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Alex G.

Part-Time Babysitter

Wilmington, DE

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I was a nanny to the greatest family in Virginia for 5 years, which unfortunately came to an end when we relocated to Delaware. Also while in Virginia, I worked in the infant room at The Learning Experience. I am also a mom of a 5-year-old little girl who is my world. I have also taught classes at the YMCA with children ranging...
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Julianne D.

Babysitter And Tutor - Nights And Weekends

Wallingford, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I'm a Speech Language Pathologist working at a local elementary school. I have extensive experience providing care for many families and truly enjoy working with children. I have my own transportation, am skilled with various ages and genders and am extremely dependable, reliable, organized and trustworthy. While in my care, I...

Danielle L. says "My daughter absolutely loves Julianne. She has worked for us on and off for the past three years. Julianne is warm and will actively play with my...

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Lauren F.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver Available

Wilmington, DE

4.9(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Lauren, and I am 32 years old. I have a degree from University of Delaware in human services and family development obtained in 2015. I was an education director for the boys and girls clubs of Delaware and then I transitioned to a position as a behavior interventionist for middle school children that had dealt with...

Care Member says "Lauren has been the nanny for our 3 children (ages 10, 8, and 6) for the past few years. Now that our youngest is in kindergarten our needs have...

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Stephanie P.

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a local mom to 3 children, my home is smoke free & pet free, I am CPR certified, I have references and a background check completed in marsh 2024. I'm available to care for own family in my home or in someone else's home . Before starting my own family 10 years ago I was a professional nanny and since starting my own family...

Queen H. says "Hello, I have three children & I do have a Nanny. My Nanny gave me some vacation days for me to remember & that I needed to get other childcare to cover...

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Caroline D.

Part-time Caregiver. I Love Kids Of All Ages And Have Experience With Kids Of All Ages

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am a Health and Physical Education teacher for grades 1 through 8 with a strong background in child development and wellness. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Health Science from Wilmington University and a second Bachelor's in Health and Physical Education (K-12 certification). During my time in college, I gained valuable...

Nicole M. says "Caroline is amazing with our daughter! She's been sitting for us for about 4 months and we are so happy to have her! Our daughter absolutely loves her!...

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Sara J.

Ridley Park, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello :) My name is Sara, 24 years old! I am currently getting my Masters degree in Social Work at Widener University. I have been working with children all ages for about eight years and love every second of it. I can also send you my clearances, and educational/ professional resume! I am patient, caring, reliable, and fun....

Care Member says "Sara has been babysitting our twins (8months now) for about 3 months/once or twice a week. We love Sara’s great communication regarding our girls day...

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Amy D.

Positive, Playful, Attentive And Conscientious Dog Walker And Overnight Pet Care Provider Available

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I've enjoyed dog walking and providing pet care services such as visits and overnights most of my life, first as a preteen and more recently, as my main occupation since early 2015. My dog experience includes giant breeds such as Irish wolfhounds, Giant Schnauzers and Newfoundlands, as well as German shepherds, Staffordshire...

Abby C. says "Amy is sweet, down to Earth and great with children. She takes great care of our toddler and infant."

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Ana S.

Full Time Caregiver

Media, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I'm available weekends and weekdays at night. My work experience has allowed me to work in the care of children of different ages. I am a teacher and due to my knowledge in pedagogy and neuroeducation I help to enhance psychomotor and learning skills, especially in early childhood, which will allow the better development of...

Julie M. says "Miss Ana has been the nanny for our now three year old son for nearly two and a half years. She has been absolutely wonderful to him, a true blessing to...

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Sunita J.

Experienced Babysitter Available

Media, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have been watching and caring for children for the past 10 years and have experience with kids ages newborn to teenagers. I have been working as a certified pediatric PA for the last 5 years and have great experience in caring for and identifying varies common illnesses in kids. I have experience and knowledge in nap...

Johanne M. says "Sunita cared for our two boys (11 and 5) over the summer. She is an amazing and smart young lady. Pleasant, punctual, flexible and reliable! She was very...

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Abrianna B.

