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789 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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Samantha S.


Wilmington, NC

$15/hr7 yrs exp

College Student Made With Love :)

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

hi! I'm Samantha I'm currently studying social work and dog training at the University of North Carolina Wilmington! I currently have a job at the autism society, and am looking to help families out with respite care for your loved ones or beloved pets! I look forward to hearing from you! Thank you for your time have a great...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Samantha is a very down to earth individual. She does so well with our son and is responsible and dependable. I highly recommend her."

Unity P.

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Savannah B.


Wilmington, NC

$16/hr9 yrs exp

Savannah

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Savannah! I have been a babysitter for about 9 years, caring for children from 10 months to 15 years old. I am committed to creating a positive, fun, and secure environment for your children!
Savannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Savannah has become part of our family! My babies light up when she arrives and misses her immediately after she leaves. All of us adore her! Savannah is a once in a lifetime Nanny and a true blessing to me and my little ones! She has worked incredibly hard and not...

Ashley V.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Brooke did great with the child and was thoughtful."

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"To Whom it may concern, It is my great pleasure to recommend Nina H to you and do so with much enthusiasm. I met Nina in 2012. When my first child was young, I did not have any need for a sitter and was fairly nervous to have a stranger take care of my young...

Michelle V.

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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
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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Shelley T.


Wilmington, NC

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny & Pet Sitter

Hired by 2 families 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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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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Great with the kids. Extremely helpful and personable. Made a great connection with the kids in just a short amount of time."

Pam M.

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
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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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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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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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & 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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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Brooke J.


Wilmington, NC

$15-16/hr3 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Brooke!! 20 Year Old UNCW Student Looking To Help Some Families With Their Child Care!

Hi!! My name is Brooke! I'm a 20-year-old college student at UNCW with a big heart for kids! I've always loved spending time with children and dream of being a mom someday. I know how challenging it can be for parents to find reliable and caring babysitters, and I'm here to help. You can count on me to provide a safe, fun, and...
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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

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...

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.

Easter Seals Ucp Wilmington Children'S Center

500 Military Cutoff Road, Wilmington, NC

Easter Seals Ucp Wilmington Children'S Center strives to provide a fun learning environment in which a child can develop physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Their curriculum is designed to prepare children for kindergarten while expanding on creativity, developing confidence, and...

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...

KIDS & COMPANY CHILDCARE CENTER OF HENSON DRIVE

4304 HENSON DRIVE, Wilmington, NC

Kids & Company Childcare Center of Henson Drive strives to provide a fun learning environment in which a child can develop physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Their curriculum is designed to prepare children for kindergarten while expanding on creativity, developing confidence,...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Wilmington, NC

Samantha S.

5.0

Samantha is a very down to earth individual. She does so well with our son and is responsible and dependable. I highly recommend her.

- Unity P.

Savannah B.

5.0

Savannah has become part of our family! My babies light up when she arrives and misses her immediately after she leaves. All of us adore her! Savannah is a once in a lifetime Nanny and a true blessing to me and my little ones! She has worked incredibly hard and not once has she given me reason to...

- Ashley V.

Brooke M.

5.0

Brooke did great with the child and was thoughtful.

- 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.

Emma E.

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 reliable, caring, and amazing with...

- Care member

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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 195 reviews of the 789 listed child care providers.