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Clara M.
- 9 years paid experience
- 15 miles
Hello! My name is Clara, and I am a 26 year-old Registered Nurse (RN) in Pediatrics. I received my first BS in Psychology at Haverford College in 2022, and went back to school for an accelerated BS in Nursing at Villanova University in 2023-2024. I am currently working full-time in Pediatrics in the hospital. :) I have nearly 10 years of babysitting and nannying experience in both the private home-care and professional academic sectors, and have been so fortunate to amass an incredible circle of clients that have followed me through many years and much growth. I love this work and I feel incredibly excited and blessed to be able to expand my experience and passion into the healthcare sector. I am still working regularly for many of my long-time clients — and even with nursing my full-time job, I am still excited and motivated to continue my "home" jobs and enjoy a change of pace from the rigor of the hospital setting. While I am not currently able to accept any full-time or regular-recurring new clients, due to my full-time schedule at the hospital, I would be glad to chat regarding occasional babysitting needs and opportunities for date nights, weekends, holidays, etc. I am still open to taking clients on in this capacity, and would be glad to connect on this front!! :) (Please note: due to my years of experience and my RN licensure, I can assure you that I will provide a high tier of attentive, customized, educated care for your children of all ages and unique intricacies. As such, my starting rate at this time is now $28/hr. Please feel free to send me a message if you would like to discuss my scale for multiple children and inquire about options. Thank you so much for your understanding in advance).
$28–33/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Carrie F.
Clara is wonderful! She’s always on time and very sweet. She’s great with our son and was really put to the test when he became stomach sick while under her care. She was quick to give us an update and remained calm and took such great care comforting him ❤️ We would definitely recommend her !
Veronica N.
- 20 years paid experience
- 8 miles
Hi. My name is Veronica, and I am availabile part time or full time. I specialize in childcare as a Babysitter/Nanny for infants and toddlers, and i will tutor your toddler and prepare them for preK through kindergarten. My experience in this field for the past 20 years has given families the much needed help and assurances that their children are safe, reaching their developmental milestones, preparing them for preK or kindergarten, and proper care when needed if they are sick. My life experience was working in rhe medical industry for 27 years. I am CPR/AED and First Aid certified. I also have a clear and complete background and MV check. I live in Newark Delaware, and will travel to Wilmington or as far south as Middletown. Please reach out to me if you would like to meet me. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I look forward to hearing back from you. Veronica
$23–25/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Catherine F.
Veronica is an absolutely wonderful babysitter. She is professional, responsive, flexible, and incredibly kind. My 6-month-old son’s face lights up when he sees her, which says it all. Her calm, confident energy and experience with infants immediately put me at ease. It’s clear she truly loves what she does. I feel so lucky to have found her and can’t recommend her highly enough!
Sherri M.
- 15 years paid experience
- 9 miles
I am great with children. I am a stay at home mother of three. Ages, 18,13, and 9. My kids are also really well behaved, and love children. I live in West Grove, and I could watch your baby at my home?
$25–35/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Jocelyn V.
Sherri was a great nanny to our son from 4 months to 1 year old. She was very attentive with him and became part of our family. You can clearly see that she loves babies/children. She also sat for our 5 and 9 year old for date nights and they absolutely loved her and had so much fun. She brought all of her background/certification info the first day and was very organized with that. I would highly recommend Sherri as a nanny.
Melinda V.
- 20 years paid experience
- 12 miles
I have experience working with children. I am a paraeducator and a nurse. I have substituted teaching. I am reliable hardworking. I have a paraeducator permit in Delaware . I am also LPN CPR certified. I have had a clear criminal background and work for Cape Henelopen School .
$15–40/hr
Ashleigh H.
- 5 years paid experience
- 5 miles
Hi! My name is Ashleigh I am a Junior at the University Of Delaware majoring in Human Development and Family Sciences pre Social work, with a minor in Educational Studies and Disability Studies. I’ve been babysitting since I was 15 and started as a mother’s helper when I was younger. I’m reliable, trustworthy, and always make sure kids are safe, happy, and having fun. I’ve worked at a summer camp for the past two years and as a lifeguard for 4 years, and I’m certified in CPR, Rescue, and First Aid. I love working with kids as it brings me joy to see a smile on their face. I foster building strong, meaningful relationships with kids and make sure they feel comfortable, cared for, supported, and have fun while their parents are away. I enjoy making crafts and finding fun activities to do together, as well as helping with homework and anything they need! I also have my own car, and I am very pet friendly! I have 3 cats and two dogs at home that I love taking care of and spending time with! I have open weekly and weekend availability, and can be the perfect fit for last minute occasions and date nights, or everyday care. Looking forward to help your family and create a relationship with your child!
$20–30/hr
Samantha D.
