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I have my own cat in my county. And I also love dog too. I am so kind and love pets. In my country I work as a registered nurse
Napassawan can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
My name is Maria, I am 26 years old.
I was a teacher in a language institute in charge of children from 5-9 years old. Currently I take care of girls from 5, 12 and 15 years old. I have experience taking care of children from newborns to teenagers.
I'd describe my personality as patience, honest and attentive.
I'm looking for...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Jessica. I am a Occupational Therapy Assistant right now at Irvington School district. I have experience working with both regular and children with disabilities. I have been babysitting over 10 years now. I have an understanding of food allergies and I have been educated on administering an EPI Pen. I am a strong...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was our baby's nanny over the summer. She took great care of our 4 month old baby. Jessica was very kind, thoughtful, caring, and engaging with our baby. It was wonderful having Jessica as our nanny."
Prajakta S.
Imani H.
Union, NJ
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Energetic babysittter with 10+ years of experience looking after infants/toddlers during the weekday, evenings, weekends, and during school holidays. Effective at engaging them in a variety of activities to meet their educational and physical needs. Vigilant about health and safety. Endorsed previous parents as a responsible...
Imani can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Will definitely recommend Mrs. Imani!
She is amazing with children!
She is super energetic!
"
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Jai-la H.
West Orange, NJ
$15-17/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Jai-La | am 22 years old and l've been babysitting since I was 14. I started with an 11-month-old baby and grew with her and I've been babysitting her off and on since then. But since then l've babysat ages 4 months-14 years old.
Jai-la can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was great with my 5-year-old and my 8-year-old and was very helpful when I was pregnant with our last. She is very flexible. Great for overnights or when the hubby and I want to get away from the kids for a weekend or so."
Elise B.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & 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.
Tais A.
Hillside, NJ
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker
5.0
(3)
Hello families,
I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too.
Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
Tais can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired her for a overnight, she is adorable, the kids loved her."
Sophia K.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Victoria, I'm 25 years old. I have been babysitting for the past 13 years, I started as a mother's helper when I was 12. My experience includes caring for infants as young as 2 months, multiple kids, and special needs children. I help out the families I babysit for by running errands. I do have a car and a valid...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I highly recommend Victoria as a top-notch babysitter. She is incredibly flexible with her schedule and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Her communication skills are superb, and she always keeps me informed of any changes or updates.
What I...
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4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Monica! I have 3+ years of experience with children of all ages. I have a big family so I've been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. Outside of family, I started babysitting for pay when I was in high school, mostly summertime. I have a little experience with children who have special needs. In the past year and...
Monica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Monica was friendly and one time; she kept in communication with me her entire shift which i loved she even got my son to take a nap on her first day :)"
Kendra M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 42 years old. l live in West Orange, NJ. I have over 18 years of experience preemie to school age children. I'm responsible, affectionate, understanding, caring, energetic, and I'm very sensitive towards children. I enjoy being around children and helping them learn and grow. I can prepare children's meals. I have knowledge...
Tagemattie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Tagemattie has been our nanny and a part of our family for the last three years. She was on time (actually..early) every single day, and took fantastic care of our son from when he was an infant to him being a toddler. She does meal prep, school pickup and drop...
David P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jessica and I am a school based occupational therapist, looking for some part time work a few days a week during after school hours. I have years of experience with kids of all ages and various needs.
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica is truly wonderful with my children. I trust her completely. She is very dependable and we love her."
Renee L.
4.8
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
*I am looking for work on the West side in Manhattan, NYC. I am taking classes in the city and would like to commute directly to work after.*
I am South Orange based and can still work locally. However I am prioritizing afternoon work in NYC.
I love performing, telling stories and outdoor activities. The more sun the better!...
Sohailla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Our family will be forever indebted to Sohailla for enabling our extended adventure in Hawaii. She cared for my high-energy 4 and 8 year old boys every weekday morning for two weeks while my husband and I worked remotely- taking them to the pool, playing outdoor...
April Y.
Delia K.
Cranford, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Energetic College Student Looking For Weekly Babysitting Job!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Delia, I'm a 25 y/o legal professional looking for babysitting opportunities on the weekends/after school hours on certain weekdays (I work a hybrid schedule). I currently work full-time in NYC and live in Westfield. I have about 11 years of experience with children ages 2 and up. I'm energetic, responsible, organized...
Delia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Delia K. is a caring, responsible, knowledgeable, determined, hard working individual. She is dependable and very resourceful. Her interaction with children is sincere and concise, providing great communication and compassion. She is also amazing at hands on...
