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Monet M. - Seeking Work in New Castle

Nanny Monet

New Castle, DE
$20/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello I’m a mother of 6 children starting at 1 month and my oldest is 12 I love kids and kids love me

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Yannetsi M. - Seeking Work in New Castle

Nanny Yannetsi

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

A little bit about me

Hiii my name is Yannetsi. My favorite things to include reading, watching movies, and hiking.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Ashley C. - Seeking Work in New Castle

Nanny Ashley

New Castle, DE
$16/hr
Part-time
8 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Ashley Copeland and I been working with children since the the age of 13 I have 5 children myself when I was 13 I started working in a daycare called imani I worked up until it closed down it was privately own I graduated high school at the age of 19 and I was still working at Imani before it closed down I took CPR training classes I was in Delaware County Community College but we stop going because the daycare got close down when I was 16 years old I was working with children at a family Bible study classes I use to work with ages newborn to four-year-olds when I was working at Imani I was also working with school age kids so I have a quite bit of experience with working with children I'm not working in a daycare because I never finished the college courses because of unfortunately I had children of my own and their ages is 1 2 3 7 8 so as you can see I have no time to really get my certificate and graduate but I have some experience of working with children.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Catherine A. - Seeking Work in New Castle

Nanny Catherine

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

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Katie and I have 3 children. My son Richard is 24, my daughter Jessica is 18, and my son Billy is 13. I enjoy reading, listening to music, being outdoors, and spending time with my kids. I am very personable and talk to everyone!

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Nichole S. - Seeking Work in New Castle

Nanny Nichole

New Castle, DE
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am very responsible, very caring and also very empathic, very optimistic. I love kids, any age but 1-5 they're my favorites.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Sharonda S. - Seeking Work in New Castle

Nanny Sharonda

New Castle, DE
$15/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi, My name is Sharonda Simmons I am currently a college student majoring in Criminal Justice, I have experience in child care ranging from infants to teenagers.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

First Aid

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Anaia B. - Seeking Work in New Castle

Nanny Anaia

New Castle, DE
$18/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Anaia, and I’m really excited about the opportunity to work with your family. Caring for others has always come naturally to me, and through my experience as a CNA I’ve developed a strong sense of patience, responsibility, and compassion. I truly enjoy creating a safe, positive, and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable, supported, and able to be themselves. I’m reliable, attentive, and love helping with daily routines, activities, and making sure children feel cared for and engaged. I would love the chance to support your family and be someone you can trust with your child’s care.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jahzara J. - Seeking Work in New Castle

Nanny Jahzara

New Castle, DE
$17/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Destiny A. - Seeking Work in New Castle

Nanny Destiny

New Castle, DE
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

CPR
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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in New Castle, DE?

The average cost of a babysitter in New Castle, 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 New Castle, DE

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Understand Babysitter Responsibilities in New Castle, 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 New Castle can impact how much you pay your babysitter.

New Castle 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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