsement in social emotional and behavior wellness. I have worked with...

Care Member says "Nikki is punctual and flexible with hours. She is organized and makes sure that the kids are both cared for and entertained. "

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Claudia S.

Loves Kids! CPR Certified, Vaccinated!

Swarthmore, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi there! I'm a first year graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I live with 3 cats. I enjoy traveling, reading, writing, and all things creative! 3 years ago I started working for an Early Childhood Education Center. In addition working with infants as young as 6 months to Pre-K aged children, I gained...

Ian K. says "She's very kind and professional and absolutely amazing with kids she really gets to know them and seems to click fast and leave a lasting impression on the...

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Kylie H.

Swedesboro, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Kylie , I am 23 years old and have been working with children practically my whole life. I started out babysitting all of the kids in my family, and then I worked at a daycare for two years. At the daycare I worked mainly in the infant room, but I was also frequently in the toddler and preschool/prek room as well. I...

Megan L. says "I could not recommend Kylie enough for your childcare needs. Kylie was a nanny for our son from his age of 6 months until 2.5 years old. I wish we could...

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Teri C.

Brookhaven, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
I love staying busy, creating fun and magic for the younger ones, as well as hanging out with the older. Rather your kids thrive inside, outside, eat organic, or Mc D's every night, I won't judge and your kids will be safe with me! I have my teaching license, lifeguard certification, mental health first aid certification...

Care Member says "I have shadowed Teri as she taught in a classroom setting as well as worked with her in a camp setting. She is wonderful with children, keeping them...

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Kayla S.

Studying Early Childhood Education

Chadds Ford, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been around children my whole life and love to serve them! I am an Early Childhood Education major, I currently hold a teachers assistant position at a nursery school. I'd love to provide my assistance to your family!

Care Member says "Kayla has helped me with my now 3-year-old and 1-year-old in NYC and NJ since my oldest was a baby. What I really enjoyed about Kayla was her following...

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Brittany R.

Glen Mills, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
In Grad school to be a K-12 school counselor!! I have a AA in psychology, and a BS in psychology! I'd describe my personality as shy, friendly, and funny. (: I like working with kids because I come from a big family -6 kids- & that's what makes me good with them (2nd oldest child here). (: I'm looking for a job that...

Raven E. says "Brittany watched our son for 2 weeks while we waited for daycare enrollment to begin. She did a great job with him, they really seemed to bond! She was...

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Carly C.

Loving And Caring Nanny

Penns Grove, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...

Care Member says "Carly was absolutely amazing with my kids! I originally hired her to babysit and help my kids with schoolwork. Both kids are homeschooled and my plan...

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Shanice S.

I Love Kids

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
There is nothing more important than finding a trustworthy person to watch your children. I am that individual. The added bonuses are that I love children and so far they enjoy my company as well. I've cared for infants, toddlers, and adolescents. I believe cleaning is part of the job because let's face it, kids can make a mess....

Kellianne J. says "Shanice is a loving caretaker! Our children love her! She has been taking care of our children for 6 months and has been a joy. She is prompt,...

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Caroline L.

Wallingford, PA

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I've worked with kids in various settings including daycares, summer camps, elementary schools, non-profit agencies, and, of course, as a babysitter/nanny through Care. com. I currently work as a Registered Behavioral Technician and am looking for part-time hours to add to my schedule. I am First Aid and CPR certified,...

Mark G. says "We needed a nanny for our 2 kids and 3 dogs while we waited for our over seas Au pair to get her visa. Caroline was great. Our kids (and dogs) adored...

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Mariana A.

Mariana - Experienced Care-provider

Woodlyn, PA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 10+ yrs of experience. I've worked with multiple children, twins, elderly and special needs. I am a mother my self and understand the struggle parents have when it comes to finding someone trustworthy and reliable. I do tutoring, transportation, back up, overnights, vacation and on call childcare. I care for children in...

Elizabeth M. says "We hired Mariana for babysitting our daughter and she was fabulous!! She went above and beyond taking excellent care of our daughter, giving her...

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Sophia P.

Marcus Hook, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi there! I'm Sophia, I am 24 years old. I am a mother to my 20-month-old daughter, Charlotte. I currently work at an elementary school as an instructional assistant. I also am finishing up my associates degree in psychology. Besides just being a mom, I have many years of experience of taking care of children of all ages from...

Ashli B. says "Sophia does great with my 4 kids. From diapers to preteen. My special needs son adores her! I know I can depend and rely on her anytime we need her."

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Mirla C.

Part-Time Babysitter, House Sitter

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I was a stay-at-home mom and have babysat for family and friends for more than 10 years. I volunteered as a babysitter at my church for a year and was placed with babies 0-2 years old. I am a native Spanish speaker and I'm conversational in English. My services include Spanish tutoring, home organizing, nannying, driving, and/or...

Helen C. says "We have been working with Mirla for about six months now. She is very responsible and always on time. She has been taking care of our 10 month old who is...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.83/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Claymont, DE

Babysitters in Claymont, DE are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Ala H.

A'la is wonderful with children her patience and capability to teach them and help them to grow is amazing.

- Crystal T.

Tearmee H.

Tearmee has been a wonderful addition to our family. So blessed to have her as my son's babysitter. She is patient, fun and enjoyable to be...

- Kiola T.

Camila P.

I hired Camila to help care for my 3 month old baby 3 times a week to help alleviate me while I was on maternity leave. We were looking for...

- Alina D.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Claymont, DE:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Claymont, DE can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 6 babysitters in Claymont, DE on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Claymont, DE babysitters on Care.com is $17.83 per hour as of November 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Claymont, DE through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.

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