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Hello! My name is Amanda Jane, and I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 10 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. With my extensive background in childcare, I am confident I can provide your child with a safe, fun, and one of a kind environment. I like to build an environment that can be fun...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Veronica. I am a preschool teacher who teaches students with autism and other disabilities. I have 7 years of district experience. I am extremely passionate about teaching, and feel that every child deserves the chance to learn in the way that suits them best. I am looking for an after work job,...
Veronica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Veronica just loves our children and they love her. She is punctual and reliable. She always communicates with me while I am away from the children, and keeps me up to date. Veronica is a loving true hearted person that would be an asset to anyone's family. I...
Beth G.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Janice, I have a great deal of experience with children and have 4 of my own. I currently work as a chef and a teacher in a school and have an associates degree toward education. I am looking to babysit on the weekends including friday nights starting at 5 p.m. Thanks so much.
Janice can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"Janice was wonderful with my children, and was very professional and kind.!"
Adam C.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Daneen and I've been a CNA for 10 years. I am fully vaccinated. When I began my journey it was intended to be able to better care for my son who has special needs. After becoming certified I decided to try getting a job in the field. I worked at a nursing home the first year but it was not personal enough for...
Daneen can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Do to the understanding that she has for people and older people she takes complete control of their needs. She saved the life of my father for a few more days. Her training and understanding life will save a lot of children from pain in watching their love one...
Lawrence T.
5.0
(3)
Welcome! my name is Georgina, just moved to Wooster, Ohio. I have 7 years of experience. I have a healthcare setting background so I am CPR certified along with Surgical, , labor and delivery/Adult patient care experience. As your care taker I ensure a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, , running errands, etc....
Georgina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very Kind and a caring person."
Gina C.
Kayla P.
Georgetown, DE
$15-20/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'd love to help you and your family keep a clean and organized home to come home to every night! I'm looking forward to meeting you.
Kayla can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, organization
5.0
"My daughter absolutely adores Kayla. She was a learning coach for M during pandemic distance learning and was fun and engaging. We were sad when Kayla relocated but would love any opportunity to have her back."
Jennifer D.
5.0
(1)
I've been doing home care for over 30 years. I love working with people and making a difference in their life. I have a lot of skills with Dementia, post surgical care, companionship light house keeping ect
5.0
"A delightful caring person. It is obvious she really cares about her patients and loves what she does."
Joyce K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Im a housekeeper (regular clean, summer clean, deep clean and more. I'm organized, punctual and responsible.
Reandra can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a single mom. I have been watching children part-time for 8 years for extra income. I am loving and fun. My son is a senior in college. I am the 8th of 9 children and have been around young ones my entire life. I usually watch Children p/t anywhere from 15-20 hours a week. I do have another job which is fixable, I enjoyed...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Peggy was absolutely wonderful with our 3 kids (10, 3, and 1)! If we weren't moving I never would have let her go. She was always flexible, went with the flow, and our kids loved her. She definitely became a part of our family! I would recommend her to anyone!"
Kristin W.
Kayla P.
Georgetown, DE
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I love interacting and caring for children. I'm a recent graduate of Wilmington University online with a BS in Psychology, a concentration on children and families and a certificate in trauma-informed approaches. Currently, I am working towards my MS in school psychology and counseling. I am looking to add to my many...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kayla is the best babysitter. She babysat my 2 boys along with 6 other kids (from two different families).. So 8 kids total between the ages of 2-7. Kayla handled them with no problem whatsoever. She was very responsible and trustworthy, plus the kids loved her....
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Taylor B.
Georgetown, DE
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Taylor and I am 30 years old. I have several years of nanny/babysitting experience over the last 8 years! While in college, I worked as a medical assistant. I currently hold a Bachelors Degree from Wilmington University for Behavioral Science with a certificate in Child Advocacy. When I had our first...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is a great care giver. very attentive to the plans and reliable. Communication was very good as well. always pleasant to have around."
Tess S.
Abigail J.
Milton, DE
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Abby and if you' ve stumbled onto my profile, you' re probably looking for the perfect caregiver! Well, I can' t guarantee perfection but I can guarantee some Mary Poppins-type fun (good for both parents/guardians and kids)!
