Image of a nanny with a baby on her neck

Find a babysitter near you in Christiana, DE

How often do you need a babysitter?

Full-TimePart-Time

Hire a babysitter in Christiana, DE

Takia C. - Seeking Work in Christiana

Nanny Takia

Christiana, DE
$18/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello I am 37 and was a nanny for 5 years until the mother decided she wanted to stay home with the kids. I am reliable full of energy and kids love me. I cook clean and bake

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Yasmin B. - Seeking Work in Christiana

Nanny Yasmin

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

A little bit about me

I’m very loving and accommodating

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Mary G. - Seeking Work in Christiana

Nanny Mary

Christiana, DE
$18/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Mary Gold. I have about 3 years experience with child care. I also have experience with hospice care (working with the elderly). I’m great with kids and animals and I’m also great with housekeeping. I would love to sit down and go over the rest of my qualifications. The best way to reach me is at [email hidden]

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

How often do you need a babysitter?

Full-TimePart-Time
Serenity C. - Seeking Work in Christiana

Nanny Serenity

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

A little bit about me

Hey, I’m serenity. I am 18 years old with a background in CNA work. Having an intellectually disabled sibling, gave me the opportunity to grow up and learn how to make a positive atmosphere in a child’s life. I’m excited for an opportunity to be a trusted caregiver in one of your families 🩷.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Nevaeh L. - Seeking Work in Christiana

Nanny Nevaeh

Christiana, DE
$16/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Nevaeh Santos, I’m currently in esthetician school & graduate next month. I love working with children & love to help out.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Genesis H. - Seeking Work in Christiana

Nanny Genesis

Christiana, DE
$25/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Genesis. I am a 22 year old, who is looking to begin my career as a professional nanny. I have been babysitting family members and local neighbors for over 10+ years. I also have experience with training dogs.

Have experience working with

Infants

Want to find more babysitters in your area?

Get Started
Olivia M. - Seeking Work in Christiana

Nanny Olivia

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

A little bit about me

I'm super sweet and love little kids the littles thing about the will make me smile. I would protect them like my own. I Enjoy cooking and I like to clean up

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Doris A. - Seeking Work in Christiana

Nanny Doris

Christiana, DE
$25/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am a warm, kind, and generous mother of two successful adult children. The early years of their lives filled me with such joy, and it would be an honor for me to assist in raising more children, and making life easier for busy parents.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Frecia L. - Seeking Work in Christiana

Nanny Frecia

Christiana, DE
$20/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello!! My name is Frecia. I’m a mother of 3 children. I love to work with kids. I have experience to work with children, between 1 - 5 years old.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
< PrevNext >

We’re here for you at every step of the process

Finding your nanny

Finding your nanny

Create your profile and connect with nannies that fit your needs.
Hiring your nanny

Hiring your nanny

Run a background check and finalize the details.
Paying your nanny

Paying your nanny

Ease the process of payments and taxes with our payroll service.
Start Your Search
Assortment of photographs arranged loosely on top of one another

Share your nanny with another family

Enjoy attentive care and have playmates for your kids, all at a reasonable cost.
Learn about nanny sharing

Start browsing babysitters near you

Help me find my babysitter

Nearby cities to find a babysitter

1

19977, DE

A

Arden, DE

B

Bear, DE • Bellefonte, DE • Bethany Beach, DE • Blades, DE • Bridgeville, DE

C

Camden, DE • Clarksville, DE • Claymont, DE • Clayton, DE

D

Dagsboro, DE • Delaware City, DE • Delmar, DE • Dewey Beach, DE • Dover, DE • Dover Air Force Base, DE

E

Edgemoor, DE • Ellendale, DE • Elsmere, DE

F

Farmington, DE • Felton, DE • Fenwick Island, DE • Frankford, DE • Frederica, DE

G

Georgetown, DE • Glasgow, DE • Greenville, DE • Greenwood, DE

H

Harbeson, DE • Harrington, DE • Hartly, DE • Hockessin, DE • Houston, DE

K

Kenton, DE

L

Laurel, DE • Leipsic, DE • Lewes, DE • Lincoln, DE

M

Magnolia, DE • Marshallton, DE • Marydel, DE • Middletown, DE • Milford, DE • Millsboro, DE • Millville, DE • Milton, DE

N

Newark, DE • New Castle, DE • Newport, DE

O

Ocean View, DE

P

Pike Creek, DE

R

Rehoboth Beach, DE

S

Seaford, DE • Selbyville, DE • Smyrna, DE • South Bethany, DE • Stanton, DE

T

Talleyville, DE • Townsend, DE

V

Viola, DE

W

Wilmington, DE • Wilmington Manor, DE • Woodside, DE • Wyoming, DE
Find a babysitter near me
Image of a piggy bank

What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Christiana, DE?

The average cost of a babysitter in Christiana, DE is $17.18 per hour. The cost of a babysitter is dependent on the babysitter’s experience, qualifications and location.
Learn more about babysitter costs

How to Find a Babysitter in Christiana, DE

Nanny Lane is a child care website meant to help you find a babysitter in your area. Our child care services include background checks, PLUS, and payroll.

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

Christiana 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!

And of course, as you learn how to hire a babysitter, Nanny Lane's nanny services are here to help you along the way.

Tips on finding a babysitter

A young woman sitting on a train holding a baby on her lap, and looking at a book
Starting your searchFinding A Summer Nanny
nanny and child playing with a wooden toy train
Identifying your needsWhat is Nanny Lane and How Does it Work?
How does the number of kids influence nanny costs?
Identifying your needsHow does the number of kids influence nanny costs?

Popular searches in
Christiana, DE

Babysitter Jobs • Child Care • Nannies • Nanny Jobs