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Charlotte M.

Madison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Charlotte. A little bit about me-I started as a mother's helper when I was 11 years old, and since then, have been working with children. I babysat up until college and then after receiving a bachelors degree in art education at the University of Vermont, I became a Lead Teacher for the Infant/toddler program.

Anna W. says "Charlotte is a warm, silly and enthusiastic teacher. I have had the honor of working with her as her assistant teacher. Charlotte knows how to bring a...

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Alexandra M.

Nanny In Woodbridge, NJ

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hey my names Alex , Ive been in the childcare industry for about 7-8 years now, I love caring for children of all ages but have a soft spot for infants and toddlers since that one one of the most important stages for their brain development and I feel that my personality really is a benefit factor when it comes to contributing...

Valerie R. says "Alex has been my nanny for over 6 months for my 3 year old daughter. Alex is loving, kind and helpful. She creates her own art projects for my daughter,...

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Cesarina D.

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Cesarina or Cece as my friends like to call me. I am an experienced career nanny / house keeper with over 10 years experience. There is no greater satisfaction for me than making others feel good with the work I do. I am available for either house keeping or child care. Thank you, would love to hear from you.

Amy A. says "Cesarina is a sweet caregiver who your children will fall in love with! She has a giving and beautiful heart and this is very apparent. I knew that my son...

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Lucy S.

Baby Whisperer

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there!!! Thank you so much for viewing my profile. My name is Lucy. When I was younger, I was a mothers helper for a couple of families and it gradually turned into babysitting when I was just 12. I currently still babysit for these families one of whom has 5 children including a newborn, a toddler and an autistic child. I am...

Jessica F. says "Lucy is AMAZING!!! I hired her to pick up my two children and take them to aftercare at a nearby daycare facility. I couldn't be happier with her...

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Aleeah M.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
I am sociable and kind spirited and like to keep a positive energy going. I also love to work with and be around kids. I have two nieces and a nephew in which I absolutely love and adore. I love looking after them whenever I can. I am a family oriented person and am very artistic. I also make sure that anything that can help...

Hesanna M. says "Aleeah is really great with my 1 and 3-year-old daughters. I call her whenever my husband and I want to go out for date night since our kids love her so...

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Elisete D.

Full-time Nanny

Hillside, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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Jessica V.

Scotch Plains, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Nury C.

Bayonne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm looking for a job with a loving family where I can do after school pick up for the kids, take to extra curricular classes, make them dinner and be with the kids until their parents get home from work In my spare time, I like to be with my family. Go out to eat and spend as much time with them as I can. One thing you...

Care Member says "Hired Nury back in 2004 to take care of my child. Unfortunately left to Florida In 2008. Nury was the best care for my Son. She went above and beyond to...

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Maria M.

About Me

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a nanny with over 16 years of experience providing exceptional care to children , newborn to 14 years old. Adept at organizing children's daily schedule including meals, school and recreational activities proficient in communication with children at different developmental stages . Organize fun and educational games , read...

Talia D. says "Maria was our full time nanny for 11 months. She started when our children were 2 months and 2.5 years old. She was early every day and showed up with a...

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Esther N.

Friendly And Nurturing Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Esther and I am currently a 22-year-old student at Kean University in Union, NJ. As an older sister, I have always known the responsibilities of taking care of my younger sibling and being in charge of a household from a young age. I have babysat for a family of 2 (7 years old and infant) for the last 7 years and I am...

Care Member says "She was punctual, polite, and great with our 1.5 year old son. "

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Emma F.

Fun And Friendly Babysitter!

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there, I'm Emma! I am a recent graduate from NYU where I studied dance and psychology. This past school year, I worked at an after school program in Brooklyn teaching dance to 4-5-year-olds. Given the current state of uncertainty we live in, I have moved out of Manhattan and back home with my loving parents in Westfield, NJ....

Kerry J. says "Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her...

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Laura G.

Part-time Caregiver

Verona, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting for over 15 years now and I have my degree in early childhood education. I care for children ages 2-13. I am also CPR and first aid certified. I also work at a local preschool. I love doing art, music, dance and sports activities with kids! I am flexible to work afternoons and some weekends.

