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Julia I.
Parsippany, NJ
$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am an proactive, resourceful, energetic nanny flexible in any situation that is needed including odd hours, holidays and tasks to be done. I pride myself on my adaptability and quickly learn new skills. From caring for infants to teenagers, I am effective in engaging them a variety of activities to meet their educational and...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia was very helpful in watching my 3 year old son for two months as I was figuring out childcare in the midst of COVID-19. I really appreciated her upmost attention to detail in regards to making sure everything was sanitized after running errands and ensuring...
Gina P.
Leonor H.
Caldwell, NJ
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
The only things I can tell about myself is that I have 20 years of experience. I love what I do and I always do it for the glory of God. I never get fired. And also I am a good housekeeper and I love cooking gardening cleaning and I love animals.
Leonor can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Leanor has been an incredible care giver to my kids. We found her after going through multiple nannies during Covid. Our family was scarred through that experience! Since we found Leanor, she has been like a rock. Not only does she take really good care of our...
Imon C.
Alina S.
Rockaway, NJ
$16-30/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Alina, and it would be a pleasure to work with you! I am a 21-year-old part-time chemistry student, as well as a babysitter and art studio manager. I grew up alongside my brother who is autistic & nonverbal, which has given me a lifetime of experience with special needs, caregiving, and patience. I've worked with...
5.0
"I hired Alina for some project work, she is very reliable, showed up early every time, she's smart and catches on very quickly. A very hard worker."
Mike R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and enthusiastic!
I like working with kids because it reminds me of how exciting the world can be and seeing things through their eyes!
I'm looking for a job that needs an extra set of helping hands and loving heart!
I started working with kids when I was a teenager, helping...
5.0
"Joyce watched our two kids when my husband and I went out for a date night. She did very well and our children enjoyed their time with her."
Jessica M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide range of experiences caring for children.
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I also have experience in daycare, primarily with toddlers. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Education in 2012, I substitute taught in elementary schools and tutored students in reading and math. In May 2016, I...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We loved having Stephanie! Being new to the city I was nervous about leaving my children with a stranger but I felt right at ease after talking to Stephanie on the phone. My two children (6&3) loved having her over and said she was their favorite "Stephanie" lol I...
Melodie H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rita. My responsibilities include tutoring, engaging in children in fun games, putting children to bed, and light cooking. I am flexible working around my work schedule to fit the times required so I can be very available with notice, and date nights and pre-planned nights will take precedence in my schedule.
Rita can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rita was very responsive by email and phone before and during the job. She arrived on time and was friendly and helpful. She was flexible about dealing with our unpredictable scenario and helped our baby get to sleep in an unfamiliar and noisy hotel room. I enjoyed...
Rachel K.
Jaquelynne R.
Rockaway, NJ
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting children for years now. I am 35 years old and a graduate of University. I am a full-time English teacher. I tutor when asked in English, history, study skills, homework help, and test prep.
Jaquelynne can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Rylee H.
Morristown, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as creative, caring and organized
I like working with kids because they are a joy to be around. They are full of life and creativity!
I'm looking for a job that will help me learn and grow creatively and sharpen my life skills.
I started working with kids at age 14 babysitting for families in my...
Rylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rylee was awesome with my daughter very attentive, punctual, and caring. Great job Rylee!"
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Susan R.
Morristown, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Montessori Teacher and have worked in the field for the past 16 years. I am also a caregiver and have worked with children ranging in age from 3 to 16 for past 9 years. I enjoy working with children of all ages. I also enjoy reading with children, doing homework and having fun.
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Susan worked for us for a couple of months, taking care of our two boys aged 9 and 13. She helped us with kids school work, pick ups / drop offs, and general household help. Susan was always very thoughtful, helpful, courteous and a pleasure to deal with. We found...
Pranav P.
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Martina, and I am a very friendly & trustworthy person. I'm highly compassionate, loving , caring and I have 20 years experience as a dedicated , dependable caregiver. I provide companionship, playing games, watching TV, going for a walk, talking , monitoring health and medication , prepare a simple meals ,...
Martina can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, home modification
5.0
"Martina was wonderful with my mother-in-law, who suffered from dementia.
She is dependable, punctual, patient & kind."
Marna K.
5.0
(2)
I have many years experience with animals as I have 1 dogs and 3 cats of my own. I will feed your pet, play with them, walk them and give them the love and care they need.
Joanna can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding
5.0
"Caring and all around lovely woman. Knowledgeable with animal care and always on time."
Sandra M.
Grant V.
Morristown, NJ
$16-21/hr • 7 yrs exp
Middle School Guidance Counselor Looking For Part Time Job, Love Working With Kids!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked in a school for 7 years as an educational assistant, teacher, and now guidance counselor full-time. I've worked with kids in PreK-high school age. I graduated from University with my bachelor's degree in Family Science and Human Development and with a master's in counseling. I grew up caring for my younger cousins...
Grant can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Grant was super sweet and my son loved spending time with him, playing Legos and showing him all his toys. He was punctual, responsible and communicative."
