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60 babysitters are listed in Claymont, DE
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Claymont, DE
4.9
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Lauren, and I am 32 years old. I have a degree from University of Delaware in human services and family development obtained in 2015. I was an education director for the boys and girls clubs of Delaware and then I transitioned to a position as a behavior interventionist for middle school children that had dealt with...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
" Lauren has been working with kids and families of all ages for years. My kids love her because they say "Ms. Lauren plays different games with us and is always so much fun! " She doesn't pick up her phone and ignore the kids like so many other sitters. Lauren...
Linda R.
5.0
(1)
Hi families!
My name is Kiyana, but most kids call me Kiy since it's alot easier. I am 23, I love engaging in everyday activities with children. I am CPR, First Aid , and AED certified. I do have my child abuse certificate as well. Working with kids has always been a dream of mine, and I'm beyond passionate about what I do. I...
5.0
"Kiyana was our nanny for a year. She did a lot of fun activities with the kids, prepped their meals, baked with them, took them to local parks and libraries, and helped get them on a consistent schedule."
Kristina L.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I graduated last May with my bachelor's degree in social work and moved to this area in February from NC. I am loving it so far and looking forward to meeting local families through this site and building some lasting connections!
I've worked with kids in various settings including daycares, summer camps, elementary schools,...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We needed a nanny for our 2 kids and 3 dogs while we waited for our over seas Au pair to get her visa. Caroline was great. Our kids (and dogs) adored her."
Mark G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi!, I'm Kiera, a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a deep passion for working with children from newborns to 16 years old. I am certified in CPR and First Aid, prioritizing safety in every aspect of my care. Currently, I work as a nanny for a special needs child, providing personalized care and developing...
Kiera can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kiera has been an excellent support for our family, especially when caring for our special needs child. Her patience and kindness shine through in everything she does, and she always seems to instinctively know how to provide the extra attention our child needs....
Care member
Amy D.
Wilmington, DE
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Positive, Playful, Attentive And Conscientious Dog Walker And Overnight Pet Care Provider Available
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've enjoyed dog walking and providing pet care services such as visits and overnights most of my life, first as a preteen and more recently, as my main occupation since early 2015.
My dog experience includes giant breeds such as Irish wolfhounds, Giant Schnauzers and Newfoundlands, as well as German shepherds, Staffordshire...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Amy has been taking care of my children (6-year-old twins) after school since October 2011. She is dependable, responsible and very safety conscious. Amy has exceeded my expectations as a caregiver - she brings special activities to do with my kids, helps them...
Sara P.
Julia B.
Wilmington, DE
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Passionate Caregiver, Teacher And Behavioral Therapist (part Time & Occasional Work Only)
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 & communicated back to me. She did a bit of everything - helped the 12 year old with homework, assisted with getting...
Pamela A.
Erreka D.
Chester, PA
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Erreka,
I would like to give you a brief introduction on myself...
I'm 29 years of age I had two kids my daughter is 10 years old and my son is 14 I work well with kids I have a HHA certification I've been working with kids for almost 5 years not including my own. I'm a very upbeat and positive person I work...
Erreka can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello family! My name is Camila, I'm 27 years old and I'm from Argentina.
I have experience babysitting full time in my home country. I mostly worked with babies and toddlers.
My most recent experience was babysitting 1 lovely boy (I started with him at his 6 months old, until covid struck).
Back in 2016 and 2017 I...
Camila can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Camilla is wonderful! She has watched my 3 1/2 year old and 1 year old on a few occasions. She loves children and they love her. I highly recommend her!"
Rebekah C.
5.0
(1)
I have been surrounded by children my whole life and love working with them! I am an Early Education major and hold a teachers assistant position at a nursery school.
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kayla has helped me with my now 3-year-old and 1-year-old in NYC and NJ since my oldest was a baby.
What I really enjoyed about Kayla was her following my parenting style. I never saw her disrespect that. And I never saw her use her personal phone, either.
Kayla...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Dena and I currently work full time in a childcare center in Glen Mills PA. I have also worked as a nanny and a toddler/infant teacher in a daycare setting. I am able to take care of multiple children at a time. I have experiences with children ages infant through teens. Some of the activities I have done with the...
Dena can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Dena for date night and she was great. She met us the day before so my 18 month old son and I could meet her and get acquainted. The next day she came over for date night. She was on time, very nice and flexible because we ended up coming home 20 minutes...
Deanna B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children/child and making memories with. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch your kid or kids. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having...
