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Baynard Village • Brandywine Village • Browntown

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Cool Spring

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Hilltop

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Northwest Wilmington

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The Flats

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Maria Nunez - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Maria

"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"

- Nicole

Nanny Maria

"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."

- Laylani

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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Bear, DE • Bethany Beach, DE • Bridgeville, DE

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Camden, DE • Christiana, DE • Claymont, DE • Clayton, DE

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Dagsboro, DE • Delaware City, DE • Delmar, DE • Dewey Beach, DE • Dover, DE

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Edgemoor, DE • Elsmere, DE

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Felton, DE • Frankford, DE • Frederica, DE

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Georgetown, DE • Greenville, DE

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Harbeson, DE • Harrington, DE • Hockessin, DE

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Laurel, DE • Leipsic, DE • Lewes, DE • Lincoln, DE

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Magnolia, DE • Marshallton, DE • Middletown, DE • Milford, DE • Millsboro, DE • Millville, DE • Milton, DE

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Newark, DE • New Castle, DE

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Ocean View, DE

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Rehoboth Beach, DE

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Seaford, DE • Selbyville, DE • Smyrna, DE

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Townsend, DE

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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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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.

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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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