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Allison N.


Hockessin, DE

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Allison's Childcare Profile

I have accumulated experience working with children in many facets. In high school I assisted running a licensed preschool with ages 2-5. I have taken two early childhood education courses in high school and some elementary education courses in College at Harford Community College in Bel Air, Maryland. I have also held an...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Dana A.


Newark, DE

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Babysitter Or Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I had my first job at age 12 babysitting for 5 families in my neighborhood. I have 3 daughters and my youngest is 19 years old and my eldest is almost 26. I have a lot of experience raising children I understand the time, dedication, patience , and love needed to care for someone's needs. I'm a licensed CNA and have spent the...
Dana can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Dana as a Nanny for my 13 year old son. She is courteous, punctual, meticulous, hard working, and very efficient. She completes all of her assigned tasks above and beyond expectations. I recommend Dana without hesitation. "

Charles S.

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Alexis Z.


Newark, DE

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked professionally with children for 6 years and have been babysitting for 8. I was the site supervisor of a before and after care program of 70 children ages 5-11 for 2 of those years. I have also worked numerous summer camps (sleep away and home) as well as worked at a childrens shelter. My last job was a nanny for a...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lexie is downright amazing. We hired Lexie as our after school nanny and while she was here, she truly helped make our house a home. She's loving, caring, honest, reliable and capable. She helped with homework, lunches, straightening up, dinner, etc and quickly...

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Brenda F.


Newark, DE

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Maternity RN Looking For Occasional Babysitting Job For Newborn

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:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Mirla C.


Wilmington, DE

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter, House Sitter

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I was a stay-at-home mom and have babysat for family and friends for more than 10 years. I volunteered as a babysitter at my church for a year and was placed with babies 0-2 years old. I am a native Spanish speaker and I'm conversational in English. My services include Spanish tutoring, home organizing, nannying, driving, and/or...
Mirla can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Mirla has been babysitting our sons for over six months and they loved her, She provides a fun and caring environment, We value her dedication and experience and would highly recommend her for your child. "

Luatany S.

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Gabriella C.


Newark, DE

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Child/Home Services

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I grew up in a family with numerous cousins and have a brother. I have spent time in the following areas: sports coach; daycare/aftercare provider; babysitter; student teacher; ight student tutoring. Comfortable with special needs. Can perform light cleaning, cooking and running errands.
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Therese M.


West Grove, PA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 children of my own. I have 30 nieces and nephews. I am 1 of 13 children. I started babysitting when I was 12 years old. I have taken care of newborns to 15 years old. I have kept my younger sister's babies overnight for a week at a time. My children are grown. Along with having 6 children I have had as many as 6 other...
Therese can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"She is great with kids, my daughter loves her and gets very excited when she knows that Stacie is coming over to babysit."

Joanne K.

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Angelina S.


Newark, DE

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As the second oldest of 6, I have been around kids my entire life. I'm always babysitting for my mom, however I also have some paid experience as well! I've also worked with kids with autism at a camp one summer, until I was promoted to lead counselor the following summer. I have been working at a Summer Camp in my home town for...
5.0
"Angelina was wonderful! She was very dependable and flexible. Most importantly, my daughter loved her."

Sara M.

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Courtney S.


Wilmington, DE

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

I'm currently a stay at home mom of an infant and not looking for consistent work. I would most likely have to bring my daughter with me. My mom had an in-home daycare for 15 years that I helped with after school! I attended high school for early childhood education. Over the summer of 2013 cared for 2-6 children through the...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Olivia A.


Newark, DE

$20/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Home For Winter Break And Ready To Babysit December 16th- February 3rd.

Hi I am a current Junior at the University of Delaware. I am an Early Childhood Education major and have experience in a Nursery school, Preschool, and an Elementary school. I am comfortable and familiar with children who have disabilities. I worked as a Head Camp Counselor at the Rye Recreation Day Camp the past two summers...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"I am thrilled to recommend Olivia as an outstanding caregiver for children. In her care, my 6 and 8-year-old daughters flourished. Olivia brought a perfect blend of warmth, responsibility, and creativity, engaging my kids in enriching activities while ensuring...

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Delia W.