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carly was absolutely amazing with my kids! I originally hired her to babysit and help my kids with schoolwork. Both kids are homeschooled and my plan was to teach their lessons myself and have Carly help them with reinforcement activities. But Carly saw how...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Victoria and I am a senior psychology major at West Chester University! I started babysitting when I was 14 for multiple families and children ranging from 0-14. I have 5 younger siblings so I have plenty of capability when it comes to taking care of multiple children at a time!
In high school, I took child...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Victoria is truly the best. My kids absolutely adore her and we miss her so much. I cannot recommend her enough!"
Kim G.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi ! My name is Amanda. I love kids. I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Amanda from Care.com to provide care for my infant daughter while I was at work. The arrangement was three days a week for several months. Amanda is a wonderful caregiver, it’s evident that she has a wealth of experience with children. She is warm,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'm a dedicated nanny with over 25 years of experience in childcare!
Experience Highlights
- 25+ years experience with infant to school aged children
- 25+ years specialized in caring for multiple children at once
- Routine oriented
- CPR certified and first aid trained
- Extensive experience with health and behavioral...
Stacey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Stacey took amazing care of our 2 sons for the year she nannied for us! She was on time EVERY SINGLE DAY... I repeat everyday for real! The amount of progress she has made with our sons are amazing. She has done the unthinkable for our son, she helped potty train...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
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...
Mirla can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"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 full of energy. I would recommend her for anyone who is looking to hire for childcare. She is the best!"
Helen C.
Joan C.
Chadds Ford, PA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of four wonderful children. I have 19 years of experience. I am available to watch your child/children during the day, as a fill in or even for the occasional date night. I can be somewhat flexible with hours but am generally available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and weekend days or nights. I am from the Garnet...
Joan can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joan is AWESOME. She arrives early and is amazing with our son, T.. She also loves our dog, Chief. She is a great help with other things around the house, too. She is so helpful and we love her."
Hannah W.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I am so happy you took a moment to read my profile! I am a certified teacher in grades PreK-4 that is looking to tutor a few nights a week or weekends. I have all of my up to date clearances for working with children that are available upon meeting with you.
I would love the opportunity to help you and your loved ones...
Kristine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristine is a very outgoing and caring individual. "
Margaret C.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Makayla but I like to go by Kayla. I just finished my associate degree in health science and am continuing my education for my ASN. For the past 3 years I have worked faithfully with 2 families. One has 3 boys aging 10, 8, and 5. The others have children aging from 5, 3, and infant. Working summer days as well...
Makayla can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Makayla is wonderful. She has babysat for my three boy regularly. She is very dependable and willing to help even last minute. She is always engaging the boys in activities but is firm when needed. My boys love her."
Heidi M.
Brittany R.
Glen Mills, PA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
In Grad school to be a K-12 school counselor!!
I have a AA in psychology, and a BS in psychology!
I'd describe my personality as shy, friendly, and funny. (:
I like working with kids because I come from a big family -6 kids- & that's what makes me good with them (2nd oldest child here). (:
I'm looking for a job that...
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Brittany watched our son for 2 weeks while we waited for daycare enrollment to begin. She did a great job with him, they really seemed to bond! She was always in communication with us about how things were going throughout the day, which I really appreciated with...
Raven E.
Stephanie P.
Wilmington, DE
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"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 those vacation days.
I had forgotten about it, so I was stuck. I decided to contact Care.com for assistance...
Queen H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Claymont, DE
Lauren F.
5.0
Lauren is amazing. She is very dependable and hands on with the kids. She is fun and always does cool things with the kids. Our kids love when Lauren comes and look forward to it every time. Hire her if she's available!!
- Jonathan S.
Kiyana S.
5.0
Kiyana was our nanny for a year. She did a lot of fun activities with the kids, prepped their meals, baked with them, took them to local parks and libraries, and helped get them on a consistent schedule.
- Kristina L.
Caroline L.
5.0
We needed a nanny for our 2 kids and 3 dogs while we waited for our over seas Au pair to get her visa. Caroline was great. Our kids (and dogs) adored her.
- Mark G.
Kiera K.
5.0
She was so good my baby didn't want her to leave lol would recommend and she was on time !!!!
- Rcahell B.
Amy D.
5.0
Amy is sweet, down to Earth and great with children. She takes great care of our toddler and infant.
- Abby C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Claymont, DE:
How can I find a Claymont babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Claymont, 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 10 babysitters in Claymont, 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 Claymont, DE?
The average rate for Claymont, DE babysitters on Care.com is $18.30 per hour as of February 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 Claymont, DE?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Claymont, 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.