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60 babysitters are listed in Leonia, NJ
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Leonia, NJ
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying for 8 years and I have worked with infants as young as 6 weeks old, up through elementary school age children. I have volunteered in several day care centers, working with toddlers and preschoolers. I have worked as a camp counselor for many years as well, working with children ages 2 to 12...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kathryn came at just the right time for our family. We were very lucky to get a chance to work with her, as she's been the perfect match for us. Kathryn watched our infant daughter for two months, and if we didn't have a spot open at preschool, we'd still be...
Anne D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking for occasional babysitting job starting in in Manhattan, Queens or Brooklyn.
I'm 27 years old and graduated in Social Work. I have over 4 years of experience taking care of kids 6m-16yo. For the last 3 years, I have been living and working with the same family (2 girls - 6 and 9 years old). Before that, I was taking...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Andrea was on time, professional and I would most definitely recommend her and hire her again."
Jamie R.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Charlie. I am an actor/singer who hails from North Carolina. I have been babysitting, "mannying", and working with children of all ages for several years. I am a non-smoking, pet-loving, CPR-certified college grad who is completely comfortable navigating the streets of NYC and taking care of children of all ages. I am...
Charlie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Charlie T has been caring for our six-year-old son, N, for over a year now. N always looks forward to seeing Charlie. He is very responsible, caring, honest and very punctual. We can always rely on Charlie to pick up N from school on time and to get him to his play...
Pamela S.
Anapamela S.
Fair Lawn, NJ
$20/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Mom of two girls, a 12-year-old and a 9-year-old. I find that now that my youngest is in school, I am not needed as much at home. I am looking for a part time work to fill my days while my girls are in school.
I'd describe my personality as optimistic, eager, and organized.
I like working with kids because I love to see...
Anapamela can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very warm, kind and patience and I love how she is with my kid. She provides a very calm state and environment and very easy to speak to and with. Very understanding too. Feels comfortable and no worries living my child in her care. I love the motherly...
Lovely A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everybody! My name is Maura and I am a 21-year-old who just finished my Undergraduate education at Fordham University. I have 7 years of experience as both a babysitter and a camp counselor for children ages 4-13. I am accustomed to working with many kids at once, and comfortable with supervising playdates with multiple kids....
Maura can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Maura is awesome! Responsible, experienced and so much fun."
Reba F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started working with children when I was 12, babysitting my younger sister and cousins.
For 4 years I worked for the Boy Scouts of America both in NYC and Long Island which ran as an after-school program at schools in five boroughs grades 1-5. I was a program specialist and would lead the weekly lessons to my assigned den. A...
Viana can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Viana is AMAZING! She is reliable, timely, trustworthy, caring, playful with the children, honest, and any other positive adjective you can think of! She always sends images and text messages throughout the day of the children and what they are doing. This allows...
Roni M.
5.0
(1)
Hello All, So a little about me!! I currently work in a high school for the last 20 years as Finance Clerk. I knew at a very early age that my passion in life was for children. My numerous experiences and their immediate take to me was always a wonderful feeling and attribute that I loved to share with all kids. I have had...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Came to interview right on time. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Look forward to working with her."
Sharon C.
Carter T.
New York, NY
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a music educator, educational writer, and performer looking for a full-time nannying job .
I love being outside, playing games, baking, and reading aloud. In addition to nannying, I love teaching piano, voice, songwriting, music production, ukulele, and theater. I also speak a little Dutch! I'm enthusiastic, energetic, and...
Carter can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"I’m very grateful for Carter and all they’ve done for my kids. My kiddos are 4 and 6, and let’s just say they’ve been a little resistant to nannies I’ve hired in the past, LOL. Carter is not only incredibly reliable and responsible, but my kids LOVE them. They’re...
Care member
3.0
(1)
My experience caring for children includes work in homes, schools, and in volunteer situations. I have an energetic younger sister that I have looked after for years along with several neighborhood children as well. I love working with kids because of their energy and curiosity in regards to life. I am currently a student in...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
3.7
(3)
Hello!
My name is Klaudia, I'm a 23-year-old Respiratory Care student with CPR/First Aid certificates. I'm bilingual - I speak English/Polish (currently learning Spanish).
Before I started college I was a full-time nanny for 3 years (kids aged 2, and 5).
For the last 2 years, I've been babysitting two boys aged (3months,...
Klaudia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Klaudia is the sweetest! Very reliable, easy to work with and always on time! She's been taking care of our baby boy for the last 7 months, we all adore her!"
Alexa O.
Amanda S.
New York, NY
$18-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
College Student Who Has Worked With Kids For Years And Loves It!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi- My name is Amanda and I have spent the last 16 years of my life surrounded by children!
I have held a variety of different babysitting jobs from newborn to 12-year-old children. I spent multiple years as a nanny to 4 kids (all under 3 to start). I was a full-time middle/high school teacher for 4. 5 years and spent two...
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot say enough amazing things about Amanda. She's fantastic with our son and goes above and beyond the call of duty. Not only is he safe and well cared for, but he's learning and playing in creative ways. Amanda is punctual, considerate, great at her what she...
Daniel B.
Rosa C.
New York, NY
$20-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rosa. I have five years of paid child-care experience with children ranging from newborns-15. I come from a smoke free home and have obtained a CPR/ first aid certification. Additionally I know Spanish which I enjoy teaching children I babysit\nanny for in a fun and easy way. If you have any further questions...
