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

C

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

D

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

E

Edgemoor, DE • Ellendale, DE • Elsmere, DE

F

Farmington, DE • Felton, DE • Frankford, DE • Frederica, DE

G

Georgetown, DE • Greenville, DE • Greenwood, DE

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Harbeson, DE • Harrington, DE • Hartly, DE • Hockessin, DE

L

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

O

Ocean View, DE

R

Rehoboth Beach, DE

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Seaford, DE • Selbyville, DE • Smyrna, DE • South Bethany, DE

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Townsend, DE

W

Wilmington, DE

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Dijonnae Nichols - Seeking Work in Lewes

Nanny Dijonnae

"She is very well minded and very organized she takes her time with everything she do and get the job done ✔️ never had a problem love her and what she do"

- Kadidra

Mitchel Trotman - Seeking Work in Newark

Nanny Mitchel

"Mitchel took care of our son after I went back to work. She's very caring and attentive. We loved having her and appreciated all she did while she worked with us."

- Sahsha Bolden

Nanny Sanaa

"sanaa showed up on time & made sure my son had all he needed. she was very reliable and was available when i needed her day and night ! my son loves her so much"

- Nakiyah

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What’s the average cost of a nanny in Delaware?

The average cost of a nanny in Delaware is $18.78 per hour. The cost of a nanny is dependent on the nanny’s experience, qualifications and location.

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How to Hire a Nanny in Delaware

Nanny Lane is an easy-to-use website that helps families find experienced local nannies in Delaware. Simplify your nanny search and find your perfect nanny today. Our services include background checks, nanny contracts, and nanny payroll.

Understand Nanny Responsibilities in Delaware

Before beginning the search for a nanny, it’s important to understand what you’re looking for and if a nanny is the right choice for your child care needs. In hiring a nanny, first, you should think through what responsibilities you expect your nanny to handle. With that information, you can create a profile so that nannies can reach out to you. The boundaries for nannies duties vary from family to family. In general, a nanny is responsible for making sure your children’s needs are met, including things like ensuring they have opportunities to play and be active. When tasks go beyond child care, for example, housekeeping or meal preparation, it’s good practice to communicate these expectations with your nanny before hiring them. Along with the different duties that you ask for, experience and location can impact how much you should pay your nanny.

Delaware Nanny Interviews

Once you start connecting with prospective nannies, the next step is a nanny interview. To make things a bit easier, here’s a list of some nanny interview questions to consider asking:

Do you have experience being a nanny?
How do you handle tantrums? Can you share an experience disciplining children?
What sort of household tasks are you open to doing?
Are you open to a live in arrangement in Delaware? Do you have experience being a live in nanny?
Are you open to being a nanny in a nanny share?
Do you have any references?
Are you trained in First Aid or CPR in Delaware?
Do you have a Delaware driver’s license? Do you own a car?
What salary are you seeking? Are you open to being paid through direct-deposit, pay stubs?
What are your expectations around over-time pay and vacation time?

During the hiring process, it’s essential to ask for references, and by asking their references questions you gain a better understanding of they will fit in your family. As you get closer to hiring a nanny, be sure to run a background check to ensure your kids are in good hands. When evaluating a prospective nanny, it’s essential to make sure you’re setting the foundation for a good relationship with your nanny. You can do this by being clear about your expectations around nanny responsibilities and compensation, and of course, by being friendly and welcoming! And of course, as you learn how to hire a nanny, Nanny Lane's nanny services are here to help you along the way.