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787 child care providers are listed in Wilmington, NC

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Wilmington, NC

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Hailey G.


Wilmington, NC

$15-16/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have nannied for a family with two kids (9 and 11) and I have also babysat other kids (5 and 7). I also have three younger siblings myself (4, 13, 18) and I would love to help! I am also comfortable with animals, light house keeping, any transportation needs and whatever else your family may need.
Hailey can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Georgia W.


Wilmington, NC

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Crafty Babysitter

I have three years of experience babysitting and carpooling for families, and I am just moving to the area, so I need new clients! I'm currently a part time student studying biology at UNCW and miss my kiddos I sit for back home in Raleigh. I have a car and would be glad to help out with transportation, as I am only on campus...
Georgia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Georgia is a sweet, considerate, professional caregiver with a poise well beyond her age. She is respectful of our wishes, and I especially like that she took the initiate to help with light chores like the dishes and helping our kids clean their rooms. "

Care member

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Ella H.


Wilmington, NC

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

nanny/babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Ella! I'm a 22-year-old completing my second year of CFCC's OTA Program. I have over 5 years of childcare experience as a nanny, BHP (behavioral health professional), and babysitter, and am currently on the path of becoming an Occupational Therapy Assistant! I specialize with kids around the 3-8 y/o range, and enjoy...
Ella can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ella is wonderful! Ella worked for us taking care of our very active special needs 3 year old for 6 months. Ella is a calm and caring spirit and had great skills working with all kids but especially helpful with those with special needs. She was a great...

Lindsay H.

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Hayley W.


Wilmington, NC

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

currently only looking for very minimal hours or one time babysitting/pet sitting gigs! Hi, my name is Hayley and I am a college student at UNCW. I have 8 years of experience babysitting but my mom has been an at home daycare provider my whole life, so I am well versed in childcare! I can help with Light Housekeeping, Laundry...
Hayley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hayley jumped right in and worked with our family. She handles challenges very well and was on time, respectful and professional. I would recommend hiring Hayley, and we look forward to working with her again."

Mike W.

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Isabella S.


Wilmington, NC

$12-20/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience babysitting, and I have 3 siblings under the age of 10! I'm very good with communicating and having fun with kids. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Grocery Shopping, and whatever else you may need!
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired her to watch my two kids. And she was a great babysitter. Always making sure my little ones were fed and happy. I would definitely hire her again !"

Betsy O.

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Avery K.


Wilmington, NC

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Energetic Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a reliable, energetic, and compassionate person. I am a junior at UNCW, majoring in Elementary Education. I adore kids and have been babysitting for about six to seven years. I have watched kids with ages ranging from infant to pre-teen. I also regularly babysat for a family of four kids under six, so I can handle some...
Avery can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Professional, fun and caring. Our son loved her."

Margaret H.

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Emma E.


Wilmington, NC

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! My name is Emma Kate. I am an Occupational Therapy major at Cape Fear here in Wilmington. My aim within this degree is pediatrics and to focus on behavioral and motor control aspects. One thing that I love to incorperate into babysitting is educational activites. When it comes to infants I try to focus on sensory...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emma was the perfect sitter for our 2.5 year old and 3 month old. She was here 20 minutes early, asked great questions, and even brought toys for my 2 year old. When we came back she had neatened our things and helped with chores. Would highly recommend; she is...

Care member

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Alexa W.


Wilmington, NC

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Alexa, and I am a recent graduate from UNCW (University of North Carolina Wilmington), where I studied and majored in Social Work. I am from Lake Placid, New York where I spent most of my working days nannying for families in the area. I am a positive, energetic, and very compassionate person who loves working...
Alexa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexa was great with my daughter! Very dependable and reliable. Big help with homework and helping our daughter with her chores. It was sad when she moved to NC, we sure do miss her!"

Alyssa R.

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Brooke M.


Wilmington, NC

$15/hr7 yrs exp

College Student Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Brooke and I am 20 years old. I just transferred to UNCW studying biology. I have been working with kids for years from working in a classroom helping my aunt and then working at Sky Zone Trampoline park for 3 years and hosting birthday parties. I am open to finding a weekly family to babysit for around the...
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Brooke babysat our kids for a few date nights my wife and I went out. She has always been available and amazing with the kids. Especially with the girls she does their hair, nails, and makeup and with the boys she will build legos and play games too. I recommend...

Care member

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Shelley T.


Wilmington, NC

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny & Pet Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a master's level educator with 21+ years of combined experience babysitting/volunteering/working with children of all ages, including teaching, babysitting/nannying, volunteering with the Big Buddy Program, and working in a church nursery. I have experience with twins as well, nannying full-time for a year (and still watch...
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Shelley was wonderful caring for my 9 month old and 3 year old. She was caring, responsible, helpful, and easy to have around our home. Highly recommend her!"

