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60 babysitters are listed in Townsend, DE
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Townsend, DE
3.9
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Hannah. I am a responsible 23-year-old. I am comfortable with young infants to children ranging to preteens.
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah was good with our 3 month old. She was patient, and took great care of our little one. She would tidy up after each day, which was greatly appreciated. We really appreciated working with Hannah!"
Sarah M.
Raegan M.
Townsend, DE
$18-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Raegan, I am 22 years old and am a type one diabetic of 11 years and am CPR, AED and first aid certified.
I have babysat for family friends from 8 months to 10 years olds for about 6 years and have also worked after school for a kindergarten day care, in nursery and toddler rooms at my church from infants up to...
Raegan can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rylee S.
Townsend, DE
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a patient, friendly, and reliable childcare provider with 5 years of experience and a passion for helping children learn and grow. I believe in fostering a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. I'm also CPR and First Aid certified, and I have my own car for any outings. I am very comfortable enforcing...
Hope T.
Townsend, DE
$14-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hey there:) My name's Hope and my passion is caring for children. I love having the opportunity to be able to be able to guide children on their path of growth! I am a firm believer in positive redirection and learning through age appropriate guided play. I have earned my early childhood intern certification through the...
Hope can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 58year old female. I have over 20 years experience in senior care. I provided numerous services for family members, close friends, neighbors and co-workers. I am able to provide work references upon request. Long and short term care. baby sitter available. My services include - personal care, meal prep, feedings,...
Cleo can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Maddie R.
Middletown, DE
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been a dance teacher in Delaware for 4 years, teaching and taking care of children and keeping them entertained in a professional environment. I have also been working on cruise ships for the past year as a performer, as well as part of the entertainment department. Due to the nature and the discipline of that work...
Maddie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maddie has babysat my children numerous times over the past few years. She really engages them in a variety of activities, from dancing, soccer, baking, board and card games, to making slime. She keeps them active and off of their screens. She has also been a...
Rhonda G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Joelle. I have had various experiences when it comes to caring for kids. I taught English in Korea for several months during different years. Additionally, I worked as an equestrian camp counselor for the past two years. I have babysat kids of all ages, from 0-15 years old, and have been a paid babysitter for...
Joelle can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joelle was fun and playful and my kids will miss her!"
Alyssa S.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christie is by far one of our favorite babysitters! The kids absolutely love her and my husband and I do as well. Christie was a full time nanny for our 3 kids for two summers in a row. She knows how to keep the kids engaged and entertained. I work from home...
Aubrey W.
Nicole S.
Middletown, DE
$10-25/hr
5.0
(6)
Loving mommy of 5 amazing children age range from 22 to 1 years old. Looking for a career change to have more flexibility for family life. Inspire to start a professional home daycare business in the future but will begin with Care. com to gain experience. Although I don't have "paid baby sitting experience" I do have 22 years...
5.0
"Nicole has a heart of gold . She's honest and dependable. She makes her home a fun and loving environment ."
Melissa M.
Lauren G.
Middletown, DE
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lauren and I am a junior in college at the York College of Pennsylvania, with an Education major studying general and special education. I have been babysitting since I was 15 with neighborhood children. I even did a mini summer camp with 4 children from my neighborhood. I love children and being able to do fun...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I recently hired Lauren to care for my 7 year old daughter and can't say enough good things about her. She was on time every day, helped my daughter stay on task while doing virtual classes, and was so kind and caring. Lauren really took an interest in my...
Victoria E.
5.0
(4)
Hi I'm Destini. I am currently a full time college student with a CPR certification. I have experience 5 years of babysitting and volunteering experience with various age groups. Also, I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record. I have two have two dogs of my own so I am comfortable around pets. Additionally, I...
5.0
"Destini is great with my two girls! The girls really enjoy having her around. When I have unexpected changes in my schedule or if I need her to come early, she is always flexible. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a pediatric nurse with over 30 years of experience working with children that have learning disabilities, behavioral challenges and medically fragile. I have feeding therapy training along with ABA experience. Please feel free to contact me for references and any questions you might have. I am relocating to Maryland in...