Stephanie A. says "Laura's hours did not quite fit what I was looking for. She was very communicative and timely in her responses though. I will hope to use her during...

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Rochelle S.

Elderly Care Provider

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello--My name is Shelly. I am a young, energetic grandmother of 4. I am always on the go and up for a challenge. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly population, especially senior citizens in the early stages of alzheimer's disease. I am patient, caring, understanding and compassionate. I have a great...

Jennifer M. says "She is a very sweet lady and will go above and beyond."

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Fatou L.

About Me

Bayonne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
Hello! My name is Fatou and I am a recent graduate from the University of Connecticut. I am currently continuing my education at the Rutgers DPT program. I'd describe my personality as empathetic, patient, and adaptive. I like working with kids because their joy is contagious and they remind you to find happiness in the...

Natalie H. says "I have recently hired Fatou and my children adore her. She is very punctual (often there before I'm home with the kids) and extremely responsible and...

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Cristina C.

Nanny/Babysitting/Housekeeping Services

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
I'm a single, responsible individual that will love to provide care for children. As a mother myself, I understand how important is to rely and trust on someone with the care of your child. I like to engage with children of all ages and have a good interaction with them so they feel comfortable and expand their skills.

Elise C. says "Cristina helped me with getting my kids ready in the morning and dropping them off to school. She also did some light housekeeping which was not asked of...

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Delphia N.

Part-time Care Giver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a 21-year-old full-time student at Duquesne University seeking graduating in December 2017. I have years of experience watching children, and I also work as a patient care technician at Children's hospital. Children are my passion! MY Schedule is very flexible. References available upon request.

Remi N. says "She was very friendly and very nice to my child! My child was so happy to play with her. l was sick so it's very helpful !"

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Linda M.

East Orange, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hello! My name is Linda. I have been taking care of children for over 19 years ranging from new borns to teenagers. Being a mother of two myself, I understand the delicate and warm aura clients seek. Child care is a beautiful privilege that comes with many roadblocks and I would love to be the entrusted extra working hand many...

Roseann M. says "My father is in his 90s and was independent until a few years ago, when he got weaker and dementia started to creep in. He hated having strangers around...

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Indrani D.

Babysitter/Nanny

Irvington, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
From 1995-2000, I was a stay at home mom with my son for five years. I taught him to read and write. From 2001-2007, I worked at an elementary school as a teacher's aide. From 2007-2008, I worked at a daycare center as a teacher and caretaker of 2 to 3-year-old toddlers. From 2008-2011, I worked at a preschool as a teacher and...

Care Member says "Indrani is absolutely amazing! She has been with our family for almost three years now. She is patient, good-hearted, and responsible. Our little one...

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Nyja A.

Bayonne, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$21/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Nyja I am 28 years old. I am great with kids, I have 3 brothers and one sister . Who I basically helped my mom raise. I am a high school graduate of 2015, I graduated from sandalwood high school in Florida and I am currently enrolled in college at HCCC for my early childhood education degree , I live in bayonne NJ. I...
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Theo T.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
EXPERIENCED Nanny available for weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). I'm not looking for a steady weekend job, just an "as needed" job. Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old. About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own...

Rebecca G. says "Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very dependable. She is...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.35/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.0

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

After School Babysitters in Union, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Charlotte M.

Charlotte is a warm, silly and enthusiastic teacher. I have had the honor of working with her as her assistant teacher. Charlotte knows how...

- Anna W.

Alexandra M.

Alex has been my nanny for over 6 months for my 3 year old daughter. Alex is loving, kind and helpful. She creates her own art projects for...

- Valerie R.

Cesarina D.

Cesarina is a sweet caregiver who your children will fall in love with! She has a giving and beautiful heart and this is very apparent. I...

- Amy A.

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

You can review 17 after school babysitter profiles near you in Union, 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 Union, NJ is $21.35. 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 Union, 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 Union, 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 Union, NJ.

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