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Deyanira H.

I'm Loving And Fun. Kids Could Learn With Me While They Play

River Edge, NJ

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have 18 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I love to teach my kids while they're playing. I can teach them to read write. Or help with their homework. Kids are the most precious for me.
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Joan M.

River Edge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Experienced caregiver with tons of love to give and outgoing personality to spend creative time with children. Enjoys spending time outdoors and great with pets. Able to provide transportation for the children. "Can do" attitude to keep household running. Professional culinary experience. Looking for permanent part-time work, or...

Care Member says "Joan was amazing with our girls! She showed up on time, instantly bonded with the kids, and they had a wonderful time playing and cuddling through the...

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Madison W.

River Edge, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Madison , and I'm an outgoing, dependable, and sociable caregiver with over three years of babysitting experience. I've had the pleasure of working with families to provide safe, fun, and enriching care for their children. I also spent two summers as a camp counselor, primarily working with kids ages 6 to 8,...
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Stephanie G.

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
As a childcare provider, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My journey with babysitting began at 17 as an occasional date night sitter, then evolving into part-time nanny. I was responsible for a family of four boys during my college sophomore year and currently I still work with multiple...

Care Member says "She is an amazing nanny who took care of my two kids, ages 2 and 5. She was so sweet and very prepared. She brought some coloring books and crayons....

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Katherine C.

Part Time Caregiver

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I have babysat for neighbors and family friends for the past seven years. I have dealt with children ages 2 through 11. I have helped them with homework, cooked meals for them and played outside. I have done both before and after school/camp care as well as pickups and drop offs from various after school activities. I am a...

Kimberly R. says "Loved her! Great with my son!! She is calm, sweet, fun! "

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Devon W.

Babysitter Looking For Weekday And Weekend Jobs

Tenafly, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Devon and I am 23 years old. I am an MSW student at Boston College. I graduated from UMass Amherst in 2023 with a degree in Psychology and Education. I have 1. 5 years of post- graduate experience working as a paraprofessional at a high school as well as a Registered Behavior Technician for children with autism. I...

Kimberly K. says "My 20 month old son loved hanging out with Devon. She was always on time and always followed instructions on feeding, diapering, etc."

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Lizbeth O.

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West New York, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
4 years experience
Hello, I am currently a nursing student at Felician University and I'm excited to introduce myself as a reliable and caring babysitter. With a passion for creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children. I bring previous experience from taking care of infants and toddler and I've also worked in a learning center for...

Care Member says "Hi my name is Gabby. Lizbeth took care of my baby girl Hannah since about 4 months old until she turned 3 years old. She is extremely patient and...

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Lily H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Lily and I am a senior studying Science, Policy, and Ethics at Barnard College. I am from the East Village and have lived in New York City my whole life. I have had tons of experience babysitting and being a camp counselor, mostly for children 5 and under. I am CPR and first aid certified and have also worked in a...

Tina J. says "Lily is super fun and playful. Always brings in a great and joyful attitude while she's babysitting. My 18 month old daughter really enjoyed her time with...

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Dawnielle N.

Creative And Active Caregiver Who Loves Children

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
My husband and I are living near campus at Columbia University. I have been babysitting for 7 years and have worked as a full-time nanny for 4 years. I have worked with children ages 0-14 in both the classroom (Sunday school) and home environment. I've done tutoring, potty training, meal-prep, pick-ups and drop-offs, and...

Rachael W. says "Dawnielle worked for my family (2 kids, ages 3.5 & 1.5) as a part-time nanny from Oct '13 through May '14. She is amazing! She always gave 100% to my...

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Margaret R.

Full Time Nanny / Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Margaret and the fourth child of six kids. I love children and seeing them grow, learn, and explore the world. Growing up in a large family made me quick to help out and care for my two younger sisters. I've been babysitting since I was 12, and three kids is the most I've watched on a long term basis. I've cared...
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Maria C.

Babysitter

West New York, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
Travel
carpooling
I having been working in a Care Center , NJ for the past 6 years. I'm the lead teaching in the afternoon.

Kimberly S. says "Maria has cared for our children both in a daycare setting as well as in our home. She is absolutely wonderful. We never have to worry about our...

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Daniela C.

