How much does a babysitter cost in Laurel, DE?

The average hourly rate of a babysitter in Laurel, DE is $16.81 per hour. The average gross weekly salary of a babysitter in Laurel, DE is $588.35 ($16.81 per hour × 35 hours).

How much to pay a babysitter near you?

What's the average cost of a babysitter in Laurel, DE?

The average cost of a babysitter is $16.81 per hour. You can expect to pay a hourly rate between $15 and $20. A babysitter's hourly rate can depend on their location, responsibilities, qualifications, and the type of care needed.

The most expensive nearby cities for babysitters

Whether you’re in Newark, Wilmington, or Dover, location is one of the biggest factors that can impact the salary of a babysitter. Typically, the higher the cost of living, the higher the babysitter cost. The most expensive city to have a babysitter in Delaware is Newark, where the average hourly rate is $16.69.
  1. Newark
  2. Wilmington
  3. Dover
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How responsibilities and qualifications impact average hourly rate in Laurel, DE

  • +6%
    Car
  • +5%
    Driver's license
The average hourly rate for car babysitters is $17.76, 6% above the average in Laurel, DE. For driver's license babysitters, the average hourly rate is $17.69, 5% above the average in Laurel, DE.
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How type of care impacts average hourly rate in Laurel, DE

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    Preschooler care
  • +2%
    Toddler care
The average hourly rate for preschooler care babysitters is $17.30, 3% above the average in Laurel, DE. For toddler care babysitters, the average hourly rate is $17.17, 2% above the average in Laurel, DE.

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Available babysitters in Laurel, DE

Shayla W. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Shayla

Laurel, DE
$16.50/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Shayla. I’m 14 years old looking for a babysitting job. I live in Laurel, DE and I usually watch my aunt children but, I believe I wasn’t getting paid the right amount. I’m very patient with children and take very good care of them. If you’re looking for a babysitter/nanny in the laurel area contact me please and thank you.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Melissa B. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Melissa

Laurel, DE
$17/hr
Part-time
Occasional
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi I’m Melissa! Caring for children is such a rewarding experience and something that I have always been passionate about!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Alexis R. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Alexis

Laurel, DE
$17/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Alexis you can call me Lexi I have my own vehicle and I can meal prep and lightly clean I love kids I am 17 will be 18 in July I am very respectful of others and their belongings I will do as asked and i love coloring , painting doing any kind of arts and craft , I love going outside , I’m a good communicator my favorite hobby’s are painting , cooking(baking) I love sweet treats and I love the beach

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Alexa J. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Alexa

Laurel, DE
$16/hr
Occasional
3 years experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Adele S. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Adele

Laurel, DE
$20/hr
Full-time
Part-time
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I love drawing, I love cats and dogs, and I’m 19 years old. I have experience helping take care of my sisters kid, who is now 3 years old.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Ryan C. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Ryan

Laurel, DE
$20/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Ryan Cek 17 years old
Katland S. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Katland

Laurel, DE
$17/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I am a mother of 6 children. I have helped in a daycare. I have watched many children along the way. I have also taken care of special needs children. Two of my sons are special needs. I love children and would love to work with your family.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Diana J. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Diana

Laurel, DE
$16/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Taking child ed as my course and have some experience in day cares, follow instructions properly including scheduling, and enjoy having kids around.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Kathryn W. - Seeking Work in Laurel

Nanny Kathryn

Laurel, DE
$16/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Katie. I am a 20 year old mother of a 2 year old little girl! I love kids of all ages and have been taking care of kids since I was around 12 years old! Besides babysitting I’ve worked in an early learning center, and I am cpr and first aid certified! I also have a medication certification.!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
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