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367 child care providers are listed in Wilmington, DE

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Wilmington, DE

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Amanda M.


Wilmington, DE

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

(11)

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Martha D.


Wilmington, DE

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several years of babysitting and nanny experience with all age children from Infant to elementary age. I have a degree in elementary education, and I love children. I am very patient and affectionate, responsible and trustworthy. I am experienced and comfortable with sleep and potty training, as well as feeding schedules...
Martha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Martha is fun, creative, nurturing and very careful when caring for children of all ages. She is a wonderful person, deeply compassionate and kind. She is dependable and gives her whole heart to the children that she cares for. We were sad to let her go as our...

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Gwendolyn B.


Wilmington, DE

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Child And Elder Care

Child And Elder Care. Retired healthcare worker, looking to supplement my income. I am a mother and I have plenty of experience with children. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and tweens, Yes, I am a senior citizen myself, so I have the experience and wisdom to help me navigate your needs. I'm able to assist...
5.0
"Ms. Gwen is a dynamic, caring, and conscientious caregiver. She has experience with babies, children, and the elderly. This is in addition to her decades-long career in healthcare and quality control. Ms. Gwen. It only meets your needs, she exceeds your...

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Amy D.


Wilmington, DE

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Positive, Playful, Attentive And Conscientious Dog Walker And Overnight Pet Care Provider Available

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:

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.

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Leah O.


Wilmington, DE

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Overnight Newborn Care Specialist And Infant/Toddler Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 worker. Details: -Newborn Care Specialist -Experience with twins (I love them!) -The...
Leah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Leah has been wonderful with my little guy! As a first time mom, there are things I don’t always notice right away, but Leah was quick to pick them up and make suggestions, such as changing nipple sizes on the baby bottles and my baby’s latch. There was also a...

Jennifer P.

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Julia B.


Wilmington, DE

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver, Teacher And Behavioral Therapist (part Time & Occasional Work Only)

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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!"

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Syreeta P.


Wilmington, DE

$20/hr6 yrs exp

I Am An Outgoing, Reliable & Loving Person

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello!! I am so glad you took interest in me!! I have over 5 years experience with children, and a certified nurse w/12+ years experience. I am CPR and first aid certified. And for about 5 years I've been a youth leader at my church. I have attended Del tech C. C. as a teacher assistant (professional). 2020! I have years of...
Syreeta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Syreeta was early to care for my 1 yr old and 3 yr old, which was like 7am on a Saturday, which is pretty hard to find a sitter for that early on a weekend. She was able to care for them at her home which was terrific! She went above and beyond and took my girls...

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Shannon K.


Wilmington, DE

$20-36/hr10 yrs exp

Postpartum Doula In Training, And Responsible Yet Fun Loving Nanny!

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I have 33 years of childcare experience. I come from a very large family, so I have been around a number of ages since I was young. I am one of six and 9th in the line of 64 first cousins. This has brought me to my immense love for children. I have been babysitting since I was 14. I have experience in a daycare, as a nanny...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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Linda F.


Wilmington, DE

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I feel that being a Nanny, you have to possess common sense & a big heart! I'm certified in Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aide. I'm current on the following vaccinations: T-dap, Flu, Pneumonia, & Covid. I've always been a non smoker & prefer non smoking homes, as well. I love having fun with kids & seeing them happy! I try to...
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We flew in from out of town for a wedding and didn't know anyone in the area to watch our daughter so looked to care.com for the first time. Linda really helped us feel at ease with a video call meeting beforehand and her detailed messages and texts. Linda met me...

Laura O.

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Deana C.


Wilmington, DE

$24/hr10 yrs exp

4.3

(11)

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I am a very compassionate & loving Nannie . I am very creative & will do lots of fun activities, depending on the age of the child/children . My method is to have fun but also teach them at the same time. It's fun for them but very educational. Children respond very well to hands on teaching. I have 1 dog, 2 kittens & a dwarf...
Deana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We interviewed Deana and we love her! She starts tomorrow!"

Sara C.

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Tearmee H.


Wilmington, DE

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

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.

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Melissa B.


