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Danielle C.

Rutherford, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I am a mother of three girls. Ages 15, 18 and 21. I also work as an Aide in a special needs program for a handicap girl. I am home at 2:00 everyday. I can be available for aftercare. I love children and would provide your child with a safe and loving environment.
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Natalie M.

Rutherford, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I've been a babysitter on and off since I was 14, and am currently a 22-year-old, recent college grad! I work great with kids and have babysat for kids with ages ranging 2-11!
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Natalie M.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Rutherford, NJ

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have several years of experience in babysitting, having cared for my little cousin after school for about five years. During that time, I looked after her from ages 6 to 11, which allowed me to develop a variety of skills that I can apply when caring for other children. I learned how to keep her entertained and engaged with...
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Stephanie N.

Part-Time Care Giver Available

Rutherford, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Current Kindergarten teacher who attended Rowan University earning a degree in Early Childhood Education and Literacy Studies. In the past, I have babysat for numerous families around my college and at home. I am looking for for a family who needs part time babysitting after school, with occasional weekends! An ideal after...
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Ava M.

Rutherford, NJ

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$23/hr
3 years experience
I've always had a passion for nurturing and caring for children, which led me to pursue a career as a childcare provider. After completing my college degree, I gained valuable hands-on experience as a babysitter, where I witnessed firsthand the positive impact I could have on children's lives. Currently in the process of...
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Sophia P.

Rutherford, NJ

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hello! I am Sophia and I am a NYC based live production events producer, and I am looking for after school/weekend babysitting gigs. Recently I have been missing babysitting, being that it used to be my only job before graduating college. My job has more free time and I would love to spend some time babysitting. I have worked...
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Gisselle V.

Licensed NJ Teacher: Hourly Babysitting & Tutoring

Belleville, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello! My name is Gisselle. I live in Belleville, NJ. I was a public school teacher for 5 years and have been working at a private school in Nutley for two years. I am a fourth grade teacher. I am available after school hours and on weekends as a tutor or as a babysitter. Feel free to message or email me.
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Stephanie G.

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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Abigail D.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! I have been babysitting for years and have been my family's babysitter for even longer. I've also worked with kids as a camp counselor, at a children's theater program, tutoring, as an after school teacher, and spent the last school year teaching a museum based program to grades 1, 3, and 5. I love kids and am fully...

Care Member says "Abigale is very respectful, responsible and understanding of how hard it can be to leave you child with a babysitter. She was sure to understand my...

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Trucquan D.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
+ 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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Daniela C.

Fun Sitter

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Carol B.

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New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
While I am in between jobs, I find that I have free time (way too much of it!) and would love the opportunity to spend that time babysitting. I have babysat, nannied, taught Sunday School, worked in my church nursery, volunteered with after-school programs, tutored students--you name it--and I'm eager to get back into...

Jeremy M. says "Carol was great--my little boy enjoyed spending time with her. I'd hire her again. Calm, competent, and fun for the kid."

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Maria B.

Kearny, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
As a dedicated childcare provider with 20 years of experience, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives and supporting families. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles in my early years, which ignited a desire to nurture and care for young minds. My approach to childcare is centered around...

Care Member says "Bea is exceptional!! She came into my friend’s family at a very overwhelming and sad time when my friend had just passed away. She became the rock for...

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Lisette C.

Babysitter Available

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello , My name is Lisette. I am 26 years old and a college graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in Exercise Science and minor in psychology . I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old . I have been employed as a substitute teacher for different grade levels varying from elementary, special needs, and high...

Jeannie N. says "Lisette is not only punctual, respectful, caring, bright and creative, but she is loved by our little girl and by us. We highly recommend her."

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Julia L.

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a 34-year-old living in Hoboken. I grew up babysitting for neighbors, family friends and family and was a ski instructor in high school. I moved to Denver after college where I had side jobs as a ski coach and a nanny. I have experience with newborns all the way up to teenagers! I love to be outside, play games and come...

Alex F. says "Julia started on a tough few days when my spouse was out of town and was a blessing. She was able to immediately handle the morning routine with my two,...

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Marissa O.

NYC Based Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
NYU grad who loves working with kids! Along with nannying for wonderful families with newborns through 9-year-olds, I have taught in a pre-schools in the LES. As well as being teacher at Gymboree Manhattan for 2 years! Great with toddlers and babies CPR certified and can keep kids engaged and learning through theater, dance,...

Amanda H. says "My family loved having Marissa's help. She's genuinely invested in children, caring, and creative. We brought Marissa on to help with my 3 year old...

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Hannah M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I've always loved children and as one of five kids, I had plenty of experience taking care of my younger siblings even before I started babysitting for other families. My siblings also gave me a great deal of practice in navigating big families - keeping an eye out for multiple children at once, appealing to different ages...

Michelle G. says "Hannah has been wonderful. She shows up on time, communicates well and handles the kids like a pro. Hannah is kind, calm and caring."

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Kylie M.

Trustworthy, Hardworking Caregiver With After School Availability

New York, NY

4.5(1)
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$40/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Kylie, and I offer more than your average babysitting experience. I'm a licensed speech-language pathologist with years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities. My background means I'm not only attentive, reliable, and nurturing, but also skilled in fostering communication, supporting...

Alisha U. says "You would be the most fortunate family if you get the opportunity to hire Kylie. She is the most caring, thoughtful, professional and fun nanny. Kylie...

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Niara S.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Niara. I am 29 years of age and have years of experience working with children ranging from nannying for my aunt and taking care of her three boys (ages 3, 5, and 9) during my early ages to volunteering at a preschool as an after school aide to camp counseling for four years at the Abrons Arts Center where...

Priscilla G. says "Niara’s extraordinary care and love for our baby girl from 6 to 18 months have not only enriched her early development but have also created...

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Charlotte W.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm a 29-year-old former-nanny, student, longtime sitter, and native New Yorker living on the Upper West Side. I've spent two years babysitting around 25 hours a week while pursuing my dual-BA in Anthropology and Psychology. My comfort zone is caring for kids ages 8mo to 5 years, although I also have experience babysitting...

Meghan D. says "Charlotte is great with our two year old - very responsible, caring, and engaged. I would definitely recommend her!"

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.83/hr as of April 2026

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

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

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

Abigail D.

Abigale is very respectful, responsible and understanding of how hard it can be to leave you child with a babysitter. She was sure to...

- Care member

Trucquan D.

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

- Care member

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

You can review 6 after school babysitter profiles near you in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ is $18.83. 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ.

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