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Erinn C.

Part-Time Caregiver

Wood Ridge, NJ

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
Hi there! My name is Erinn and I have been teaching for 7 years. I am an early childhood educator and absolutely love it! Before teaching, I have always worked with children whether it was after school care or summer camps, it truly is my passion. I love helping my students academically but also grow as a person. The...
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Gabriella L.

Child Care Provider/Babysitter

Wood Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am a 27-year-old college graduate from Jersey City, New Jersey, who has been working with children for 12 years through working as a nanny, babysitting and coaching a competition cheering team. I am currently in grad school to become a therapist and am looking to transition out of my full-time Job to Nanny. I am interested in...

Robert R. says "Gabriella was great, my daughter absolutely loved her. She is also very creative and taught my daughter how to make bracelets and they even were...

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Erin G.

Wood Ridge, NJ

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$33/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
I have previously babysat for many neighbors in my area. I have mostly cared for older children, but also have volunteer experience with individuals with special needs.
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Jessica C.

Child Care Provider

Wood Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
My name is Jessica and I am a licensed speech language pathologist currently working in a public school. I have had experience with children ages 4 months- 11 years old as well as worked in two separate day cares with children ages 7 months to 4 years. I am very passionate about giving children a fun, loving, and educational...

Suverta B. says "Jessica worked for us during her summer or winter breaks while pursuing her studies at Rutgers. She cared for our two daughters, 5 and 2. We are busy...

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Genesis B.

Weekend Babysitter

Wood Ridge, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
Hi! My name is Genesis and I am looking for a weekend babysitting job when needed. I currently work as a Pediatric Medical Assistant. I have been at my current position for over a year and I am comfortable working with children of all ages, including infants. I received my Masters degree last spring and will be starting nursing...
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Kylie M.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
As the oldest of 4 children, I've been a built-in babysitter since the age of 2. I've held daily babysitting jobs, caring for multiple children, getting them off the bus, and taking care of them after school. I'm all about having fun and being creative with the kids, as well as making sure they are completely safe. I'm CPR...

Cara J. says "Kylie was great with the kids, she kept them engaged by playing games with them and they had a great time with her. "

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Laura K.

After School And Weekend Caregiver Available

New York, NY

4.8(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello! I currently work at a school as an occupational therapist for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and I am seeking opportunities to provide care to children after school and evenings as well as some weekends. I have experience with children of all ages, and I especially enjoy engaging with children in outdoor play,...

Tazia H. says "We love Laura! She cared for our 2 year old girl a few times so far, and we will continue to call her when needed. She is dependable, caring, tidy and an...

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Kelsey N.

HS Teacher Seeking After School Jobs

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...

Jay M. says "Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job...

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Stephanie G.

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
carpooling
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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Samantha F.

Oradell, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
Hello my name is Samantha and I am a caring, fun, and outgoing babysitter and pet sitter. I am CPR certified and have been babysitting for 7 years, a math tutor for 5, and pet sitting for 4 years. I also have a great personality and love children and animals. I am a very active individual who loves sports and arts and crafts,...

Care Member says "Sam is fantastic! She has been a huge help and comfort to our family! She is warm, dependable, and incredibly patient with our 1.5- and 3.5-year-olds,...

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Carol B.

Carol B Caregiver Profile

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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Dani O.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Danielle, I'm 22 years old and am currently taking the semester off from college due to the pandemic. I go to Pace University where I'm pursing a duel major in Early Childhood and Childhood Education. I've worked in an elementary school classroom, as a camp counselor, in a daycare and as a part time nanny. I have...

Jodi W. says "Danielle is amazing. She's been my go-to after school driver / babysitter for the past few years. She's great with my kids and they really like her. She's...

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Amanda C.

Responsible And Trustworthy Sitter

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
My name is Amanda. I have been working with children as young as 3 months old and older for the past 5 years. I have babysat children for the past two years and within the past 4 I have worked in a daycare as well as worked in camp and after school activities. I am currently an elementary school teacher. I have simply always...

Brittney C. says "Amanda is such an amazing wonderful person. I had hired her to take care of my 4 year old son. Since I'm a single mother I'm always cautious when it...

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Olivia M.

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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Parul T.

Baby Sitter :)

Township of Washington, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
I have around 15 years of experience taking care of from new born child to up to 6-7 years old child.

Manasi C. says "Mrs. Parul has been taking care of or daughter for sometime now and she has been so wonderful! Over this time she has become family. She takes great care...

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Mariana G.

Spanish Native Speaker Sitter And Part Time Grad Student

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
I have 3 years of child care experience. I can help with Carpooling and Errands. Loving, caring and progressive.

Care Member says "Mariana is an incredible person. She’s one of the most patient people i have ever met. She assisted my visually-impaired brother in law on a trip to...

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Caroline C.

Warm, Experienced & Responsible Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Caroline and I have enjoyed caring for children over the course of over 15 years for many different families with children ages 3 months and up, for up to four children at a time. I am a program producer at a film center full time but I have a strong background in childcare and early childhood education. As...

Georgia B. says "Caroline has babysat for my two kids (ages 17 months and 5) and they both love her! She's great with kids and a reliable, fun, babysitter. She's babysat...

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Lily H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Lily and I am a senior studying Science, Policy, and Ethics at Barnard College. I am from the East Village and have lived in New York City my whole life. I have had tons of experience babysitting and being a camp counselor, mostly for children 5 and under. I am CPR and first aid certified and have also worked in a...

Tina J. says "Lily is super fun and playful. Always brings in a great and joyful attitude while she's babysitting. My 18 month old daughter really enjoyed her time with...

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Charlotte W.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Vivienne B.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello! My name is Vivienne. I am a UWS-based certified elementary school teacher with Teach for America. I graduated from Fordham and am currently earning my Master's in education. During the weekdays, I teach science to grades 1-5! I am looking to become your go-to date night sitter, vacation sitter, or ever do after school...

Connie Z. says "Vivienne is wonderful with our daughter as she has been a recurring sitter for over a year. She is dependable and my daughter has a wonderful time with...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.60/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Wood Ridge, NJ

After School Babysitters in Wood Ridge, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Gabriella L.

Gabriella was great, my daughter absolutely loved her. She is also very creative and taught my daughter how to make bracelets and they...

- Robert R.

Jessica C.

Jessica worked for us during her summer or winter breaks while pursuing her studies at Rutgers. She cared for our two daughters, 5 and 2....

- Suverta B.

Kylie M.

Kylie was great with the kids, she kept them engaged by playing games with them and they had a great time with her.

- Cara J.

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

You can review 5 after school babysitter profiles near you in Wood Ridge, 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 Wood Ridge, NJ is $21.60. 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 Wood Ridge, 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 Wood Ridge, 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 Wood Ridge, NJ.

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