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Elizabeth C.

Caring & Loving Sitter

Matawan, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I love caring for children and babysitting. I would love to find a family that I could help care for. Depending on the hours needed, I may need to bring my 2 children along as well. I have 2 boys, one is turning 6 and one is 2 and a half. They are both very friendly, loving kids.
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Sandra J.

Fun And Done To Earth Nanny

Matawan, NJ

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$28/hr
3 years experience
I'm a very caring and loving nanny with 19 years experience. I'm a done to earth person love to play and entertain kids of all ages.. with daycare and Pre-school experience... kids are my passion and joy being around them... I'm a very funny and laughable person your kids would love being around me.
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Lisa A.

Matawan, NJ

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
I have years of experience babysitting with an additional 2. 5 years teaching daycare! I love working with kids and would love to help out any way I can! I have experience working with kids from as young as 6 months to as old as 15 years old!
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Danielle P.

Matawan, NJ

1.0(0)
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$13/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi everyone. My names Danielle and I graduated with my bachelors degree in Family Science and Human Development with a minor in Social Work from Montclair State. I am currently pursing my masters degree in School Counseling from Monmouth University. I am a cheer leading coach at both the middle school and high school level. In...
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Jade R.

Matawan, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I've been working at day camps during the summer for 5 yrs & have babysat in between the summers. I was head of the arts & crafts department for two yrs & a ceramics specialist for another 2. I'd describe my personality as kind, passionate, & confident I like working with kids because I enjoy seeing their perspectives on...
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Laura M.

Matawan, NJ

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
As an experienced and passionate childcare provider with four years of experience, I'm dedicated to nurturing the growth and development of children. My previous babysitting roles reinforced my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. I believe in fostering a nurturing and safe environment where children can thrive. I'm...
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Cari P.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Matawan, NJ

3.3(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
I am the mother of 2 daughters ages 17 and 23 years old. I was lucky enough to be able to be a stay at home mom with them. My youngest daughter is now a senior in High School. I was also fortunate enough to care for my nephew while my sister worked in New York City. I have a big family and grew up in Aberdeen. I now reside in...

Allison C. says "Cari takes care of my 20 month old daughter on a daily basis. She is punctual, flexible & an asset to any family! Cari is warm & caring all around...

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Maria A.

Matawan, NJ

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I'd describe my personality as friendly, caring, responsible I like working with kids because I get along with them, I think they bring joy and I love helping them learn and also learning from them. I started working with kids when I was in high school as a babysitter, after I graduated, I got a job as an educator at a before...
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Connar D.

Helpful And Funny Person

Matawan, NJ

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as entertaining, knowledgeable, and helpful. I started working with kids when I was 16. In my spare time, I like to exercise and study for the military.
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Mia Angelina R.

Matawan, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Mia and I am 18-year-old college student, looking for a part time babysitting job on the weekend and available for after school help. I am currently attending college at Kean University but have my car on campus so I am able to commute. I am very reliable and love spending time with children. I have previously...
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Lindsey F.

Matawan, NJ

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have a genuine passion for childcare! I'm very outgoing and fun and get along with parents and kids alike. I love reading, writing, video games, and listening to music. I also enjoy going on hikes, playing piano, doing yoga, and spending time with my cats! I have worked in various childcare jobs over the years. I spent three...
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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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Lindsey C.

Passionate And Reliable Recent College Graduate

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Lindsey, I'm a 24-year-old graduate student. I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology and I'm currently in graduate school at Teachers College, Columbia University for my M. A. and E. d. M. in School Psychology. I have 6 years of experience in childcare and 8 years of experience working with kids. I was a...

Craig D. says "Lindsey taught fantastic swim lessons for us as well as supervised our pools and aquatic center! Always on time, ready to work, and professional! She comes...

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Lisa F.

East Brunswick, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$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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Carol G.

Keyport, NJ

4.7(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello, My name is Carol. I am a grandmother that loves caring for children. I have taken care of my 2 grandchildren. They are now 21 and 16. I had an enjoyable after school sitter position for 2 school aged children for 2 1/2 years. I picked them up at the bus stop, assisted them with homework and transported them to various...

Maribeth M. says "Carol babysat my 5 and 3 year old girls after school. She is very sweet, and my kids love her. She is punctual, dependable and trustworthy."

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Rosana O.

Available

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have always worked with children, I am a Portuguese teacher. I am certified in CPR. I speak Portuguese, English and Spanish. I am a nanny for a long time, I have excellent references and I love working with babies, I am organized, careful, attentive, trustworthy and punctual.

Mindy K. says "I've had Rosana as my babysitter for 2 months now for a few days of the week and she's excellent. Besides the help that she provides by playing, changing,...

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Daisy N.

Tender, Loving, And Caring, Child Care Provider.- I Will Love Your Children As If They Were My Own!!

Keansburg, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have 20 plus years experience as a child care provider (infant to teen), from a Sunday School Teacher, my own children (all adults) and caring for different families. As a childcare provider included caring for premature twin boys (9 months old). As a care provider, my responsibilities included the following: - Created a...

Care Member says "Daisy is amazing! She was so sweet, loving and patient with my kids. She’s a total pro who did a great job navigating all my kids challenges. And, she...

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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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Hallie M.

Part Time Child Care Provider

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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Randi S.

Randi

Staten Island, NY

5.0(0)
from
$36/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
I worked in the city for most of my adult life. My background is in Human Resources. After my retirement I started babysitting and really enjoy it. I am doing it now for about 10 years. I worked for 3 families long term. I am available now and ready to care for your children.
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.18/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 2.0

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Matawan, NJ

After School Babysitters in Matawan, NJ are rated 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Cari P.

Cari takes care of my 20 month old daughter on a daily basis. She is punctual, flexible & an asset to any family! Cari is warm & caring all...

- Allison C.

Ysabel D.

Excellent. Would recommend to anyone.

- Rosa A.

Lindsey C.

Lindsey taught fantastic swim lessons for us as well as supervised our pools and aquatic center! Always on time, ready to work, and...

- Craig D.

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

You can review 11 after school babysitter profiles near you in Matawan, 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 Matawan, NJ is $18.18. 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 Matawan, 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 Matawan, 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 Matawan, NJ.

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