Helen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Helen is great! I needed help with my girls while my husband was out of town and she was the best, on time and both my girls loved her!"
Michelle R.
Taylor I.
Smyrna, DE
$15-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Families! My name is Taylor and I am a CPR and First-Aid certified nursing student! Along with that experience, I have four younger siblings ranging from 16 to 2 years old! I would love to be the person you can trust with your children, and create a safe and exciting environment that you feel comfortable taking a night off!
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taylor is great! She is the first person to watch my kids other than my mom so I was understandably concerned but my kids totally gravitated to her and my daughter can’t stop talking about her new friend Taylor. 😊"
Care member
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brianna and i'm a recent molecular biology/physics graduate of University! I've always had a caring inclination towards kids and babies which explains me pursuing my pivot towards babysitting and childcare! Growing up I had 2 sisters, one being 2 years my senior and the second 6 years my junior, I've been both the...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brianna was so sweet with my two little ones. When she came in she automatically paid more attention to the kids which my husband and I absolutely LOVED! She made them feel so comfortable with her; especially my 3yr old who is just a complete mamas boy. ♥️. Thank...
Ashley C.
I am a well experience babysitter. I have babysat children between the ages 1 and 13 years old. I have been baby-sitting for over seven years. I've babysat for 10 children in some form of nanny style capacity. This includes a long standing schedule, bringing kids to practices or activities, picking kids up from school, and...
Lilly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Hello! I have about 6 years of babysitting experience and I'm looking forward to expanding skills while providing the upmost care for you and your toddlers. Currently, I'm a long term nanny for an amazing family and I'm looking to branch out. I love all pets and I am willing to do any other additional tasks or traditions if...
Autumn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Kaitlyn M.
Middletown, DE
$16/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hi! I have been babysitting kids of all ages and abilities for about 9 years! I Feel free to message me for details about myself or experience!
Kaitlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
My full time job is at a pediatric dentistry, therefore I only am open to help anyone in need in the afternoons
I'd describe my personality as bright and bubbly.
I like working with kids because they make me happy and I love seeing them learn and play as they develop
I started working with kids since I was 13. I've always...
Mely can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
I've worked with children from the ages of 3 months and up. I am CPR certified as well. I can fit into any job description.
Faith can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sydnie I am a recent college graduate. I am a trustworthy babysitter with many years of experience looking after children on weekday evenings, weekends, and during school breaks (holidays, summer, etc). I have previously worked in an early childhood center as well as a camp counselor. I have worked with young...
Sydnie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Townsend, DE
Hannah Z.
5.0
Hannah was good with our 3 month old. She was patient, and took great care of our little one. She would tidy up after each day, which was greatly appreciated. We really appreciated working with Hannah!
- Sarah M.
Maddie R.
5.0
Maddie has babysat my children numerous times over the past few years. She really engages them in a variety of activities, from dancing, soccer, baking, board and card games, to making slime. She keeps them active and off of their screens. She has also been a great help with food prep, which is...
- Rhonda G.
Joelle S.
5.0
Joelle did a great job as 1 of 2 sitters for a situation that involved 3 kids of different ages and a dog. She arrived on time and immediately jumped in especially connecting with the child who was more shy. It was a one time need for us but I would certainly recommend her.
- Nancy B.
Christie G.
5.0
Christie is by far one of our favorite babysitters! The kids absolutely love her and my husband and I do as well. Christie was a full time nanny for our 3 kids for two summers in a row. She knows how to keep the kids engaged and entertained. I work from home and all I heard was laughter when...
- Aubrey W.
Nicole S.
5.0
Nicole is a very loving, attentive and reliable individual. She has watched my son several times and I worried not a once.
- Theresa M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Townsend, DE:
How can I find a Townsend babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Townsend, 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 4 babysitters in Townsend, DE on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.0. 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 Townsend, DE?
The average rate for Townsend, DE babysitters on Care.com is $18.00 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Townsend, DE?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Townsend, DE through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.