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Find nannies in Wilmington, DE that you’ll love
83 nannies are listed in Wilmington, DE
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 7 years
Nannies in Wilmington, DE
5.0
(14)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 years of nanny experience with kids aging from infancy to 10yrs. I remained in my most recent position as a nanny for 1 toddler for a little over a year before circumstances changed and we parted ways. Prior to that, I worked for a family with 3 children for 4 consecutive years, until they all reached school age!
I...
Devon can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Devon was a true gift to our family. She is everything you could ever hope for in a nanny and more. She cares deeply, is extremely reliable, and is passionate about creating experiences and activities that encourage age appropriate development. She would even bring...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Reliable, Flexible outgoing nanny with 15 plus years of experience in early childhood education with ages ranging from infant care to Pre-K. I' m trained and knowledgeable in both Delaware appropriate practices and early leaning foundation. I have 12 years of experience with family care as a nanny, I'm looking for a long term...
Emilie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emilie is "on it". Always responsible and the kids love her. She also confirms things with me and has been wonderful with both my 10 year old daughter and my 3 year old son. She's wonderful!"
Stacy C.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a grandmother. My daughter-in-law tells people I was born to be a Grammy. I love being with small children. I have assisted with parents in potty training. I encourage children to use their imaginations in story telling and play. I have taught my grandchildren to swim.
I have been a Nanny for two families. I was a Nanny...
Ruth can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Ruth is very gentle, sweet, loving, nurturing, thoughtful, patient, wise, creative and kind. She is motherly to everyone she meets. She just can't help it, it is just who she is! Ruth asks thought provoking questions that have you think of ways to make a difference...
Carol T.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Caring for newborns and toddlers for 10 years with a lot of experience I love to bath them , play and make their meal, outside activities, I am very polite and punctual person I love children, I maintain a fun and interactive environment, that's clean and organized. I am also a certified Home Health Aide.
Othelia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Othelia has been my daughter's care taker since she was a newborn. My daughter will be 4 in October and words can't describe the compassion, patience, empathy, kindness, knowledge, and understanding that Othelia has demonstrated while caring for my daughter. I...
Emily K.
5.0
(5)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Leah O.
Wilmington, DE
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Overnight Newborn Care Specialist And Infant/Toddler Nanny
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My current contract ends in May. I'm available for overnight care starting in June 2025.
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...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I trusted Leah ever since the first time we chatted! She is professional, respectful, caring, and knowledgeable. I was so thankful to have her help look after my newborn. Would highly recommend her! "
Care member
Linda F.
Wilmington, DE
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(22)
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
"Linda was amazing! Even though I had just met her, I walked out the door without any worries that my girls would be in the best of care. And sure enough I came back to a quiet happy house, kids soundly sleeping and my girls were so excited to tell me about how much...
Jessica T.
Deana C.
Wilmington, DE
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.3
(12)
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, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very dependable and caring for my 2 sons and sweet and attentive to their needs. Her attention to detail and professionalism is astounding."
Sara W.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Lauren, and I am 32 years old. I have a degree from University of Delaware in human services and family development obtained in 2015. I was an education director for the boys and girls clubs of Delaware and then I transitioned to a position as a behavior interventionist for middle school children that had dealt with...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
" Lauren has been working with kids and families of all ages for years. My kids love her because they say "Ms. Lauren plays different games with us and is always so much fun! " She doesn't pick up her phone and ignore the kids like so many other sitters. Lauren...
Linda R.
Julianna V.
Wilmington, DE
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I'm a senior at the University of Delaware studying Occupational Therapy with a minor in children's health and disabilities.
I have babysat and nannied for about 7 years for a multitude of different families. I love being able to help hardworking parents and I adore working with children. I am a dependable,...
Julianna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Julianna was the ideal caregiver for our dog Lucky! She looked after him like he was her own dog and made him feel very special, comfortable and happy. She was great at looking after our dog and also communicated well and frequently letting us know how he was doing...
Juliet T.
5.0
(1)
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Melissa B.
Wilmington, DE
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
College Student Looking For Full Time Employment Over The Summer!
5.0
(2)
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, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have several years of babysitting and nanny experience with all age children from Infant to elementary age. I have a degree in elementary education, and I love children. I am very patient and affectionate, responsible and trustworthy. I am experienced and comfortable with sleep and potty training, as well as feeding schedules...
Martha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I don't know what to say about Martha that isn't full of praise. She is kind and thorough and my kids adore her. She works effortlessly into our family and leaves my life easier at the end of the day. We continue to use Martha as a part time nanny for my toddler...
Meghan W.
Donata L.
Wilmington, DE
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families! I am Donata, a Master of Occupational Therapy graduate passionate about childcare. During my undergraduate studies in Psychology, with a minor in Human Development/Family Services, I was an Early Childhood Educator for a year, fostering a warm and nurturing environment. As a nanny for two years, I provided dedicated...
Donata can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I wholeheartedly recommend Donata as an exceptional nanny. Her commitment to educational activities, creative crafts, and active outdoor pursuits greatly enriched my children's lives. Donata went above and beyond, ensuring their safety during transportation to...
Care member
Hailee S.
Wilmington, DE
$26/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
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, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Rachel P.
Wilmington, DE
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a career nanny with over 14 years of experience in a professional setting. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. Most of my experience is with infants and toddlers, but I have also taught pre-k (4 and 5-year-olds) and I have experience with working with children up to 12 years old. I am looking for full time work....
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel was an absolutely wonderful nanny to our son for over two years - warm, capable, incredibly competent, funny, and reliable. We couldn't have asked for a better caretaker - I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great nanny or child care professional....
Julie B.
Stephanie P.
Wilmington, DE
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(6)
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
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.
Shannon K.
Wilmington, DE
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Families With 0-11mo. Wanting To Provide Days/Weeks/ Months During This Postpartum Time
5.0
(6)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi, 30 + years of experience with babies and with twins. With 64 1st cousins there were countless family gatherings and there was always a baby present and if mom or dad was not holding the baby then everyone knew that I would be the one holding the baby for the duration of my stay. This is where I got my immense love for...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shannon was a great babysitter. My children always enjoyed when she came to watch them."
Linda D.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Wilmington, DE
Devon L.
5.0
Devon was a true gift to our family. She is everything you could ever hope for in a nanny and more. She cares deeply, is extremely reliable, and is passionate about creating experiences and activities that encourage age appropriate development. She would even bring her own books and toys that she...
- Care member
Emilie B.
5.0
Emilie is an amazing caregiver! My kids just loved Emilie and I loved how reliable and trustworthy she was with my kids. In addition, Emilie is creative and incredibly knowledgeable as it regards early childhood. She always offered specific anecdotes about her time with my children, as well as...
- Ronit S.
Ruth V.
5.0
Ruth is a nanny to our daughter for almost a year now. She started when our daughter was 6 months old and will be 18 months soon. We couldn't have asked for a better nanny. We don't have any family in the area and Ruth became our family. She is loving, caring, dependable, trustworthy, diligent, and...
- David S.
Othelia J.
5.0
I can’t express how good she is. She takes care of children like their are her own, which is a plus. I would definitely hire her again.
- Care member
Dena B.
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 her. She is a great listener and...
- Moira M.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Wilmington, DE
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Wilmington, DE?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Wilmington, DE is as of is $19.18 per hour as of April, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Wilmington, DE?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 83 in Wilmington, DE. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Wilmington, DE?
You can find different nanny services in Wilmington through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Wilmington, DE with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Wilmington, DE nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Nannies in Wilmington, DE are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 136 reviews of the 83 listed nannies.