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Katherin G.

Hello. My Name Is Katherin. I'm From Colombia, I'm 21 Years Old

Saddle Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello, my name is Katherin I would love to chat more with you and have the opportunity to work for you, I have worked with kids at a day care. I also have a 6-year-old stepsister that I care of. I'm available all week and any hours of the day. I also have a CPR certification and I'm very responsible at what I do. I love pets. My...

Care Member says "She is amazing with our kids. Such a genuine and warm person, She's amazing and even more amazing with kids! They adore her. I completely trust her, I...

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Sandra G.

Weekend, Date Night, And Short Notice Babysitter

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 31 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi, my name is Sandra, and I am 28 years old from the Bronx, New York. Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with children. In high school, I volunteered at my local church teaching children's church from ages 2-6 years old. Throughout my four years of high school, I was part of a puppet team. I was a clown visiting different...

Sue L. says "Sandra babysits our 8 month old and occasionally our 2 year old on a recurring basis. She is incredibly communicative, always proactively posting us on our...

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Bridget H.

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
I am a recent graduate of Fordham University. I am an experienced and enthusiastic babysitter. I have babysat for multiple families during my high school and college years. I love doing arts and crafts, playtime and story time with the children. I also used to lifeguard and teach swim lessons so I have taken First Aid and CPR...

Sarah S. says "My 7 and 8 years old boys loved having Bridget as a babysitter! Honestly she would still be our babysitter if it weren't for our circumstances. She's...

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Alexa S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Alexa and I am a 20-year-old college student majoring in Stage Management. I am a creative person who has had the pleasure of working with children for the last 6 years on and off, both as a parent's assistant and a nanny. I love reading, cooking, and nature, as well as sharing my appreciation of all three with...

Li F. says "Alexa is very mature for her age. She is reliable, dependable and makes good decisions on her own if needed. She also was very active and engaged with my...

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Gillian W.

Enthusiastic Sitter Available!

New York, NY

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a 48-year-old female residing on the Upper East Side. I have several years of experience working with children, mainly ages 4 to 9 through preteen. I have my BS degree in Business , and I went back to school for my masters in psychology. I volunteer at a food pantry on the Upper West Side when I can. My hours are 100%...

Russell C. says "Gillian was wonderful with our son. We are lucky to have met her. She lives right in our neighborhood and was happy to come by first to meet us and our...

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Michelle D.

Hello! My Name Is Michelle And I Am A Fun Sitter!

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Greetings! My name is Michelle, and I am delighted to introduce myself as a caring and experienced babysitter. With a passion for creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children, I have 4 years of hands-on experience in providing exceptional care to little ones of various ages. Through my warm and patient demeanor, I...

Randi H. says "Michelle was a last minute miracle find! I called her on a whim in the last minute because I had concert tickets and she made me feel so comfortable....

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Lobeth N.

Part-Time Babysitter

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
My responsibilities are: - Clean up dining area after meal. - Adhere to particular dietary rules inside family. - Change and wash children's sheets and towels. - Iron children's clothes. - Carry out children's shopping as directed by the parents. - Carry out children's laundry. - Accompany children in parks and activity clubs. -...

Tamera B. says "Lobeth became a part of our family to the point where she traveled with us and became close to our real family. After I hired her, she quickly learned...

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Gaeta S.

Bronx, NY

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Gaeta, I love working with children and I have 35+ years of paid experience. I am very outgoing, creative and caring. I love and care for all the children I babysit and am very confident.
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Leslie P.

Gentle But Firm And Happy Full Time Nanny Available

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi! My name is Leslie. I'm a 29-year-old Hunter College graduate. Ever since I laid eyes on my baby brother when I was 7 years old I've known I had a passion for caring for children. I have experience working with children for over 10 years now. I've worked in after-school programs, summer camps, and private in home care. I've...

Mike R. says "Leslie has always been amazing with our son! She is creates projects and is more than just a sitter. Always on time and reliable."

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Shannon F.

Township of Washington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi! I'm Shannon and I just graduated high school. I have been a babysitter since I was 12 and have worked as an after care counselor for a year. My experience includes taking care of kids ages 10 months to 10 years old. I absolutely adore babysitting and being involved in childcare. I love singing, crafts, animals, and games I...

Care Member says "Shannon watched my 8-year-old daughter for a week while my regular babysitter was on vacation. The two of them clicked immediately. I would totally hire...

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Vera W.

Available Babysitter/Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Vera. I recently graduated from college in Philadelphia and I'm now living in New York, working as an artist. I have taken care of kids for many years. I babysat throughout high school and college and worked as a nanny and a preschool art teacher since graduating. I have experience with children ages three months to 14...

