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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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Stephanie P.


Wilmington, DE

$18/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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:

First Aid

CPR

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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Alyssa K.


Newark, DE

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For After School Nannying Job.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for kids from newborn-14 years old. I currently work at two preschools/childcare centers and am I'm a student at University of Delaware majoring in Elementary Education. I have experience picking kids up from school, taking them to after school activities and appointments, preparing dinner, and offering...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alyssa is just wonderful with kids. You can tell she genuinely enjoys them. My kids love her. She is great at coming up with things to do with the kids. They are never bored with her. She is also amazing with dogs, she is our go-to dog sitter as well. She is in...

Missy G.

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Mirla C.


Wilmington, DE

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter, House Sitter

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I was a stay-at-home mom and have babysat for family and friends for more than 10 years. I volunteered as a babysitter at my church for a year and was placed with babies 0-2 years old. I am a native Spanish speaker and I'm conversational in English. My services include Spanish tutoring, home organizing, nannying, driving, and/or...
Mirla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Mirla has been with us regularly for about a year, and I can't say enough about how much we love her! She is a wonderful caretaker to our 2 year old daughter. She's kind, caring, creative, and completely trustworthy. Every time she comes to our house my daughter is...

Emilee R.

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Lexy R.


Landenberg, PA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

* currently looking for a part-time/ full time work!* Hi! My name is Lexy and I just graduated from West Chester University with a B. S. in Public Health I have been nannying for several years now, and worked in an infant/toddler room. I am CPR certified, and have a professional resume with references upon request. I provide my...
Lexy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lexy did a terrific job helping us with our three (3) girls for more than a year. She was punctual and confident to handle kids of a variety of ages (2yrs, 3yrs, 5yrs). I would absolutely hire here again."

Barbara A.

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Helena E.


Newark, DE

$20-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have many years of babysitting experience throughout my life. I graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelors in Human Services with a concentration in early childhood development. I obtained several hours of clinical training as well as worked at the University of Delaware Laboratory Preschool. I have had...
Helena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Helena was our nanny for over a year and we will always think of her like family. She started working with us when our daughter was just 12 weeks old and it was clear from the beginning just how much she loves caring for babies and watching them grow. She...

Elizabeth D.

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Ivy K.


Kennett Square, PA

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Tutor

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to consider me. Here are a few things about myself and how I got into the childcare business. The question of what our purpose in life is, is something we have all asked ourselves. I was fortunate enough to realize since an early age my passion and purpose to nurture and to teach children....
Ivy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Ivy worked with our family for about a year caring for our son from the age of approximately 4 months. Ivy is dependable, proactive and caring. After getting into the groove with our family, she began to handle chores around the house without being asked. Our son...

Daniel D.

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Dana A.


Newark, DE

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Babysitter Or Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I had my first job at age 12 babysitting for 5 families in my neighborhood. I have 3 daughters and my youngest is 19 years old and my eldest is almost 26. I have a lot of experience raising children I understand the time, dedication, patience , and love needed to care for someone's needs. I'm a licensed CNA and have spent the...
Dana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Dana as a Nanny for my 13 year old son. She is courteous, punctual, meticulous, hard working, and very efficient. She completes all of her assigned tasks above and beyond expectations. I recommend Dana without hesitation. "

Charles S.

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Alexis T.


Kennett Square, PA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

College Student-Summer Time Nanny

Hello! I have been babysitting since I was 15. I have taken care children between the ages of 3-month-old to 12-year-olds. My junior year in high school I was a summertime nanny for a family with a 3-month-old. Freshman year in college I was a summertime nanny for a family with a three kids (ages 2, 5, 7). My sophomore year in...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Alexis is wonderful with my children! She is on-time, sticks to my rules for the kids and even picked up after they went to bed! She has been one of our go-to sitters for our 3 kids for years. I have no worries when she is with my kids and she loves my dog too!"

Michelle K.

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Kayla W.


West Grove, PA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Playful And Gentle Approach To Child Care!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, adventurous, and openminded! I'm a recent college graduate and filmmaker who loves finding beauty in the little things. I like working with kids because their joy and curiosity help heal my inner child. I started babysitting for neighbors 10 years ago, and continued to have...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"E. had so much fun. Thanks for all"

Judith B.

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

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Melissa to watch my son for a date night for our anniversary. She came on time and jumped right into interacting with my son. She was very respectful and kind. She stuck to his schedule and even checked in with pictures and updates. I really appreciated...

Namibia J.

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Genna S.