Claire C.

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Anna W.


Wilmington, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Anna, I'm a 24-year-old graduate student studying to be a Behavior Analyst. I have experience as a Registered Behavior Technician working with kids with Autism from ages 4-12, but I am open to working with kids of all ages and neurodiversities. I have been babysitting for 10 years now and been a behavior...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Anna is so great with my kiddos, they keep asking for her to come back!"

Erin G.

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Nina H.


Wilmington, NC

$25-29/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Experienced Mom

I am the mother of 4 girls (ages 19, 25, 26, and 27. After college, I worked in a unique group home for special needs children. My experience working with mentally and physically disabled children provided me with extensive knowledge of the physical, cognitive, and psycho-social health of children. My roles included staffing,...
Nina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We were so lucky to find Nina to watch our now 21 month old when she was about a year old. We couldn't have asked for a better caregiver and only stopped using her because she moved to another state! We were so sad to see her go. She was dependable, fun, gave great...

Lauren L.

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Chelsea S.


Wilmington, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Starting at just 12 my first job was as a mother's helper watching a 1 and 3-year-old so that the parents could work and run errands. After babysitting my entire life I began work at a nursery in college in the 3 and under room. I worked there for two years before becoming a Nanny for a family with 3 children 5 and under for a...
Chelsea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chelsea is an excellent babysitter. She cares for our 5-yr-old set of twins and our 7-yr-old son. She is punctual and extremely reliable. She encourages creative play, using imagination, singing/dancing, and storytelling. Our kids absolutely love her! She is...

Kate D.

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Keygan P.


Wilmington, NC

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care

Hello! my name is Keygan, and I am 23 years old. I am a former student athlete at UNC, and a recent graduate who majored in communication and minored in education. I have been babysitting for 8+ years and enjoy being around kids. I have babysat for children as young as a newborn and all the way up to 13. I am CPR certified and...
Keygan can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Kelly C.


Wilmington, NC

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Child Care

I'm passionate about creating a fun, nurturing, and safe environment for children. Letting the kids play while still enforcing rules is so important to me. I love having a positive impact on children's lives. I'm known for my friendliness, and calm demeanor, which helps me connect with children and build strong relationships...

Child care centers in Wilmington, NC

Milestones Learning Center

4915 Oriole Dr, Wilmington, NC

We are a 5 Star Child Care Center & Preschool. We accept children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. All Meal are served in house.

GRANDMA & GRANDPA'S DAY CARE

705 SOUTH 3RD STREET, Wilmington, NC

Grandma and Grandpa's Day Care is a child care provider that serves the community of Wilmington NC. It offers a nurturing environment and provides age-appropriate programs that enhance children's emotional, social, physical, and mental skills. The center promotes balanced learning by integrating...

Classy Bears Learning Center

6620 Windmill Way, Wilmington, NC

Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, Classy Bears Learning Center aims to provide an organized and loving environment where children can learn. It offers child care, preschool, after-school, and summer camp programs that foster learning skills and self-esteem. It is operational Monday through...

Codington Elementary After School Program

4321 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC

Codington Elementary After School Program is an early development center located at 4321 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC that features a structured child care approach that helps children develop properly. Their center provides different activities that encourage children to assimilate a lasting...

Apples and Banana's Child Care Center

502 Hidden Valley Rd., Wilmington, NC

I have a two-star licensed center. I am licensed to keep children from ages 1-12. I have been in the child care business for 11 years.

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Wilmington, NC

Georgia W.

5.0

Georgia is a sweet, considerate, professional caregiver with a poise well beyond her age. She is respectful of our wishes, and I especially like that she took the initiate to help with light chores like the dishes and helping our kids clean their rooms.

- Care member

Ella H.

5.0

Ella is wonderful! Ella worked for us taking care of our very active special needs 3 year old for 6 months. Ella is a calm and caring spirit and had great skills working with all kids but especially helpful with those with special needs. She was a great communicator and very punctual. She has her...

- Lindsay H.

Hayley W.

5.0

Hayley jumped right in and worked with our family. She handles challenges very well and was on time, respectful and professional. I would recommend hiring Hayley, and we look forward to working with her again.

- Mike W.

Isabella S.

5.0

I hired her to watch my two kids. And she was a great babysitter. Always making sure my little ones were fed and happy. I would definitely hire her again !

- Betsy O.

Avery K.

5.0

Professional, fun and caring. Our son loved her.

- Margaret H.

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in Wilmington, NC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 188 reviews of the 787 listed child care providers.