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117 babysitters are listed in Wilmington, DE
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Wilmington, DE
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:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & 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)
I was a nanny to the greatest family in Virginia for 5 years, which unfortunately came to an end when we relocated to Delaware. Also while in Virginia, I worked in the infant room at The Learning Experience. I am also a mom of a 5-year-old little girl who is my world. I have also taught classes at the YMCA with children ranging...
Alex can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
A Former Au Pair Looking To Work With Children.
I'm looking for a job where I can not only be a babysitter but also a good influence on the child by setting good examples
I started working with kids when I was in college. During my internship in 2019, I taught robotics and math to kids after school hours, and since then, I have...
Thayna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Thayna is awesome! My boys love her to say the least! She is kind, patient, reliable, responsible and trustworthy. I highly recommend her to any family that is looking for a babysitter or a nanny! "
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Mirla has been babysitting our sons for over six months and they loved her, She provides a fun and caring environment, We value her dedication and experience and would highly recommend her for your child. "
Luatany S.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dena is an exceptional nanny to our 2 boys. She provides them with fun and educational activities each week, takes them on local excursions to explore new surroundings, and engages them with play at home. Dena helps with household chores during naps. Dena is caring...
Melanie C.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & 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,...
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Azzure E.
Wilmington, DE
$19-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Azzuré (uh-zor-ay). I'm currently a college student & a business owner. I specialize in childcare & pet care along with a bit of household services.
I genuinely enjoy babysitting & have been caring for toddlers (that are potty-trained), & kids since my early teens.
My responsibilities include fun activities,...
Azzure can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Azzure was wonderful with my child, always punctual, and great with our pup too!"
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Hailee S.
Wilmington, DE
$26/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Hailee I am 27 years old and I have always had a heart for helping people and working with individuals from infancy to geriatric. I am currently going to school to become an occupational therapy assistant, I have been nannying and babysitting since my freshman year of high school. My goal in life is to have a purpose...
Hailee can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an energetic 56-year-old experienced child care provider with excellent references! I love what I do and enjoy the little ones so much. I have experience with newborn -12 yr. and with special needs also Down syndrome heart condition and feeding tube etc, I'm comfortable in most situations. I'm very prompt and reliable.. I...
Diva can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dee was our part time nanny for my now almost 3yr old and 10mo old baby for close to 2 years. She is incredibly energetic, loving and willing. Dee added a presence that was unmatched by any other caregiver we had in our home. She took our children out to the...
Tiffany D.
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amy is sweet, down to Earth and great with children. She takes great care of our toddler and infant."
Abby C.
Leah O.
Wilmington, DE
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Overnight Newborn Care Specialist And Infant/Toddler Nanny
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My current contract ends in May. I'm available for overnight care starting in June 2025.
I love kids and getting involved in what kids are doing - playing house, a backyard frog hunt, helping babies roll, and cuddling sleepy newborns are a few of those activities.
I'm a University of Delaware graduate and former social...
Leah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I trusted Leah ever since the first time we chatted! She is professional, respectful, caring, and knowledgeable. I was so thankful to have her help look after my newborn. Would highly recommend her! "
Care member
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
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Julia to watch our son while we were working. Our son loved being with Julia and was entertained the entire time. She was on time and very professional. We would definitely hire her again!"
Adam P.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
4.9
(8)
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, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents! If you haven't heard it thus far,
you are wonderful! Parenting is a tough job but you are doing great! My name is Jess. I am a pet mama, gamer, musician, writer and of course keeper of the kiddies. I am your community. Some time ago we heard "it takes a village" but ahhh some of us are still looking for ours. For...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jess is very knowledgeable when it comes to child development. She is very patient with children, she is good at understanding personalities and as a Nanny she caters to the entire family. Willing to share her wealth of knowledge with the parents. If you hire...
Angie C.
5.0
(1)
There is nothing more important than finding a trustworthy person to watch your children. I am that individual. The added bonuses are that I love children and so far they enjoy my company as well. I've cared for infants, toddlers, and adolescents. I believe cleaning is part of the job because let's face it, kids can make a mess....
Shanice can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Shanice is a loving caretaker! Our children love her! She has been taking care of our children for 6 months and has been a joy. She is prompt, organized, active (she takes the kids out everyday), teaches (we have a curriculum but she seizes every moment as a...
Kellianne J.
Shannon K.
Wilmington, DE
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Families With 0-11mo. Wanting To Provide Days/Weeks/ Months During This Postpartum Time
5.0
(6)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi, 30 + years of experience with babies and with twins. With 64 1st cousins there were countless family gatherings and there was always a baby present and if mom or dad was not holding the baby then everyone knew that I would be the one holding the baby for the duration of my stay. This is where I got my immense love for...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Shannon was just wonderful! She babysat for our 4 month old while we were in Delaware for a wedding, watching him from 2-12. She sent me regular text messages to update us on how he was doing, and when we returned she had written down detailed notes about how often...
Melissa B.
Hello! I am currently looking for full time summer employment as a babysitter/nanny. My previous experience includes providing after school care and babysitting. I have managed a variety of tasks including homework assistance, arts and crafts activities, swimming pool supervision, and providing transportation for sports...
Arden can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Wilmington, DE
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.
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
Thayna Q.
5.0
Thayna is awesome! My boys love her to say the least! She is kind, patient, reliable, responsible and trustworthy. I highly recommend her to any family that is looking for a babysitter or a nanny!
- Care member
Mirla C.
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.
Dena B.
5.0
Dena was my daughter's 1 year old teacher, and I couldn't have been more thrilled with her experience. She brought great comfort to me as a working mom to know that she was cared for, thriving, and doing far greater things than I would have been able to provide to her. She is a great listener and...
- Moira M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Wilmington, DE:
How can I find a Wilmington babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Wilmington, 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 117 babysitters in Wilmington, DE on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Wilmington, DE?
The average rate for Wilmington, DE babysitters on Care.com is $17.92 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 Wilmington, DE?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, DE babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Babysitters in Wilmington, DE are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 75 reviews of the 117 listed babysitters.