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Jerica G.

Part-Time Babysitter and Animal Care

Dover, DE

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am very energetic, fun loving, avid reader, home economics lover and nature girl. I am a huge lover of animals. I love to cook and clean. I watch children of all ages and needs and willing to get CPR certified.

Candice J. says "I was a little concerned being as though this was my first time using this site, but I was extremely happy with her. She was really nice and extremely...

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Dover, DE

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a wife and mother of 3. I am currently a former teacher turned stay at home mom with my 18-year-old daughter, 11-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter, looking to re-enter the workforce. I am trained in both Infant CPR and First Aid. I have over 20 years of experience caring for and educating children of all ages. I have...

Lisa S. says "Shameka cared for my triplet girls for a year and a half and we were really sad to see her go. She immediately took to the girls and cared for them as if...

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Dover, DE

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have 9+ years working with children of all abilities. Has spent the last five years working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Over the last 7 years I have been working with children from 16 months to 11 years of age diagnosed with ASD (verbal and nonverbal) in the school setting in addition to...

Renee G. says "Shadlyn was a joy to hire and our 2 year old daughter took to her instantly. She is really creative with age appropriate games and has taught her some...

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Caregiver

Dover, DE

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$8/hr
4 years experience
Hi, i'm Marie I am a passionate and dependable nanny with years of experience caring for children. I began working with kids at a young age, and it quickly became something I truly love. As a Home Health Aide (HHA), I have built strong skills in patience, care, and responsibility. I focus on providing a safe, loving, and...
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Dover, DE

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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a college student and I live in NYC with about 8 years of babysitting experience caring for children from infants to 12+ years old. I truly enjoy working with kids and being someone families can rely on. I'm patient, friendly, and responsible, and I always aim to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment. I have my own...
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Early Childhood Educator

Dover, DE

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I am a dedicated and passionate kindergarten teacher (in my seventh year). I've worked at daycares, summer camps, afterschool programs, and as an in home babysitter. I have a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters degree in Educational Leadership. With my current degree, I am certified from birth to 2nd...
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Dover, DE

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I have more than 10 years of experience in childcare and in my country I graduated as a teacher. I don't smoke, I love animals and I have my own car in perfect condition. I am currently moving to Dover from New Jersey and have always worked here as a nanny and I am looking for a job close by with a loving, considerate and...
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Dover, DE

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Nurturing young minds is a true passion of mine, ignited by years of positive babysitting experiences and a deep desire to positively impact children's lives. With five years of experience caring for children aged 0-11, I offer a patient, creative, and friendly approach to childcare. I am comfortable caring for one child at a...
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Dover, DE

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$10/hr
20 years experience
Craft assistance
I am a stay at home Mom to my 1-year-old daughter. I am currently looking for 1-2 more children to watch throughout the week (Mon-Fri) in my home located in Dover. I will be available for child care immediately and my schedule is pretty flexible. I am available 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. If your needs are a little outside of those hours...
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Nia F.'s Photo

Dover, DE

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Supporting families and providing reliable care is what motivates me! I'm currently in high school and plan to study Elementary Education. I have three years of childcare experience, including internships at Campus Community School, The Little School at Kids College, and Next Step. My experience caring for my autistic and...
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Dover, DE

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Nurturing children comes naturally to me, thanks to my four years of experience and the joy I find in making a positive impact on their lives. I'm a patient, creative, and friendly caregiver, comfortable with children aged 1-11, and happy to care for up to two children at a time. I'm committed to open communication, providing...
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  • 11 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.91/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 5.0

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in Dover, DE

In Home Child Care in Dover, DE are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 11 listed in home child care

Jerica G.

I was a little concerned being as though this was my first time using this site, but I was extremely happy with her. She was really nice and...

- Candice J.

Shameka M.

Shameka cared for my triplet girls for a year and a half and we were really sad to see her go. She immediately took to the girls and cared...

- Lisa S.

Alexandrea M.

Shadlyn was a joy to hire and our 2 year old daughter took to her instantly. She is really creative with age appropriate games and has...

- Renee G.

FAQs for finding in-home child care in Dover, DE

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Dover, DE. There are 11 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of May, 2026, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $16.91 for in-home child care providers near you in Dover, DE.

You can compare 11 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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