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Joe L.

Engaging Babysitter

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been a passionate camp counselor and Care. com babysitter for over 7 years. I have First Aid/CPR certification, college education in child development, and a BS degree from Rowan University. I have babysat for three families through care. com over the past year. I drove the kids to and from school and activities, prepared...

Care Member says "Joe was a very reliable and caring dog sitter for our family. "

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Jessica V.

Scotch Plains, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi, my name is Jessica. I am 31 years-old. I love caring for children and seniors. I feel that caring for them is the best job I can have. I am very responsible, reliable, and have a lot of patience. I have a run nursing degree. I have been caring for children and seniors most of my life, will care for them as if they were my...

Maria-elena V. says "Dear Jessica V. Thank you for the time and consideration.I appreciate having had the opportunity to speak with you about your experience in related...

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Khayanna B.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Roselle, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hii! Currently I'm FREE for date nights weekdays after 6:30 p.m. Mondays Fridays rotate sometimes free after 2:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays - after 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays I'm FREE - I'm in two weddings this year (I love my friends LOL) they are back-to-back, so looking for another income source,...

Care Member says "Khayanna has been an absolute blessing for our family! She is so patient, caring, and attentive with our 15-month-old, and it’s clear they truly love...

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Tamisha W.

Loving Care Provider

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 81 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Professional individual who has years of experience caring for children. I have a 29 and 21-year-old of my own and have been caring for others for quite sometime. I am a certified substitute teacher in the state of NJ and am fingerprinted by NJ state, certified in adult and child CPR. I love children and will care for your child...

Isabel C. says "Very pleased with Tamisha, she was very responsive, punctual and she had no trouble winning my son over and stepping into the care role. This was my first...

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Ivana S.

Bayonne, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
I'm very attentive, caring and patient and love to learn to what interests the child. From legos to barbies to tummy time and playing pretend. I do it all !

Care Member says "Ivana was great with our 3 year old and 10 month old - the baby warmed up to her pretty quickly, and the older one had a black playing play doh and...

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Nicole S.

Nanny

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Nicole, I am 29years old. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and Nannying since I was 18 years old. I am looking for a family who I can treat their child as one of my own and help the family with whatever they need. I also do house work; such as clean,...

Ashley W. says "I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone."

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Nicole M.

Child Care Seeker/senior Caretaker

Staten Island, NY

4.0(0)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have two beautiful children ages 23 and 14. My 14-year-old has autism severity of , nonverbal and extremely behavioral! Inresult I had to stop working ti become his advocate to give him the services he was was lacking! Now that I finally have him in a stable school, provides me with the freedom to go back to work withing his...
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Fatou L.

About Me

Bayonne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Fatou and I am a recent graduate from the University of Connecticut. I am currently continuing my education at the Rutgers DPT program. I'd describe my personality as empathetic, patient, and adaptive. I like working with kids because their joy is contagious and they remind you to find happiness in the...

Natalie H. says "I have recently hired Fatou and my children adore her. She is very punctual (often there before I'm home with the kids) and extremely responsible and...

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Amanda O.

Caregiver

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With 8 years of hands-on experience in child caregiving, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep love for nurturing children at every stage of their development. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with numerous families, building lasting relationships and becoming a trusted part of their lives. My experience...

Alexis L. says "I recommend Amanda as she was an awesome babysitter to my children. She watched my kids twice a week over the summer and it was a joy to have her....

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Jordyn V.

Loving And Fun Caregiver

Staten Island, NY

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello ! My name is Jordyn. I am 23 years old. I have been a resident of Staten Island my whole life. I am a compassionate, loving, and responsible. I live and breath childhood development. I received my bachelors in psychology in 2018, and I am currently pursuing my masters in social work. I have over six years of experience...
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Rochelle S.

Elderly Care Provider

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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...

Jennifer M. says "She is a very sweet lady and will go above and beyond."

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Folasade A.

Parlin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I love caring for children. I used to take care of my neighbor's kids for three years, and I became close to them like my siblings.

Rebecca P. says "Folasade is very sweet and dependable."

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Delphia N.

Part-time Care Giver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
I am a 21-year-old full-time student at Duquesne University seeking graduating in December 2017. I have years of experience watching children, and I also work as a patient care technician at Children's hospital. Children are my passion! MY Schedule is very flexible. References available upon request.

Remi N. says "She was very friendly and very nice to my child! My child was so happy to play with her. l was sick so it's very helpful !"

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Nicolle C.

Full Time Babysitter

Staten Island, NY

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Some of my interests are teaching, cleaning, reading, being with family and friends. I have six younger cousins and one younger brother. I have always been around younger kids. I have watched infants to children who are 13. I've changed diapers and I have taken older kids to after school activities. I am currently a 7th grade...
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Devon A.

Fun Sitter

Rahway, NJ

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I have 1 year of experience. I have looked after family and friend children. I create a fun and safe experience for the children. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Crafts and School needs. I'm confident, energetic, and fun. I do think kids are kids, but it's also great to teach children about respect for everyone.
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Kate O.

Babysitter

Colonia, NJ

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Katie and I am a four year special education teacher in the area. I just turned 26 years old. I love working with children and I have a lot of experience in the field. I think my students would describe me as a warm, dedicated, and patient person. Although I work full time as a teacher, I would love to work with a...
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Zoe B.

Artist - Great With Kids, House Keeping, Cooking

Staten Island, NY

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
Taught children's pottery classes ages 9+ Taught 4+ at after school art programs Experience babysitting my nephew who is currently 19 months old. I'm great with kids and my creative side ensures the kids have great time. I am also skilled cook - I make all my meals for myself and others when needed. I have great organizational...
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Arlene Z.

Mother Of Two Young Adults Looking To Work With Family In Need Of Child Care.

Scotch Plains, NJ

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
My name is Arlene, and I live in Scotch Plains. I have two grown girls of my own. I Have assisted families with picking up their children after school/weekends. Have helped with feeding them dinner, after school activities, and playtime. I have a reliable car and clean driving record. Will provide references upon request.
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Ashley S.

Sitter Available!! Anytime!

Cranford, NJ

1.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Ashley and I am 27. I live in Nutley, NJ and have been babysitting ever since I was 14. I absolutely adore children and I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I have experience with ages ranging from infants to young teens, and have also babysat for twins. I also have experience with special needs children and...
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Brianne D.

South Amboy, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have worked in the education system for 6 years. I currently work as a middle school counselor. My duties include providing both individual group counseling to students as well as crisis management and de-escalation techniques. I enjoy being outside and getting creative with kids. I am available after school around 3:30 p.m....
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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Port Reading, NJ

After School Babysitters in Port Reading, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Joe L.

Joe was a very reliable and caring dog sitter for our family.

- Care member

Jessica V.

Dear Jessica V. Thank you for the time and consideration.I appreciate having had the opportunity to speak with you about your experience...

- Maria-elena V.

Khayanna B.

Khayanna has been an absolute blessing for our family! She is so patient, caring, and attentive with our 15-month-old, and it’s clear they...

- Care member

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

You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Port Reading, 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 Port Reading, 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.

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 Port Reading, 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 Port Reading, 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 Port Reading, NJ.

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