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598 babysitters are listed in Jersey City, NJ
The average rate is $20/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Jersey City, NJ
Gabriella A.
Jersey City, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Nanny, Personal Chef, Educator, Babysitter
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I have been working with families and children for 15+ years as a nanny, personal/family chef, babysitter, and educator. I am known to be warm, reliable, professional, and creative in my service offerings, and am passionate about well being, child development, and good food. I am looking for a family in the neighborhood to...
Gabriella can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Gabby cared for our toddler and cooked dinners twice a week for many months. We are very sad that Gabby is leaving Philadelphia and is no longer available. We and our son will very much miss Gabby. We always knew our son was well cared for when with Gabby. We...
Yuhan C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Natalia, a friendly and responsible babysitter available for date nights and evenings. With a natural love for children and over seven years of experience in childcare, I take pride in creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for your little ones.
Throughout my years of babysitting, I have developed a knack...
Natalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Natalia was recommended by a close friend and she has become my first choice. She's very reliable, energetic, organized, loving and FUN! My son adores her and I should add I have a very hyper toddler but she knows how to keep him engaged and active. She has...
Vivian H.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Mackenzie! I've had over 12 years of babysitting experience with kids of all ages, from infant to teens. I work a job in my career from 9am-5 p.m. during the week, so I'm currently looking for occasional opportunities such as date nights.
I'm originally from Massachusetts and completed my masters before moving to...
Mackenzie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Recent review:
5.0
Mackenzie is a caring, responsible and fun sitter who is great with our three month old and four year old sons. She's always responsive, on time and arrives ready to jump in and play with our older son. She takes great care and is very attentive and responsible...
Kaelyn T.
5.0
(4)
Hi there! I'm Lily! I've been working in childcare since I was 17 and now work part-time in reception and as Party Princess Performer in the Jersey/NYC area! I have worked in daycare with ages 3 - 7, 2 summers as a counselor and art teacher at Columbia Association's Art Camp and aftercare for ages 5 - 13! I have experience in...
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Lily is very sweet, dependable and responsible. She always shows up on time. When she can't come (which is very rare), she notifies me as soon as possible so that I have enough time to come up with a back up plan. Lily is also a very fun person, and she truly loves...
Jenny X.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 27 years old. I have degrees in accounting and finance, and I currently work in for a startup in Jersey City. I have experience with kids ranging from newborns to 12 years old. I nannied for a family with two boys (now 5 and 3 years old) for two years after graduating college. I was a nanny for a year in college, I...
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Recent review:
5.0
There are truly not enough words to adequately describe how incredibly impressive Caitlin is. Caitlin was full time with us from 2020-2022 (my older son was 2 when she started and my younger son was 5 months). She is the most dependable, trustworthy, invested nanny...
Alexandra L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello ,
My name is Lisette. I am 26 years old and a college graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in Exercise Science and minor in psychology . I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old . I have been employed as a substitute teacher for different grade levels varying from elementary, special needs, and high...
Lisette can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Lisette is not only punctual, respectful, caring, bright and creative, but she is loved by our little girl and by us. We highly recommend her.
Jeannie N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name's Rachel! I'm a 2015 graduate from Fashion Institute of Technology and live in Hoboken. I have over 10 years experience babysitting and love kids. I have spent the last 5 years babysitting part-time around Hoboken and Jersey City, while running a company I started. I love being active and hands-on while babysitting,...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Recent review:
5.0
She is energetic, thoughtful, organized and fun. My girls loved her. She made sure their responsibilities were done, from homework to piano practice, but still found time for them to play and have fun. She is a delight.
Laura N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I adore children, I have been caring for my younger siblings since the age of 12 two of which are between the ages of 3 and 5. I'm an extremely friendly bubbly bright person, with a lot of patience. I'm completely fine with pets as I have 4 of them. I can prepare meals and do light cleaning if an animal needs to be fed or walked...
Aaqilah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Aaqilah was my after school sitter for 4 months. She moved and still made it on time to get my boys off the bus. My children loved her and she is always welcomed at my house.
Tangie C.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello Dear Families,
My name is Diana and I am currently working with two amazing families but unfortunately, the child I have been working with will be transitioning to school soon. I am looking for a morning position three to four hours a day. I began my journey as a child caregiver at Rise and Shine Daycare where I gained...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Diana has been a wonderful part -time nanny to our son since he was 7 months old. She has been loving, energetic, playful, fun and caring with our child and has been great with helping him meet his milestones. She is very reliable, trustworthy and honest - I never...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Rocio. I love care-giving and early childhood education. I have been a school teacher in my home country Mexico. I am very patient, responsible, punctual and non-smoker. I have cared for children aged 0 months to 14 years old for 14 years. I am available full time, bilingual (English- Spanish). Gladly, I will email...
Rocio can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Ms. Rocio was an outstanding nanny due to her patience, creativity, warmth, and organization. Despite a long commute, she was always punctual. Neighbors informed us that at the playground she was a notably good caregiver. We found it easy to communicate with her...
Susan K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Since 1988, I've babysat children at my home. I've gone to their houses as well.
I am a responsible, clean, kind and punctual person. I love children.
Recent review:
5.0
Yamileth is truly one of the most pleasant and caring person I've ever met. She's so genuine and truly loves taking care of people. Yami babysat for our soon-to-be 2 year old son when we went out for the night, and I was very confident and comfortable that she was...
