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Cassandra S.

Ellendale, DE

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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Hi, I'm Cassandra! I'm a compassionate 23-year-old with over 4 years of hands-on experience caring for children ages 3 months to 12 years. Located in Ellendale, DE, I'm seeking a full-time nanny position and am willing to commute to surrounding areas. I am CPR certified and can provide references and background checks. I...

Care Member says "Cassandra took care of our daughter from the time she was 10m until she was about 16m, full-time M-F. She was timely, dependable, and trustworthy. Best...

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Ellendale, DE

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$22/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
For over 15 years, I've dedicated myself to nurturing children's growth and providing families with dependable care. My passion stems from seeing kids thrive, something I discovered early on through babysitting. I'm a friendly and approachable caregiver with a graduate degree and I have an undergraduate degree in early childhood...
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Child care centers in Ellendale, DE

Iris Downing Day Care

18366 Wild Cherry St Ellendale, DE

Child care
Iris Downing Day Care has been in the child care industry since 2005. It serves children, as well as their families, of the Ellendale community. It specializes in comprehensive child care services for young children. Located in the state of Delaware, it operates every Monday through Friday.
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Hand -N- Hand Early Learning Center Inc

13724 S Old State Rd Ellendale, DE

Child care
Hand In Hand Early Learning Center offers educational childcare services for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It provides a safe and secure atmosphere, conducive to children's learning and growth. The facility is open Mondays through Fridays, serving the growth and developmental needs of children from...
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Chosen Generation Preschool & Learning

714 Willow St Ellendale, DE

Preschool
Chosen Generation Preschool & Learning is an educational center located at 714 Willow Street, Ellendale, Delaware. It offers a stimulating and nurturing environment where children can improve their academic skills, social skills, and physical abilities. Chosen Generation Preschool & Learning provides activities that stimulate...
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  • 6 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.67/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 5.0

FAQs for finding child care near you in Ellendale, DE

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $20.67 per hour as of January 2026. 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 3 child care providers near you in Ellendale, DE. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Ellendale, 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 Ellendale, 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 Ellendale, 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 Ellendale, 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.

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