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60 babysitters are listed in Hockessin, DE
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Hockessin, DE
Lindsay D.
Newark, DE
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi there! I'm Lindsay and I would love to help your loved one stay safe and independent at home. I have 5 years of experience working with case management of seniors who are housebound, in addition to volunteering at nursing homes with hospice and caring for my own grandmother with dementia. I would be the perfect fit for...
Lindsay can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Lindsay was very helpful for my mother who had stage 4 cancer. She helped my mom get up out of bed, helped her eat, helped her shower and get cleaned up. My mother eventually died in 2018, and it was a devastating blow to me and my family, Lindsay was like a member...
Blake D.
Quazinae L.
Newark, DE
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi there, My name is Quazinae I am currently a college student studying Computer Science. I have an amazing 1-year-old son who is being homeschooled. I have been working with children since the age of 10 and professionally for four years. I love providing fun and safe environments for children to happily be themselves. Most of...
Quazinae can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My family loves Quazinae she was very responsible, respectful and dependable my son and daughter loved her unfortunately we had to move due to my husband’s job if it weren’t for that she still would be helping us with our kids "
Care member
Joan C.
Chadds Ford, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
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...
Joan can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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, too. She is so helpful and we love her."
Hannah W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up my family always had dogs and cats, and I have previously taken care of neighbors' pets, both cats and dogs. I also have experience taking care of multiple animals, I currently have 2 cats and 2 dogs, and have walked 2 dogs at once. I have my own transportation, and am willing to do any type of care.
Katie can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, daily feeding, grooming, administration of medicine, pet walking & more
5.0
"Katie is very responsive and punctual. She was so patient, kind and flexible with a new pup. She even offered to let me borrow a harness! Very happy to have found her."
Malia D.
5.0
(1)
An Ex Au Pair Looking To Work With Children.
I'm looking for a job where I can not only be a babysitter but also a good influence on the child by setting good examples
I started working with kids when I was in college. During my internship in 2019, I taught robotics and math to kids after school hours, and since then, I have...
Thayna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Thayna is awesome! My boys love her to say the least! She is kind, patient, reliable, responsible and trustworthy. I highly recommend her to any family that is looking for a babysitter or a nanny! "
Care member
Brenda F.
Newark, DE
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm A Maternity RN Looking For Occasional Babysitting Job For Newborn
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 25+ years of experience. I am
a "Postpartum Newborn Specialist" looking to provide assistance and education after the parents bring the baby HOME . Also, I'm looking to help parents on my days off with occasional baby sitting or "date" nights.
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brenda was absolutely great with my baby. She punctual, professional, knew what to do and how to care and she made me feel safe and at ease leaving the baby with her. I definitely recommend her."
Nikkolas S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone! My name is Onyi, and I am a University of Delaware Alumna with my B. A. in Psychology. I have been a caregiver for 8+ years. I am fully vaccinated and get frequent tests. I have experience in working with children, seniors, and patients with disabilities. I have worked with healthcare organizations (can provide...
Onyinyechi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Onyinyechi is a very dependable, reliable, honest, caring and punctual caregiver. She is an asset to any company or individual that will hire her."
Celestina N.
Mackenzy A.
Newark, DE
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello my name is Macky and I am an animal lover! I am studying animal science at the University of Delaware. I have seven years experience of pet care. I can walk, make drop in visits, or stay at your house to watch your pets. Please reach out to me for your pet care needs! If you need help with dogs, cats, chickens, cow, or...
Mackenzy can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Macky has been helping my family for the past couple of years. My kids absolutely love her! She plays with them and pays attention to them. She follows all the rules I have set and is very reliable. I would highly recommend her. "
Care member
Amanda B.
Wilmington, DE
$21-26/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have passed the praxis 7811 elementary education content knowledge exam to certify teachers in public school, I will graduate with my degree in elementary education certified in special education in 2025 from Wilmington University. I also made the deans list last semester. I am currently a paraprofessional in a middle school...
5.0
"Amanda is a very dependable individual! She made communication very easy and the whole process has been flawless thanks to Amanda. My family loves her and she makes me feel comfortable leaving my children in her care/ also helping out around our house. "
Care member
Holly G.
Kennett Square, PA
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Holly and I'm 20 years old. I am an avid equestrian and dedicate a few hours a day to my crazy horse lifestyle. I currently have one horse that I train and compete. My family owns and operates an equestrian training facility in South Carolina which I move South for the winters to help run. I have experience...
Holly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Holly is great with activities and always has my kids doing something fun. I appreciate that she is about spending quality time rather than just being there to watch them. "
Gianna J.
5.0
(6)
I have been caring for elderly clients for over 18 years as an independent business owner. I bring a high level of compassion and respect to my clients. The list of services provided continue to grow based on client needs. Truly wonderful friendships have developed from my work and I feel that I can make a difference in a...
Beth can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, home modification, visiting physician, dementia
5.0
"Beth is not only a wonderful aide and advocate to my parents, she has also become a very good friend to my mom and dad. She has been my families life saver. Beth is very good at understanding what needs to get done and just making it happen. She is a no...
