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60 babysitters are listed in Bear, DE
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Bear, DE
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My passion is to be a positive role model for children and guide them to be their best. I have my B. S. in Education and M. Ed. in School Counseling. I am currently a public school counselor. I have years of professional experience as a teacher (ECE-8th grade, and SPED), camp/before/aftercare counselor, tutor, coach, & mentor....
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Natalie is awesome!! She is great with my children and I have one special needs son and she works very well with him and truly understands his needs. She is always punctual, pleasant and most of all you can really tell she enjoys working with children. You choose...
Alyce R.
Francine S.
Bear, DE
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love arts & crafts, reading and kids. I'm currently working with 5-6 yr olds full-time during the school year. In the past I have taught cooking camp during the summer (3rd grade to 8th) and a camp for PS-2nd grade. I'm CPR and first aide certified and a non smoker. I have two adult daughters, 3 adult nephews and a bunch of...
Francine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Francine has been a blessing to our family! My children look forward to the days they get to spend with her. From cooking meals and reading to outdoor games and swimming, she is engaging, warm and fun!"
Sarah K.
Oneque S.
Bear, DE
$10-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hey! I am Oneque , Am 20-year-old, I have been babysitting since I was 9 or 11 years old. I would always help my Aunt with her newborn baby whenever she isn't around, And my neighbors as well :). I love children!!. I am a very funny and loving person. So your child will always be happy around me and safe. :) I am a good cook. I...
Oneque can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm 34 years old and I've been taking care of children and baby-sitting since I was 14.
I worked at The G. School for four months when I went to WCU. I worked in both the infant room and pre-k room!
For 3 yes. following that , I worked for a family after school school doing pickups, taking them to activities and...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, my name is Chloe. In my free time I enjoy cooking, visiting the beach, and spending time with my little sister. I would describe myself as responsible, reliable, nurturing, and friendly. My experience caring for children started with babysitting for friends and family and then during high school I spent 2 years working...
Chloe can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alanna A.
Bear, DE
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Alanna A. I am a current MBA student with a ton of experience working with children of all ages. Not only am I the oldest child out of a large family, but I was an academic tutor at Claymont Elementary as well as the cheer coach for 2 years. While obtaining my undergraduate degree I ran a mentorship program for...
Alanna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Leonora R.
Bear, DE
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, I love children of all ages. I've worked with mentally challenged adults. I have over 10 yrs of experience working, including multiples, infants, and children with special needs. I have experience with children of all ages. I enjoy arts/crafts and all age appropriate activities . I look forward to meeting you.
I'd...
Josephine S.
Bear, DE
$32/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as trustworthy, empathetic and exceptionally clean.
I like working with kids because it's a joy to watch them grow . I enjoy watching them taking their first step and first words
I'm looking for a job that that I can be in for years to come . One that I can travel with the family .
One thing you...
Josephine can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am Shannan. I received my bachelor's from Kean University in Elementary Education K-6 with a teachers of students with disabilities endorsement in 2020. I received my masters in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2021. I currently work as a teacher of students with disabilities at a publicly funded private school.
I am looking...
Shannan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as confident, outgoing, and caring.
I like working with kids because of their curious minds. I also fully believe "it takes a village" to nurture and care for a child.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to help someone in a way that positively impacts their life.
I started working with kids when...
Mariama D.
Bear, DE
$19-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
I'm a passionate and experienced caregiver with 20
Plus years in childcare . I believe in fostering a safe and supportive environment where children thrive. I believe in open communication and work closely with parents to ensure their child's needs are met. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and enjoy engaging children...
Emerson P.
Bear, DE
$3-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as patient , efficient and compassionate
I like working with kids because I love to guide / help them grow to become the best possible version of themselves :))
I'm looking for a job that is flexible and consistent
I started working with kids when I was 16 years old
Emerson can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been working with children since I was a teenager all the way up until now. I am currently teaching in a school district for the last 10 years. Prior to that I was home with my children for 8 years. I also had a licensed in home child care business for 4 years. I tutor children now and have been with both of my families...
Amelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
4.0
(2)
Hired by 6 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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
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.
Brenda F.
Newark, DE
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm A Maternity RN Looking For Occasional Babysitting Job For Newborn
5.0
(1)
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Taylor and I am 30 years old, living in Bear, DE. I am a paraprofessional during the school year with School District, and am looking to find a family that needs care for the summer. I have experience with newborns up to age 15, as well as years of experience with children with autism and an array of other different...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor has been a nanny for our toddler for a little over 1.5 years, and she's just been great. She is so wonderful with our kid. During the day, I can hear her reading a ton stories, singing songs, playing, convincing a toddler to eat more lunch, exploring the...
Kate D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been caring for children since I was 12 years old. I have been a part and full-time nanny, as well as a live-in nanny in North Jersey for 2 years. In addition, I am a certified elementary and special education teacher with master's degrees in both areas. During the school year, I work as a second grade teacher in...
Christie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Excellent! Christie met or exceeded our expectations in every category. Our children are going to really miss her."
Susan P.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Emma. I have my B. S. in psychology, M. A. in School Psychology, and recently completed my Educational Specialist (Ed. S.) degree in School Psychology. I recently started my career as a School Psychologist with a school district, so I am only really looking for occasional jobs. This means I am knowledgeable...
5.0
"Emma is great with my kids (1 and 3 years). She is calm and patient but playful and silly. My kids talk about her often. She is very reliable, answers quickly and keeps us updated. I would recommend her to anyone!"
Hope L.
5.0
(3)
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...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 trustworthy. We continue to leverage her as a babysitter because we miss her so much! Highly recommend to anyone looking...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience working with children. I have worked as a nanny for one healthy infant, a set of boy/girl twins, babysat for many children of all ages, and also cared for many medically-fragile infants and children, including three sets of premature triplets. I am caring, nurturing, creative, crafty, education...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary has been a wonderful babysitter for my 1 year old (highly energetic) son. She is very trustworthy, reliable and pleasant and keeps him well entertained! I highly recommend her for your babysitting needs. "
Denise K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Bear, DE
Natalie H.
5.0
Natalie is awesome!! She is great with my children and I have one special needs son and she works very well with him and truly understands his needs. She is always punctual, pleasant and most of all you can really tell she enjoys working with children. You choose her, you will not be disappointed !
- Alyce R.
Francine S.
5.0
My wife and I were very happy to have had Francine as our nanny for almost two years. We have two children, a six-year-old and a two-year-old. Francine took excellent care of both children. We initially hired Francine to help on weekends and school holidays (both children are in school five days...
- Care member
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.
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.
Taylor S.
5.0
Taylor has been a nanny for our toddler for a little over 1.5 years, and she's just been great. She is so wonderful with our kid. During the day, I can hear her reading a ton stories, singing songs, playing, convincing a toddler to eat more lunch, exploring the backyard, etc. She is very patient and...
- Kate D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Bear, DE:
How can I find a Bear babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Bear, DE can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 13 babysitters in Bear, DE on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Bear, DE?
The average rate for Bear, DE babysitters on Care.com is $19.62 per hour as of January 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Bear, DE?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Bear, DE through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Bear, DE babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Bear, DE are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.