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585 babysitters are listed in Jersey City, NJ
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Jersey City, NJ
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Diana is amazing! We hired her to watch our son part time and she worked with us for the past 8 months. As first time parents, she made us feel so comfortable knowing our son was in great hands. She kept our busy toddler entertained all day long with many...
Anthony A.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Mackenzie has cared for my 2 elementary school - age children a few times. She has been great! She is punctual and does a good job of communicating with me. My kids also have a lot of fun playing with Mackenzie."
Jennie 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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
(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
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
(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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
(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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Our baby loves Cait. She's very loving and cheerful, handling even very fussy days with calmness. She's also great with our 11-year-old. "
Mindy Q.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Irina. I currently live and study in the New York City area.
I have a great amount of experience caring for children of all ages and pets. As a member of a large family, I've taken on responsibility of all different kinds. Whether it's reading, cooking, sports or crafts, I love to be active and provide the...
Irina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Irina helped us babysit our 2.5 year old son while we lived in Jersey City. We were looking for a Russian speaking nanny and Irina was a great fit. She is caring, honest, always punctual and responsible. Irina also helped with cleaning and cooking when needed which...
Pavel 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
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 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.
5.0
"Yami has been a wonderful care giver to my then 8 year old daughter. She was a huge help and went above and beyond to get things done. She took care of my daughter as her own making sure she ate and she made to her classes on time. She was never late and a very...
Indrani D.
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: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We were thrilled to find Anna to babysit our 2 and 4 year old daughters. She gave us the peace of mind to go out for the first time in over a year and our girls loved her."
Katie L.
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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mili has been our daughter's nanny for a while and is now a part of our family. Our daughter who is now 2.5 loves her and gets excited every time Mili walks through the door, lovingly calling her Mimi. Since she has started, she put our daughter on a great...
Deepali A.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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:
First Aid
CPR
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
(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:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica was very sweet and patient with my fuzzy toddler who was teething terribly. She was able to engage him in activities that helped him learn and forget about the pain. "
Crystal R.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
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)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Your child won't only have an amazing nanny but a wonderful step-in grandmother. Elsa is very punctual and reliable. She is very loving and structured with the kids. Very aware of a child's developmental needs."
Ivonne M.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Celine is an amazing nanny. She had been taking care of our son and daughter for 2 years but due to change in our needs, we sadly parted ways. We are confident she will brighten another home with her joyous spirit! Celine handled our 5 year old son's and 7 year old...
Kamiesha G.
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lily was so wonderful with my baby, S! She's engaging and sensitive to children's needs and she was very much missed when she had to go back home!"
Amy B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Jersey City, NJ
Diana I.
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 have to worry leaving my son or...
- Care member
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.
Lisette C.
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.
Rachel K.
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.
Rocio A.
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 as she was respectful, open, and...
- Susan K.
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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 585 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 $20.73 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 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 422 reviews of the 585 listed babysitters.