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Shameka M.

Dover, DE

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Part-Time Babysitter and Animal Care

Dover, DE

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Early Childhood Educator

Dover, DE

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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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$19/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as kind, loving and caring I like working with kids because they are so innocent and peaceful I'm looking for a job that will help build my career I started working with kids when I was 18years I use to help my parents at their care home In my spare time, I like to read books and create...
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Dover, DE

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! I'm Jadyn, I'm 20, and I have lots of experience in nannying or babysitting. I have 2 younger brothers (11 & 12) that I've taken care of since I was old enough to. I love kids and I'm in school to become a teacher! In high school, I was in teacher academy all 4 years and I loved it. All the volunteer opportunities really...
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Dover, DE

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a college student majoring in Primary Education who is home for the summer looking for work. I have nine siblings and lots of experience with kids as a future teacher, and I love taking care of children at any age! I am typically very well organized, and enjoy art, music and sports.
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Dover, DE

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Vee, and I've been caring for children my whole life. I currently work with kids on the autism spectrum, and it's something I'm truly passionate about. I have years of babysitting experience with children of all ages and pride myself on being patient, dependable, and nurturing. I'm also happy to help with light...
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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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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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  • The average post rate is $16.80/hr as of January 2026

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

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 10 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 January, 2026, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $16.80 for in-home child care providers near you in Dover, DE.

You can compare 10 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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