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60 babysitters are listed in Maplewood, NJ
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Maplewood, NJ
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 24 years old and I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages from infants to 14 yrs old. I started out at the YMCA Early Child Care Center and transitioned to babysitting for parents I've built trusting relationships with once I moved on to college. I love all children and I take pride in caring for them...
Kiara can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Kiara has been reliable and there when we need her most. Our kids are always excited when they hear she’s coming over! "
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4.8
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there!
I hope all is well.
My name is Keaira, and I am a CPR/BLS certified pre-nursing student from Maplewood, NJ.
Alongside being a pre-nursing student, I am also a recent Biology graduate from St. John's university, and I am more than happy to help out with any kind of homework! :)
I have a background in tutoring in all...
Keaira can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Keaira has been a babysitter for my little cousin for 4 years and has been nothing but a great role model for her. I would recommend her to anybody and I hope she continues the great work!"
Plummer D.
Olivia S.
Maplewood, NJ
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm liv!
I love working with kids, and I'm looking for a part/ full time job to work for a family with young children. I'd love to lend an extra hand to parents who are working or are out doing things out of the house!!
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Liv was great! She was on time and did great with our 1 year old son."
Britt R.
4.0
(1)
Hey there! My name is Keaira, and I am a current Biology major attending St. John's University. I am a full-time Surgical Prosthodontist Assistant, and I am also a part time STEM tutor. I have experience in all aspects of the STEM field, and have experience in tutoring students between grades K-12.
Briana W.
Maplewood, NJ
$30/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi Briana here! So happy to e-meet you and potentially see if we could be a great fit. A little about me I am 25 years old, energetic, out going and reliable. I have over 10+ years of experience in child care with caring for multiple children from early age of infants up to 13 years old. I've had a nurturing and bubbly spark to...
Briana can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Briana has been a God sent to our family! She worked with us for a few years caring for our twins starting when they were just 5 years old. She was always caring and flexible, I never had to worry about the kids while I was away working in the city and sometimes...
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Dominique S.
Maplewood, NJ
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I encourage being creative and active. I am a huge fan of taking nature walks, riding bikes, visiting parks and museums, playing sports, and doing arts and crafts with children. I also enjoy challenging children and adding educational aspects to play. I love seeing how their minds work and find there is so much we can learn from...
Dominique can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She is AMAZING with my daughter who takes a long normally time warm up to people, She has the magic touch with children She gave me updates via text. Dom is 100% engaged, entertaining and beyond exceptional with my 2 year old....
Anita J.
Anais A.
Maplewood, NJ
$18-24/hr • 8 yrs exp
Babysitter Located In Essex County Looking For Occasional Gigs Such As Date Nights!
Currently a second year doctoral student. Looking to do occasional babysitting gigs to supplement some income. I have over 8 years experience babysitting my nieces, children of family friends, and children of Essex and Union county locals. I drive my own car, I do not smoke, I am proficient in Spanish and I am capable of...
Anais can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Jancis F.
Maplewood, NJ
$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
An Experienced Babysitter, That Is Available To Work Occasionally On Week Nights And Weekends.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jancis.
Since the age of 15 I have been working with children. I have worked as a Camp staff member/ Aftercare staff, as well as Preschool assistant teacher. Full time nanny, after school nanny, and date night sitter for multiple families in NJ. Currently I work at an elementary school as a Para. I have been...
Jancis can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I've always loved working with kids, even when I was one. I did a little local babysitting as a teenager plus working at children's summer camps. I used to teach children's horseback riding lessons. Ive also babysat for groups of kids (3-7) ages (7-12) during holiday and school breaks. One thing about me is that I have endless...
Erin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Brianna. I am seeking employment as a babysitter. I am hardworking, responsible, honest, and compassionate. I was grew up raising my younger siblings, worked at summer camps have tons of experience with children.
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Hi! My name is Naomi. I love kids and have a great deal of experience with all ages. I've taught swimming as a camp counselor to ages 4-15 for multiple summers, volunteered as a mentor to community youth in my college town for four years, and last summer was an Education Fellow designing and leading summer programs for kids...
Naomi can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, nurturing, and creative.
I like working with kids because I love helping and working with children. I enjoy doing activities and communicating with them, it is something I have always been passionate about.
I started working with kids when I was 10 years old. I started off babysitting...
Iheoma N.
Maplewood, NJ
$30/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Iheoma, I am 25 years old. I am currently in school for speech Pathology. I started out babysitting and also working in childcare at an early childhood center. And ever since then I have worked with children ranging from 1-21 years old. I have also worked and currently do work with children and young adults on the...
Iheoma can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Lucia I.
Maplewood, NJ
$14-19/hr
Hi!! I'm very calm and patient person, I love dogs and I could be a good company for them when you need it
Lucia I.
Maplewood, NJ
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Im very calm person, I'm currently taking care of two girls(toddler and infant) , I like spending time with kids
Lucia can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hello, My name is Keyona. I am an highly dependable and organized babysitter with a passion for providing exceptional in-house care. Skilled in creating a safe, fun and nurturing environment for children of all ages. I am a graduate from Columbia High School and have some college education. I also don't mind doing house...
Keyona can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
1.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Thank you for looking at my profile :) I have grown up raising children of all ages from newborn to early teens. In the past I have helped out with a local daycare run by a close family friend in which I've helped with homework assingments, supervision, as well as arts and crafts activities. As the oldest and go to...
Fritzdia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi there! I have had several long term babysitting positions in the past, including a 2-year stint in South Orange taking care of a 4-month-old, and a 5-year job in Millburn looking after two little girls. After that, I worked as a community outreach worker for Centene Corporation for several years. Recently, I was working with...
Cheryl can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Looking for pet sitting/dog walking gigs. Currently a full time graduate student looking to supplement some income by babysitting and pet-sitting!
Anais can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hello, I'm a caretaker that has experience with the children from the age of 4mo to 14 years old. I've been working with kids for over 10 years. Past jobs include babysitting, being a lifeguard/ swim instructor, tutoring, and substitute teaching. I can make learning and development fun along with explore exciting activities with...
Mia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Maplewood, NJ
Kiara A.
5.0
Kiara has been working with us for almost 2 years now and we love her so much! Our 2 and 4 yr old adore her and look forward to her arrival every day. She is fun, creative, and treats our kids like her own. She drives our kids to their daily classes and comes up with interactive/sensory activities...
- Dwight J.
Keaira D.
4.0
I interview with Keaira and she was very sweet, smart. After when trying to schedule a working interview/ meet the kids she stop communicating with me. Not sure if was something I said or if she found something that was better because I was going to hire her just wanted to know introduce her to my...
- Katherine R.
Olivia S.
5.0
Liv was great! She was on time and did great with our 1 year old son.
- Britt R.
Briana W.
5.0
Bri assists us with our children on a regular basis. She is VERY reliable, fun, energetic and a good influence on my young children. We look forward to continuing to use Bri's services in the future!
- Nicole P.
Dominique S.
5.0
Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She is AMAZING with my daughter who takes a long normally time warm up to people, She has the magic touch with children She gave me updates via text. Dom is 100% engaged, entertaining and beyond exceptional with my 2 year old. My daughter cries when she leaves...
- Anita J.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Maplewood, NJ:
How can I find a Maplewood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Maplewood, 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 50 babysitters in Maplewood, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.2. 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 Maplewood, NJ?
The average rate for Maplewood, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $22.16 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 Maplewood, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Maplewood, 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.
Ratings for Maplewood, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Babysitters in Maplewood, NJ are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.