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I have 16 years of experience as a public school elementary teacher. Additionally, I have decades of babysitting experience.
Colleen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
I have 10 years of babysitting experience, 7 years of professional paid work with children, and 7 years of experience working with kids with autism ages 2-18. I completed my BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Vermont. My post-grad work experience includes 1. 5 years of working as a therapist in an...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hello my name is Maria I'm and 45year-old I have been taking care of children since 1998 Right after I graduated high school. I'm Very responsible respectable loving caring person. I am also certified in CPR. I do not have a drivers license. I currently work in a daycare. As a teachers assistant. I live in Staten Island New...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is a wonderful an caring babysitter! She genuinely loves interacting with children. She is trustworthy and dependable! I highly recommend her because I know she is an awesome caregiver!"
Lisa D.
5.0
(2)
I worked as a summer camp / after school care counselor for six years.
Supervised children ages 3-15 years old. Responsibilities included lesson plans, assisting with homework, outdoor activities, swim lessons, field trips, etc. Experience with special needs children and coordinating care with parents. Certified in...
Joseph can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Joe was very professional and kind when meeting our child and proved to be an excellent communicator while we were out. There was no fuss when we returned, and our kids had a good time with him as well!"
Care member
Lisa F.
East Brunswick, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa has been absolutely wonderful with my two young girls! They adore her! Lisa is always on time, if not early and always cleans up around the house and is great with our dogs as well! She is so friendly and has such a loving and caring personality!"
Carli H.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Monica is very sweet with our kids. She is helpful around the house. She goes above and beyond what is asked which is greatly appreciated."
Rebekah P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been a sitter for children ages 2-12 for about six years. I can help with things around the house, pick-up/drop-off, light housekeeping, and keeping them busy throughout the day! I am patient, kind, and I love working with children. I just graduated with an associate's degree in May '22 and am continuing my education...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Isabella was so sweet with my kids! They loved her. She was on time, friendly, and very responsible. We will definitely hire her again."
Becky K.
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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Cami is a wonderful nanny and she was great with my one year old. She's energetic, punctual, and has the natural instincts to take care of your child and put your mind at ease. She does great art projects and my daughter bonded with her immediately. I would highly...
Bisma M.
Jordan M.
Fords, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Absolutely Love Making Kids Smile And Laugh And Becoming Like A Big Sister To Them.
3.0
(2)
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...
Jordan can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
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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 children feel comfortable, have fun, and are safe in her presence, and she follows our instructions diligently....
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Claudia. I have a 16-year-old boy . I love working with children . I am responsible, mature, loving, playful and honest. I have more than 15 years of experience in taking care of infants to 13 years old. I worked at a child care center in New Providence, NJ for more than five years. Also , I did work for different...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Claudia is mature, patient and very kind with my rambunctious children. She focuses on playtime and learning, and isn't the kind of babysitter that would plop your kids in front of a TV screen. She coordinates mealtimes with the kids too."
Jessica R.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
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.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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....
Rebecca G.
5.0
(1)
Looking to help out with making parents/families lives easier and more manageable while they are in the working world. I am a mother myself and understand that working and parenting are a hand and hand duty in today's world. I have 8 years experience in this field as a caregiver/nanny. Besides being a mother myself. I am more...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Michele S. is very clean, reliable, dependable and took very good care of my grandchild. I highly recommend her for future services as I will use her again when needed. Michele was always on time while very energetic with a baby is important. Very knowledgeable...
Jill C.
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
(1)
Hello I am a nanny and pet sitter in Dunellen NJ looking for new opportunities. I have many years of childcare experience. From working at daycares with infants to helping my mom in her pre k classroom I feel confident in my childcare abilities. I am also a pet owner of a 2-year-old beagle and am knowledgeable about most dog...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She is kind and dedicated to what she does."
Lori A.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Aziza, and I have been babysitting for over 10 years. In more recent years, I have also worked at various day care centers primarily with infants and toddlers. I am also a graduate of New York University, and am in the process of furthering my education in the medical field. I always go back to working with children...
Aziza can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Aziza was amazing with my 4 month old son this summer. Dependable, caring & dedicated are just some of the words I can use to describe her. We would coax her to work with us year-round in a heartbeat if she lived closer to where we moved!"
Anam Q.
Loujaina A.
Parlin, NJ
$20-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hi! I'm Lou. I have experience dealing with children ranging from newborns to pre-teens. I work as an English Teacher for Russian preschoolers in a daycare! I'm passionate, reliable, patient & loving. I've taken AP classes in high school and tutored children & teens! I'm super flexible and creative with how I deal with kids....
Loujaina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She watched over my little cousins & they love her so much !! She's very responsible & really has a way with kids. My cousins always look forward to seeing her."
Aya P.
4.8
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a second grade teacher in Somerville, NJ, but live in Somerset. I love kids, I have been working with them for years and would love to meet you and your lovely family and help out in any way I can. . I was a lifeguard for 6 years, have my Master's Degree, and have experience in Customer Service and Childcare. My...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Samantha is a lovely person who is always trying to help out I am very grateful for her."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hello--My name is Shelly.
I am a young, energetic grandmother of 4. I am always on the go and up for a challenge. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly population, especially senior citizens in the early stages of alzheimer's disease. I am patient, caring, understanding and compassionate. I have a great...
Rochelle can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"She is a very sweet lady and will go above and beyond."
Jennifer M.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Metuchen, NJ
Maria P.
5.0
Maria is kind, caring and nurturing. She is extremely reliable and only took a few days off total for the entire time she worked with us, which was about four years. In that time she came in essential part of our family. Maria is fun, an excellent cook, and energetic. She kept our son happy,...
- Shawn G.
Joseph L.
5.0
Joseph is caring, considerate and thoughtful when it comes to the care of my nine year old. Joseph has helped out our family for several years, and we are beyond impressed by his care, commitment and support to our family and nine year old Nico. Without a second thought, I would hire him again! His...
- Care member
Lisa F.
5.0
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 babysitting my greatest gift.
- Jenniferlynn M.
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.
Isabella D.
5.0
Isabella was great with our kids. She was kind, calm, and very sweet with both of them. The kids have gotten older and no longer need care, or else we'd absolutley hire Isabella again!
- Kirt K.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Metuchen, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Metuchen, NJ?
You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Metuchen, NJ is $17.50. 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 Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, NJ can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Metuchen, NJ?
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