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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Mary J and I am a sophomore college student, studying Occupational Therapy. I am looking to find a summer babysitter / nannying position. I have five years of experience caring for children.
Mary can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary was an absolute dream and savior for us this summer! She cared for my 5 year old daughter and her two older cousins much of the summer. She was energetic, upbeat, careful, engaging, and just so kind and warm with the kids. They absolutely loved her and my...
Laura B.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Aida. I am a mother with extensive experience and skills.
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Aida is trustworthy, reliable, and cares about my little one. He enjoys spending time with her more than any other babysitter. I highly recommend her. "
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Adrianna Y.
Linden, NJ
$19-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience in child care. I am willing to babysit any age groups . I love watching children and keeping them entertained. Being engaged will create a great bond with any child including yours :) high school diploma + valid drivers license. CPR & FIRST AID CERTIFIED !
Adrianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"had her watch my kids multiple times . good with kids and knows how to keep them busy. absolutely love her"
Kathy B.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance
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
(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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria worked for me from birth to 8 years old. Such a terrific nanny she sat taught played cooked for my child. Maria is more than nanny she's family"
Linda P.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been working as a full time babysitter for the past 6 years.
I'm a very responsible and caring person and love outdoorsy stuff such as hiking, biking and I also enjoy reading, baking and coloring.
In my longest experience, I worked for the same family for about 3 years.
I like creating a fun and respectful relationship...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Victoria was a great babysitter for our 4 year old son, she arrived on time and quickly connected with our son. We look forward to hiring Victoria again for upcoming evenings or weekends when we need a sitter, highly recommend!"
Renee P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Being the oldest of 3 kids, I have been caring for children and helping out with errands and tasks for what feels like my whole life. I have worked as a camp counselor, camp director, babysitter, nanny, pediatric surgical assistant, you name it. I am also pursuing my doctorate degree in clinical psychology with a speciality in...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Thank you Kayla for taking of my girls. They had a blast. Very reliable and dependable. Looking forward to more meetings. Thank you!"
Ijeoma O.
3.7
(3)
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...
Ysabel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ysabel is very dependable and always willing to help. I felt very comfortable with her, and always exceeded my expectations"
Kiana R.
Makayla G.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$33/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello ! My names makayla and I'm a very experienced babysitter. I've been watching kids for years of all ages. I'm looking mostly for a family to take care of during the days in the summer. basically the time when school would be and a little after. I'm great with kids and always coming up with fun things to do ! My preferred...
Makayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Makayla helped with my kids so much. Pick ups and drop offs, homework, even projects! Very creative and helped in any area of school work my kids had trouble in! My kids love her!"
Jami Q.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Cajohna, I love kids and I have experience babysitting/taking care of small children before, in school we watched children for class, playing with them taking them to the bathroom etc. I also have experience with other families with 1-3 children feeding them and helping with homework and also putting them to...
Cajohna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Cajohna was great with my children. She was very dependable and professional. My children loved her. I would definitely recommend her."
Jennair R.
5.0
(23)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Please read my profile before contacting me. Serious inquires only. $30 hour and up
Currently seeking :
* Pet sitting in your home.
* Occasional sitting weekend/overnights
*Travel Nanny w Passport and local events (weddings etc.)
My Early Educator as a teaching assistant, began 2007 to 2012 ages 2 to 5 y. o
Promoted to Lead...
Autumn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Great with kids. They had a fun time."
Ben B.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.
Bridget C.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bridget. I've been a middle and high school English teacher for 8 years, but I also have worked as a nanny and babysitter for a number of summers. Although I teach older students, I have taken a number of early childhood development courses, and I love working with little ones too! I also tutor (elementary,...
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bridget is amazing and absolutely wonderful with babies. She watched our 8 month old just for a week but I absolutely love how she was reliable - and engaged my daughter in interactive ways. My daughter was always excited to see Bridget! Highly recommend! Bridget -...
Amrita I.
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Karen S.
Linden, NJ
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Karen S. I'm a student at Eastern International College studying Dental Hygiene. I currently work part time at General Dentist office in Fanwood. I am CPR with AED and First Aid certified. I love music, arts and crafts. I am comfortable with changing diapers , feeding children, meal prepping, homework help,...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Always helpful around the house and with the kids. Great with the pets and always reliable."
Carlos A.
5.0
(1)
My main experience has been with infant care and teaching toddlers within my church with 10 years of experience. I have done private, home-care and tutoring for around 5 years with specialty with children from ages 0-6 years old. I pride myself with being caring, responsible and reliable/punctual.
Amalia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Amalia was very dependable and loving to my two children. My children loved her and you can tell they formed a connection. I wish I could have packaged her with me when I moved haha, anyone would be lucky to find someone like her !"
Lisbeth A.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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....
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Jeraldine S.
New Brunswick, NJ
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Jeraldine, I'm 25 years old, I'm in public accounting. Fully vaccinated. I'm an independent, creative, honest and responsible person. I have 6 years of experience with babies, toddlers, preschool and grade schoolers. I can help with meal prep, bedtime routine, changing diapers, driving, and will do activities outside and...
5.0
"Jeraldine has been a member of our family for the past two years now as a live-in au pair. She joined us to primarily care for our almost 9 month old, who is now about to turn 3. She also has looked after our 5 year old daughter whenever her school is closed for...
Molly S.
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
(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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 an excellent role model to my young child. My daughter always looked forward to her time with Cami and are...
Rubina S.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Metuchen, NJ
Mary J.
5.0
Mary was an absolute dream and savior for us this summer! She cared for my 5 year old daughter and her two older cousins much of the summer. She was energetic, upbeat, careful, engaging, and just so kind and warm with the kids. They absolutely loved her and my daughter is VERY shy - she warmed...
- Laura B.
Aida Z.
5.0
Aida is amazing and I highly recommend her. My son had many babysitters, but he'd never ask him to visit any of them until he met Aida. She's caring, reliable, and trustworthy. She treats my son as if he's hers. Please don't even think twice before hiring her and rest assured that your kid(s) are...
- Care member
Adrianna Y.
5.0
Adrianna watches the 3 kids for us every now and again...she's GREAT with them. She is reliable, a LOT of fun, she's proactive, she follows any instructions you leave for each child even when there's 3 separate kids that may need something that day...Adrianna is very qualified & the kids look...
- Christina B.
Hannah F.
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.
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.
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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 1 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 $20.00. 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 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?
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 Metuchen, NJ.