We have 63 child care providers in Bear, DE! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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Cinthya D. says "I would like to state that Anna Marie is a colleague at my current job. I have the opportunity to work with her as a team, and there's no doubt that she...
Emily B. says "Cassidy is very outgoing and dependable. My children love her. Would recommend."
Care Member says " My wife and I were very happy to have had Francine as our nanny for almost two years. We have two children, a six-year-old and a two-year-old....
Alyce R. says "Natalie is awesome!! She is great with my children and I have one special needs son and she works very well with him and truly understands his needs. She...
Care Member says "Barbara was reliable and communicative. She has the energy to keep up with three rambunctious kids and more. She did a variety of enriching and...
Child care centers in Bear, DE
Erin M. says "I honestly don't know where to start. My son is now 16 months old, and he has been cared for by Miss Linda since he was 5 1/2 months old. Leaving my only...
3135 Summit Bridge Road BEAR, DE
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sokona D. says "Cornerstone Early Education and Youth Center have always been like family to us. My oldest son started at the center in 2015 as we were transitioning from...
915 Sugar Pine Dr Bear, DE
1205 Quintilio Dr Bear, DE
211 Mariners Way Bear, DE
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63 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $17.77/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.4
Child Care Providers in Bear, DE are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 63 listed child care providers
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Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $17.77 per hour as of June 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
Care.com currently has 43 child care providers near you in Bear, DE. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Bear, DE and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Bear, DE that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Bear, DE, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Bear, DE and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.