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60 nannies are listed in Hockessin, DE

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby nannies is 8 years

Nannies in Hockessin, DE

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Katie S.


Hockessin, DE

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Dedicated Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Katie, I'm a 30-year-old female who currently lives in Hockessin, Delaware. I've nannied for the majority of the last 10 years, working with age ranged from newborn to 12 years old. I absolutely love kids, and find seeing the world through their eyes to be so refreshing. I also have experience with elderly care,...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Katie has cared for my children for almost a year now. She is trustworthy, reliable and my kids love her. She does an excellent job and I would absolutely recommend her to others. "

Judy D.

Hello Parents! I'm a dedicated nanny based in Hockessin, Delaware, with a degree in Early Childhood Development and Education. I'm super excited to find my next amazing family to work with! Over the past year, I've focused on being a newborn care specialist and a birth and postpartum doula. While I absolutely love caring for...
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Madison M.


Hockessin, DE

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

I am a very positive, outgoing, & reliable person with 8 years of nannying/babysitting experience. I have nannied for a private family of 4 for the past 2 years but will sadly be leaving them in June as they are expecting another child and will no longer need a nanny. I interned as an assistant caregiver at a preschool (The...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
My name is Ashley! I am currently a nanny of 6 children ranging from ages 9 months to 11 years old. I have been with my current family for about 7 years, and have recently scaled back in hours to fit their needs better. I am currently looking to work with another family to fill in my days that I am not with them. I love...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a 25-year-old ECE student seeking a family who needs a part time caregiver. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages (newborn-13). I have worked in both home and center environments. I am currently enrolled in college for ECE and work part-time in a local library in the children's room. I love...
Heidi can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Hailee S.


Wilmington, DE

$26/hr9 yrs exp

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

CPR

First Aid

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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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Shannon babysat for my family on very short notice. She was wonderful and my kids can't wait to see her again!"

Sara P.

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Keaira M.


Wilmington, DE

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/Pet Sitter.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Keaira! I am interested in arts and crafts as well as creative writing. In my down time, I like to do DIY projects, read, listen to music and aerial yoga. I once volunteered my time with first graders for a psychology class assignment. I have worked at various centers as well a Montessori school. I have over 8...
Keaira can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Keaira looked after my daughter one night. She was punctual and everything went well. I look forward to work with her again."

Victor P.

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Shelby R.


Wilmington, DE

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Shelby, and I am 29 years old. I would describe myself as nurturing, friendly and responsible. I absolutely love working with children and have about 10 years of childcare experience. I have worked at different child care centers, elementary schools, and nannying; working with infants-school aged children....
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Shelby to work with our son after a quick decision to remove him from daycare. She worked for us full time for three months, and we LOVED having her. We were so impressed with quality of activities she planned for our son: regular trips to the library,...

Erin S.

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Sharon B.


Wilmington, DE

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Infant Caregiver Available - Wilmington, DE

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Sharon. I am interested in a part-time nanny position in the North Wilmington area. I am happily working for a wonderful family Tues. & Wed. days and serve as a Music Director on Sundays. So I am most interested in Monday and/or Friday hours at this time. I understand this is very limited availability, but I'm...
Sharon can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sharon was wonderful with my girls. She did crafts with them and even started dinner. We would love to have her again in the future. "

Michele S.

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Natascha E.


Newark, DE

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

The Nanny You've Been Looking For!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Fun, energetic and caring nanny with over 20 years of child care experience. I have experience working with infants through school aged children, with two school-agers of my own! I am a very outgoing and fun loving person. I am young at heart and able to provide care and support for any family. Ready to jump right in and play...
Natascha can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Tasha is amazing! She's full of energy, kind, punctual and responsible. She has a lot of experience and it shows. Our 3 month old loved her and had so much fun. We look forward to having Tasha babysit again in the near future!"

Jessica T.

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Caroline M.


Wilmington, DE

$20/hr3 yrs exp

A Little About Me

3.7

(3)

I have three years experience watching children from 5 months to 14 years old. I used to work at a private academy for after school care watching multiple children at once. I babysit as well from time to time for multiple families. I have worked as a nanny for five families. I have experience with running errands with children,...
Caroline can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caroline was such a saint with our infant! She is attentive and so so patient. Would 10/10 recommend her, she’s super communicative and flexible."

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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:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I have had the joy of having Linda take care of my two boys for three years. If I didn't have to move to another state for work I would still employ Linda - we even begged for her to move with us. Linda was always present and focused on the boys. She took them...

Shelley B.

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Dena B.


Wilmington, DE

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Babysitter

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

Moira M.

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Deana C.


Wilmington, DE

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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

Sara C.

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Hannah B.


Newark, DE

$18-23/hr

Nurturing Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Hannah, I am 20 years old. I went to the University of Delaware for two years for elementary education. I have 5 years of experience with babysitting a family that grew from 2 children to 4. I am the oldest of 3, and the oldest cousin in my family. I have grown up always looking after my younger siblings and cousins,...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"It was my first time to book a sitter and I met Hannah. I was so lucky to have a babysitter like her. She took good care of my 4-month old daughter who is not that easy. She cares about my baby, talk to her, and loving her. Definitely would rehire her and...

Shuang R.

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Cynthia M.


Newark, DE

$15-26/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hi! I have been a paid babysitter since I was 12, I'm now 26. I have experience with kids of all ages, newborns included. As well as experience taking care of children with special needs and twins. I am currently nannying for an amazing family with 5 children under 7 (every Thursday and Saturday nights) I have been with them for...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cindy is a terrific and responsible sitter. She knows what kids want and what parents needs. Cindy always goes he extra mile!"

Jacqueline B.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
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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Charila P.


Newark, DE

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am 40 years old who loves to look after children and am working to become a nurse. Your help will put me one step closer. I am very loving, patient, calm, understanding, hardworking, and easy to get along with.
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Very sweet and caring. Worked with me on short notice. Glad to have met you. Thanks once more for everything!"

Key F.

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Allysa F.


Newark, DE

$17-30/hr9 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked at 3 different daycares in the past. I currently work at Red Lion Christian Academy. I have also had 3 different nanny positions in the past and have loved each and every one. I love and care for every child in my care as if they're my own. I have a little one of my own and another on the way! I've been working in...
Allysa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
" Allyssa is extremely dependable. She genuinely cares for children and builds great relationships with them. I have used her several times and my kids adore her. Allyssa is very friendly. She is flexible and happily willing to stay later than the original set time...

Jessica K.

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Hockessin, DE

Katie S.

5.0

Katie has cared for my children for almost a year now. She is trustworthy, reliable and my kids love her. She does an excellent job and I would absolutely recommend her to others.

- Judy D.

Shannon K.

5.0

Shannon was a great babysitter. My children always enjoyed when she came to watch them.

- Linda D.

Keaira M.

5.0

Keira is dependable, an excellent communicator, trustworthy, and goes the extra mile (ex: brought birthday gifts for my kids). We have worked with her for a couple of years and would highly recommend her!

- Charlotte W.

Shelby R.

5.0

We hired Shelby to work with our son after a quick decision to remove him from daycare. She worked for us full time for three months, and we LOVED having her. We were so impressed with quality of activities she planned for our son: regular trips to the library, park, the pool, and even to special...

- Erin S.

Sharon B.

5.0

Sharon is an excellent caregiver for our baby boy. We trust her completely. It provides us with a sense of comfort to know that when we cannot be with our boy that Sharon is caring for him so well.

- David H.

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