Laura R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced compassionate care taker and exquisite house cleaner looking to help out with caring for individuals in need of help with activities of daily living, bathing, dressing, feeding, transfers, ambulation, meal prep, medication reminder, transportation, food shopping, doctor appts., errands, cleaning and odd jobs around...
Jacqueline can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, window washing, kitchen cleaning, organization, changing bed linens, general room cleaning & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting kids as young as 10 months. I am a junior in college as a nursing major.
Mia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Laura and I'm looking for my unicorn nanny family!! I'm 24 years old and currently live in Mendham. I'm an EMT on Mendham Twp First Aid Squad so I am first aid and CPR trained! I've been babysitting for about 10 years and I've been nannying for about 5 years. I love kids and have experience with all ages from 3...
Laura can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Laura is one of the most gentle and patient care givers I have ever met. She's been wonderful with my 2 1/2 year old twins who she's watched since they were a year old. They adore her as do my husband and I! Laura is dependable, hands on and extremely upbeat and...
Rachel S.
3.4
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello mommies and/or dads! My name is Nicole and it's been some time since I have been on Care. com but let me begin by saying this was my first job out of high school and I truly loved this time in my life! I'm now 30 years old. I will always be honest about my circumstances and what I'm looking for. I, of course would want us...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"After a lot of interviewing we've decided that Nicole is the perfect person to watch and ultimately help raise our 3 children. There are two boys 8 and 4 then there is baby sissy whose just over a year old now. Nicole showed up on time very well prepared for the...
Matthew W.
Maahirah A.
Rockaway, NJ
$15-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 19 years old and live in Rockaway, NJ. I am currently pursuing my Associates at CCM. I have extensive experience with talking care of children. I love working with and teaching kids. I also have my own car with 3 years of experience. Experienced in babysitting and managing households for 5 years. Multi functional qualified...
Maahirah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"We had the chance to have Maahirah helping us with our daugthers for 6 months
She was great and the Kids liked her "
Marie C.
Stephania G.
Caldwell, NJ
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Education Teacher Seeking Part/full Time Summer Babysitting Employment (open To Other Hours!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been teaching as a Special Education teacher for 7 years-I have also been babysitting for 20 years with children ranging from infancy to pre-teen. I have experience as a teacher, assistant, day care aid, camp counselor, tutor, and other child-care job positions!
I am patient, fun-loving, responsible, and kind and have...
Stephania can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Stephania as a summer babysitter for our 10 and 6 year old children, and eventually as a tutor for our 10 year old son. She is responsible, energetic and kind. She is confident and did a great job getting to know our children quickly - so she could...
Christine A.
Emma T.
Roseland, NJ
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a freshman at Northeastern University looking to fill my time this summer by giving a helping hand to busy parents! I have been a head camp counselor at Greenbrook Country Club for two years and have multiple experiences babysitting all ages. I have a car that can fit 4/5 people, flexible time schedule, and a...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emma was great with our 9 month old daughter! She took great care of her throughout the day, feeding her, playing with her and putting her to sleep. She is dependable and punctual.
Highly recommended!"
Michael K.
Smadar R.
Florham Park, NJ
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.9
(13)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm a mom of 3 kids. I have a background of working with children through daycare and nannying. I enjoy working with children and value how much love and attention they need which I'm willing to give. I'm responsible, reliable, hardworking, and always on time. I can clean, prep dinner, and provide transportation for the...
Smadar can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"If you have the chance to hire Sam, DO NOT HESITATE! We feel so fortunate to have had her in our lives as she worked full time for us from when our daughter was 4 months old to 15 months old. Sam loved our daughter like her own and taught her (and us) so much. She...
Allie G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mountain Lakes, NJ
Julia I.
5.0
Julia was very helpful in watching my 3 year old son for two months as I was figuring out childcare in the midst of COVID-19. I really appreciated her upmost attention to detail in regards to making sure everything was sanitized after running errands and ensuring my son could still enjoy getting...
- Gina P.
Leonor H.
5.0
Leanor has been an incredible care giver to my kids. We found her after going through multiple nannies during Covid. Our family was scarred through that experience! Since we found Leanor, she has been like a rock. Not only does she take really good care of our kids, she is constantly helping us out...
- Imon C.
Alina S.
5.0
I hired Alina for some project work, she is very reliable, showed up early every time, she's smart and catches on very quickly. A very hard worker.
- Mike R.
Joyce B.
5.0
Joyce watched our two kids when my husband and I went out for a date night. She did very well and our children enjoyed their time with her.
- Jessica M.
Stephanie P.
5.0
Stephanie babysat for our two children and their two cousins. She was easy to communicate with, warm, friendly and I felt comfortable that they were in safe hands. Would definitely recommend her!
- Lucy T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Mountain Lakes, NJ:
How can I find a Mountain Lakes babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Mountain Lakes, 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 9 babysitters in Mountain Lakes, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Mountain Lakes, NJ?
The average rate for Mountain Lakes, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.44 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 Mountain Lakes, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Mountain Lakes, 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.