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Hi there, I am a college graduate who works full time. However, I am not new to babysitting. I love being able to help families prioritize some free time. I am able to help with additional activities such as meal prep and after school care, as well as weekend outings. During my free time I enjoy spending time with family and...
Zuri can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(2)
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have a lot of experience assisting in an online school or homework help, especially with ADHD kids. I, unfortunately, do not drive!
Nora can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Nora truly cares about her work. she pays attention to detail and is great with kids. she is polite and is a joy to have around."
Doaa E.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Claudia and I'm 21 years old. I have 5+ years of paid experience, I've taken care of kids from newborn to 14 years old. I'm very patient and loving, I'm comfortable with taking care of pets, meal prep, and dropping off and picking up from activities. I love play time and I'm good with arts and crafts. I did community...
Claudia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I've hired Claudia to babysit my boys on two occasions. She is the best and my kids love her! Always arrives early and willing to stay late. She's very patient with the kids and friendly. No complaints at all!"
Lanai S.
Katarzyna C.
Clark, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
driving to and from school, meal preparation, help with homework, playdate arrangements,, after school activities.
Katarzyna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katarzyna was hired to watch my children and to run errands. My family found her to be personable, dependable, and punctual. My kids took to her immediately and she was very flexible with her time."
Pat R.
Theo T.
Westfield, NJ
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
EXPERIENCED Nanny available for full time! Nanny share (for full time) welcomed.
Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old.
About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own (her dad/my husband passed away in 2008). She is 24 now....
Theo can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Theo has been working for our family as a nanny to our one year old son for the past year. She is dependable, caring, and trustworthy. She has really bonded with our son, and I feel completely comfortable with him in her care. I would highly recommend Theo for...
Julia F.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. My 2 daughters are my highest achievement making me proud every single day. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French...
Camelia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Camelia (or Cammy) worked with us 5 months, caring for our 6 & 8 year old boys. Lovely woman overall. She picked them up from school, drove to activities, made them snacks and dinner, supervised homework, played many rounds of monopoly and drew beautiful pictures...
Shelby M.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, 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....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a 3rd grade teacher looking for a family to work with for the summer. I have 10 years of experience with children of all ages. I love spending time with children and creating fun and engaging activities, crafts, and experiences to keep them entertained and engaged!
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our family absolutely loved her, especially our toddler! Melissa is sweet, smart, dependable and so energetic. She is a school teacher, and maybe that's the reason for her being so great with kids. My toddler and her had a lot of fun together. Melissa has a gift,...
Reshmee T.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there!
I hope all is well.
My name is Keaira, and I am a CPR/BLS certified pre-nursing student from Maplewood, NJ.
Alongside being a pre-nursing student, I am also a recent Biology graduate from St. John's university, and I am more than happy to help out with any kind of homework! :)
I have a background in tutoring in all...
Keaira can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keaira was very punctual, and my kids loved her. She helped with their homework, made them snacks and dinner, and took them to the park. I highly recommend Keaira."
Kayla R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a senior in college majoring in psychology. I love to babysit as my after school job. I've been taking care of kids for 6 years now and I've had multiple jobs. I worked as a counselor at an aftercare program and have had 6+ long term babysitting jobs. I have two younger siblings one who is 17 and has Down syndrome who I...
Manuela can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Manuela is really friendly, sweet and easy to get along with. I was all set to hire her to start in September but my after school current sitter decided to stay with our family longer. Her references were very strong when I called and they both told me that she...
Carrie N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Emma! I am a recent graduate from NYU where I studied dance and psychology. This past school year, I worked at an after school program in Brooklyn teaching dance to 4-5-year-olds. Given the current state of uncertainty we live in, I have moved out of Manhattan and back home with my loving parents in Westfield, NJ....
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!"
Kerry J.
Dacia N.
Newark, NJ
$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Dacia and I'm happy to babysit, tutor, take care of pets, and help out with senior care! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about my experience, I would be happy to discuss it in more detail!
Thank you for the consideration!
Dacia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dacia is great! She babysat for our 3 children and was incredibly attentive and engaged with our kids. All 3 kids asked me when they could see her again and they missed her. We will be hiring her again and suggest you do the same!"