Laura S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lizzy and I have 8 years of childcare experience including years of babysitting, 3 years of being a sleep away camp counselor (YMCA), and a year on senior staff (EMT and Sailing Director) for the same sleep away camp. I am trained as an EMT-B (PA), and I hold a certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers...
Lizzy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lizzy was a fantastic caregiver for our very energetic 6 and 2 year-olds for two months over the summer of 2020! She is fun, punctual, responsible, polite, energetic, smart... all of the things you would want in a caregiver. Lizzy helped our kids with homework,...
Natalie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ellie. I am a senior at the University of Delaware majoring in Nursing and minoring in Global Health. I love kids and have worked with them through high school and even part of middle school. I nanny often and babysit when I can. I was the president of the Refugee Youth Project at my school and tutored elementary...
Elise can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had Ellie watch our infant son. She was absolutely wonderful. Jumped right in and took the initiative doing tummy time and helping with cleaning bottles. You can tell she is experienced and cares. Reliable, responsive. So refreshing. Would highly recommend "
Keith R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Hannah, I am 20 years old. I went to the University of Delaware for two years for elementary education. I have 5 years of experience with babysitting a family that grew from 2 children to 4. I am the oldest of 3, and the oldest cousin in my family. I have grown up always looking after my younger siblings and cousins,...
Hannah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"It was my first time to book a sitter and I met Hannah. I was so lucky to have a babysitter like her. She took good care of my 4-month old daughter who is not that easy. She cares about my baby, talk to her, and loving her. Definitely would rehire her and...
Shuang R.
5.0
(3)
I am a Math, Social Studies, Religion and more teacher at Serviam Girls Academy. I have been teaching for the last 6 years and tutoring for the last 20. I tutored at Delaware Technical College for years before tutoring on my own. I tutor online and in person!
5.0
"Kelly is the best! She’s always available when I need her to watch my dog. It’s been great having someone I can trust with my pup for the last 2 years! I know he’s well cared for and always has a blast at her house!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Mariesa and I just graduated from the University of Delaware with my masters in photography. I used to teach middle school and high schoolers as a teaching artist. I do have experience with younger children (elementary) teaching photography and visual arts as well. I love doing crafts, baking, cooking, cleaning...
Mariesa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariesa is wonderful! She was the perfect fit for our family. She immediately connected with the kids; interacting with them, playing, and doing fun crafts. She was punctual, responsible, and thorough in caring for our children. Mariesa communicates quickly and...
Kelley R.
Joyline J.
Wilmington, DE
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Joyline, but I do prefer to be called Joy. I am currently a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). I have been babysitting for 10+ years. I am from Pennsylvania and I currently live in Wilmington, DE, however, I am willing to travel to certain parts of either Delaware or Pennsylvania. Additionally, I am comfortable with...
Joyline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"The thing that sticks out to us about Joy is how proactive she is to not only create a bond with our daughter, but also to help develop her along the way. We expected a babysitter to "watch" the kid, but even during the interview, Joy established a connection with...
Kevin J.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a current senior nursing student at UD, specializing in pediatrics. With a kind, gentle, and fun nature, I genuinely adore working with children. I have extensive experience with various age groups, including babies, toddlers, pre-K aged children, school-age kids, and pre-teens. Crafting and engaging in imaginative play...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma's great, my kids loved her!"
Tiffany C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!! My name is Kayla and I have a special connection with kids of all ages! I just graduated from the University with a masters degree in Social Work with a minor in Psychology. My goal is to eventually become a children's therapist. I have plenty of references to provide for you both from families as well as professional...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kayla was a wonderful addition to our little family. We found her energetic, personable, helpful, and kind. She helped my twin 3-year-olds with their basics, participated in crafts, and taught them important life skills. My kids still talk about things they can't...
Jessica C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Tearmee can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 day. She's such a beautiful, talented and motivated young lady. My son adores her and looks forward to seeing...
Kiola T.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hockessin, DE
Lindsay D.
5.0
Lindsay was very helpful for my mother who had stage 4 cancer. She helped my mom get up out of bed, helped her eat, helped her shower and get cleaned up. My mother eventually died in 2018, and it was a devastating blow to me and my family, Lindsay was like a member of our family for helping my...
- Blake D.
Quazinae L.
5.0
My family loves Quazinae she was very responsible, respectful and dependable my son and daughter loved her unfortunately we had to move due to my husband’s job if it weren’t for that she still would be helping us with our kids
- Care member
Joan C.
5.0
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, too. She is so helpful and we love her.
- Hannah W.
Katie C.
5.0
Katie is very responsive and punctual. She was so patient, kind and flexible with a new pup. She even offered to let me borrow a harness! Very happy to have found her.
- Malia D.
Thayna Q.
5.0
Thayna is awesome! My boys love her to say the least! She is kind, patient, reliable, responsible and trustworthy. I highly recommend her to any family that is looking for a babysitter or a nanny!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Hockessin, DE:
How can I find a Hockessin babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Hockessin, 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 30 babysitters in Hockessin, DE on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.6. 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 Hockessin, DE?
The average rate for Hockessin, DE babysitters on Care.com is $16.33 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 Hockessin, DE?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Hockessin, 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.