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Joy M.

West Orange, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
I have close to 40 years of experience in child care. I have raise 3 children of my own and have worked with children on and off during this time.
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Jessica G.

Flexible Babysitter Available

West Orange, NJ

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
Hello! I am a 25-year-old college student looking for a part-time job as a babysitter/nanny. I live in West Orange, however, I commute to Rutgers University (Newark Campus) daily. I have worked with the same two families for about 5 years. The kids ranged from two to 13 but I am completely open to exploring ages outside of that...
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Mitchna J.

Experienced Babysitter - Available Full Time

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello Families! I have 9 + years of experience with childcare. I worked at several childcare centers: Tutor time Goddard school Primrose West orange community house I have experience with ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. I also have experience being a nanny. My last nanny position was with a family of 5 ( 3kids ages 8, 10,...

Joy W. says "Mimi took care of my infant daughter for a few months. She was responsible, caring, and followed the schedule I gave her. Highly recommend her!"

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Vanessa M.

West Orange, NJ

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$10/hr
18 years experience
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. My journey began with positive babysitting experiences, solidifying my desire to positively impact children's lives. With 18 years of experience caring for children aged 0-11, I offer a patient and friendly approach. I'm comfortable caring for up to three...
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Maria R.

Babysitter

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, My name is Maria, I am 45 years old . I have a son 16years old. I am Covid vaccinated. I babysat since I was 23 years old , it is something I love to do. I have also experience working as an assistant teacher in Montessori schools , and one year working in a special School Hellen Keller in Uruguay. I like to play...

Laura B. says "Maria has been with us full time since December. Beyond being punctual and dependable she is truly caring and loves working with children. She and my...

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Eleanor M.

Part-Time Housekeeper/Babysitter

West Orange, NJ

1.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been providing housekeeping/nanny/pet care services for over 15+ years. I consider myself to be detail oriented and take pride in my work. I am open to suggestions and try to be flexible/accommodating when scheduling. I have excellent references, some of whom are listed in my profile, please feel free to review and...
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Alize C.

Hi! I Am 23 Years Old And Hopefully Your Future Favorite Babysitter!

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi, I have a little over 6 years of childcare experience. I've worked for a summer camp for about four years, while in high school age range 5-12-year-olds. I've also been a regular babysitter for two different families for four years, and am experienced with working with babies as young as 10 months old. I can help with Light...

Deanne L. says "Alize is just simply amazing ! She has been watching my kids for about 5 years now and they absolutely adore her ! She goes above and beyond !! She's...

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Natasha R.

Nutley, NJ

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi there!! I am Natasha and I started babysitting at a young age helping neighbors, family, friends, and co workers. After I left my full-time job I started back up again because it worked with my schedule while I was pursuing my degrees. I'm a military veteran and work full-time currently. I have my own transportation,...

Care Member says "Natasha is a professional. She is timely and punctual. She was great taking care of our sons. I would highly recommend her."

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Aimee A.

Passaic, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
Updated 8/2018: I am 24 years old and I have 5 younger siblings. I have cared for each of them since their births. This includes child care, cooking, cleaning up after, picking up from school, homework, etc. Currently they range from ages 20 to 11. One of my siblings has ADHD and OCD. Some of the important characteristics that I...

Stephanie R. says "Amiee is great ! She is very dependable and has sat with my son for over a year now when needed. She has great communication and I always felt at ease...

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Olivia M.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello My name is Olivia. 33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can. Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...

Former Member A. says "Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"

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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
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 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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Emily C.

About Emily

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I studied child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work (I've not yet finished my degree but plan to part-time/ online in the Fall of 2025 or spring of 26). I am going to be transferring to a university that has a BSW program so that my masters will only take a year. I...

Manasi C. says "She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in...

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Sabrina V.

Part-Time Babysitter Available!

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I love taking care of children and have raised my cousins since a very young age. I have experience in working with babies, toddlers and teens.

Megan H. says "Sabrina is excellent with children. She's worked with children for many years through nannying, babysitting, teaching youth fitness, and MC/dancing at...

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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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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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Charlotte M.

Madison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 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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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
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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Claudia P.

Responsible After-school Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Claudia, 24, with over 6 years of paid childcare experience caring for children from newborns to 14 years old. Before joining a private daycare, I worked for multiple families, gaining hands-on experience with a variety of ages and needs. At the daycare, I spent 3 years-starting as a Pre-K assistant teacher and later...

Lanai S. says "I've hired Claudia to babysit my boys on two occasions. She is the best and my kids love her! Always arrives early and willing to stay late. She's very...

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Sara H.

Fun, Patient, And Easy Going Sitter

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.54/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.2

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in West Orange, NJ

After School Babysitters in West Orange, NJ are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Mitchna J.

Mimi took care of my infant daughter for a few months. She was responsible, caring, and followed the schedule I gave her. Highly recommend...

- Joy W.

Maria R.

Maria has been with us full time since December. Beyond being punctual and dependable she is truly caring and loves working with children....

- Laura B.

Alize C.

Alize is just simply amazing ! She has been watching my kids for about 5 years now and they absolutely adore her ! She goes above and beyond...

- Deanne L.

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

You can review 26 after school babysitter profiles near you in West Orange, 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 West Orange, NJ is $20.54. 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 West Orange, 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 West Orange, 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 West Orange, NJ.

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