Fellycia K.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Jen and I am 28 years old living in Downtown Jersey City. I graduated college in 2015 with a degree in Early Childhood Education and with a minor in reading. I currently have 3 years of experience being a full time teacher under my belt. I have taught both 1st and 3rd grade, along with having numerous...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Jennifer has experience as a teacher of young children and it shows. She is so great with kids and has the added benefit of being a great tutor! Always on time and very organized and dependable. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Adam D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Mili and I am looking for a new family to share my experience with. I have 8 plus years of experience being a babysitter/nanny in Jersey City. I offer lots experience with kids of all ages (newborns, infants, toddlers: introducing them to solid food, nap schedules, potty training, etc).
I have worked for amazing...
Milagros can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Mili was a God-send and it will only be a matter of moments before you realize it as well. Outside of the standard attributes you would expect from a good employee, she is just an exceptional person. Kind, prompt, solution- orientated, great communicator,...
Winifred A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Anna and I am a returned Peace Corps Volunteer, digital product designer, and part-time caregiver currently living in Jersey City. I have over 10 years of experience babysitting children of all ages, including helping with school/extracurricular pickup, homework, making meals, bath time and bed time. I recently...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Anna is wonderful! She watched our son on a few occasions so we could have an evening out. She also helped put him to bed for bedtime (not the easiest ha ha). We appreciated how responsible she is and her excellent communication skills.
Abigail S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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Hello! My name is Jessica, I am an early childhood educator, certified to work with children newborn to 10 yrs old. I have vast experience as a nanny and infant-preschool teacher. , also teaching 2-12 yr old's online. As a nanny my goal is to provide love and care but also help the children...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
Ms. Jessica is a great nanny and teacher. We love all the activities she brings. We are happy with her care. Plus ..all her certifications gives us peace of mind with our little one!!!!
Victoria F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Lilian. I have over 8 years of experience working with children of various ages. I fluent in English, Italian and Spanish and can help children learn how to communicate in these languages.
I am very patient, energetic, nurturing and able to provide a safe, caring, and educational environment for the...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
It is our great pleasure to write in recommendation of Lilian. Lillian was our children's caregiver from September 2016 through June 2019. She started taking care of our older son, when he was about 2 and a half, picking him up from preschool at 3:00pm and staying...
Peter D.
5.0
(1)
I have had three prominent nannying experiences, all with families of two children. Two were after school care and the other a live-in environment where I was responsible for majority of the children's' care, including meal prep, laundry, homework help and much more.
I like to do arts and crafts projects, play educational...
Tatiana can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Given clear instructions she is very reliable and a hard worker. Has a great temperament to work with kids of all ages. Very thoughtful and considerate, honest and kind.
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Elsa and I am looking for a new family to share my experience with. I have 13 plus years of experience being a nanny in Jersey City, Hoboken and NYC. I am also a former teacher (Pre-K to 6th grade), and as a mom and now grandmother I have lots of experience to offer (newborns, infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers:...
Elsa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Elsa is a loving, caring and responsible nanny who treats our sons like her own. Since coming to take care of our baby when he was 6 months old, she has always been kind, compassionate and sweet. She is always punctual and reliable and often makes time to help us...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the oldest of 5 children with my youngest sibling being 10 years old. I have been babysitting and nannying for 10+ years and have enjoyed every opportunity I get to care for kids. I have experience with a wide range of age groups from infants to 12+ year olds. Families I have previously cared for say that I am kind,...
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Recent review:
5.0
Sophia is wonderful with the kids and always on time and dependable! She plays with the kids, is creative and fun and always cleans up when they are done. You would be lucky to have her watch your kids!
Stacia K.
5.0
(4)
Compassionate NCS with 5+ years of experience caring for children from newborn to school aged. Highly skilled in infant care with extensive knowledge of feeding techniques, safety precautions and educational activities to stimulate physical, social, and cognitive development. Experienced with providing care for multiple children...
Cleavine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CNA
Recent review:
5.0
Cleavine was a pleasure to have in my home, very creative in finding new age specific activities for my LO, and effectively communicated with me throughout the day sending pictures and videos.
Me and my family adore her and deeply appreciates all she did for us...
Amanda R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Jersey City, NJ
Gabriella A.
5.0
Gabby cared for our toddler and cooked dinners twice a week for many months. We are very sad that Gabby is leaving Philadelphia and is no longer available. We and our son will very much miss Gabby. We always knew our son was well cared for when with Gabby. We recommend her without reservation.
- Yuhan C.
Natalia P.
5.0
Natalia was recommended by a close friend and she has become my first choice. She's very reliable, energetic, organized, loving and FUN! My son adores her and I should add I have a very hyper toddler but she knows how to keep him engaged and active. She has prepared a few meals for us and they were...
- Vivian H.
Mackenzie J.
5.0
Mackenzie is a caring, responsible and fun sitter who is great with our three month old and four year old sons. She's always responsive, on time and arrives ready to jump in and play with our older son. She takes great care and is very attentive and responsible with our little baby as well. We would...
- Kaelyn T.
Lily M.
5.0
Lily is very sweet, dependable and responsible. She always shows up on time. When she can't come (which is very rare), she notifies me as soon as possible so that I have enough time to come up with a back up plan. Lily is also a very fun person, and she truly loves kids. She took my daughter to so...
- Jenny X.
Caitlin S.
5.0
There are truly not enough words to adequately describe how incredibly impressive Caitlin is. Caitlin was full time with us from 2020-2022 (my older son was 2 when she started and my younger son was 5 months). She is the most dependable, trustworthy, invested nanny you will ever find. I trust her...
- Alexandra L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Jersey City, NJ:
How can I find a Jersey City babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Jersey City, 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 598 babysitters in Jersey City, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Jersey City, NJ?
The average rate for Jersey City, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.53 per hour as of April 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 Jersey City, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Jersey City, NJ are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 375 reviews of the 598 listed babysitters.