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Abrianna but everyone calls me Bee :) I am a current college student with an interest in following a career path that involves children. I have been a nanny for 3 years and find so much joy going to work each day knowing I'll get to teach and do something new everyday! I have worked with children in all...

Care Member says "Abrianna is an outstanding nanny, she’s been working with my family since Feb of 2021 and it was a hard year for all of us and we really needed the...

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Melissa H.

Afternoon Part-Time Babysitter

Media, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
My babysitting experience includes 14 years of caring for children between the ages of 1 month and 12 years of age. Some of my responsibilities have included changing diapers, bathing, preparing meals, doing laundry, light house keeping, and planning daily activities for the children during summer days. I am VERY organized and...

Sanmati C. says "Melissa watched our 2 year old a few times over the past few months. She always comes on time (or early - much appreciated!) and our son loves spending...

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Vanessa H.

Brookhaven, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I hold a bachelors degree in Biology and a certificate in Biomedical Sciences, and I've worked in healthcare as both a Medical Assistant in an allergy office and as a CNA. Along with my medical background, I have hands-on experience working with both children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which has...

Jen G. says "She was great with my daughter and we love her. We use her for date nights. Very great! "

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Jennifer R.

Chadds Ford, PA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
"A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark." Hello there! My name is Jennifer and I have five years in experience in caring for children (infancy to 12 years old). I am very energetic and active care giver. I enjoy playing sports and crafting projects with kids.

Elizabeth R. says "Jennifer is great! She was very flexible when it came to scheduling and she works well and independently. Our son loves to spend time with her and...

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Joan C.

Chadds Ford, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
I am a mother of four wonderful children. I have 19 years of experience. I am available to watch your child/children during the day, as a fill in or even for the occasional date night. I can be somewhat flexible with hours but am generally available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and weekend days or nights. I am from the Garnet...

Hannah W. says "Joan is AWESOME. She arrives early and is amazing with our son, T.. She also loves our dog, Chief. She is a great help with other things around the house,...

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Samantha W.

Experienced Babysitter Available In Weekends.

Penns Grove, NJ

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am currently working as a substitute teacher at an elementary school and I have worked in a daycare for 12 years with all age groups. I love spending time with children and am pursuing a child-oriented career. I currently have an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and working on my Bachelor's. If you have any...
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Claire T.

Grad Student Looking For Families To Work With!

Thornton, PA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I graduated from West Chester University with my nutrition and dietetics degree in May 2023 and currently in the middle of my masters degree in community nutrition as well as my dietetic internship and am on the road to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist! I have been a paid babysitter/nanny since I was 13 years old...
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Samantha P.

Brookhaven, PA

from
$10/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I have worked at Rita's water ice with many young children and have babysat my young nephew. I was given a lead position at Rita's. I enjoy teaching children new things and spending quality time with them . 8 years experience in babysitting 3-4 children !! I love being around them it brings a smile to my face !
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Hiralynn F.

Seeking Babysitter

Prospect Park, PA

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello, I'm looking for a responsible & reliable person to watch my 9-year-old son. He is a happy, funny & laid back kid. He loves to play video games, board games & he loves art.
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Caylyn W.

If You Are In The Wilmington Area And Need Childcare I Can Help!

Wilmington, DE

from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi! I'm Caylyn and all my life I've been a caregiver in some sort of way. I'm the oldest of seven children and grew up babysitting my siblings. I love working with children of all ages and abilities. I received my CNA certification directly out of high school and began working at an Adult Special Needs live-in facility. From...
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Guadalupe A.

Wilmington, DE

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With a year of experience and a background in babysitting, I'm dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives. I am patient, calm, creative, and imaginative, and I have the ability to establish a strong rapport with...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.40/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

Julianne D.

My daughter absolutely loves Julianne. She has worked for us on and off for the past three years. Julianne is warm and will actively play...

- Danielle L.

Lauren F.

Lauren has been the nanny for our 3 children (ages 10, 8, and 6) for the past few years. Now that our youngest is in kindergarten our needs...

- Care member

Stephanie P.

Hello, I have three children & I do have a Nanny. My Nanny gave me some vacation days for me to remember & that I needed to get other...

- Queen H.

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 5 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 $19.40 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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