Newark, DE

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a student at the University of Delaware and will be home for the summer. I have been babysitting for friends and family for a little over 3 years and absolutely love children. I don't mind helping with chores or errands and I do have a car.
Delia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Leah K.


Wilmington, DE

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

BabySitter And Bestie!

I'm Leah a creative mind and caregiver! I have overall 3 year of Nanny experience with a newborn(2months); summer opportunity with a 7-month-old (2022) as well as a temporary job this February earlier this and more! (References provided upon request) After that experience, l've realized I love that I am able to be an extension...
Leah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lauren S.


Newark, DE

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Babysitter And Pet sitter Always Willing To Help Out!

Hi parents!!! I'm Lauren, 20 years old, and I go to school at UT Austin majoring in Finance, but am home for the summer and will be going back August 5! In the past, I used to consistently babysit 2 sets of brothers: one 4-year-old and 9-year-old, and a set of 3-year-old twins. I also got my CPR certification a few years ago...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Jessica K.


Newark, DE

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Super Sitter

I have worked with children since I was 16 and I am now almost 24. I started out as a camp counselor at a soccer club working with ages 5-14. I did that job for two summers. When I was 17 I started working at a daycare caring for infants all the way through school age. During the school year I volunteer at my church to help...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Alyssa H.


Newark, DE

$10-30/hr8 yrs exp

Friendly And Responsible Babysitter Available On Your Time

I love helping people and making a difference so sitting is the job for me. I have a 15-year-old sister, who I love very much! For high school, I attended Delaware Military Academy and went to Salisbury University for 2 years and transferred back home to go to Wilmington University, which I am proudly finishing up in the spring...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Alexandria B.


Newark, DE

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter and Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello ! I have years of both professional child care employment and private nanny experience. I am comfortable with children of all ages and multiple children at a time. I have traveled with families, domestic and international. Also, I have stayed at home with the kids while parents are on vacation for personal or work trips. I...
Alexandria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Logan T.


Newark, DE

$15-50/hr7 yrs exp

Logan Tyler

Hi! My name is Logan, I am 19 years old and a student at UD. I have been around kids my whole life; I have four younger siblings, ranging from ages 6-13. I also have 13 younger cousins. I have about 7 years of babysitting experience, watching my siblings and cousins, and also sitting for neighbors and family friends. Along with...
Logan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi! My name is Carly. I have had previous experience babysitting for 2 young elementary school kids. I would get them off the bus and prepare food. I loved hanging out with them and paying games outside to keep them entertained. I am very comfortable with pets and am willing to do some home clean up.
Carly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
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Demeka J.


Wilmington, DE

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider Able To Provide Light Housekeeping and Errands.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with children of all ages. I worked in a daycare for 6 years. I was a preschool teacher for a private Christian school for 10 years, where I had 12 students ages 3-5 years old. I am certified in First Aid and CPR and to give medication Currently I server in the nursery at my church and I am home daycare...
Demeka can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Evan A.


Newark, DE

$13-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a current college student (student athlete) home for the summer, and looking to be a nanny or fairly regular babysitter! With a much younger brother I've been babysitting for years! I also have lifeguarded in the past! I'm willing to do other tasks such a picking up/dropping off, grocery shopping, and more! I also love...
Evan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Hockessin, DE

Dana A.

5.0

We hired Dana as a Nanny for my 13 year old son. She is courteous, punctual, meticulous, hard working, and very efficient. She completes all of her assigned tasks above and beyond expectations. I recommend Dana without hesitation.

- Charles S.

Alexis Z.

5.0

Lexie is downright amazing. We hired Lexie as our after school nanny and while she was here, she truly helped make our house a home. She's loving, caring, honest, reliable and capable. She helped with homework, lunches, straightening up, dinner, etc and quickly became part of our family. Lexie is SO...

- Care member

Brenda F.

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.

Mirla C.

5.0

We have been working with Mirla for about six months now. She is very responsible and always on time. She has been taking care of our 10 month old who is full of energy. I would recommend her for anyone who is looking to hire for childcare. She is the best!

- Helen C.

Therese M.

5.0

She is great with kids, my daughter loves her and gets very excited when she knows that Stacie is coming over to babysit.

- Joanne K.

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