Rosa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rosa is conscientious, sweet, and dependable -and I am very happy to have found her here! I highly recommend her!"
Rachel B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am an experienced nanny, raised in Chicago and now living in uptown Manhattan. Throughout my life, I have been an actor, writer, and teacher. I would describe myself as responsible, high energy, and fun. I LOVE working with children, and have been a babysitter for over a decade, as well as led classes at several highly...
Grace can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Grace was my after school babysitter for my two kids in 2021 and 2022. She was incredibly attentive in her care, versatile in her capabilities and kind in her disposition. She made our day to day lives as a family incredibly smooth. My kids, my husband and I loved...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience caring for children between three months and 16 years of age. Beyond babysitting, I have also served as a live-in nanny and a caretaker for children with disabilities. I enjoy cooking, improvising activities, helping with homework, taking field trips, and just hanging out! There's no extra...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Emily is very calm and mature. She cleaned up at night without hour ever being asked to and is always early or on time. And of course she's great with the kids! A real gem. "
Carrie M.
Amanda M.
New York, NY
$28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I grew up in Houston, Texas, which instilled a deep appreciation of cultural diversity and the arts. After spending a year in Germany as a Congress-Bundestag Scholar, I earned a Bachelor's degree in German at the University of Houston. In 2005, I moved to New York and spent over a decade working as an analyst in the magazine...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Amanda nannied for my family right after my second was born. She cared for my newborn, my 18 month old, and me! Amazing with both kiddos. Compassionate, loving, silly, fun, knowledgeable. She's a great cook and is attentive to all dietary needs. I quite honestly...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hey im Lymari, im 28 years old, non smoker. Im also CPR Certified. I love kids; they are so energetic, and fun to be around. I'm a people person, always smiling, funny, Athletic, and dependable. I am able to make meals for children. I can bathe, change diapers/clothing If necessary. I have watched twins before, along with a...
Lymari can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lymari helps me take care of my kids. A 6 year old and a 2 month old. She is excellent and dependable!!!! She is absolutely amazing!!! There is no other person I would trust my kids with :)"
Marilee R.
Genesis A.
Jackson Heights, NY
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Genesis, I'm Twenty Years Old. My Pronouns Are She/her.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as gentle, creative, and positive.
I like working with kids because I feel like during every stage in childhood, there's a special way that kids look at things and the world around them. Working with them and learning from them how they see the world is fun and very rewarding.
I'm looking for a...
5.0
"Genesis was great, the kids (two boys 6 and 2) loved her, she was punctual and very responsive. Would definitely hire again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan, I am currently a student in the Pace University School-Child Psychology doctoral program. I am hoping to find a nannying/babysitting position that works around my class schedule.
A little about me:
I have extensive experience as a babysitter and a nanny over the past 10 years, I was a mentor through...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Megan is the great! She walked in and immediately started playing with my boys. She has a super fun, easy-going personality they loved! She's had no problem wrangling all three of my boys, ages 4, 2 and 6 months, and putting them down seamlessly for their night...
April F.
Aimee A.
Passaic, NJ
$5-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Most of my hired petsitting experience comes from progression from my babysitting families. After babysitting for a long time, the families would ask me to petsit for them while they were on vacation since they have seen how well I get along with their pets, my caring attitude, and my trustworthiness.
I've cared for several...
Aimee can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Abigail D.
New York, NY
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting for 7 years and have been my family's babysitter for even longer. I've also worked with kids as a camp counselor, at a children's theater program, tutoring, as an after school teacher, and spent the last school year teaching a museum based program to grades 1, 3, and 5.
I love kids and am fully...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Abigail was so great with our toddler. She babysat him on several occasions for date nights and did such a fantastic job with him. She listened clearly to and followed any instructions we gave her, she always showed up right on time, and she was so respectful and...
Sara H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Leonia, NJ
Kathryn L.
5.0
Kathryn came at just the right time for our family. We were very lucky to get a chance to work with her, as she's been the perfect match for us. Kathryn watched our infant daughter for two months, and if we didn't have a spot open at preschool, we'd still be working with her.
Kathryn's a bit...
- Anne D.
Andrea V.
5.0
Andrea was on time, professional and I would most definitely recommend her and hire her again.
- Jamie R.
Charlie T.
5.0
Charlie T has been caring for our six-year-old son, N, for over a year now. N always looks forward to seeing Charlie. He is very responsible, caring, honest and very punctual. We can always rely on Charlie to pick up N from school on time and to get him to his play dates and afternoon school...
- Pamela S.
Anapamela S.
5.0
She is very warm, kind and patience and I love how she is with my kid. She provides a very calm state and environment and very easy to speak to and with. Very understanding too. Feels comfortable and no worries living my child in her care. I love the motherly instinct too.
- Lovely A.
Maura J.
5.0
Maura is an extremely energetic and thoughtful person. I have been Maura's director at a day camp for children ages 5-12 where she has served as an assistant and head counselor for the past 6 years. She is caring and responsible in her role leading children in a variety of camp activities. I would...
- Samuel C.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Leonia, NJ:
How can I find a Leonia babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Leonia, NJ can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 11 babysitters in Leonia, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 2.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Leonia, NJ?
The average rate for Leonia, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.91 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Leonia, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Leonia, NJ through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.