Chadds Ford, PA

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Energetic, Excited & Fun-Loving Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi parents! My name is Genna and I am 31 years old. I have been a full-time nanny for the last 4 years and have loved every second of it! Now I am furthering my care-taking career and I am currently enrolled in West Chester University's accelerated Nursing program. I am looking for some part-time work If you're in need of some...
Genna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Genna was with us for a year until I became unemployed and decided to stay home for a bit with the kids. She was fabulous and an wonderful find on care.com. We could not have been more happy. She not only cared for our children as if they were her own, but she...

Anamarie J.

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Emma C.


Wilmington, DE

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Gentle, Loving Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Emma! I have been babysitting as long as I can remember, been a nanny for 5 years and nannied with one family for 4! In those 4 years I cared for two infants, and two toddlers growing into school age kids. I love nurturing children's natural tendency to learn through play. Spending time outside is one of my favorite...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Amanda G.


Newark, DE

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Off

Hello families, My name is Amanda, I'm 29 years old, looking for a full/part time nanny position starting any time! Back in 2021, I moved to USA as an au pair to work with 3 kids in the suburbs of Philadelphia, but I've been working with kids since 2017 which helped me pay my college degree as a lawyer. Since then, I've been...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda is wonderful with kids. She did some date night sitting for us and our 3 kids liked her immediately. She played with them outside until bedtime. I would highly recommend her."

Kristina B.

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Lauren H.


Newark, DE

$23-24/hr10 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lauren. I have been caring for, and teaching children in professional and casual settings for 20 years. I taught swim lessons for 12 years. I have nannied/babysat for a few families from care. com, have been referred many times, as well as helped several family members and friends care for their children. I enjoy...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lauren has been our nanny for over a year. The kids love her. She is fun, energetic, and patient. I highly recommend her!"

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Jennifer M.


Wilmington, DE

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Friendly & Fun Nanny :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a experienced, nurturing, dependable nanny who loves children. I've been babysitting/nannying for 7 years on & off. To help keep children engaged, as well as, entertained, I will set up creative, educational, & physical activities. This will help them learn in addition, to create healthy habits. I am willing to do...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
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Sherry B.


Kennett Square, PA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

I am a mom to 3kids and have nanny for many family's when my kids were younger. I have nanny for the last 1 1/2years, she is going into a preschool now. I worked in the ER for 30 years until they closed. I am an EMT. I have worked and volunteer for the local fire company.
Sherry can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi! I have about 10 years of childcare experience ranging from babysitting, daycare provider, and a nanny. Recently I have been a nanny to one family of 2 children for almost 5 years. Unfortunately our time together has come to an end as I'm expecting my first baby at the end of October, and both kids are now in school. Come...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I started babysitting when I was 12 years old and have younger cousins that I have always loved being around. I was a lifeguard and got to be around children everyday. I graduated in 2014 from Penn State University and I am looking for a nannying opportunity. I'm currently a remote recruiter and babysit multiple families in my...
Roberta can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Alexandria B.


Newark, DE

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter and Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello ! I have years of both professional child care employment and private nanny experience. I am comfortable with children of all ages and multiple children at a time. I have traveled with families, domestic and international. Also, I have stayed at home with the kids while parents are on vacation for personal or work trips. I...
Alexandria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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Jennifer R.


Avondale, PA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi everyone! My name is Jen and I'm 21 years old. I am currently looking for a part time nannying position. I would like to start January, possibly! My availability would be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-6, and Friday 2-(willing to stay until late). Last May I earned my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education from...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Hockessin, DE

Stephanie P.

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 and I came across four childcare...

- Queen H.

Alyssa K.

5.0

Alyssa is sweet, cheerful, confident and kind. My children love her and cheer when she's coming to babysit them! I have also observed her watching larger groups of children, and she is usually in the center of a crowd of kids who are drawn to her.

- Larisa F.

Mirla C.

5.0

We have been working with Mirla for about six months now. She is very responsible and always on time. She has been taking care of our 10 month old who is full of energy. I would recommend her for anyone who is looking to hire for childcare. She is the best!

- Helen C.

Lexy R.

5.0

Lexy did a terrific job helping us with our three (3) girls for more than a year. She was punctual and confident to handle kids of a variety of ages (2yrs, 3yrs, 5yrs). I would absolutely hire here again.

- Barbara A.

Helena E.

5.0

Helena was our nanny for over a year and we will always think of her like family. She started working with us when our daughter was just 12 weeks old and it was clear from the beginning just how much she loves caring for babies and watching them grow. She always knew how to keep our daughter...

- Elizabeth D.

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