Fun Sitter

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I work really well with kids, fun, energetic, responsible babysitter. I do have my own transportation. Very flexible schedule especially on weekends!

Jessica D. says "Daniela is an excellent trustworthy babysitter. She is always available whenever needed. My daughter is only a year old and is being taught a lot of...

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Paula G.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Nutley, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am looking for a childcare position that your family offers. My objective is to be involved in all activities related to a baby as I have experience in many different areas. My related experiences are: As a babysitter I have at least 20 years of newborns experience. My priority is to give them love, security, and comfort. I...

Varun V. says "Paula took care of our newborn daughter when my wife went back to work from maternity leave at 10 weeks. During the interview I was impressed with how...

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Emma A.

Emma's Childcare

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Emma and I am a full time pet sitter and nanny/ babysitter! I have worked with kids in different settings since I was about 15 in both professional and nonprofessional settings. | have volunteered in an after school program, taken care of my siblings for days at a time, watched other families children, and have...

Care Member says "Emma was enthusiastic, communicative, and very flexible with my children and their situations and mood afterschool. She was friendly and interested in...

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Tiffany A.

Babysitter Bestie

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Working with children is a work of heart! I love kids and admire how much I can learn from them. I have worked as a paraprofessional/ substitute teacher which has given me the ability to experience many different personalities. This has also granted me with a great amount of patience and attention to detail when it comes to...

Eri K. says "With no reservation, I definitely recommend Tiffany! She has a talent to get along with kids. Also, she is very good at feeding my daughter ate well with...

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Lisa F.

Township of Washington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have babysat for three years. I currently work as a Teacher's Aide at Dorchester Elementary school in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. I graduated from ST. Thomas Aquinas College in May 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in Communications. I love kids and I am available to babysit during the summer and possibly in September at around 3 p.m.

Kevin C. says "Lisa helped us with our 2 boys age 7 and 11 over the summer. Always on time, reliable, and responsible. The boys were able to enjoy the summer and had...

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Rebecca S.

Babysitter Available

New York, NY

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am currently working 32 hours a week with a 6-year-old deaf autistic boy who lives on Wall Street, and he is about to head back to school. Once he's back he sadly won't need me, so I am looking for a new full time position. His parents asked that I note "we will absolutely recommend you as the best nanny to absolutely...

Alena Z. says "When Rebecca left Boston I felt I lost my hands... She is great with everything she is touching. Not only the cleaning was fast and superb, she put...

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Kira S.

Used To Be To A Professional Clown, So I Know How To Clown Around !

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I have 10+ years of experience in childcare! I have done it all from educated kids to entertaining! I can help with Travel, carpooling and household duties! I have been a professional clown/princess for the past 5 years and have been nannying/babysitting years before that. I worked for an after school program educated...

Care Member says "Kira was very sweet and attentive with my daughter. She’s CPR/First Aid certified and I felt confident my daughter was in good hands. "

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Lauren B.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts. I was a former sleep-away counselor for 3 summers in charge of children ages 5-12 and use to hold CPR, First Aid, and Life guard certifications. I have been a part-time nanny for 7 years working with children 3-12+.

Jamie B. says "I can't express how grateful we are to have found Lauren. We have hired her numerous times for not only last minute outings, but overnight care. She is...

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Amanda M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I grew up in Houston, Texas, which instilled a deep appreciation of cultural diversity and the arts. After spending a year in Germany as a Congress-Bundestag Scholar, I earned a Bachelor's degree in German at the University of Houston. In 2005, I moved to New York and spent over a decade working as an analyst in the magazine...

Care Member says "Amanda nannied for my family right after my second was born. She cared for my newborn, my 18 month old, and me! Amazing with both kiddos. Compassionate,...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.67/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in River Edge, NJ

After School Babysitters in River Edge, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Joan M.

Joan was amazing with our girls! She showed up on time, instantly bonded with the kids, and they had a wonderful time playing and cuddling...

- Care member

Stephanie G.

She is an amazing nanny who took care of my two kids, ages 2 and 5. She was so sweet and very prepared. She brought some coloring books and...

- Care member

Katherine C.

Loved her! Great with my son!! She is calm, sweet, fun!

- Kimberly R.

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

You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in River Edge, 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 River Edge, NJ is $20.67. 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 River Edge, 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 River Edge, 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 River Edge, NJ.

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