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Rebeca L.

Lovely Nanny, Who Is Crazy For Kids, Very Patient And Polite. Good Drive, Non Smoker, Single

Short Hills, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as lovely, caring and patient. I like working with kids because I love kids I'm looking for a job that I can help you family to care your precious kids I started working with kids since 2010 In my spare time, I like to go to hiking One thing you should know about me is I'm very trustworthy. My...
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Lillie-belle G.

Child Care

Short Hills, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Thank you so much for your interest in me as a nanny! My name is Lillie-Belle. I am so happy to offer my nannying services to your family! I have a passion for childcare and a nurturing nature. I prioritize creating a safe and engaging environment for children. From storytelling to arts and crafts, I make sure each moment is...
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Douglas A.

Responsible And Reliable

Short Hills, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am currently a realtor/real estate developer and work for Keller Williams Realty. The schedule of a developer is one which affords great flexibility, and I am hoping to use my spare time constructively as a part-time caregiver! I would love to help your family of 1-3 children with all of their before-school, after-school,...
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Katarzyna C.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
driving to and from school, meal preparation, help with homework, playdate arrangements,, after school activities.

Pat R. says "Katarzyna was hired to watch my children and to run errands. My family found her to be personable, dependable, and punctual. My kids took to her immediately...

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Marilou L.

Experienced Home Health Aide, Babysitting

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have extensive experience in working with children in a professional capacity. My experience includes working in nurseries and also babysitting and teaching on a private basis. I enjoy working with children and find it to be an extremely rewarding experience. I feel that I have all the necessary qualities that make a good...

Rebekah G. says "Marilou cared for our two children, now ages 5 and 2, for almost two years. She is a wonderful person who we strongly recommend for another nanny...

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Nyasia W.

Experienced Babysitter Available Anytime

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for ever since I was little and helped out my previous babysitters with my siblings, cousins and other kids of all ages. I can cook, clean, change a diaper and more. Providing after-school care is not a problem. I can tutor and help with homework. I'm caring, nurturing and a great listener and plus a go...

Care Member says "She was great with the kids. She understood how i felt with this being my first time ever using a nanny. She responds quick and is flexible "

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Sarah M.

Verona, NJ

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi! My name is Sarah and I'm 29 years old. I live in Verona, NJ and currently work as a special education teacher in Maywood, NJ. I teach at the South Bergen Jointure Commission, a school that provides specialized services for students with autism and behavioral disorders. Before becoming a teacher, I worked as a...

Kristin L. says "Sarah cared for our children for two years. My children were 4 and 7 when she started with us and watched the children in the after school and evening...

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Livia C.

Lovely And Hard work Person

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Livia. I'm 39 years old and have been working with children for 6+ years. Teaching and caring for children is my passion - it gives me the opportunity to work with kids and make a difference in their lives. My undergraduate degree is in Pedagogy. I worked in an International School in Brazil like a teacher for 6 years...

Care Member says "We feel so lucky to have had Livia as our nanny. She is so patience, and her warmth and genuine care for our kids were evident. Livia is not only...

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Nashaly M.

Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Gianna P.

Part-Time/Full-Time Nanny Job On Weekdays

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
At 16 I started working at a preschool as a teacher's aide caring for children ages 2-5 years old. During the same time I also worked at an after school program with elementary school children. When I was 18 I nannied for a family of 4 children, and became CPR, AED, and first aide certified for pediatrics and adults. I stayed at...

Debra B. says "Gianna worked for me for 4 years at the preschool that I directed. She was very understanding of all the children's needs. She is very affectionate,...

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Tamisha W.

Loving Care Provider

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 81 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Stacy M.

Nanny/Care Taker/Tutor

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! I hope you and your loved ones have been blessed in every way aspect of life. I have been tutoring and taking care of children and young adults (newborn to 18 years old) in the United States, South America, Central America, and Europe for 8 years. I've traveled the world to enhance my experience to educate children of...

