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Charila P.

Nanny

Newark, DE

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
I am 40 years old who loves to look after children and am working to become a nurse. Your help will put me one step closer. I am very loving, patient, calm, understanding, hardworking, and easy to get along with.

Key F. says "Very sweet and caring. Worked with me on short notice. Glad to have met you. Thanks once more for everything!"

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Allysa F.

Full-time Caregiver Available

Newark, DE

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have worked at 3 different daycares in the past. I currently work at Red Lion Christian Academy. I have also had 3 different nanny positions in the past and have loved each and every one. I love and care for every child in my care as if they're my own. I have a little one of my own and another on the way! I've been working in...

Jessica K. says " Allyssa is extremely dependable. She genuinely cares for children and builds great relationships with them. I have used her several times and my kids...

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Stephanie P.

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a local mom to 3 children, my home is smoke free & pet free, I am CPR certified, I have references and a background check completed in marsh 2024. I'm available to care for own family in my home or in someone else's home . Before starting my own family 10 years ago I was a professional nanny and since starting my own family...

Queen H. says "Hello, I have three children & I do have a Nanny. My Nanny gave me some vacation days for me to remember & that I needed to get other childcare to cover...

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Alyssa K.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For After School Nannying Job.

Newark, DE

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have experience caring for kids from newborn-14 years old. I currently work at two preschools/childcare centers and am I'm a student at University of Delaware majoring in Elementary Education. I have experience picking kids up from school, taking them to after school activities and appointments, preparing dinner, and offering...

Larisa F. says "Alyssa is sweet, cheerful, confident and kind. My children love her and cheer when she's coming to babysit them! I have also observed her watching...

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Mirla C.

Part-Time Babysitter, House Sitter

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
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...

Helen C. says "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...

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Helena E.

Newark, DE

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I have many years of babysitting experience throughout my life. I graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelors in Human Services with a concentration in early childhood development. I obtained several hours of clinical training as well as worked at the University of Delaware Laboratory Preschool. I have had...

Elizabeth D. says "Helena was our nanny for over a year and we will always think of her like family. She started working with us when our daughter was just 12 weeks old...

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Lexy R.

Full Time Nanny

Landenberg, PA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
* currently looking for a part-time/ full time work!* Hi! My name is Lexy and I just graduated from West Chester University with a B. S. in Public Health I have been nannying for several years now, and worked in an infant/toddler room. I am CPR certified, and have a professional resume with references upon request. I provide my...

Barbara A. says "Lexy did a terrific job helping us with our three (3) girls for more than a year. She was punctual and confident to handle kids of a variety of ages...

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Ivy K.

Nanny, Babysitter, Tutor

Kennett Square, PA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to consider me. Here are a few things about myself and how I got into the childcare business. The question of what our purpose in life is, is something we have all asked ourselves. I was fortunate enough to realize since an early age my passion and purpose to nurture and to teach children....

Daniel D. says "Ivy worked with our family for about a year caring for our son from the age of approximately 4 months. Ivy is dependable, proactive and caring. After...

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Dana A.

Full Time Or Part Time Babysitter Or Nanny

Newark, DE

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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...

Charles S. says "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...

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Alexis T.

College Student-Summer Time Nanny

Kennett Square, PA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
Hello! I have been babysitting since I was 15. I have taken care children between the ages of 3-month-old to 12-year-olds. My junior year in high school I was a summertime nanny for a family with a 3-month-old. Freshman year in college I was a summertime nanny for a family with a three kids (ages 2, 5, 7). My sophomore year in...

Michelle K. says "Alexis is wonderful with my children! She is on-time, sticks to my rules for the kids and even picked up after they went to bed! She has been one of...

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Melissa B.

College Student Looking For Full Time Employment Over The Summer!

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
**Currently working with an amazing family, but Will be seeking employment fall of 2026!** Hello! I have been a childcare professional for 14 years, as a nanny (both live in and out of house), working in a preschool environment and nanny agencies. I have recent clearances, and I am CPR and first aid certified. My approach to...

Namibia J. says "I hired Melissa to watch my son for a date night for our anniversary. She came on time and jumped right into interacting with my son. She was very...

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Genna S.

Energetic, Excited & Fun-Loving Nanny!

Chadds Ford, PA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi parents! My name is Genna and I am 31 years old. I have been a full-time nanny for the last 4 years and have loved every second of it! Now I am furthering my care-taking career and I am currently enrolled in West Chester University's accelerated Nursing program. I am looking for some part-time work If you're in need of some...

