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60 babysitters are listed in Townsend, DE
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Townsend, DE
Katie M.
Middletown, DE
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
The jump start of my experience working with children began in high school where I chose the Early Childhood education pathway. My senior year, I got a job at a daycare that I worked at for 6 years. During that time, I worked with children ranging from infancy to 12 years old. After I graduated high school, I moved on to college...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm 23 years old and I have taken care of children at my church ranging from ages 0-18. Also, I have experience with pick up and drop off for children, whether that be to or from school or to or from sports practices. I have cooked meals and have enjoyed watching movies or playing outside and going to the park. Also,...
Katie J.
Middletown, DE
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Katie! I really enjoy working with children and have babysat/ nannied for the past 3 years and have worked with children 3 months and up for the past 7 years by being a gymnastics coach. I'm very energetic and would create a fun but safe environment. I am a Senior Early Childhood Education major at the University...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Iyana T.
Middletown, DE
$16-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello!, My Name Is Iyana And I'd Love To Watch Over Your Little One!!!
I'd describe my personality as cheerful, kind, creative, intelligent, polite, and reliable
I like working with because because interacting with kids can be fulfilling it offers a chance for me to make a positive impact on their development, knowledge, and see their growth overtime.
in a job, I am looking for guardians who...
Iyana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Austynn L.
Middletown, DE
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with a genuine love for working with children. My journey into childcare began with several years of babysitting, where I discovered my passion for caring for and positively influencing young lives. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows...
Have seven grandkids. Four in Delaware. When my daughter was having twins I helped out taking care of them. All this took place at at the time of 9/11. Her husband traveled a lot.
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Gabi L and I am an incoming 1L at UPenn Law School. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Delaware Honors College with my Bachelor of Arts degree. I majored in political science and minored in history and legal studies.
I babysat for three families in 2020 and 2021, and currently have a full time...
Gabrielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Ella W.
Newark, DE
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Ella and a senior at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia! I'm moving back home to Newark, Delaware in December. I have always loved caring for and playing with children. I have grown up with many younger cousins and babysit them often. For a few years, I volunteered at the Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center in...
Ella can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ella is amazing with our kids and puppy! Our kids adore her and she goes above and beyond for them. She is responsible, honest, and very dependable :)"
Kathryn C.
Francine S.
Bear, DE
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love arts & crafts, reading and kids. I was working in a private school as a teacher's aide for children in PS3, PS4, and KG full time. I left school to be a Grandma! I currently take care of my granddaughter during the school year. In the past, I have taught cooking camp during the summer (3rd grade to 8th) and a camp for...
Francine can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Francine has babysat for our three year old toddler and one year old (and large dog) several times a week since May. With daycare closed and our jobs changing hours, she was a godsend in being able to help us out during these unprecedented times. She is engaging,...
Leah N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have taken care of Preemie s, Newborns, Toddlers and Early school age. To me the children are the future and when children are cared for in a loving manner they turn out to be well rounded adults that can show and give love. Thru my positive methods of teaching and redirecting negative behaviors we can have a generation of...
Daphne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"She is awesome. She treats your child like it was her own. She is very patient, loving and attentive. She rocks! Highly recommended her!"
Care member
Kandy B.
New Castle, DE
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children. I have four grown successful children.
I have worked as a substitute teacher, Home care provider with the elderly and a Nanny. I enjoy cooking and crafts. I have worked as a nanny here since 2009. Several families 3 or 4 years each. I am a Veteran, Air Force and De Army National Guard. Kandy
Kandy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Seems to have the qualifications I needed. Wasn't the right match but will keep in contact for future opportunities."
Andre D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children all of my life. I worked in a pre-school for 3 years planning lessons and crafts for students. I have worked in a daycare for 4 years as the head 1-year-old and 2-year-old teacher. I am also a teacher. This is my 6th year teaching. I have taught 3rd, 4th and 5th grade.
5.0
"Awesome care giver and tutor for my 4 yr old. She is very patient, positive and have a good bond with my child. She helps with homework, light housekeeping and other activities that burn the energy of my active little one. My daughter cried when she left the...
Latynia Y.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am searching for some part-time babysitting opportunities. I have done many dinners, overnights, and school pickups and drop-offs with kids of all ages. I have my own reliable transportation and I love pets of all sizes! I work part-time during the week, however my schedule is very flexible. I am also available for late nights...
Madisyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Ms. Madisyn watched my 6 and 8 year old for a date night. My kids loved her! My kids couldn’t stop saying she’s the best! Will definitely hire her again for all my sitter needs! "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am thrilled to offer my services as a babysitter. I am a mother of 2 and a dedicated full time special education teacher with a master's degree in Special Education. My professional background has equipped me with the skills and patience to provide exceptional care for children of all abilities. Safety is also a top...
Anna-marie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I would like to state that Anna Marie is a colleague at my current job. I have the opportunity to work with her as a team, and there's no doubt that she is an amazing person. She is always on task, responsible, dependable, and very sweet. Therefore, she will not...
Cinthya D.
5.0
(3)
Hi! I have been a paid babysitter since I was 12, I'm now 26. I have experience with kids of all ages, newborns included. As well as experience taking care of children with special needs and twins. I am currently nannying for an amazing family with 5 children under 7 (every Thursday and Saturday nights) I have been with them for...
Cynthia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cindy is a terrific and responsible sitter. She knows what kids want and what parents needs. Cindy always goes he extra mile!"
Jacqueline B.
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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
Tiffany T.
New Castle, DE
$16-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tiffany and I am currently a stay at home mom to a beautiful 2-year-old girl as well as a small home baking business owner so I am hoping to work with a family that doesn't mind me caring for their child as well as mine at the same time! I obtained a certification to safely prepare & serve food while managing at...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Tiffany looks after our 7 year old son. Immediately the day that we meet her we clicked and my son loves her and her little princess. Very good manners, punctual and great communication skills. She's truly awesome."
Aidiann G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I took a small break from care. com but I'm so excited to be back!! I am so happy you are taking the time to read this! I am emr certified (emergency response) and CPR certified. In addition I do work at a daycare I mainly deal with infants and toddlers. ( fun fact: I use to work at a animal shelter so I am amazing with...
Shayla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shayla is a fun and very helpful woman , and she succeeds in any job that she is asked to do."
Micah J.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary seems to glide through life with a smile and pleasant attitude. I found her to be always cheerful, competent, trustworthy and intelligent. Hiring her was one of the best decisions I have ever made and I would highly recommend her for any position of...
Laine H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 assigned tasks above and beyond expectations. I recommend Dana without hesitation. "
Charles S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Townsend, DE
Ella W.
5.0
Ella is amazing with our kids and puppy! Our kids adore her and she goes above and beyond for them. She is responsible, honest, and very dependable :)
- Kathryn C.
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
Daphne H.
5.0
She is awesome. She treats your child like it was her own. She is very patient, loving and attentive. She rocks! Highly recommended her!
- Care member
Kandy B.
5.0
Hired Kandy for our son 7 year old high functioning autistic son and she was great . My son loved her as well .
- Belen L.
Charity W.
5.0
Awesome care giver and tutor for my 4 yr old. She is very patient, positive and have a good bond with my child. She helps with homework, light housekeeping and other activities that burn the energy of my active little one. My daughter cried when she left the first day and is sad every time she...
- Latynia Y.
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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 5 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 $17.80 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 Townsend, DE?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Townsend, 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.