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60 after school babysitters are listed in Wood Ridge, NJ
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in Wood Ridge, NJ
I'd describe my personality as upbeat and caring.
I like working with kids because they are sweet, keep you busy, and are full of joy and energy which I enjoy.
I'm looking for a job that is not permanent and that only requires a couple of hours during the day.
I started working with kids when when I was in high school. I...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"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 professionals. She worked around our schedules. Our daughters loved her. We have now moved away from NJ....
Suverta B.
Erin G.
Wood Ridge, NJ
$33/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Erin can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kerry and I am currently receiving my MST in Early Childhood and Special Education at Fordham University in NYC and working at a public school as a kindergarten assistant teacher. Along with this, I have 6+ years of experience with babysitting and nannying kids of all ages, ranging from infant-15+ years old. I am...
Kerry can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kerry to be our 21 month old daughter's nanny for the summer while I worked part-time. We loved her! She was engaging with our daughter and our daughter enjoyed spending the time with her. Kerry was always punctual and professional. Though she...
Joyce S.
5.0
(1)
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.
Gisselle can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Looking to fill up couple hours. Responsible, have my own transportation, pets friendly, can help with kids any age, meal preparation, school drop off and pick up, driving to after school activities, light housekeeping. Have over 5 years experience, can provide reference.
5.0
"We hired Liubov aka Mary since September when school started. My husband and I felt very fortunate to have her work with us. It was like 2 days before my kid's first day of school and she came through. She's a very amazing genuine, punctual and honest person. She's...
Jenny M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am Speech Language Therapist completing my clinical fellowship and looking for after school day work. I have experience with children who are typically and atypically developing. I can provide tutoring for children various topics including English, and communication skills. Also have my own transportation - if needed I can do...
Jane can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Anissa! Over the past 10 years I have had the joy of helping many families look after their little ones. I have nannied for 15+ families, with the longest duration being 2 years and the shortest being 3 months, and have been babysitting since I was in high school. I have provided after school transportation,...
Anissa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We will never find someone as attentive, punctual, considerate, playful, & hard working as Anissa. She's not only a great sitter, but an amazing human being. Total peace of mind leaving my children with her & we absolutely love her!"
Tanya R.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Jillian I am 28 years old. I was a live in nanny for 3 years and I babysit occasionally now. I own a dog sitting business and I am trusted by families across Bergen County. I am an elementary school basketball coach in Paramus and love spending time being active with the kids.
Jillian can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jillian was my daughter's basketball coach. She was very helpful when it came to picking her up for games and practice. My daughter loved her so much as a coach, we ended up using her for occasional babysitting."
Jose A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emmeline, and I would love to help take care of your family. I graduated from Fordham University in 2023 where I earned dual Bachelors of Science degrees in Psychology and Spanish Language & Literature. I have 2 years of after-school nannying experience, which included homework help for K-12th general education,...
Emmeline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Emmeline was so excellent with my 14 month old. She was happy and engaged all day and was great at verbalizing for her. Would hire again in a heartbeat!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My first job was child supervision in a recreational center for children. I was homework helper for after school. Once homework was done, I supervised play time either in the computer lab, game room, or in the gym. For two years, I was also a camp counselor for 5 to 8-year-old girls. I would supervise children on various trips....
Toni can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Toni has currently been watching my Toddler for nearly a year.
She is incredibly flexible and has never called out short notice.
Not only that, but on days she isn't around my son routinely asks for her. On the mornings after Toni has watched my son he...
Amanda M.
Jessica S.
Hoboken, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Jess, I just moved to Hoboken after living in NYC for 2 years. I am an Executive Assistant at a fintech company in Manhattan. I am from Long Island, NY. I grew up babysitting in my neighborhood and have cared for kids age 0-12. I was a summer camp counselor (ages 2-4) in the summers of my high school and college...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"My boys love spending time with Jess! She has babysat for them from when they were infants to even now while they're school aged. She always comes up with the best games to play and is so creative to keep them engaged and getting along. She is mature and...