- 17 years paid experience
- 12 miles
I have my masters in public health and I work full time in the public health field. I have babysat my entire college career and even until this day I have continued babysitting as a part time job. I have 15 years of experience working with infants and children. I have worked for families of up to five children and I have experience working with children that have autism. Please message me if you need more information!
$15–20/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Jane T.
Samantha was wonderful with our 2 young boys. She was even able to put them to bed, which is a feat! The boys were asking for her the next day, which is a sign of what a great experience they had with her too! I am looking forward to continuing to work with Samantha.
Leah O.
- 12 years paid experience
- 10 miles
I’m a evening and overnight caregiver excited to work part time with your family! I love kids and getting involved in what kids are doing - cuddling sleepy newborns, playing house, and making pillow forts are just a few of those activities. I’m passionate about helping kids grow. I’m a University of Delaware graduate and former social worker. About my experience as a caregiver: -Newborn Care Specialist (formerly called a night nurse) -I’ve been a first caregiver outside of family members for many families -12 years of experience -I have experience with twins -I have experience with children with a variety of differing needs (speech delays, Autism, OCD, ADHD, nightmares, separation anxiety, keeping track of hearing aids) -I’m comfortable with furry pets and small amphibians but not with snakes, spiders, or birds -I am vaccinated against covid, flu, TDaP (covers whooping cough), along with all other typical vaccines My preferences with a family: -Consistent and open communication -Planning via text or messaging -I respect your screen time routines but I prefer low or no screen time The obvious: -I will arrive and stay sober to watch your child (this includes not consuming nicotine or vaping) -I won’t eat your food -I will be on time -I will respect your rules and routines -I will speak to your child with respect and kindness -Your child is my main focus We might not be a great match if… -You need someone available last minute -You practice physical discipline -You yell at service providers -You criminally endanger children, housemates, or visitors Feel free to run a background check! You’ll find a couple of traffic violations (e.g. parking tickets) and nothing else. I have excellent references that are available upon request. Thanks!
$30–50/hr
Recent review:
5.0
Sarah C.
Leah babysat my kids, aged 12 and 7, for two weeks over the summer. She was with them every weekday for between 4 and 8 hours, and managed to keep them entertained and off their computer screens -- which is something of a miracle! She was very good at playing board games, drawing with them and taking them on short outings. Despite the fact that my 12-year-old son and my 7-year-old daughter have very different personalities, she managed to keep them both happy. She is a compassionate person who understands kids, and she is organized and competent.
Debbie P.
- 22 years paid experience
- 15 miles
I have 20+ years experience working in Pediatrics. I work full time at PennMedicine and my children are grown. I would love to share my expertise and experience working with infants (including premies and twins), preschool age, school age, teens/tweens, and children with special needs. I have degrees in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. I specialize in social/emotional development and helping build coping skills in children. I used babysitters while my children were young. I know how hard it is to find a quality caregiver that you can trust and are spending meaningful time with your children. Dog lover.
$25–32/hr
Victoria P.
- 3 years paid experience
- 5 miles
I had worked with children in voluntary work and childcare centers. Both experiences were very significant for me because I learned a lot about life and growth when I was around children. Being an independent worker also allows me to dedicate time to my hobbies and passions like cinema, writing, and arts. I earned a bachelor's degree in communication and audiovisual arts from Venezuela, where I am originally from. This means I am fluent in Spanish and could offer lessons to children if you are interested. In almost two years in the States, I've worked in two childcare centers. In Venezuela, during the pandemic, I did voluntary work with school-age children in the community to assist them with remote lessons and homework. Because of my daycare experience, I have basic training in Pediatric CPR and first Aid and some educational certifications.
$20–25/hr
Corrine B.
- 7 years paid experience
- 5 miles
My name is Corrine. I'm 21 years old and a nursing student. I previously attended Widener University and am now taking a summer class at Delaware Tech through the first week of July. I’ll be continuing at Del Tech in the fall. I commute to campus and live near the University of Delaware. I’ve been working with kids since I was 14—starting as a volunteer at a local summer camp and babysitting for families in my neighborhood. At 16, I was hired by the camp, and I now work with the City of Newark’s before and after care program. I currently babysit for several families I’ve known for years, and I truly enjoy what I do. I love building relationships with kids and watching their personalities grow. It’s rewarding to be someone they can rely on and feel safe with, whether we’re playing games, reading books, or just talking. I really value being part of their support system and creating fun, positive experiences for them. I have experience with children as young as 6–8 months all the way up to 13 years old. I’ve cared for kids with a variety of needs, including epilepsy, Down syndrome, autism, ADHD/ADD, mobility impairments, and partial blindness. My experience spans casual babysitting, structured care in before/after-school programs, and summer camps. As a nursing student, I’ve completed coursework in child development, basic first aid, and safety. I’m CPR certified and trained in how to respond to seizures, allergic reactions, and other common emergencies. I’m also comfortable with feeding, diapering, bedtime routines, and light housekeeping.
$25–40/hr
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