A little about me:
I began college at Marshall University in Elementary Education...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abby is wonderful around around our kids, putting our minds at ease every time she shows up. Abby is always on time and ready to take over so we can be on our way out for our date nights. Highly recommend to watch your little ones!"
Alejandro C.
Katherine H.
Georgetown, DE
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Katherine. I have several years of experience working with children from all backgrounds of life. I am currently a Paraprofessional for a local school district. Also, I worked at two local childcare centers in Delaware for roughly 2 year. I have my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a Certification in Child...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kat was amazing!!! We hired her for our 4 boys, aged 7, 4, 2 and 10 months, for 2 nights in a row. The best thing about her was my boys were so excited to see her the second night! Not only did she get everyone to sleep (which is hard for me to do most nights) she...
Lauren P.
Eneicia W.
Georgetown, DE
$10-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I work with children ages infant to 12 years of age. I am easy to talk to, responsible, prompt, and hardworking. I have worked at a learning center for six years. I have numerous years working with pets. I care for two large dogs at my own home. I am a Full-Time elementary education student. I am also a mother to the most...
Eneicia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eneicia is a kind and dedicated caregiver. She has a cheerful attitude, and finds positivity in any situation. In addition to being kind and cheerful, Eneicia is loyal and trustworthy. She shows initiative and flexibility when dealing with tough circumstances, and...
Marcy W.
5.0
(7)
I've been certified since 1995 and I'm also CPR, First aid certified. I worked with Dementia, Long term, hospice, Mental Health and Rehab. Patients, I love helping people who can't help themselves and I take pride in my work and what I do.
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Mary helped care for both of my parents. At first it was both of them then my mother passed and then 9 months later my dad did. She was dependable, kind and caring to them. I would highly recommend her."
Colleen B.
Dawn Y.
Milton, DE
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mom Of Four Looking For Part-time Babysitting/Driving/Care-giving
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have four daughters ranging in age from 18-26. I have been working part-time for families in CT for over 10 years. I recently relocated to Delaware and looking to help out another family. My kids are all out of the house and my husband travels a lot. I am very good with kids, extremely organized and reliable. I would love to...
Dawn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Senior at West Chester University who has lots of experience with children ages 6 months to 13 years old. I worked with a family for about a year where I took care of their toddler while I was attending school online! I also worked with a family for 2 years during high school and had other babysitting jobs including...
Isabelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Matison can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Cassidy F.
Georgetown, DE
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
My name is Cassidy, I'm 24 years old, I live in Georgetown with my boyfriend, puppy named Vita and kitty named Marty.
I have worked in childcare since 2019. I'm CPR certified, I have my TECE l and ll.
I'd describe my personality as quirky, passionate, sweet
I like working with kids because I love watching them grow and...
1.0
(1)
I am a physical therapist who is currently undergoing a career transition. I have extensive experience working with kids, dogs, cats, cleaning, caregiving, and listening! Prior to becoming a physical therapist, I was a nanny, lifeguard, swim instructor, personal trainer, waitress, barista, and camp counselor. I also was a note...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ellendale, DE
Veronica B.
5.0
Veronica worked for us this summer. She had to leave for college in the fall for a degree in Child Development. We were very impressed with her skills. She was great with our son and we found her to be highly self motivated. Took initiative on several occasions. She definitely has a passion for...
- Sid V.
Janice J.
5.0
Janice was wonderful with my children, and was very professional and kind.!
- Adam C.
Daneen B.
5.0
I know Danee to be honest, resposonsible and compassionate. She's a dedicated hardworking caregiver! She works with her heart an not her hands!
- Cynthia B.
Georgina C.
5.0
She is an excellent person very hard working. A very caring person.
- Hidai E.
Kayla P.
5.0
My daughter absolutely adores Kayla. She was a learning coach for M during pandemic distance learning and was fun and engaging. We were sad when Kayla relocated but would love any opportunity to have her back.
- Jennifer D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ellendale, DE:
How can I find a Ellendale babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ellendale, 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 1 babysitters in Ellendale, DE on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Ellendale, DE?
The average rate for Ellendale, DE babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Ellendale, DE?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ellendale, DE through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.