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Jamar D. - Seeking Work in Dover

Nanny Jamar

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

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Olivia N. - Seeking Work in Dover

Nanny Olivia

Dover, DE
$18/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Olivia! Im a college student at Delaware Technical Community College majoring is Human Services.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Ny'onna H. - Seeking Work in Dover

Nanny Ny'onna

Dover, DE
$15/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Ny'onna, I am 16 years old and would like to have my first job.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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Full-TimePart-Time
Jasmine H. - Seeking Work in Dover

Nanny Jasmine

Dover, DE
$15/hr
Occasional
2 years experience

A little bit about me

hi i’m jasmine and am a student athlete who attends dover highschool. my schedule can sometimes get crazy because of school volleyball, and my job but i love to stay busy and will take any shifts that i can and have time for.

Have experience working with

Infants
IJanaya H. - Seeking Work in Dover

Nanny IJanaya

Dover, DE
$15.29/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I’m 15 I don’t have my license yet I’m a sophomore in high school I’m good with kids I’m nice and funny and I’m understanding

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Alisha J. - Seeking Work in Dover

Nanny Alisha

Dover, DE
$15/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi I'm alisha, I'm 14 about to go to highschool and I'm looking for a job that I like to do I love looking after my little cousin all the time so babysitting would be a great job for me

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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Alicia J. - Seeking Work in Dover

Nanny Alicia

Dover, DE
$15/hr
Occasional
1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is alicia! i’m a teenage in high school still. i’ve experienced this before. I absolutely LOVE kids

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

CPR
Kelly Davis K. - Seeking Work in Dover

Nanny Kelly Davis

Dover, DE
$15/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Kelly I’m a 12 grader at Dover high looking to go on and get a social degree for education started to work with kids will benefit me and plenty ways, I’m very caring ,playful, loving watching movies , nice and entertaining so I feel as if the kids will get right along with me
James-Michael J. - Seeking Work in Dover

Nanny James-Michael

Dover, DE
$15/hr
Occasional
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My Name Is James
I am 15
I go to PolyTech High-school
I Live in Bear Delaware
I am Volunteer For Delaware State Parks
I Work at daycare in PolyTech High and have experience In daycare

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Special Needs
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What’s the average cost of a babysitter in Dover, DE?

The average cost of a babysitter in Dover, DE is $17.16 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 Dover, DE

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

Dover 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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