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4.3
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Heidi,
I have been in childcare for 11 years now, mostly nannying with a little bit of daycare experience. I am also a mother to a handsome 3-year-old boy!
I absolutely love working with children teaching, nurturing them and watching them grow! My goal as a nanny is to build loving and trusting bonds with the...
Heidi can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Heidi, hands down is an excellent nanny, as far as the children is concern. She is down to earth and has a child friendly personality. She is reliable, responsible, and punctual. I think when working with children she is an excellent teacher. I think if you hired...
Agatha T.
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Joan to help us out with transportation for our child to after school activities. She was very dependable and I would recommend her."
Laura W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hello!! My name is Bailey, and I just finished my first year old college. I have always had an extreme love for animals, and I especially enjoy taking care of them. I have had a dog and a cat my whole life as well as a few more pets. I just recently got a new puppy, so I am extremely comfortable around pets of many different...
Bailey can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
5.0
"Bailey was wonderfully helpful this summer walking our 70 lbs mixed Dalmatian, Nash! She was punctual, attentive and kind. Also, she was a very clear communicator who took initiative to share her schedule in advance. Completely, drama-free!! We would recommend...
Keith W.
Madison D.
West Chester, PA
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Madison. I'm 22 years old and I'm a recent graduate of Penn State University. I've babysat children on and off for about 3 years between the ages of 2 and 10. I am looking for a nanny position or any other childcare needed. I have my own car so I am able to drive myself. (and the kids if needed) I am also an...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"Madison is the best! Madison was our full-time nanny for almost a year, and over that time became an essential, and important, part of our family! She cared for our two children for 9-10 hours a day, transported them to school, preschool, summer camps, and all...
Grace B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have about 10 Years of experience with working with children. I love to be active with children, library trips, playground picnics, etc. I have worked with Infants -School age. Infants are pretty amazing, simply because they are learning all the time and I love when they finally master a skill and the excitement on their face...
Tyra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tyra is amazing. I tried to convince her to relocate with me.
I can't recommend her high enough. She is the best."
Rachel B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
5 + years experience. In home patient care providing compassionate daily assistance to seniors with dementia and heart failure. Helping patient maintain independence as much as possible while assisting with needs such as meals, medications, and escort to activities/appointments. Pharmacy technician experience.
Christy can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Christy is genuinely warm and compassionate. She was flexible and consistently reliable. We were lucky to have her."
Gina O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Carly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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 was to teach their lessons myself and have Carly help them with reinforcement activities. But Carly saw how...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Samantha. I graduated from Shippensburg University in 2016 with my bachelors in sociology. I am currently in nursing school at Delaware County Community College and looking for child care or senior care opportunities. I have a lot of experience in homecare, nursing home, and working with children with special...
Samantha can also help with: Visiting nurse, dementia, personal care, respite care, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Samantha is amazing! We love her. She is like part of our family now. She is very caring and is patient with my dad. Highly recommend her!"
Diane C.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am a 29-year-old licensed clinical psychologist. I work full time but am currently looking for weekend or date night babysitting positions to help pay off student loans. I have over 15 years of experience with children of all ages, as well as experience working with children and adolescents with Autism and...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie is great! Trustworthy and really good with kids. We love her."
Robin M.
Sarah B.
Penns Grove, NJ
$12-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm Sarah, I'm 24. I'm a new mom to a 3-month-old baby girl. I am a stay at home mom, so I have my daughter with me at all times. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have worked in childcare previously from 2010-2015. I looking forward to meeting you and your family!
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We needed very flexible and understanding help with crazy schedules and virtual learning. Sarah only asked that she watch the kids at her house due to having a toddler of her own. Being that she is actually right around the corner in my neighborhood it works out...
Heather M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elise and I'm currently available for date night/weekend babysitting. I nanny part time during the spring, but am always open to new weekend sitting! I'm currently a senior at the University of Delaware, and will be starting grad school at UD in the fall.
I adore kids and love to spend time caring for them...
Elise can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elise was great! Both my 9 y.o. son and 7 y.o. daughter said she was awesome and they had fun with her! She played with them and came up with good ideas to keep them entertained. She is reliable and shows up on time too! And she put up with our barking dog. I would...
