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245 babysitters are listed in Toms River, NJ
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Toms River, NJ
5.0
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jamie! I am a pediatric occupational therapy assistant, and I am looking to meet more families to babysit for date nights (not available for weekly positions, only occasional). I have experience working as a preschool teacher and also in a daycare. I feel comfortable with children of any age. I also have tons of...
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jamie is great! Communication was clear, she was on time, my son was very comfortable with her, and we look forward to working with her again in the future."
Lindsay B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Laura :) and I am currently an undergraduate student majoring in Accounting. I am extremely patient and creative. For the past three years, I have worked as a Summer Camp Counselor for children between 5-14 years old. I have been told I am an amazing organizer, problem solver, and multitasker. Since my early...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Laura is the perfect babysitter. She was very in tune with our son's needs, super communicative, friendly, and easy going. I would recommend Laura and hire her again in a heartbeat."
Leah A.
4.4
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi there a little bit about myself. My name is Ashley and I am 33years old and I have two daughters aged 6 and 4. I live in Toms River. I used to work for the Township with my husband and then resigned after 11years and pursued my passion for nannying and babysitting. I babysat for numerous families over 15+ years in which I...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley shows up on time. She is communicative and friendly. She works diligently. Happy to have found her."
Bayla A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Are you seeking a full-time nanny to join your family? I will come in, be your second hand and shower your house with love and happiness. I have over 20 years of experience in childcare, which also includes working with special needs children. My life is devoted to seeing children happy as well as seeing them grow! I am...
Milady can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Milady has a beautiful heart, she helped me a lot with my new born and made it easier for me to return to work. She would play, read, and talk to my baby in Spanish, which I though was amazing. She is very flexible, reliable, and always willing to come last...
Mel R.
5.0
(1)
Hi everyone! I am in my second year of college , I am majoring in nursing so I am CPR certified. I have many years of experience with all ages. I love kids and having fun with them while staying safe and also teaching ,, I enjoy doing arts & crafts as it expands their creativity.
I enjoy helping others , so food shopping and...
5.0
"Very responsible, respectful, caring person. Loves taking care of kids, and orderly. She has plenty of patience and understanding of people’s needs and feelings. Definitely recommend it to anyone. "
Care member
4.8
(8)
I am a kind, caring, responsible Christian young woman who has a God-given gift for caring for young children. I have 4+ years' experience caring for multiple children ages six weeks to 5 years old, carefully catering to the individual needs of each child. I am CPR certified, and proficient in first aid. I have been a volunteer...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"Sophia is great with kids. She is a great helper and listens to what you want her to do! She’s reliable and absolutely loves children! "
Care member
5.0
(15)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Joan. I am a Compassionate Caregiver Companion with experience serving Alzheimer's/dementia patients. Assisting with daily living activities.. Skilled at keeping clients as active as possible. **** Highlights **** Care plan adherence Light physical activity encouragement Scheduling / Errands and appointments Meal...
Joan can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep
5.0
"Joan has been wonderful for my parents. She is positive upbeat and reliable. We are so lucky to have her as part of their care team."
David O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy caring for the elderly. I have helped my mom, dad, and relatives with care after surgeries. I have assisted them with physical therapy exercises at home, organization of their medication, food shopping, housekeeping, companionship, bathing and dressing them as well.
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, companionship
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisa is working to help our 80 y/o mom. She is a kind and caring caregiver to our mom ! There are so many ways I could describe her but dependable is the best way to recommend her. Our mom's needs can change and Lisa kindly works to adapt to help her. Whether it is...
Barbara L.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Joan,
I am a responsible, caring, nurturing caregiver. I have been in the family care field for many years. I have experience working with Dementia / Alzheimer's clients. I've worked with children of all ages and development stages. I've also worked with children on the autism spectrum.
I find the library is as...
Joan can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joan is amazing! She takes care of my two sons in the morning before school and they adore her, don't know what I would do without her!"
Christie U.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have many enjoyable years in the caregivers field... I worked for Crystal Run Village for 10 years and just recently worked as a para-educator.
Meg C.
Toms River, NJ
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Meg. I'm an honest, dependable, and caring person. I have lots of experience taking care of children. I am one of five and come from a big extended family. I believe this has fostered my interest and ability to take care of others. I started babysitting at an early age, taking care of my siblings, younger cousins,...
Meg can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Parents! My name is Jackie, I'm 19 years old and I live in Toms River. I am a college student and will be entering the nursing program in the fall at my university. I have experience babysitting and was a camp counselor for 2 years for children kindergarten through 8th grade. I am CPR certified and have my Covid vaccine. I'm...
