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Julia S. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Julia

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

A little bit about me

Aspiring human services student, who is attentive and diligent in childcare. Spare time is spent babysitting pets and kids!

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Infants
Special Needs

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CPR
First Aid
The squid K. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny The squid

Wilmington, DE
$15/hr
Part-time
1 year experience
Karlnaysha B. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Karlnaysha

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

A little bit about me

Hi my name is Karlnaysha I’m am still in school I have raised my nieces and nephews so I’m great wit kids and patient I love doing hair to im a very quiet and shy person I love to clean and cook and I’m very understanding

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Special Needs

Certification

First Aid

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Jolynne J. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Jolynne

Wilmington, DE
$16/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

¡Hello there!

I offer my service as a part-time nanny. Even though I don't have professional experience, I have taken care of my relative's children since I was older enough; I learn fast. I'm bilingual; I speak Spanish, and I can speak English.
Raadhiyah H. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Raadhiyah

Wilmington, DE
$25/hr
Full-time
6 years experience

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jody G. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Jody

Wilmington, DE
$28/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Nia C. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Nia

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

A little bit about me

i’m responsible, love taking care of kids . enjoy having fun and experiencing new things to do .

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Markiya D. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Markiya

Wilmington, DE
$16.50/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Markiya, and I am a 14-year-old female with two years of babysitting experience. I am responsible, patient, and genuinely enjoy spending time with children. I’ve worked with kids of various ages and am confident in creating a safe, fun, and caring environment. I would love the opportunity to support and care for your family. Thank you.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs
Alyssa P. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Alyssa

Wilmington, DE
$16.41/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
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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