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Lea

Wilmington, NC

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Lea! I am currently a junior at UNCW. I am studying exercise science, and I am hoping to become a physician's assistant. I am looking for babysitting/nannying/pet sitting jobs. I love being around kids and doing activities with them! I am very reliable and will make sure your child is taken care of. I have babysat kids...
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Versatile Childcare

Wilmington, NC

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I currently am a junior at UNCW majoring in special education. I have a passion for working with children as it is fulfilling for me to be a part of their learning and growing process. I am open to children of any age regardless of their abilities. I have experience working with two children, in-home one being a toddler and the...
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (ABA Therapy)

Wilmington, NC

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$50/hr
7 years experience
I am a board certified behavior analyst providing applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder within the home and community settings. I can assist with communication, adaptive/self-help skills, social skills, imaginary and relational play, and disruptive, destructive or...
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Teacher And Mom With Years Of Experience!

Wilmington, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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Hello! my name is Leah. I am mom to a 6-year-old, 8-year-old, and 6-month-old. I have a Master's degree in education and over 10 years of experience in teaching and childcare. I love being able to stay home during the day to homeschool my girls, but am looking for a way to help bring in some income. I am very caring and...
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Wilmington, NC

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a 21-year-old who loves working with kids. I have worked with kids in so many different ways such as in schools, babysitting at homes, and working at a recreational center for multiple summers. I also have experience working with children who have special needs. I hold many skills and am more than willing to help families...
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Weekend Babysitter

Wilmington, NC

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have 7 years of experience in babysitting and am comfortable with up to 3 children. I am happy to help with homework and any daily living activities the children may need assistance with. I also thoroughly enjoy any recreational or play activities with the children whether they be inside or outdoors. In addition to that, I am...
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Looking Forward To Meeting New Friends

Wilmington, NC

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hey! I'm 19 and home for the summer, looking for a consistent nannying job to save up for school and an apartment. I've been working with kids for over 5 years and have 7 nieces and nephews, so being around little ones comes pretty naturally to me. I'm super reliable and have my own transportation. I'm happy to help with light...
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Wilmington, NC

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi i'm Bri! I would love to take some stress if you and get anything you need, done before you get home so you can really relax! I'd describe my personality as outgoing, i'll creative and open minded :) I like working with kids because it's such a great feeling to be able to watch them learn new things every day and be able...
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Part-time Childcare

Wilmington, NC

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Zoey and I am a UNCW graduate, with a degree in Education of Young Children (birth-kindergarten). My experience includes two years as an assistant kindergarten teacher at DC Virgo Preparatory Academy, completing my internship at Island Montessori Children's School, and being lead teacher in a 1-year-old classroom...
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Reliable, Warm And Kind Nanny

Wilmington, NC

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Shannon, and I recently relocated to Wilmington from Upstate NY (The winters up there were just a little too harsh for me)! I've been working with kids for about 10 years now, in both home settings and child care centers. I'm mainly familiar with ages 1+, as I am currently a toddler teacher to 1-year-olds! I...
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Child care/housekeeping

Wilmington, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
7 yrs employed with Arizona's Children Association, working with adolescent males and females in substance-abuse treatment and with elementary school children in respite care. 1 year employed at the Arizona School for the blind with adolescent girls in residence there. Long history of childcare. Additional direct-care in a...
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Wilmington, NC

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
I have been babysitting since I was 11. I love kids and allowing parents to have a fun and stress-free night which is so deserved. I will be home for the summer from college and would love to babysit because I love kids.
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Wilmington, NC

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hey I'm Lindsey! I'm a CNA of 5 years and currently attending CFCC with hopes to be in the nursing program in the future! I am also BLS certified (renewed May 2024) I had my first nanny job in 2016, Mon-Fri picking 2 kids up from school until the parents got home from work. I then worked for an after school program for 3 years...
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Wilmington, NC

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$18/hr
13 years experience
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. With over 13 years of experience with my in home daycare, I'm comfortable caring for multiple children. My patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor make me a great choice for any family. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules...
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Wilmington, NC

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Calm, capable, and kind - I know what it means to trust someone with your family, your home, or your time. I've been on both sides. I'm a high school science teacher, proud mom of two grown sons, and longtime Wilmington resident with a heart for helping others. I bring energy, empathy, and dependability to every caregiving or...
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Wilmington, NC

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$9/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Alex , and I am currently a student at UNCW studying biology on a pre-med track. I love kids and am interested in attending medical school after college to become a pediatric doctor. I am very responsible and have great time management skills, juggling school, tutoring, work, and friends! I have one year of...

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a retired nurse, I worked in nursing homes from 2000 through 2015, I've been a stay at home mom since then, raising 5 kids, caring for a man while in the last stages of cancer, then an older gentleman for his last years with us. I have a lot of experience with elderly/dementia and mobility PT/OT issues. I can help from...

Caroline E. says "Melissa was my nanny while I went back to work for a couple years. She loved our kids and they loved her. They're grown up now!"

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Part Time Child Care

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Brooke, I grew up in a home with lots of commotion. My mother ran a daycare full time and I helped her care for children for over 10 years. We always had lots of animals; dogs, cats, horses, chickens, etc. I am CPR and First Aid certified and have my associates degree in Healthcare Science. I am a part time...

Joanna W. says "Brooke was great! She was willing to come over for a short meet and greet before an official babysitting gig. She took all of my instructions in stride...

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Part-time Caregiver

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Sydney R. I have experience taking care of children of all ages- from newborns to middle school ages. In 2019, I spent eight months as a live-in nanny for a child, from birth to 8 months old. Whether it be newborns, twin toddlers, pre-K or elementary school, I've babysat/nannied them all! Seeing as I come from...

Scheherezade D. says "I hired Sydney to be our full time nanny for my then 4 month old because my maternity leave was ending and I couldn't find a decent daycare. She...

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Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
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$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! Im a caring and experienced nanny!! Worked in a daycare for 8 years for newborns to 2 years and have 5 years working in Manhattan as a nanny in a private home. recently moved to the area of Wilmington NC. have my own car and license. CPR certified!! have plenty of references.

Korin Y. says "Zaida is reliable and always willing to take on any care-taking responsibility and more! She's patient, kind, smiles, and helpful. "

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  • 84 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.23/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in Wilmington, NC

In Home Child Care in Wilmington, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 38 reviews of the 84 listed in home child care

Melissa K.

Melissa was my nanny while I went back to work for a couple years. She loved our kids and they loved her. They're grown up now!

- Caroline E.

Brooke F.

Brooke was great! She was willing to come over for a short meet and greet before an official babysitting gig. She took all of my...

- Joanna W.

Sydney R.

I hired Sydney to be our full time nanny for my then 4 month old because my maternity leave was ending and I couldn't find a decent daycare....

- Scheherezade D.

FAQs for finding in-home child care in Wilmington, NC

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Wilmington, NC. There are 84 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 June, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $17.23 for in-home child care providers near you in Wilmington, NC.

You can compare 84 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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