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Cara M.

Cara M, A Fun Sitter!

Highland Park, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm a very reliable, responsible, and creative sitter. I've been a camp counselor, an after school aide, an assistant teacher at a daycare, and a babysitter. I love kids and making them smile while having fun! I enjoy doing crafts with kids, going to parks, or any fun activity for them! Ultimately my goal is to become a...
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Reena B.

Highland Park, NJ

1.5(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Reena and I am currently studying at Rutgers University on a child psych track. Ive always had a passion for engaging with children and helping kids learn and grow. I love to do arts and crafts with kids and I really never get tired of playing. I volunteered at a Montessori with children of ages 1-month-old to...
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Meghan P.

Experienced Teacher Looking For Child Care Opportunities For The Summer

Highland Park, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
Working with children is my passion. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and over 15 years of child care and teaching experience. I I currently teach Pre-K in the Plainfield Public School District. I have experience with kids of all ages. I have acquired many different skills needed to be a good babysitter. I love...
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Cieran C.

Highland Park, NJ

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$28/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
With over three years of experience as a trusted childcare provider, I've had the privilege of supporting families and positively impacting the lives of little ones. I also have 2 kids of my own, a 6-year-old boy and a 9-year-old girl. My patient, calm demeanor and creative spirit allow me to engage children in imaginative play...
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Chava Esther L.

Highland Park, NJ

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I've been working with kids in some capacity since I was young! Doing neighborhood babysitting, working at camps, working at schools in after school care and most recently working at a daycare and I love it! I find childcare to help so rewarding. I love animals and have 2 rabbits, and in my free time I enjoy reading, baking,...
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Cassie P.

Kindergarten Teacher Available As Part Time Babysitter (Weekends & Summer)

Highland Park, NJ

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been working as a caregiver for children for since I was in high school. I have worked for many years as a babysitter, a professional certified elementary school teacher, and as a private tutor. I am currently teach Kindergarten full time. I have a NJ State teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood...
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Luna L.

Highland Park, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
That's the first time to apply for babysitting jobs, but I had spent with children for a long time. And I really love to stay with kids.
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Maicha G.

Highland Park, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello !! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teens . With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
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Emeli B.

Part-Time Babysitter

Bound Brook, NJ

3.5(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello my name is Emeli , I graduated from Manville high school in June of 2014, I also attended the American institute of medical science to become a medical assistant. I also have life guarding experience from working at a few hotel pools and at the YMCA a few years ago. I also worked at stellar academy which is an excellent...
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Jessica S.

Experienced Sitter - Various Availability

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been in childcare for over 10 years. In college I was an on call / date night nanny for over 10 families that I accumulated by working as a camp counselor and at a daycare. At the same time, I was also a part time nanny for a family I met through here! I have a BA in elementary education and special education. I also have...

Care Member says "Jess is a fantastic babysitter! My little one really enjoyed her company. She was very patient with her and even assisted with homework. She comes...

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Donna C.

Part-time Caregiver

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
Hello all, I am a parent, auntie, mother figure, nanny/sitter, foster child advocate and mentor. My service is multicultural. All are welcome. I call myself a "LITTLE PEOPLE" magnet. I love all children, but my heart holds a passion for infants. It feels good knowing I'll play a role in nurturing their development. I have been...

Breanna F. says "I would definitely hire Donna any time any day . Loving caring & a very special person to me & my family . Love her to pieces not only because she loves...

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Hallie M.

Part Time Child Care Provider

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting children for almost 10 years and have worked at a preschool/daycare for 6 years. I currently work at the Learning Experience in Sayreville, New Jersey as a head teacher. I am CPR certified and am currently going to college in order to have a career in education in the future.

Terie W. says "Hallie was a very nice babysitter. She is dependable, personable and engaged very well with our 9 year old daughter. We look forward to hiring Hallie...

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Adi Z.

Hello! My Name Is Didi, And I Am About To Graduate From College This Spring!