Melissa L.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Lilly, I am 23 years old and I am an experienced sitter in the upper east side area. I have 6+ years of experience babysitting children from the ages of 1-8 years old. I adore children and worked as a camp counselor in Michigan in high school. I am eager to find activities for us to do together and love going...
Lillian can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Lilly was so great! She had my child to sleep on time and cleaned up any messes made. Definitely recommend and will hire again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Carol can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carol was great--my little boy enjoyed spending time with her. I'd hire her again. Calm, competent, and fun for the kid."
Jeremy M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Carly! I have had experience babysitting for over eight years. I have nannied full-time for a family in Georgia, and I have au paired for a family in Spain for a full summer. Additionally, I spent a full year working for a Forsyth County elementary school after school care program where I gained excellent experience with...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Carly was a great sitter for my little girl! I would not hesitate to recommend her to any family!"
Ryan J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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.
Kira S.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Used To Be To A Professional Clown, So I Know How To Clown Around !
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have 10+ years of experience in childcare! I have done it all from educated kids to entertaining! I can help with Travel, carpooling and household duties! I have been a professional clown/princess for the past 5 years and have been nannying/babysitting years before that. I worked for an after school program educated...
Kira can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kira was very sweet and attentive with my daughter. She’s CPR/First Aid certified and I felt confident my daughter was in good hands. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi,
My name is Dasha.
I'm very professional and will provide exceptional care for your children. I have extensive (10 years) experience looking after children of all ages, having worked in day care, school, a nanny and looking after newborns.
I will ensure that your children are in safe hands, while providing a fun and...
Dasha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
4.4
(5)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am caring and loving nanny who is looking to take care of children.
I have two grown children of my own, 28-year-old pharmacist and 29-year-old chemist. In the past I took care of three children and a dog for nine years that are also grown now.
My responsibility was to take the children to school. I would clean the house...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is amazing, loved our kids as if they were her own!"
Roel V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ava and I'm a current Master's student at Teachers College, Columbia. I'm getting my MA in Education and Anthropology, with a focus on research in special education. I have experience in nannying and babysitting, starting when I would care for my younger brother. I would work after school in high school and undergrad,...
Ava can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ava is amazing!!! If I wasn't moving across the country I'd never let her go. She nannied for my two infant twins. While the return to work after childbirth is so hard, she made it much less painful and I felt much better knowing they were in her care. We could...
Terra W.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Wood Ridge, NJ
Jessica C.
5.0
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 professionals. She worked around our schedules. Our daughters loved her. We have now moved away from NJ. Otherwise, she won't be looking for a...
- Suverta B.
Kerry P.
5.0
We hired Kerry to be our 21 month old daughter's nanny for the summer while I worked part-time. We loved her! She was engaging with our daughter and our daughter enjoyed spending the time with her. Kerry was always punctual and professional. Though she unfortunately couldn't continue to watch...
- Joyce S.
Liubov C.
5.0
We hired Liubov aka Mary since September when school started. My husband and I felt very fortunate to have her work with us. It was like 2 days before my kid's first day of school and she came through. She's a very amazing genuine, punctual and honest person. She's always on time. Mary is very good...
- Jenny M.
Anissa G.
5.0
We will never find someone as attentive, punctual, considerate, playful, & hard working as Anissa. She's not only a great sitter, but an amazing human being. Total peace of mind leaving my children with her & we absolutely love her!
- Tanya R.
Jillian D.
5.0
Jillian was my daughter's basketball coach. She was very helpful when it came to picking her up for games and practice. My daughter loved her so much as a coach, we ended up using her for occasional babysitting.
- Jose A.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Wood Ridge, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Wood Ridge, NJ?
You can review 3 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.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Wood Ridge, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Wood Ridge, 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.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Wood Ridge, NJ?
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.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Wood Ridge, NJ to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
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.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Wood Ridge, NJ?
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