Wilmington, DE

$25/hr10 yrs exp

College Student Looking For Full Time Employment Over The Summer!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

**Currently working with an amazing family, but Will be seeking employment fall of 2025!** Hello! I have been a childcare professional for 14 years, as a nanny (both live in and out of house), working in a preschool environment and nanny agencies. I have recent clearances, and I am CPR and first aid certified. My approach to...
Melissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have known Melissa for more than 4 years, she is one of the most conscientious and honest people I have ever met. She had been a babysitter for a friend of mine of over 6 years. She knows how to keep children occupied and safe. Melissa does not hesitate to...

Robert W.

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Stephanie P.


Wilmington, DE

$18/hr10 yrs exp

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:

CPR

First Aid

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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Azzure E.


Wilmington, DE

$19-25/hr8 yrs exp

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
"Azzuré is an amazing caregiver. She is mature, patient, thoughtful and proactive. I have two girls now ages 10 and 12. She takes time with the kids and they truly love her like a family member. I would highly recommend her."

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Karianne C.


Wilmington, DE

$35/hr2 yrs exp

Fun And Dependable

My passion is helping and being apart of Childrens lives. I love all ages and have many years experience. I have taught preschool age. Holden on Sunday school at the church I've attended for 8 years, I have been a sitter for many of my friends children my nieces and nephews and neighborhood kids from the time I was 13. I also...
Karianne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Child care centers in Wilmington, DE

The Lifespan Development Centers

The Lifespan Development Centers

500 McKennans Church Road, Wilmington, DE

5.0

(1)

We provide an academic based full day preschool and child care. Our staff of professional educators provide your family with the highest quality curriculum accompanied with compassionate care, strong values, and ongoing communication about your child's learning progress. We offer nursery,...
5.0
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Lifespan Development Centers. I think I visited every child care facility in Delaware prior to my son being born! I wasn't sure what I was looking for during the visits. When I walked into Lifespan, I knew it was...

Sam


Hope House Knowledge Center

Hope House Knowledge Center

2814 W. 2nd Street, Wilmington, DE

5.0

(5)

It is the Hope House Knowledge Center's belief that physical growth and emotional- social learning occurs in a holistic manner. Hope House Knowledge Center holds firmly that the balance of these attributes should be encouraged and stimulated by the environment. Hope House Knowledge Center's early...
5.0
"Best School, My children love it i have two there already and my new one just started on Monday!!"

Marcus


Hope House Knowledge Center

Hope House Knowledge Center

2814 West 2nd Street, Wilmington, DE

We are a comprehensive daycare and preschool center, open to servicing families in need of child care. We support emotional and social skills and increase self-awareness. Hope House Knowledge Center is designed to help develop and enhance core sensory and motor coordination skills. At HHKC, we...

6323 -  Tutor Time on Limestone Road

6323 - Tutor Time on Limestone Road

5305 Limestone Road, WILMINGTON, DE

Every child is different. Every child is one-of-a-kind. So at Tutor Time, every child's unique set of skills and interests are utilized to his or her advantage in the way that they learn, grow, build self-esteem, and develop their imagination. It's our job to bring out their best. Your child's day...

Bellevue Learning Center

Bellevue Learning Center

510 Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE

The mission of the Bellevue Community Center (BCC) is to provide affordable and accessible services that help improve quality of life for community members of all ages. We offer a broad range of educational, recreational, s;enrichment, and family support services including include preschool...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Wilmington, DE

Amanda M.

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, reliable, and competent. I would definitely...

- Care member

Martha D.

5.0

Martha is fun, creative, nurturing and very careful when caring for children of all ages. She is a wonderful person, deeply compassionate and kind. She is dependable and gives her whole heart to the children that she cares for. We were sad to let her go as our children went to school full time.

- Care member

Gwendolyn B.

5.0

I am delighted to share my experience with Ms. Gwendolyn. She has provided exceptional care for my children for approximately 2-3 years, and I could not have been more pleased with the service. From the very beginning, Ms. Gwendolyn has demonstrated a genuine passion for childcare. She provided a...

- Care member

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.

Leah O.

5.0

Leah has been wonderful with my little guy! As a first time mom, there are things I don’t always notice right away, but Leah was quick to pick them up and make suggestions, such as changing nipple sizes on the baby bottles and my baby’s latch. There was also a health scare that came up as well and...

- Jennifer P.

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Ratings for Wilmington, DE child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Child Care Providers in Wilmington, DE are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 138 reviews of the 367 listed child care providers.