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Alizaa S. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Alizaa

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

A little bit about me

I love children, I am sweet, with a lot of patience

Certification

CPR
Lena H. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Lena

Wilmington, DE
$17.50 - $20/hr
Part-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I’m lena! I’m a caring and reliable person who enjoys helping others and building connections with people. I’m interested in working with children because I plan to go into nursing in the future and would love to gain experience caring for others. I’m patient, responsible, and excited to provide a safe, positive, and fun environment for your children.
Stephanie B. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Stephanie

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

A little bit about me

Taught art children k-9 th grandson is 2 1/2 babysat him

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LaTroya H. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny LaTroya

Wilmington, DE
$16/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello,
My name is LaTroya I am currently working as a fist grade teacher. I have a passion for children I enjoy waiting children grown and learn I have my TEC 1 and 2 as well as my CDA I will be returning back to school in may

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Infants
Special Needs
Khaleah R. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Khaleah

Wilmington, DE
$17.42/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Khaleah, I’m 34 years old. I have 3 kids of my own 13, 6, & 2. So although I don’t have working experience with children I do have parenting experience with children. I love working with and tending to children’s need. I love to watch them grow and excel.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Ciera W. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Ciera

Wilmington, DE
$16/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello there!! My name is Ciera, but most people call me Cc! I am a very organized and calm individual that loves to be around children! I've recently been looking for a part time job to fill in some days out of the week i'm not doing anything!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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Sandra R. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Sandra

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

A little bit about me

Soy Sandra Ramos , tengo 26 años soy mamá de 2 niños, no e trabajado cuidando niños pero tengo experiencia con mis hijos

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Special Needs
Atim K. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Atim

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

A little bit about me

Hi , I’m Atim and I love working with children, I’ve past experiences working with children of all ages from teaching them English to swim lessons done it all. I’m very outgoing and I like to make sure that I connect with children and the parent and I hope we can soon work together.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Carlet's family C. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Carlet's family

Wilmington, DE
$22/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

Certification

CPR
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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
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"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!"
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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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