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Alyssa F. - Seeking Work in Clarksville

Nanny Alyssa

Clarksville, DE
$20/hr
Occasional (babysitter)
10+ years experience

A little bit about me…

Hello,
I have been in the medical field for over 25 years. I have worked with newborns all the way up to High School. I also worked with adults. I have worked with the Special Needs population, too. I am a very nurturing person.

Have experience working with...

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications...

CPR
First Aid
Emily D. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Emily

Wilmington, DE
$16/hr
Occasional (babysitter)
5 years experience

A little bit about me…

Hi, my name is Emily! I'm a West Chester University alumnus with a degree in Communication Studies. I started babysitting in high school to save up money for college and I continued to babysit throughout college. I think working with kids is a very rewarding job and I love seeing them grow up.

Have experience working with...

Infants

Certifications...

CPR
First Aid
Tay C. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Tay

Wilmington, DE
$18/hr
Occasional (babysitter)
1 year experience

A little bit about me…

I am a 17 year old senior at Howard High School. I attend school from 9:30am-11am. I will be going to college soon and this is a way for me to make some extra money outside of my job. I work part-time at Chick-Fil-A, where I’ve been for almost a year. I have 3 siblings who are all older than me. One of which is special needs so, I’ve helped out a lot over the years with caretaking. My only sister just had my niece in April so, I have also helped out in the caretaking of her as-well as household duties for my sister. I spent a couple of months as a supervisor for the ages 14-16 last year at a community center. One of my responsibilities was creating activities and ways for the children that attended this community center to explore their own creativity. I’ve always had a passion and soft spot for children as well as animals !

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Special Needs
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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Delaware?

The average cost of a babysitter in Delaware is $16.44 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 Delaware

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Understand Babysitter Responsibilities in Delaware

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 can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

Delaware 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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