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Evelyn G.

Rockaway, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
"Hello! My name is Evelyn, as a mother of three, I understand the importance of creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for children, pets, and families. I'd describe my personality as caring, resilient and determined I like working with kids because"they bring so much joy, energy, and honesty into every...
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Jennifer M.

Jenn

Rockaway, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I empty nest Mom. I raised my three daughters mostly on my own. I enjoy every stage of childhood. I love to play, read, help with homework, what ever you need. Thanks for considering me,,,,,,
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Amy S.

Rockaway, NJ

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been babysitting for families across New Jersey for about 7/8 years now and also have taught dance for ages 3-18 for a couple of years, as well! I absolutely love working with children and have taken a couple of child development courses at Rutgers University throughout my completion of a Bachelor's degree in Psychology....
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Taylor J.

Rockaway, NJ

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$22/hr
7 years experience
Hello! My name is Taylor and I am excited to offer my babysitting services. I have over 3 years of experience working with children as a substitute teacher for grades K-5, where I cultivated a deep understanding of child development and learning. Additionally, I spent 3 years as a newborn photographer, capturing precious moments...
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Alina S.

Fun, Loving Caretaker

Rockaway, NJ

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Alina, and it would be a pleasure to work with you! I am a 21-year-old part-time chemistry student, as well as a babysitter and art studio manager. I grew up alongside my brother who is autistic & nonverbal, which has given me a lifetime of experience with special needs, caregiving, and patience. I've worked with...
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Alejandra L.

Rockaway, NJ

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$18/hr
2 years experience
As a caring and responsible individual, I'm passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. With two years of experience as a childcare provider, I've had the privilege of supporting families and making a positive impact on the lives of children. My patient and calm demeanor, combined with my creativity...
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Leticia S.

Child Care

Rockaway, NJ

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$25/hr
11 years experience
My name is Leticia, 29 years old, and I am a warm, pet friendly, great swimmer, non-smoker, strong driver and hard working nanny. I'm from Brazil, advance English skills and native Portuguese speaker. I have an Early Childhood Education Certificate and I was a teacher for 6 years in Brazil. Then I have experience in...
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Mana R.

Rockaway, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a deep-rooted passion for fostering children's growth and development. With three years of experience, I'm adept at caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My calm and creative personality, coupled with my excellent communication skills, allows me to...
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Lauren M.

Rockaway, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a recent college graduate from The College of New Jersey. I am 21 years old and I live in Rockaway, New Jersey. I am looking to help families for the Summer/Fall that may need assistance during this time of crisis. I have a lot of experience as a babysitter and as a camp counselor. I am full of...
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Anna P.

Rockaway, NJ

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$17/hr
4 years experience
-I have worked at a school-age summer camp 2020-present -I have taught youth activity classes (ages 3-8) 2021-present -I have babysat occasionally since 2021 -I have been a nanny for two toddlers -I have been a co-director for an after school program -I am CPR certified -I am 22 years old and in college studying education!
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Bridget L.

Caregiver

Rockaway, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Bridget and I have been babysitting children for over 10 years. I love kids and try to make everyday fun, while creating a structured, safe environment. I believe I am an enthusiastic, friendly person who loves to take care of others. I am currently a first grade teacher and have been teaching elementary school for...
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Diana G.

Natural Caregiver, Worked With Seniors For 5 Years, And As A Nanny For 6 Years.

Rockaway, NJ

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi- I've been working as a nanny for more than 10 years, infant and toddlers. I am patient, sweet, reliable. Can provide references. Married with 3 kids.
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Reese W.

Rockaway, NJ

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of childcare experience, including experience with babysitting, experience at a daycare, as well as my current part time job working with school age children at an after-care program (2-6 Monday - Friday). I am looking for temporary and or repeating gigs that work around my current job schedule. I absolutely love...
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Laura D.

Patient And Fun Sitter With Lots Of Experience

Newfoundland, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have worked with kids for over 15 years. I have worked in camps, homes, and schools. Among the many families that I have watched have been a family with four kids, including an 1-month-old and two dogs, and a family with 16-month-old twins. I am good with caring for multiple kids of different ages, picking up after kids are in...

Theresa B. says "Laura babysat for my 10 year old one evening and looked after our extremely energetic dog on several occasions. She was terrific with both my daughter...

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Deanna R.

I Am An Experienced Babysitter Available Full-Time Monday-Friday

Lake Hopatcong, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I've been working with kids for about 10 years now. I started out babysitting when I was in high school and then after that I've been working in nursery schools and day cares until about a little over a year ago. I started babysitting full time again for an infant and I loved it! And I figured out this is what I really want to...

Ilana R. says "Deanna has worked for me for almost 2 years. She is wonderful with both of my children (2.5 and 4.5), and they both absolutely love her. She is playful,...

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Maureen R.

Retired Elementary School Teacher

Sparta, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! My name is Maureen and I am a mom of 3 grown children, my youngest just graduated college in May. I am a retired elementary school teacher with a Masters in Education. I love children of all ages and am looking forward to being a nanny/ babysitter as my next career step. I can help with homework, help with meal prep, drive...

Erin M. says "Maureen has been absolutely wonderful to my family. I wish I had met her years ago. She has cared so wonderfully for our newborn son, she is great to our...

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Daniela M.

Randolph, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello my name is Daniela M, I am 21 years old and I am a student at Rutgers University. I am looking for something flexible to work with my school hours. I have about 6 years of child care experience, throughout high school I took child development in which I was apart of a child care pre-k program that lasted 3 years. After...

Julianna P. says "Daniela is a sweet and considerate caregiver. We've appreciated her help watching our 20-month old and are happy to know someone who is reliable,...

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Destiny S.

Dover, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I absolutely love kids. I've had many years of experience ever since I was young from watching newborns to teenagers throughout the years. I am a very reliable and responsible young woman, who is willing to expand my experiences even more with babysitting. Some words to describe me would be positive, energetic, fun, and happy....

Care Member says "Destiny has been working with my 1 year old for 4 months on a regular Monday 9-5 schedule. She is consistent and trustworthy with my child.My daughter...

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Nashaly M.

Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a Behavioral Therapist with a Bachelors in Psychology and interested in babysitting/nannying part time. I love working with kids and have worked at a daycare for almost 2 years and another for about a year now. My mother is also a teacher who has taught me a lot on how to care for a child. I have a 3-year-old brother who...

Hitesh M. says "Appreciated the responsiveness , things didn't work since we booked someone else but will reach out next time ."

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Jessica V.

Responsible And Caring Babysitter

Randolph, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I have a great experience with children and have always enjoyed looking after them. I would love to work with a caring family who is looking for a responsible and energetic sitter. I am 29 years old, and I graduated from the Veterinarian assistant program at The Morris County Vocational School. I am also a certified Yoga and...

Sara S. says "We loved working with Jessica as the full time nanny to our son. She cared for him from 1 years old to 2 years old and we trusted her completely. We love...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.38/hr as of August 2025

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Rockaway, NJ

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

Laura D.

Laura babysat for my 10 year old one evening and looked after our extremely energetic dog on several occasions. She was terrific with both...

- Theresa B.

Deanna R.

Deanna has worked for me for almost 2 years. She is wonderful with both of my children (2.5 and 4.5), and they both absolutely love her....

- Ilana R.

Maureen R.

Maureen has been absolutely wonderful to my family. I wish I had met her years ago. She has cared so wonderfully for our newborn son, she...

- Erin M.

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

You can review 13 after school babysitter profiles near you in Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, NJ is $19.38. 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 Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, NJ.

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