Brendan H.
Marietta C.
Stirling, NJ
$15-21/hr • 8 yrs exp
Responsible Nanny Or Babysitter. Loving And Caring Person.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marietta. I am a responsible, capable and reliable person seeking a job as a nanny. I am fit, a non-smoker, energetic and self-motivated. I really enjoy working with children as their simple approach to every day life intrigues me and offers me a chance to learn from them.
I am available to work in the morning and...
Marietta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hannah and I absolutely love working with kids! My plan is to work with OT pediatric patients after my 2 years of graduate school starting in the Fall of 2023. I have a wealth of babysitting experience that includes working with kids of all ages. In high school I was constantly babysitting my little neighbors....
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind, a great homework motivator and just a good person. I recommend her with no reservations!"
Hana S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Alexandra and I have many years of experience in childcare from newborns to teenagers. I spent most of my adult years caring for children. First with my own and then other people's. I love kids and I like to treat them as if they were mine and also enjoy working with them. I like kids to explore and discover new...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexandra is hard working dependable and caring in all of her duties. I would take her back in a moment!"
Sharon E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
With five years of experience in child care and two years as an au pair, I am confident in my ability to provide attentive and nurturing care to your children.
During my time as an au pair, I had the opportunity to work with children in various age groups, ensuring their safety, well-being, and growth through engaging...
Alison can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alison has been a responsible, reliable babysitter for my 4 children. "
Care member
Tatiana C.
Kenilworth, NJ
$24/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as fun, respectful, trustworthy
I like working with kids because they keep you young, days are filled with adventure, and I truly love taking care of others including kids. Making sure they feel loved and safe!
What I mainly look for in a job is that the people I am working for appreciate me and...
Tatiana can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Tatiana was super great!! she took care amazing care of my daughter and she absolutely loved her! Tatiana took her to the park, on little errands and even to the zoo! My daughter would constantly be talking about Tatiana and how much she loves her. She was...
Care member
4.2
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a full time, professional nanny with 6 years of experience. I started caring for a 6-month-old and I have experience with children up to 15 years old!
I am very big on sensory play for the younger ages. Also, reading, singing, coloring, any fun learning activites to keep your child reaching milestones!
For the older...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Jasmine for 9 hours to sit for our 2 and 5 year old. The kids are not used to sitters, but they took to her right away. My 5 year old was asking when she can come back so they can have a "sleepover". I would definitely recommend her for young kids."
Mike W.
Tatiana C.
Linden, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Full Time Nanny, Available Starting Middle September
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello dear parents,
I've been living in NYC for 12 years, now I live in NJ, I am a loving, friendly, creative, trustworthy, mature and experienced nanny/babysitter with over 10+ years of experience. I understand how important it is for your child to spend every day with someone who cares about them and is interested in their...
Tatiana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tatiana worked with our family for nearly four years and became a part of our family. She started with us when my older son was 1 year old and was with us when we had our 2nd son. They are both now 5 and 3. Tatiana was like another Mother to my boys. As a Mom...
Elizabeth L.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Garwood, NJ
Monica S.
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.
Nora E.
5.0
Nora truly cares about her work. she pays attention to detail and is great with kids. she is polite and is a joy to have around.
- Doaa E.
Claudia P.
5.0
I've hired Claudia to babysit my boys on two occasions. She is the best and my kids love her! Always arrives early and willing to stay late. She's very patient with the kids and friendly. No complaints at all!
- Lanai S.
Katarzyna C.
5.0
Katarzyna was hired to watch my children and to run errands. My family found her to be personable, dependable, and punctual. My kids took to her immediately and she was very flexible with her time.
- Pat R.
Theo T.
5.0
Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very dependable. She is engaged in the community and prides herself on a fun active and nurturing environment for the kids she cares for. She is resourceful and goes to a...
- Rebecca G.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Garwood, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Garwood, NJ?
You can review 1 after school babysitter profiles near you in Garwood, NJ to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Garwood, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Garwood, NJ is $15.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Garwood, NJ?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Garwood, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Garwood, NJ to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Garwood, NJ can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Garwood, NJ?
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