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Cleo H.

Full Time Senior Care Giver/Full Time Babysitter

Smyrna, DE

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a 58year old female. I have over 20 years experience in senior care. I provided numerous services for family members, close friends, neighbors and co-workers. I am able to provide work references upon request. Long and short term care. baby sitter available. My services include - personal care, meal prep, feedings,...

Alice S. says "CLEO is a very good worker. She worked for me."

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Destini

Smyrna, DE

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi, I'm Destini. I'm a recent college graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Public Health and currently a nursing school student. I'm CPR certified and have over five years of experience babysitting and volunteering with children of various age groups. I have reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and I'm fully...

Libby M. says "Destini took care of my 2 year old for several months and provided such great care! He loved her and still talks about her! Highly recommend her."

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Mother Of Preschooler Seeks Position

Smyrna, DE

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
I've cared for children in one way or another pretty much most of my adult life. I've nannied for children (live-in and out) aged 2 weeks-12 years old. I've had experience in caring for beloved children with autism, developmental delays, and physical ailments. I've taken nanny professional courses and I'm a mother to a...

Aeumuro L. says "We interviewed Amy for our nanny position. She was very professional and demonstrated that she took nannying seriously. She met our daughter (four-months...

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Home Care RN

Smyrna, DE

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$40/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a Registered Nurse located in Delaware. I currently work as a trach ventilator home care nurse. I have experience in dialysis, special needs, all ages from birth through end of life care. I started my experience in childcare as a babysitter at 14 years old, I moved on to be a childcare teacher in the infants to 4 yo...
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Caring

Smyrna, DE

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have been a certified nursing assistant for 18 yrs cared for all types of people, have done cooking etc married with 2 grown sons.
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Coolest Sitter

Smyrna, DE

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Joy.. I am American born but my family is from Cameroon (west Africa). I am second year college student at PennState Abington. I am a first granddaughter, first child and only girl to three younger siblings. As you can probably already tell, I have been caring for the kids in my family for as long as I can...
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Smyrna, DE

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as trustworthy, reliable, understanding. I like working with kids because I love trying new things with them and gaining a relationship with them. I also just really love children I'm looking for a job that is comfortable and surrounded with happiness I started working with kids about 3 years ago...
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Smyrna, DE

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$13/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
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Hi all! My name is Amy I am an elementary education major at the University of Delaware, and I have just finished my freshman year! I have been working with children for about 5 years, I started babysitting when I was 14. Then in high school, I started working at a daycare, I worked there for about 2 years, and then I had to...
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Fun Sitter

Smyrna, DE

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$14/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I can create fun and easy crafts for children of all ages.
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Experienced Nanny/daycare Teacher With Over 8 Years Of Experience, Looking For A Full-time Job

Smyrna, DE

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$23/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I love working with children and babies. I have worked as a daycare teacher for just under four years. I am CPR and medicine certified. I am interested in pursuing a career as a child life specialist after graduating from college with a bachelor's in psychology. I currently hold an associate's degree in early childhood education...
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Full Time Babysitter Available, Smyrna DE. Dover/Clayton/Middletown

Smyrna, DE

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Fun, loving mother of 1-year-old looking for sitter opportunities in the Smyrna, DE area. Also willing to broaden my range to Dover- Middletown area if clients are willing to travel to me. I have full availability. I can ensure you that your child will be safe in my care , I am reliable and can provide a stable environment your...
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Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Smyrna, DE

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I am a grandmother of 18, of which I've raised 9 of them, from burr to teenagers. I still care for 2 of them on tbe weekend I teaching infants and toddlers. I have my TEC1 and TEC2 education through University of Delaware Childhood Program. I had...
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Smyrna, DE

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Hello my name is Samantha. I want you to help me, help you. I love babysitting because I have a 7-year-old little brother and I've basically watched him everyday since 7th grade as soon as I got off the bus wouldn't surprise me if he started calling me mommy. I graduated in 2012. I am 20 years old.
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Smyrna, DE

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$12/hr
1 year experience
Nurturing young minds and supporting families is my passion. With a year of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11, I offer a patient, creative, and friendly approach. I enjoy playing outdoor games, board games, and educational activities that make learning fun. I am comfortable caring for up to two children. I...
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Smyrna, DE

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$12/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
As a childcare provider with over eight years of experience, I am dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages. My journey in childcare began with my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my passion for positively impacting children's lives. I strive to support families by offering...
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Child care centers in Smyrna, DE

Cadence Academy Preschool Smyrna

649 S CARTER RD SMYRNA, DE

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Cadence Academy Preschool, Smyrna is an early education school which provides programs for children ages infant through fourteen years of age. Our philosophy includes providing a nurturing environment that fosters each child’s self-identity, utilizing developmentally appropriate practices to enhance each child’s learning...
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C4D KIDZ NURSERY

204 GEORGES ALY SMYRNA, DE

4.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$225/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Academic
Child care
Hello, Hello!!! We are a Fun, Learning School. We specialize in educating all children using different techniques and accommodations for each child's learning strengths. We teach and speak Spanish, and sign language and are implementing other languages. We accommodate IEP's and assess each child quarterly. We learn through...

MARY M. says "My son is special needs and they are wonderful with him! The main person at the daycare has a degree in special education and has been doing it for over...

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Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
Academic
International
Developmental (play-based)
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SMARTY PANTS ACADEMY DAYCARE CENTER Job Description Title: Early Childhood (ECE) Daycare Teacher Reports To: Program Director Location: Smarty Pants Academy ________________________________________ Job Summary: The role of an Early Childhood Educator involves being both a teacher as well as an active observer of...
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Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
Kidz, Ink Academy of Early Academics Child Care Centers found in Smyrna, DE offer Infants, Toddler, Young Preschool, Preschool, Prekindergarten, and Before and After School Care programs. The center aims to provide a safe yet fun-filled environment that is academically challenging.
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Fox Family Child Care

271 Brick Store Landing Rd Smyrna, DE

Child care
Fox Family Child Care provides a high quality, healthy, nurturing, fun, and educational environment. The center provides early stimulating care and educational experiences promoting each child’s social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Their goal is to support children’s desire to be life-long learners and have...
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  • 40 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.34/hr as of December 2025

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

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Smyrna, DE

Child Care Providers in Smyrna, DE are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 40 listed child care providers

Cleo H.

CLEO is a very good worker. She worked for me.

- Alice S.

Destini F.

Destini took care of my 2 year old for several months and provided such great care! He loved her and still talks about her! Highly recommend...

- Libby M.

Amy B.

We interviewed Amy for our nanny position. She was very professional and demonstrated that she took nannying seriously. She met our daughter...

- Aeumuro L.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Smyrna, DE

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $17.34 per hour as of December 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 29 child care providers near you in Smyrna, DE. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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 Smyrna, 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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