Anna S. says "Vera is responsible, calm, and supportive with my kids and absolutely trustworthy."

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Sara H.

Fun, Patient, And Easy Going Sitter

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I hope all is well. I am a very creative, and patient college student with 4 years of childcare experience, ranging from toddlers to teenagers. I also have experience teaching children to swim in my old lifeguard job. In addition to childcare, I am skilled in keeping children entertained, errand running, scheduling, inbox...

Care Member says " Sarah was attentive, caring, and patient with our son. We felt completely at ease knowing our little one was in her capable hands. She engaged our...

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Jessica S.

Waldwick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Jess, a reliable and experienced babysitter who's been working with families since high school, through college, and post-grad in my free time. For the past year and a half, I've cared for a wonderful family in Hoboken, and now that I've moved to Bergen County, I'm looking to connect with new families in the area for...

Victoria T. says "Jessica watched my one year old son all day. He was very comfortable with her and definitely had fun. She was punctual, communicated well and was...

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Talia Z.

Fair Lawn, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi! My name is Talia Z., I'm 25 and I live in Scottsdale! I have a lot of experience with kids, I've been nannying full time for the past 4 years and have babysat throughout high school. I love doing arts and crafts, going to the park or on walks, playing board games and keeping busy! I'm very enthusiastic, caring, fun and have...

Mery A. says "Talia is excellent in every way that you would expect an ideal sitter to be. Not only was punctual and dependable, but she was also engaging with a positive...

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Kara G.

30+

Hillsdale, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been doing this for 30+ years now. I have much experience with children but also special needs of all ages. I have always embraced and took too special needs, ever since I was a kid, even into high school where I work hand-in-hand with them & their families. It is my passion and my gift to share, help others, & love our...

Vanessa A. says "Kara is wonderful sitter and a wonderful person. Kara started taking care of my daughter when she was about 16 months old. It took practically...

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Trucquan D.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, I have been working with kids of all ages my whole career. Currently, I'm a full time nanny for a sweet toddler after leaving a nannyshare. I have experiences at a k-8 school as well as an outdoor summer camp for 3+ years. Outside of these hours, I babysit for many different families that need assistance and I hope I can...

Care Member says "We’ve been fortunate to have Margaret in our lives for over two years, specifically helping care for both our infants into toddlerhood in two separate...

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Josephine M.

Josephine- Fun, Artistic Babysitter W/ Educational Background *VACCINATED&COVID-CONSCIOUS

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
**FULLY VACCINATED AND BOOSTED!** **My ethos: Creativity, while certainly not generic, is universal to the human experience. We all have something that makes us artists, and it's up to the adults to nurture that in kids.** Coming from a family of artists and teachers, I've enjoyed nannying and tutoring children of all ages...

Sarah W. says "Josephine has been an amazing caretaker for our baby over the last several months. She is punctual, dependable, kind, and an excellent communicator....

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Jasmine P.

Arts And Crafts Lover, Gaming Nerd, And The Coolest Babysitter Ever!

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! I am Jasmine and I've been caring for children for over six years, with experience ranging from infants as young as 9 months to pre-teens up to 12 years old. I've worked both long-term with two families and on a short-term basis for several others, including date nights, last-minute cancellations, and emergencies. My...
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Rosa C.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hi families! My name is Rosa, and I have over 10 years of experience as a nanny caring for newborns, infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. I'm patient, nurturing, and very dependable. Over the years, I have supported families with daily routines, meal prep, school drop-offs/pick-ups, after school activities, and bedtime....

Meghan L. says "Rosa is kind, patient and had my daughter laughing and comfortable within minutes of meeting her. She arrives early, is neat and tidy and genuinely likes...

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Addie H.

Part-Time Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Hi my name is Addie! I moved to the city over 2 years ago to pursue my dream of becoming a professional dancer. I am still pursuing my career but in the meantime I would like to make a little extra money and I love kids! I am the oldest of 3 so I have a lot of experience. I have also worked with a handful of families in New York...

Britt B. says "Addie is one of our go-to babysitters for our 3.5 year old. She is fun, creative and really great at engaging our little one. She is always on time and...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

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

Katherin G.

She is amazing with our kids. Such a genuine and warm person, She's amazing and even more amazing with kids! They adore her. I completely...

- Care member

Sandra G.

Sandra babysits our 8 month old and occasionally our 2 year old on a recurring basis. She is incredibly communicative, always proactively...

- Sue L.

Bridget H.

My 7 and 8 years old boys loved having Bridget as a babysitter! Honestly she would still be our babysitter if it weren't for our...

- Sarah S.

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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