Jackie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We found Jackie with perfect timing. she helped us out with our toddler as well as light housekeeping. we would definitely hire her again."
Troy G.
5.0
(2)
"Hi - My name is Maria and I'm currently a sophomore at University. I've been working with kids since I was 13 and love it. I started by watching my younger siblings (3) and then began babysitting for friends, family. I love kids of all ages but I've mainly worked with 4+. I love the outdoors! If it's a pretty nice day out I'm...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She's very playful and active, she's a huge help around the house and she can cook. "
Rosa L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Abby and I am 23 years old. I am currently a college student about to begin my Master's in Counseling. I have over 6 years of experience working with children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. My experience includes babysitting for families, working for the YMCA's after school program, working as a summer camp...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abigail is a very caring person. She's an excellent student. She is very reliable. She loved helping out in a Day Care working with the young children. "
Patti C.
5.0
(1)
I have been working with kids for 15+ years including teaching horseback riding ages 4-16, running summer programs, babysitting, Nannying, coaching rock climbing ages 5-11, teaching Girl Scout group programs, etc.
I have been a part-time nanny in NJ, NYC, and upstate NY (in the Hudson Valley).
I have traveled with some of the...
Shawn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Shawn babysit for my three boys for almost a year. She was reliable and always able to handle their different needs. She was able to put our baby down for naps while also caring for our two older boys. She was also always thinking of fun things to do with them to...
Beth W.
Tori A.
Toms River, NJ
$21-45/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I have over 7 years of babysitting experience of all ages. Nannying is something I really enjoy doing. I'm very active so TV/iPad time is usually limited. I enjoy doing walks, bike rides, art projects and whatever promotes learning! I look forward to speaking more!
5.0
"I met Tori when she was working as a nanny for the boy next door. We had several play dates together and I got to observe how she interacted with him. My children became very comfortable with her and she transitioned to help work for us as the boy next door...
Alexander R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, thank you for showing interest in me as a sitter! My name is Jackie and I am going to be 20 years old this September. I attend Georgian Court university and was originally an education major but have recently switched to nursing. I will be entering an accelerated nursing program this semester and I'm extremely excited as I...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a housekeeper for many years with experience. I am loyal, honest and eager. I have references upon request.
Annette can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, oven cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of the residents rooms, bathroom, and common areas including mopping, scrubbing, vacuuming, polishing, dusting, windows and using germicides.
I am a hardworking and work is important to me. Outside of my work, I have a family to support.
Joan can also help with: Attic cleaning, bathroom cleaning, basement cleaning, carpet cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Joan did a wonderful job cleaning my home. She was extremely thorough throughout the house. I will be continuing to have Joan clean my home and would recommend her to all!"
Ralph F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am seeking part-time work in caring for your elderly or sick loved one. I am CPR and first aide trained. I'm looking to be a companion or caregiver. Will do light chores in the home, simple meal preparation, medication assistance, diabetic care/insulin injection if needed. I am willing to simply come and put your...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, companionship, dementia
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Maria has been a wonderful caregiver to my 90 year old father. She is reliable, punctual, skilled and caring. She is mature and has a lot of caregiver experience. In addition to her work, she is friendly and kind and really cares about the people she takes care of....
Christine A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Toms River, NJ
Jamie P.
5.0
Jamie is AMAZING! She is in my top 3 of sitters to call when I need help. My 3 year old son loved her and had so much fun with her. I am so happy I found Jamie on this site :)
- Kristen T.
Laura V.
5.0
Laura was an awesome caregiver! She was punctual, active, and trustworthy. She was patient and caring. Laura possess all the qualities you look for in a caregiver. Not to mention our son loved her. I would highly recommend Laura!
- Natara B.
Ashley G.
5.0
Ashley was great. On time and focused on my daughter. They colored and played and did some tidying up of toys before bed time. She also kept me posted through out the night.
- Ana Maria B.
Milady R.
5.0
Milady has a beautiful heart, she helped me a lot with my new born and made it easier for me to return to work. She would play, read, and talk to my baby in Spanish, which I though was amazing. She is very flexible, reliable, and always willing to come last minute.I felt very comfortable with...
- Mel R.
Larissa Z.
5.0
Very responsible, respectful, caring person. Loves taking care of kids, and orderly. She has plenty of patience and understanding of people’s needs and feelings. Definitely recommend it to anyone.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Toms River, NJ:
How can I find a Toms River babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Toms River, 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 245 babysitters in Toms River, 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 Toms River, NJ?
The average rate for Toms River, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $17.78 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 Toms River, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Toms River, 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 Toms River, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Toms River, NJ are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 123 reviews of the 245 listed babysitters.