Care Member says "Stacy is absolutely phenomenal. She is extremely patient and kind with our two small children, neat, and goes above and beyond. She is also an excellent...

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Tatiana C.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello dear parents, I've been living in NYC for 14+years, now I live in NJ, I am a loving, friendly, creative, trustworthy, mature and experienced nanny/babysitter with over 10+ years of experience. I understand how important it is for your child to spend every day with someone who cares about them and is interested in their...

Care Member says "Tati, our absolute gem of a nanny, has been with our family the last two years. She is the most hardworking, responsible, loving, energetic, and...

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Jessica V.

Scotch Plains, NJ

4.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Stephanie P.

Array Of Experiences!

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have a wide range of experiences caring for children. I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I also have experience in daycare, primarily with toddlers. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Education in 2012, I substitute taught in elementary schools and tutored students in reading and math. In May 2016, I...

Lucy T. says "Stephanie babysat for our two children and their two cousins. She was easy to communicate with, warm, friendly and I felt comfortable that they were in safe...

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Elisete D.

Full-time Nanny

Hillside, NJ

4.5(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Elisete. I am a nanny with over 10 years of experience. I have worked with many families not only taking care of their children, but also assisting around the house. Children are my passion! I enjoy playing, , trips to the parks, craft and reading books. I am a mother myself and understand how important good childcare...

Liana B. says "Very caring and compassionate. Dependable. Gentle demeanor. "

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Savannah R.

Dedicated Babysitter For Your Family

South Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
As a college student in South Orange, New Jersey, pursuing a nursing degree, I bring over 7 years of babysitting and part-time nanny experience, enabling me to witness children of all ages grow into confident, inquisitive individuals. Proficient in child development, safety, and nurturing positive behaviors, my family upbringing...

Care Member says "She’s an amazing young lady! She watched our 2 girls for 3 years until she went off to college in a different state, she’s very caring, patient and...

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Bridget C.

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Bridget. I've been a middle and high school English teacher for 8 years, but I also have worked as a nanny and babysitter for a number of summers. Although I teach older students, I have taken a number of early childhood development courses, and I love working with little ones too! I also tutor (elementary,...

Amrita I. says "Bridget is amazing and absolutely wonderful with babies. She watched our 8 month old just for a week but I absolutely love how she was reliable - and...

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Rosi A.

Fairfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hello, My name is Rosi, I'm a mother of 4, and grandmother of 5. Work as a nanny raising babies and children of different age. I've raised my children, and raising my grand-kids, including my grand twins, now they are at an age of 3. My responsibilities include, feeding, showering, changing diapers, pickup and drop off, and the...

Maggie S. says "Rosi was referred to me by my girlfriend, I interviewed her and hired her on the spot. Loved everything about rosi, her caring for my children was...

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Sherese P.

Fun Loving Childcare Provider Who Loves To Read And Enjoy Outdoor Activities

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am a special education teaching. Currently, working with 3rd graders. The past 2 years I taught 2nd grade. Prior to teaching I was a paraprofessional for 7 years. I enjoy working and caring for children. Prior experiences with families includes preparing meal, schedule play dates, assist with homework, and light housekeeping...

Alexandra G. says "Sherese is an excellent caregiver. She is punctual, reliable, communicative, caring and responsible. Sherese has a calm, patient and gentle nature. I...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.67/hr as of November 2025

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Short Hills, NJ

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

Katarzyna C.

Katarzyna was hired to watch my children and to run errands. My family found her to be personable, dependable, and punctual. My kids took to...

- Pat R.

Marilou L.

Marilou cared for our two children, now ages 5 and 2, for almost two years. She is a wonderful person who we strongly recommend for another...

- Rebekah G.

Nyasia W.

She was great with the kids. She understood how i felt with this being my first time ever using a nanny. She responds quick and is flexible

- Care member

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

You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, NJ is $21.67. 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 Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, NJ.

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