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371 child care providers are listed in Wilmington, DE
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years
Child care providers in Wilmington, DE
Hello families, my name is Gloria, I am 26 years old, I speak English, Spanish and a little Japanese, I studied a degree in International Business, I currently have the RBT profession, I have knowledge about caring for children with different abilities, I am very creative, I like to like and above all learn, taking care of...
Gloria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alanna W.
Wilmington, DE
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with three years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing and supporting children's growth. My journey in caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting experiences, which ignited my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. I have completed coursework in Early Child...
Alanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
Ruth B.
Wilmington, DE
$24-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I'm an early childhood educator with nearly 20 years of experience working with infants, toddlers and school-age children. This experience has equipped me with the patience, creativity, and attentiveness your family deserves!
My approach centers on creating nurturing environments where children thrive through...
Ruth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Larissa L.
Wilmington, DE
$20-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Responsible babysitter with experience caring for children during week and/or weekend. I can create fun, engaging, and educational activities, while to drive and demonstrating priority in children safety and well-being. Trusted by parents, with mutual loving affection for all cared children. I can provide you my references as...
Larissa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Miss Larissa is very dependable. She is caring and kind with our boys and keeps the house very neat/clean. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for care."
Krista W.
Beatrice A.
Wilmington, DE
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm Wonderful With Children,reading To Them, Playing And Taking Walks With Them, Playing Outside,
5.0
(1)
My skills include patience, problem solving, communication and decision making. I have two grown children. I am hardworking, responsible person, reliable and flexible, happy, energetic person, organized, affectionate, caring, nurturing. I enjoy working with children and I find it more rewarding and fulfilling. I am outgoing,...
Beatrice can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Beatrice has worked with my family for many years-since the time my boys were born through today. The oldest is 10. She is 100% reliable and dependable. She really loves my boys and cares for them like they are her own.
Over the course of the time Beatrice has...
Dana S.
Mary W.
Wilmington, DE
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mary Kate
Covid-Conscious Private Nanny, seeking Covid-Conscious family.
Reliable and nurturing childcare provider with more than 25 year's of early childhood education. Experience working with newborn's, infants, toddler's , preschool, school
age as well as children with special needs.
I am committed to providing an...
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Mary Kate is kind, patient, trustworthy and reliable. I recommend her for any childcare or senior care job. "
Cassidy W.
Ashley N.
Wilmington, DE
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
A Loving Heart Looking to Give Loving Care on a Regular Basis
Over the course of 3 years I was a floater, assistant teacher and head teacher at a hospital day care. I love children and enjoy making an impact on their impressionable lives.
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an Elementary School Teacher with degrees in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education. I also have my masters as a Reading Specialist and Teacher of English to non speakers. I have previously spent my summers as a nanny for families as well as a camp counselor for Elementary and Middle School aged children. I...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Hi! I have been a sitter for 4 years, but I have helped take care of my younger siblings since they've been born. I've always had a connection with kids and caring for them even at a young age. My second year of high school I started to take early childhood education and am finishing my third year. I have babysat children from...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Diana Yeraldin T.
Wilmington, DE
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. As a childcare provider, I'm known for being patient, calm, and creative, and I have a knack for imaginative play. I have 2 years of experience caring for children and am comfortable caring for up to three children at a time. I'm...
Deziray R.
Wilmington, DE
$19/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of children. My calm and patient nature, coupled with my creativity and friendly demeanor, allows me to connect with children on a deep level. I have three years of experience caring for children, and I'm comfortable caring for two children at a time. My...
Deziray can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Aleza S.
Wilmington, DE
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and develop. My background includes some college education and two years of experience as a babysitter, where I consistently received positive feedback from parents. As a patient, calm, and creative individual, I'm dedicated to providing a safe and fun...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Minny T.
Wilmington, DE
$24/hr • 1 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for nurturing children and supporting their growth, which led me to become a childcare provider. With over a year of experience, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. I believe in fostering a child's development through creative and imaginative play, while also...
Minny can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Mary Ann S.
Wilmington, DE
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Child care/Baby Whisperer of DE, worked @ Ymca 29 3/4 years. have 4 grown children, 6 grandchildren. want to babysit part time. And more, having fun and leaning numbers/ songs/flash card words and teach the kids to take their clothes and turn them inside out for me to do the laundry! Yay!! Train up a child in the way they should...
Mary Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I love working with kids and my major in college is Autism Behavior Studies.
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Child care centers in Wilmington, DE
Stepping Stones Children's Center
2800 Duncan Rd, Wilmington, DE
Stepping Stones Children's Center believes early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring and discovery. Preschool children are receptive and creative. The center's goal is to nurture and encourage these qualities in the children who attend.
Hilltop Lutheran Day Care Center
1018 W 6th St, Wilmington, DE
Hilltop Lutheran Day Care Center located in Wilmington Delaware is a childcare center that offers a safety and nurturing environment to children under its care. It caters to infants, toddlers, preschoolers and young school age children. The center has a capacity of 186 children at the maximum and...
Daddy's Childcare Center, LLC
120 Stroud St, Wilmington, DE
Daddy's Childcare Center, LLC is a licensed daycare facility in Wilmington, Delaware. They specialize in providing a diverse education in a safe, supportive atmosphere that promotes motivation, self-discipline, and love of learning. The center utilizes a structured curriculum that aims to meet the...
Toddler's Tech Inc
2704 W 4th St, Wilmington, DE
Toddler's Tech Inc located in Wilmington DE is a childcare center that offers a safe and loving environment to children under its care. It provides developmentally appropriate programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and young school age children. The center promotes activities that help...
Janis Dicristofaro Day Care
1104 Arundel Dr, Wilmington, DE
Janis Dicristofaro Day Care located in Wilmington DE is a childcare center that offers a nurturing environment for children. It provides age-appropriate programs for children to ensure emotional, social and mental growth. The center creates an atmosphere where children feel loved and respected.
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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Wilmington, DE
Larissa L.
5.0
Miss Larissa is very dependable. She is caring and kind with our boys and keeps the house very neat/clean. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for care.
- Krista W.
Beatrice A.
5.0
Beatrice was our daughter care taker for her first 3 years.
She is an amazing nanny, so caring that she got mistaken for my daughter's mother! She is also extremely dependable. Beatrice raised her own 2 children to be very polite and respectful individuals. I highly recommend Beatrice, especially...
- Laetitia C.
Mary W.
5.0
We had a wonderful interview with Mary Kate. She was timely, prepared, and extremely thorough. She brought references, copies of her certifications and letters of recommendation. She asked excellent questions and was clearly thinking through the schedule, care of the kids, and their needs....
- Bianca R.
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Wilmington, DE
How much is child care near me in Wilmington, DE?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $18.75 per hour as of March 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in Wilmington, DE?
Care.com currently has 260 child care providers near you in Wilmington, DE. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Wilmington, DE and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Wilmington, DE that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Wilmington, DE child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Wilmington, DE, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Wilmington, DE and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Wilmington, DE in March, 2025?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
Ratings for Wilmington, DE child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Child Care Providers in Wilmington, DE are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 156 reviews of the 371 listed child care providers.