Yvette D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A letter of recommendation and/or my resume will be shared upon request.
I am a student earning a degree in Secondary and Special Education. I have 4 years of professional experience babysitting ages 1. 5-14. I have taught preschool for a year, in which I gained experience working with ages ranging from newborns-5-year-olds. I...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is great. Very upbeat and engaged, patient with my very high- energy 8-year-old. Arrived on time, followed instructions, an overall pleasure to work with. And my son loved her. I recommend her without reservation. "
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Maria S.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available From 8.30 To 3 Pm. But Can Be Flexible After Talk.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced Babysitter Available From 8 a.m. To 4 p.m. But Can Be Flexible After conversation.
I'm Portuguese, living in Scotch Plains.
I have experience with newborns, until pre teens.
I did work for a family in Berkeley Heights for 3years, a family in Westfield for 2 years, and currently with a family in Watchung for the...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Cristina is very kind, friendly, patient and attentive to children's needs. She is reliable, structured and will stick to whatever schedule is given to her in regards to the children. Their eating times, sleep times and activities. I do not have a single negative...
Sandra F.
Gabriela V.
Elizabeth, NJ
$35/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekdays And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Gabby! I have 7 years of babysitting experience. I have experience working with babies, toddlers, and older children, ranging from Newborns to 11 years old. I have a Bachelors degree in Education and Special Education with a concentration in Speech Pathology. I am currently a special education teacher looking for...
Gabriela can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We hired Gaby to baby sit my 3 yr old son. She helped us for more than 8months last year and this year. She is very reliable and on time. She took to my sons routines from day one and needed very little assistance from us. From feeding my son, to giving him a...
Hemalatha C.
5.0
(1)
Hello reader! My name is Naomie and I thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I have been caring for the young children in my large family since I was 13 years old, and I have had professional experience for 3 years. Being able to help care for the most vulnerable population of our society brings me joy, not only...
Naomie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Naomie is one of the most thoughtful people to work with my family. She is detail oriented and pays attention to what's important. I appreciate her for her promptness as well as being flexible to me and any upcoming schedule changes. It was a delight having Naomie...
Julianna K.
Karen B.
Morristown, NJ
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am recent mechanical engineering graduate from New York University. I am looking to help a family with their child(ren). I have been a babysitter since the age of 16. I have experiences with ages 6 months to 16 years, and up to four children at a time. I am very responsible and caring. I have taken many vigorous courses in...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karen was everything my husband and I had hoped to find in a sitter. Her patience, calm nature, and creativity kept our son's mornings entertaining and smooth. My son adored Karen and we would have loved to keep her, but due to schedule changes it didn't work...
Keri L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. Hello.
I go by Jourdy to most. I am currently studying to become a future Design/Art Instructor so with that comes with the study of Education and learning how to keep the adolescents of our world engaged and kept safe. I am that reliable babysitter you can arrange last minute details with and I will be there for you and...
Jourdan can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jourdan is the best!!! With rambunctious twin boys and sully tween Jourdan handled them like a champ they had a great time. She is so professional and prompt. My kids love her!!!!!"
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name's Janelle and I am fully vaccinated!
I've completed vocational school specialized in early childhood development. Even before enrolling in this course I was caring after children ages 6 months to 10 years old. Anywhere from introducing them to new foods and habits to potty training/ nap time, all the way to...
Janelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Janelle is fantastic! She has babysat our two girls (ages 6 and 4) on multiple occasions. She has proven to be responsible, warm and caring as well as thoughtful! While babysitting for us she engaged the kids in fun activities, fed them meals, and managed bedtime....
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Short Hills, NJ
Jessica D.
5.0
Jessica was our baby's nanny over the summer. She took great care of our 4 month old baby. Jessica was very kind, thoughtful, caring, and engaging with our baby. It was wonderful having Jessica as our nanny.
- Prajakta S.
Imani H.
5.0
Will definitely recommend Mrs. Imani!
She is amazing with children!
She is super energetic!
- Care member
Jai-la H.
5.0
Hired her a few years ago for our weekly date nights and she was super sweet. My son was usually shy around new people but loved her right away. If we still lived in the area I would certainly hire her again!
- Shari J.
Grant V.
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.
Tais A.
5.0
Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions.
- Yaping W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Short Hills, NJ:
How can I find a Short Hills babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Short Hills, 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 22 babysitters in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, NJ?
The average rate for Short Hills, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $18.41 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 Short Hills, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Short Hills, 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.