Anamarie J. says "Genna was with us for a year until I became unemployed and decided to stay home for a bit with the kids. She was fabulous and an wonderful find on...

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Emma C.

Gentle, Loving Caregiver

Wilmington, DE

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Emma! I have been babysitting as long as I can remember, been a nanny for 5 years and nannied with one family for 4! In those 4 years I cared for two infants, and two toddlers growing into school age kids. I love nurturing children's natural tendency to learn through play. Spending time outside is one of my favorite...
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Madison Y.

Fun, Artsy Nanny!

Newark, DE

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
Hi!! I am looking for a wonderful family to be a part of! I have 6 years of experience between daycare teaching, nannying and babysitting, with kids ages newborn to early teens! I worked in traditional settings and montessori, but I am happy to take on the parenting style you feel most comfortable with. I have my own car, am...

Care Member says "Professional. Caring, Kind. Smart. Experienced. Cautious. arrived on time and communicated well. Our baby was well taken care of."

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Othelia J.

Nanny

Wilmington, DE

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Caring for newborns and toddlers for 10 years with a lot of experience I love to bath them , play and make their meal, outside activities, I am very polite and punctual person I love children, I maintain a fun and interactive environment, that's clean and organized. I am also a certified Home Health Aide.

Care Member says "I can’t express how good she is. She takes care of children like their are her own, which is a plus. I would definitely hire her again. "

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Amanda G.

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Newark, DE

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello families, My name is Amanda, I'm 29 years old, looking for a full/part time nanny position starting any time! Back in 2021, I moved to USA as an au pair to work with 3 kids in the suburbs of Philadelphia, but I've been working with kids since 2017 which helped me pay my college degree as a lawyer. Since then, I've been...

Care Member says "Amanda is amazing! She was our nanny for 1 year before our daughter went to daycare. She is so caring and kind and incredibly responsible and...

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Bailey F.

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
hello!! My name is Bailey, and I have been a nurse for about 2 years now working with expecting mothers in the hospital and, more recently, children as a school nurse! I am great with kids and have had many years experience taking care of children. I come from a pretty big family (oldest of five), so I am super comfortable...

Ben C. says "Bailey was great! I'm already thinking of the next time we will work with her again! From the first message she impressed me with her communication. And she...

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Julianna V.

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello parents! I'm a senior at the University of Delaware studying Occupational Therapy with a minor in children's health and disabilities. I have babysat and nannied for about 7 years for a multitude of different families. I love being able to help hardworking parents and I adore working with children. I am a dependable,...

Juliet T. says "Julianna was the ideal caregiver for our dog Lucky! She looked after him like he was her own dog and made him feel very special, comfortable and happy....

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Julia B.

Passionate Caregiver, Teacher And Behavioral Therapist (part Time & Occasional Work Only)

Wilmington, DE

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, thank you for looking at my profile! I live in Wilmington, DE. I currently work for Nemours Children's Hospital. My experiences range from coordinator, teacher, behavioral technician & caregiver for various ages, disabilities and backgrounds. I have a younger brother with Autism, a niece and nephew who I love with all my...

Pamela A. says "We hired Julia to watch our 3 children (ages 12, 10 & 3). Julia was great. I found her to be very trustworthy - everything I asked she followed &...

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Kaelin C.

Babysitter/Nanny

Landenberg, PA

from
$17/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I have experience in pet sitting, babysitting, and nannying. I am currently going back to school for nursing and am looking for something more flexible with my schedule. I'm reliable and have a new and safe SUV for driving and commuting where necessary. I also have two perfect nieces I am very used to being around.
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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.60/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 5.0

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Hockessin, DE

Nannies in Hockessin, DE are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

Charila P.

Very sweet and caring. Worked with me on short notice. Glad to have met you. Thanks once more for everything!

- Key F.

Allysa F.

Allyssa is extremely dependable. She genuinely cares for children and builds great relationships with them. I have used her several times...

- Jessica K.

Stephanie P.

Hello, I have three children & I do have a Nanny. My Nanny gave me some vacation days for me to remember & that I needed to get other...

- Queen H.

FAQs for finding nannies in Hockessin, DE

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Hockessin, DE is as of is $20.60 per hour as of June, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 5 in Hockessin, DE. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.

You can find different nanny services in Hockessin through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Hockessin, DE with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.

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