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Find babysitters in Hockessin, DE that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Hockessin, DE
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Hockessin, DE
Viviana G.
Wilmington, DE
$26-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Bilingual, Fun, And Creative Babysitter Ready To Help Your Family
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm Viviana, and I love making kids smile. Over the years, I've enjoyed caring for little ones of all ages, from teething toddlers and curious pre-schoolers to shy preteens. I take pride in being patient and engaging kids in screen-free activities.
I'm comfortable implementing bedtime routines and committed to following...
Viviana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"My girls love her! She showed up 15 min early and really helped me a lot while I had to do paperwork. She entertained my littles (which is no easy task!) Thank you!!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I use to work at elementary school. Also I have 5 nieces ranging from 4-15. That I help out with. I love being around children. I am studying at University to become a elementary school teacher. I am reliable, responsible, and respectful. I create a fun and safe environment. I am currently open for a summer position. Feel free...
Tearmee can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tearmee has been a wonderful addition to our family. So blessed to have her as my son's babysitter. She is patient, fun and enjoyable to be around every day. She's such a beautiful, talented and motivated young lady. My son adores her and looks forward to seeing...
Kiola T.
4.0
(4)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amanda is wonderful with kids. She did some date night sitting for us and our 3 kids liked her immediately. She played with them outside until bedtime. I would highly recommend her."
Kristina B.
Julia B.
Wilmington, DE
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Passionate Caregiver, Teacher And Behavioral Therapist (part Time & Occasional Work Only)
5.0
(4)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Julia was friendly, professional, punctual, and respectful. My 2 boys (ages 7 & 9) had a great time with her, playing games and learning about lots of different topics. Overall, we were very happy with Julia’s care of our rambunctious boys!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a reading specialist in a Delaware school district. I have been teaching for 9 years, and have been a reading specialist for 3 years. I graduated with my Masters in reading from Wilmington University in 2016. I received my Bachelor's degree in December 2012, in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. I truly...
Diondra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diondra is a great caregiver. She was hired to drop off and pick up kids after camp as well as sit with them until we got home. She is punctual, respectful, dependable and hit it off great with the kids. Added bonus is that she is a teacher and assisted with...
Rae F.
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.
Julianna V.
Wilmington, DE
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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,...
Julianna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"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. She was great at looking after our dog and also communicated well and frequently letting us know how he was doing...
Juliet T.
Donata L.
Wilmington, DE
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am Donata, a Master of Occupational Therapy graduate passionate about childcare. During my undergraduate studies in Psychology, with a minor in Human Development/Family Services, I was an Early Childhood Educator for a year, fostering a warm and nurturing environment. As a nanny for two years, I provided dedicated...
Donata can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I wholeheartedly recommend Donata as an exceptional nanny. Her commitment to educational activities, creative crafts, and active outdoor pursuits greatly enriched my children's lives. Donata went above and beyond, ensuring their safety during transportation to...
Care member
Roberta A.
Chadds Ford, PA
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
I started babysitting when I was 12 years old and have younger cousins that I have always loved being around. I was a lifeguard and got to be around children everyday. I graduated in 2014 from Penn State University and I am looking for a nannying opportunity. I'm currently a remote recruiter and babysit multiple families in my...
Roberta can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
I'd describe my personality as organized, friendly & compassionate.
I like working with kids because I am a mother and I love providing a nurturing environment for children.
I started working with kids when I have been working with children for many years as a dance instructor, substitute teacher & babysitter.
In my spare...
Caela H.
Wilmington, DE
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Caela and I am 22 years old. I am currently in college and am looking for summer work! I'll be back for long term care May 10
This summer I'll be free to help and sit on your kids.
I've been babysitting since forever. I'm more than capable to take care of multiple children from 6 months to teenagers. I have...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rosa B.
Kennett Square, PA
$28/hr • 13 yrs exp
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I offer a safe and enriching environment for children to thrive. With over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of supporting families and caring for children of various ages. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and...
Rosa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Kate K.
Newark, DE
$8-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've been caring for children since I was a teenager, and I've always had an interest in their young minds. I'm a patient, friendly, and calm individual who is very comfortable enforcing household rules and communicating with parents about their child's day.
My previous babysitting roles have allowed me to gain valuable...
Rachel M.
Newark, DE
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name's Rachel, I'm 21, and I'm a rising senior at the University of Delaware. I have 5 years of experience as I regularly babysat for a family in my town as well as done one-time jobs for people in my neighborhood. I have lots of experience with children of various ages as I worked at a preschool, called Newark Day...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Hello my name is Jaylynn. I've been watching children for about 5 years now. I have an intern certification for teaching . I am now a early preschool teacher for little ducklings learning center , approved by the department of education. I've watched from ages 1 years old to 5 years old in the previous daycares I've been in. I...
Brionna W.
Wilmington, DE
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
hello my name is brionna , i'm 19 years old. I've been working with kids since I was 15 years old. Im available anyday, anytime, For fun I like to take nature walk and play with my dog read books and listen to some music. I was previously an infant teacher.. i'm a certified teacher I have my CPR and first aid certificate & i'm...
Brionna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi My name is Avella , I have been working with kids since I was 12. I am the oldest of 6 other siblings all different ages I have experience with all ages infants to grade school. I go to Del tech community college!) I also teach a dance class with littles) I have many references as well! I have danced my whole life and my...
I worked at a daycare for about 4 years while in high school, and taught mainly in the infant and toddler rooms. In the daycare, I was responsible for caring for the needs of up to 8 infants or toddlers at a time. I am very experienced in working with small children, especially babies. I also have a 12-year-old brother so I am...
Makenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Hi, I'm Stacey. I've worked with children for over 3 years, starting at the YMCA teaching swim lessons and as a K-8 substitute teacher. I'm comfortable with all ages, but I especially enjoy working with school-age kids. I play the ukulele and piano, and have experience in choir, dance, and band. I'm also athletic, having coached...
Stacey can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Samantha K.
Wilmington, DE
$18/hr • 1 yrs exp
I've always had a nurturing spirit, and my love for children led me to become a childcare provider. I thoroughly enjoyed my previous babysitting roles, where I supported families in providing reliable care for their children.
I'm known for my patience and calmness, which helps create a serene environment for the children I care...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hockessin, DE
Viviana G.
5.0
My girls love her! She showed up 15 min early and really helped me a lot while I had to do paperwork. She entertained my littles (which is no easy task!) Thank you!!
- Care member
Tearmee H.
5.0
Tearmee has been a wonderful addition to our family. So blessed to have her as my son's babysitter. She is patient, fun and enjoyable to be around every day. She's such a beautiful, talented and motivated young lady. My son adores her and looks forward to seeing her every day. I appreciate her...
- Kiola T.
Amanda G.
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 for a nanny or sitter.
- Care member
Julia B.
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 dinner ready, entertained the 3 year...
- Pamela A.
Diondra H.
5.0
Diondra is a great caregiver. She was hired to drop off and pick up kids after camp as well as sit with them until we got home. She is punctual, respectful, dependable and hit it off great with the kids. Added bonus is that she is a teacher and assisted with reading and some assignments when the...
- Rae F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Hockessin, DE:
How can I find a Hockessin babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Hockessin, 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 7 babysitters in Hockessin, 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 Hockessin, DE?
The average rate for Hockessin, DE babysitters on Care.com is $16.57 per hour as of April 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 Hockessin, DE?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Hockessin, 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.