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Kamora W. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Kamora

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

A little bit about me

I’m a very easygoing and open minded with a lot of energy.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Evanny D. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Evanny

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

A little bit about me

No tengo experiencia cuidando niños, pero tengo 4 hijos no los tengo aquí si no en mi país. Estoy disponible a cualquier hora.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Jayda L. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Jayda

Wilmington, DE
$17.52/hr
Full-time
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I love to help I’m really friendly

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certification

First Aid

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Not V. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Not

Wilmington, DE
$17/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I am 17, I do well with kids, I have 2 siblings that are younger than me, and I am very friendly’

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Summer L. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Summer

Wilmington, DE
$17/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I am 25 years old, my favorite color is pink and I have a daughter who is turning 3 this month.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Soledad V. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Soledad

Wilmington, DE
$20/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Maria i am a mom to a 3 year old and am looking for a job but due to being a full time mom i need to bring my child with me .

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Skylar G. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Skylar

Wilmington, DE
$15/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Skylar Gibson and I have many years of babysitting family and friends. My future plans is to be a elementary teacher so i am great with kids

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Kyjah R. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Kyjah

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

A little bit about me

I’m 16 years old. I have been working with kids since I was as little as 5 year old. I love children and am very good with babies and I have people who can back me up on that as well.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Robyn M. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Robyn

Wilmington, DE
$17/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello I’m Robyn I love to be around kids and I am a very fun and energetic person and I will always to make sure to keep you little ones entertained.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
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"I am pleased to recommend Maria Nunez as a nanny/babysitter. During her time with us she proved to be reliable, kind, and attentive. Maria consistently created a safe and nurturing environment, managed routines with ease, and supported our child’s development through engaging activities"
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"Maria was a great employee because she consistently showed up on time, communicated clearly, and made sure every task was done correctly. She built a strong, positive bond with my daughter, which helped create a trusting and supportive environment. Her kindness, reliability, and attention to detail made her dependable and easy to work with every day."
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Bettina Holmes - Seeking Work in Wilmington
Nanny Bettina
"She has watched the children when I have to go away for about a week at a time since 2016 up until January of this year. I recently contacted her to see if she was available for a last minute situation and she made it work. I can count on her when needed!"
- Vanessa
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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Wilmington, DE?

The average cost of a child care provider in Wilmington, DE is $18.56 per hour. Most Wilmington families on Nanny Lane pay $16.50 to $20.00/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Wilmington, DE

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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Wilmington, DE

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

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