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Mary-Ann B. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Mary-Ann

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

A little bit about me

My name is Mary-Ann ! Im a single mom, raising my son till now, his 16yrs old. I am very patient with children and love helping them learn while also having fun. As a mother myself, safety is my utmost concern and I carefully monitor children when I take them on outings to the park or to museums.

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Special Needs
Natasha R. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Natasha

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

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Infants
Charlie C. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Charlie

Wilmington, DE
$15 - $19.50/hr
Part-time
9 years experience

A little bit about me

I’m a teenager in search for good things to put on my resume and further the work I do with kids I have many little siblings three of which are neurodivergent (autism spectrum) and I’ve been taking care of them every day for years along with that I was also responsible for my nieces and nephews cousins and distant family I’m very patient so tantrums don’t get the best of me I’m equipped to handle funny appetites blow-outs and cereal wars so please think of considering me for all your child’s needs

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Infants
Special Needs

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Larissa A. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Larissa

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

A little bit about me

Hola me llamo Larissa me gusta cuidar niños y sé hablar los dos idiomas inglés y español

Have experience working with

Infants
Malana C. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Malana

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

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Malana and I am currently studying psychology at Wilmu. I’m 18 years old and have no experience officially but I am the oldest who has taken care of my younger siblings.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Hailey L. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Hailey

Wilmington, DE
$18/hr
Part-time
6 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello!
I graduated from University of Delaware in 2024 with a degree in Elementary Education and a concentration in Special Education. I just finished up my first year teaching special education, working with fourth and fifth grade. Over the past four summers I have worked summer camp originally as a counselor and then part of the program planning team. Additionally throughout the school year during college, I worked at an after school program.
Three fun facts about myself are...
1. I love to spend time outdoors.
2. Green is my favorite color.
3. I love to travel.

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Special Needs

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Anaijah J. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Anaijah

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

A little bit about me

Hello I am a 15 year old female student that goes to Howard high school of technology looking for work but also looking to learn how to care for children I am very good with kids and willing to work/ help out .

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Jamerea C. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Jamerea

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

A little bit about me

Hello my name is jamerea most people call me merea. I'm 16 in the 11th grade at Freire Charter school. I'm very outgoing and energetic I enjoy being around people and kids I'm definitely a people's person. I like to talk my communication is very well I like to journal during my free time and watch Disney movies. School is very important to me I enjoy being at school. There's not to much to know about me lol but these are things I enjoy

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Aramis F. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Aramis

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

A little bit about me

Soy una persona totalmente confiable para el cuidado de tus baby

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Special Needs

Certification

First Aid
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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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"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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