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Christopher C. - Seeking Work in Dagsboro

Nanny Christopher

Dagsboro, DE
$15/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

I'm a creative 52 year old male with 3 adult children. I have taught grades 3rd, 5th, Middle and High School. Additionally, I've been a soccer coach for over 10 years.

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Infants
Special Needs
Mandy C. - Seeking Work in Dagsboro

Nanny Mandy

Dagsboro, DE
$16/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

I've taken care of kids all my life, I love babysitting and kids. I studied early childhood education at Sussex Tech and Indian River and I am cpr and first aid certified.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jaycie M. - Seeking Work in Dagsboro

Nanny Jaycie

Dagsboro, DE
$15/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

my name is Jaycie and I’m 13 I’m looking for a job i have done a little bit of baby sitting here and there but not a whole lot I have baby say about 5 kids and i need money to pay for my phone bill but i love kids i have 3 little sibling that I hang out with all the time im pretty good at cleaning and taking care of kids all though it can be hard sometimes with school and babysitting at one my last job what I did was watched their kids at night on week days and got home around 10:30 i get home from school around 3:30 and on weekends I can babysit any time usually. sorry to make this so long just let me know - jaycie you can message me [phone number hidden]

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Special Needs

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Caitlyn W. - Seeking Work in Dagsboro

Nanny Caitlyn

Dagsboro, DE
$15/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

hii! my name is Caitlyn wilkins, i wouldn’t mind going by cait! I am 19 years old. some little things i like to do is color, baking, and taking walks outside, i love to clean lol i’m a very organizing person.
And ive never had a baby sitter job, but ive watched my little cousin for almost two years and i loved it and making fun cute memories :) can text me with ANY other questions 🤍
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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Dagsboro, DE?

The average cost of a babysitter in Dagsboro, DE is $17.18 per hour. The cost of a babysitter is dependent on the babysitter’s experience, qualifications and location.
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How to Find a Babysitter in Dagsboro, DE

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Understand Babysitter Responsibilities in Dagsboro, DE

Before beginning the search for a babysitter, it’s important to understand what you’re looking for and if a babysitter is the right choice for your child care needs. There are lots of benefits to hiring a babysitter such as getting the flexibility of having some more time for yourself or with your partner. When hiring a babysitter, first, you should explore the differences between a nanny and a babysitter. If you’re looking for occasional child care, babysitters are the right choice for you, but if you’re looking for more frequent care, a nanny may be better for your needs.

From there, you can think about what you expect your babysitter to handle so that you can create a profile for nannies to reach out to you. The boundaries for babysitters’ duties can vary from family to family. However, in general, a babysitter is responsible for making sure your kids’ needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example to housekeeping, laundry, or meal preparation, it’s good practice to communicate these expectations with your babysitter before hiring them. Along with the different duties that you ask for, experience and location in Dagsboro can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Dagsboro Babysitter Interviews

Once you start connecting with prospective babysitters, the next step is to conduct an interview. To make things a bit easier, here’s a list of some babysitter interview questions to consider asking:

  • Do you have experience being a babysitter?
  • What sort of household tasks are you open and comfortable doing?
  • Do you have any references?
  • Are you trained in First Aid or CPR in Delaware?
  • Do you have a Delaware driver’s license? Do you own a car?
  • How do you handle tantrums? Can you share an experience disciplining children?

During the hiring process, it’s essential to ask for references and by asking their references questions you gain a better understanding of they will fit in your family. As you get closer to hiring a nanny, be sure to run a background check to ensure your kids are in good hands. When evaluating a babysitter that you’re considering hiring, make sure you’re setting the foundation for a good relationship with your babysitter. You can do this by being clear about your expectations around babysitter responsibilities and compensation, and of course, by being friendly and welcoming!

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