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Ryan B. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Ryan

Wilmington, NC
$10/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! i’m Ryan i’m 17, i’m attending cape fear community college in the adult high school program. I attend monday and wednesday 5:30-9:30 pm, other then that i have a lot of free time, I do not have my drivers license but i have reliable transportation.

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Special Needs
Vanessah K. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Vanessah

Wilmington, NC
$20/hr
Full-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is vanessah, I absolutely love kids working with them brings me so much happiness. I’m 22 will be 23 in june New to the wilmington area !!

Have experience working with

Infants
Dajea P. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Dajea

Wilmington, NC
$16/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Reliable and compassionate college student with a year of experience in daycare. Trained in First Aid/CPR and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) prevention. Known for being patient and attentive, I enjoy creating fun and engaging activities for children while ensuring their safety and well-being.

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Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Zay M. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Zay

Wilmington, NC
$13/hr
Part-time
5 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Zay’meterius Monroe, im 18 years old. I love love love children , I grew up watching and looking after my little cousins, including babies . Plus kids love me !

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Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Madison L. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Madison

Wilmington, NC
$19/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Madison Lichty, I'm currently a freshman studying Coastal Engineering at UNCW. I enjoy sports, arts and crafts, and watching a good movie. My whole life I've been surrounded by my little cousins, and since I was the oldest I would always get asked to babysit. I've been watching kids consistently for about four years now! Thank you for considering me to watch your kid(s), hope to hear from you soon!

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Special Needs
Aubree S. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Aubree

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

A little bit about me

My name is Aubree Smith and I am 18 years old from Delco, NC. I graduated from a private christian school back in May, since then I’ve babysitting on the side and working hard on prerequisites for OTA (occupational therapy assistant) I want to one day specialize in pediatric OTA because I love kids! I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old and absolutely love kids! I have been babysitting kids from infants up to preteens and can provide references! I enjoy all things photography and have just recently started up my own photography business. I love my family, dog, and my boyfriend!

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Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Bailey W. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Bailey

Wilmington, NC
$20/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I have 2 years experience working with a variety of age groups! I love working with children and am open to housekeeping as well as pet watching!
Emma P. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Emma

Wilmington, NC
$17/hr
Part-time
4 years experience

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Emma B. - Seeking Work in Wilmington

Nanny Emma

Wilmington, NC
$20/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

hey everyone my name is emma and i am a student at cape fear! i am looking to nanny this next semester and summer! i am taking my classes online so am looking for monday-friday!

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Infants

Certification

First Aid

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Wilmington, NC?

The average cost of a child care provider in Wilmington, NC is $18.64 per hour. Most Wilmington families on Nanny Lane pay $16 to $20/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Wilmington, NC

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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Wilmington, NC

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?

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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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