Milltown, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, responsible, and trustworthy I like working with kids because I love their curiosity, I love playing with them, and I love learning from them I'm looking for a job that has flexible hours and good communication I started working with kids when I was in high school and had to watch my...

Care Member says "Adi worked for us for us last year. I cannot say enough about this wonderful girl! She became a part of our family and we all love her. Anyone who hires...

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Jennifer K.

Dayton, NJ

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I experience as a caretakers for kids from 2 to 13 years old since I was in college. My tasks involved. Picking up the kids from school, dropping them off at after school activities, working on homework, going out for fun bringing them to the movies , friends, taking them showers, cleaning, preparing meals. Reading books with...

Maureen S. says "Jennifer has been helping us primarily with our preschooler while we are working for a little over a month now. She arrives in the morning, spends a few...

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Camelia M.

Loving, Patient And Compassionate Baby Sitter

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
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...

Rubina S. says "I am writing to express my recommendation for Camelia M. Cami has worked as a babysitter for my two year old toddler for the last 9 months. She serves as...

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Ysabel D.

Sitter

Perth Amboy, NJ

4.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Thank you for checking out my profile! I was a Social Studies teacher in the Dominican Republic for a few years. I've had my NJ Child Care License for 2 years now. I am highly qualified, motivated, fun, high alert, and am detail-oriented. :) Please note that my primary language is Spanish, I do understand English and speak it to...

Rosa A. says "Excellent. Would recommend to anyone."

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Stacy M.

Nanny/Care Taker/Tutor

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! I hope you and your loved ones have been blessed in every way aspect of life. I have been tutoring and taking care of children and young adults (newborn to 18 years old) in the United States, South America, Central America, and Europe for 8 years. I've traveled the world to enhance my experience to educate children of...

Care Member says "Stacy is absolutely phenomenal. She is extremely patient and kind with our two small children, neat, and goes above and beyond. She is also an excellent...

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Lisa F.

East Brunswick, NJ

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Lisa I am a part time dental assistant looking for some extra hours during the week to help out a family in need. I have two children of my own that are now grown up and starting their own families. I am willing to help out with before or after school hours, assistant with meal prep, homework, cleaning, keeping the...

Jenniferlynn M. says "I'm so happy to have met Lisa. She's great with my 3 year old and he looks forward to playing with her every week. I feel very fortunate to have her...

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Jordan M.

I Absolutely Love Making Kids Smile And Laugh And Becoming Like A Big Sister To Them.

Fords, NJ

3.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting since I was old enough to accept the responsibility. I was 13 when I had my first job of watching three kids. After the first babysitting job they referred me to countless families where I have watched those kids and many more since they were five until they were ready to drive. I would drive them to...

Care Member says " Jordan has been our trusted babysitter for nearly two years now. She has consistently shown up on time and proven to be a reliable caregiver. Our...

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Jennifer G.

Fun Sitter With A Smile

Spotswood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Experienced Babysitter Available - Special Needs Friendly Hi! I'm a mom of 3 (ages 13, 11, and 5), and my youngest has a medically complex condition. I understand firsthand how important it is to have someone you can trust - especially when your child has unique needs. I'm also an ABA therapist with professional experience...

Elizabeth S. says "Jenn is an amazing nanny! We hired her to watch our four month old and she was WONDERFUL with him. He needed a bit of special care and Jenn picked it...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.62/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 1.0

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Highland Park, NJ

After School Babysitters in Highland Park, NJ are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Jessica S.

Jess is a fantastic babysitter! My little one really enjoyed her company. She was very patient with her and even assisted with homework. She...

- Care member

Donna C.

I would definitely hire Donna any time any day . Loving caring & a very special person to me & my family . Love her to pieces not only...

- Breanna F.

Hallie M.

Hallie was a very nice babysitter. She is dependable, personable and engaged very well with our 9 year old daughter. We look forward to...

- Terie W.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Highland Park, NJ

You can review 8 after school babysitter profiles near you in Highland Park, 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.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Highland Park, NJ is $18.62. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

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 Highland Park, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.

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 Highland Park, NJ can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Highland Park, NJ.

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