Christina H.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & 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.
Caroline D.
Wilmington, DE
$17-35/hr
Part-time Caregiver. I Love Kids Of All Ages And Have Experience With Kids Of All Ages
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a Bachelors in Health Science and I graduate in this May from West Chester University. I will be receiving my second Bachelors Degree in Health and Physical Education K-12. I have worked as a substitute teacher last year during my semester in college. I am also a cheerleading coach at TSC all stars. I have many years of...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"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! Caroline is kind, punctual and dependable. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter. Our daughter is...
Nicole M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to consider me. Here are a few things about myself and how I got into the childcare business.
The question of what our purpose in life is, is something we have all asked ourselves. I was fortunate enough to realize since an early age my passion and purpose to nurture and to teach children....
Ivy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Ivy worked with our family for about a year caring for our son from the age of approximately 4 months. Ivy is dependable, proactive and caring. After getting into the groove with our family, she began to handle chores around the house without being asked. Our son...
Daniel D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a current student at West Chester University studying History education. I have worked with children of all ages from the time I turned 12 years old to present day. I am bilingual and speak both English and Spanish. I am more than willing to help with homework or household duties as well!
I like working with kids because I...
5.0
"Mina is great with the kids. She is able to work you with our schedules. Mina has also be there for us when our child had to stay home sick. Really glad we hired her."
Tamika C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very active grandmother who, since 2014 had the experience of being a nanny with three different families/five children (they keep growing up). My current family is transferring to NC in the Fall. It brought me great joy to be with these children during their early years of development. It is time for me to begin again...
Regina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Regina is a loving caregiver and is very trustworthy. She watched my two boys and enjoyed playtime, reading and art with them. She kept them busy and challenged throughout the day. She's awesome!"
Susan C.
Ala H.
Claymont, DE
$17-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
Ala can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"A'la is wonderful with children her patience and capability to teach them and help them to grow is amazing."
Crystal T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Dena and I currently work for a family watching a 4yr old and almost 2 yr old . I am looking for a full time nanny job starting in June. I have experiences with children ages infant through teens. Some of the activities I have done with the children in my care are going to a park/playground, water play or the...
Dena can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dena is an exceptional nanny to our 2 boys. She provides them with fun and educational activities each week, takes them on local excursions to explore new surroundings, and engages them with play at home. Dena helps with household chores during naps. Dena is caring...
Melanie C.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Grace. I have experience babysitting from newborns to 15-year-olds! I'm willing to help with house work, laundry, clean, meal prep as well as transportation. I'm a registered nurse and CPR certified! My schedule varies depending on the week so I'm looking for more of a part time job :)
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I just hired Grace and am very excited to have her start watching my 10 month old twin babies. So far, she has been extremely responsive to emails and texts. She was on time to the interview and seems to be very dependable. I like that she is a nursing student...
Jina P.
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!"
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Rockland, DE
Heidi S.
5.0
Heidi loves kids and was amazing with our daughter. She is a hard worker and very dependable. Interacted with our daughter all day and valued educational play and learning.
- Sarah D.
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.
Bailey F.
5.0
Bailey was wonderfully helpful this summer walking our 70 lbs mixed Dalmatian, Nash! She was punctual, attentive and kind. Also, she was a very clear communicator who took initiative to share her schedule in advance. Completely, drama-free!! We would recommend her wholeheartedly.
- Keith W.
Madison D.
5.0
We hired Madison last year for our 1 year old daughter and she has been amazing! Madison and Daisy quickly
bonded. Daisy fondly refers to her as “Massy”.
Madison always does fun projects with Daisy including baking cupcakes, painting, going on walks, going to the playground. Daisy is never bored!...
- Caroline R.
Tyra V.
5.0
Tyra is amazing. I tried to convince her to relocate with me.
I can't recommend her high enough. She is the best.
- Rachel B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Rockland, DE:
How can I find a Rockland babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Rockland, 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 Rockland, 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 Rockland, DE?
The average rate for Rockland, DE babysitters on Care.com is $12.00 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 Rockland, DE?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Rockland, 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.