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Preeti P.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I have worked with many families before I've joined Care. com. On the tutoring side, I strive to help kids become focused and attain a better understanding on subjects in a fun and educational way. On the babysitting side, I have over six years of experience. You are free to reach me anytime.

Melanie T. says "I hired Preethi based on a close friend's review of her and she was an extreme help to my daughter and family. She tutored my daughter in ELA and helped...

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Shanna B.

Popular / Fun Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello moms and dads! my name is Shanna b and I am a student at york college . I have worked for multiple families across the UES doing full and part-time/ date nights and weekends and have amazing references at hand. I am fun, energetic great at problem-solving, and crafty. I am great with meal prep and can do light house...

Care Member says "Shanna has cared for our three diversely special needs children for the past three years. She is extremely reliable. She has kept track of busy therapy...

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Kelsey K.

Babysitter For All Types!

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, my name is Kelsey! Originally from Orlando FL, I hold a Degree in Theatre Arts from Rollins College (go tars!). I started working with children around the age of 13 by volunteering in after school programs in my local community theatres. For the past 10 years I have cared for children of all ages. And for the past 7 years...
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Michelle G.

After School Care

Fort Lee, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, my name is Michelle! I am an experienced professional who has been working with kids since the age of 14. I started working with children at a day camp where I had gained most of my experience and then worked at a preschool while earning my Masters Degree in School Counseling. I am currently a Middle School, School...

Summer Z. says "Michelle is the best, warm-hearted and caring. My daughter loves her, I feel very lucky met her here :)"

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Cam T.

Part-time Caregiver Available.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
I have been working with children either part or full time for 10 years. Within the past 5 years I have worked in Elementary and Middle schools working with kids on a 1-on-1 or small group basis as well as managing an After-School program in East Harlem as well as coaching soccer travel players aged 8-13 and soccer classes for...

Michelle R. says "Cam T. was a camp counselor at a camp that my Son attended last year. The other children love him and he is very well liked by his peers and his...

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Sara H.

Fun, Patient, And Easy Going Sitter

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Lachmin B.

Full Time Caregiver Available.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Lachmin, I have been a babysitter for over 10 years. I'm certified for pediatric first aid/CPR/AED. I have experience with teaching toddlers with recognizing letters, arts and crafts, and word puzzle. I also have experience with taking care of new borns. I'm currently looking for a full time caregiver job and...

Rinku S. says "Lachmin was our after school nanny from 2017-2018. She is a warm, kind, caring person. She was punctual and reliable. We moved out of the area so we sadly...

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Isabel O.

Fun

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I describe myself as creative, dedicated, patient, kind, generous, caring, loving and energetic. I love nature and the outdoors. My hobbies are hiking, camping, biking, swimming, dancing, farming and cooking. I also enjoy reading, crafting and sewing. I started caring for young children in my neighborhood in Portugal when I was...

Care Member says "She's a nice person, friendly, very good with the kids including teacher homework. She is very responsible and loving. "

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Shaiza M.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have been caring for children for 5 plus years as a babysitter as well as for my own brothers growing up. I have a lot of experience working with toddlers and children between the age range of 1yr-12yrs of age. I truly love working with young kids, and I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach.

Upasna C. says "Great with my daughter! Very diligent at following the schedule and communicating with us if there were any questions or issues. Super reliable!"

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Valeria E.

Hackensack, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
For over 13 years, I have been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development. My passion for childcare stems from positive babysitting experiences and a desire to positively impact young lives. I am patient, creative, friendly, and comfortable enforcing household rules. I enjoy playing outdoor sports and educational...

Care Member says "Valeria is the absolute best! We found her on Care.com and had her start with our family as. FT Nanny for my 4 month old daughter. She very quickly...

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Imani R.

Reliable And Loving Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a student at The NYC College of Technology, currently studying nursing with a minor in pre med. I am CPR certified and I have my own source of transportation. I am the mother of a 16-month-old, and I have been caring for children from ages 2 months to 18 years for the past 13 years. I have a deep love and appreciation for...

Sharla K. says "Imani was a live in nanny for my family of 3 for 4 years. She cared for my son from the age of 2 months to 4 years old. Imani was always a delight to be...

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Andrea C.

Part-time Summer Babysitter/ Tutor

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am currently a 4th Grade Special Education Teacher in the South Bronx. I have a bachelors degree in Childhood Education and a masters degree in both Special Education and Literacy (Birth-6th). I previously worked in a private school teaching grades 1-4 for 4 years. I tutored all 4 years in math as well as Literacy and have...

Veronique H. says "I highly recommend Andrea. My sons just love her. She is very reliable and trustworthy and she loves taking care of kids. If you need a babysitter look...

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Margaret R.

Full Time Nanny / Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Margaret and the fourth child of six kids. I love children and seeing them grow, learn, and explore the world. Growing up in a large family made me quick to help out and care for my two younger sisters. I've been babysitting since I was 12, and three kids is the most I've watched on a long term basis. I've cared...
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Alessandra F.

Nannying/Babysitting

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
My name's Alessandra :) I love the outdoors, music and cooking up my own healthy recipes! I enjoy babysitting and nannying because it's refreshing for me to be around young kids. I think we could all use those youthful, vibrant energies in our lives as often as possible and I genuinely have fun entertaining and playing with them...

Stacy I. says "We love Alessandra. She is incredible and engages with our son and his friends. She gets down on the floor and plays with the kids. She has been there for...

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Asia T.

I Simply Love Babies And I Love Watching Them Grow As Their Unique Personalities Shine!

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Asia and I am a dedicated nanny who has a strong passion for nurturing children. I began working with children since high school back in 2006. After high school I found a job in a daycare, where it became clear to me that I really loved working with children! My goal with children is always to enhance child...
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Nicole B.

Child Care

Nutley, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Nicole, I'm 28 years old. I'm the oldest of four girls and I believe that's where my love for children and care giving stems from. I have 15 years experience, 8 of those years paid and the other 7 were volunteer in a church nursery and as a Sunday school teacher, working with children from 6 weeks to 10...

Care Member says "Nicole is a true gem. She currently works for our family full time during the week as a nanny for our 3.5 year old and newly welcomed infant. She has an...

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Nicole D.

Experienced And Dedicated Child Care Professional

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi, my name is Nicole! I have 10+ years of experience in child care, education, and safety. From babysitting to daycare to preschool. I have experience in crafting curriculums that intellectually invigorate children as well as peak their creative curiosity. I especially love seeing kids express themselves and learn...

Care Member says "Nicole is so creative, nurturing and friendly - she was incredible with our 11 month old son and we loved getting to know her! She clearly has a gift...

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Elisa P.

Experienced, Fun, Nurturing: Looking For Part Time Work!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Elisa. I am a therapist on the UWS but looking for part time work. I'm unable to commit to ongoing nannying jobs at this time, but instead available for short term or one time jobs. Please message me if interested need! I have worked as a nanny for newborns and toddlers, and babysat for children ages four...

Rachel B. says "We loved working with Elisa. She immediately connected with our son and clearly loved interacting with him. She was amazing during both the infant and...

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Beverly B.

Childcare Giver, Certified Home Health Aide And Companion.

Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have always worked with children, as a Teacher's Assistant, and part-time after school childcare(15 years). I also have a CDA in Early Childcare and I'm a Certified HHA. I can do companion work also pertaining to seniors and/or children. My typical availability for children are before care + after school care hours. As for...

Care Member says "Exceptional caregiver for my family. "

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Kaitelyn E.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Nanny/babysitter providing childcare for the past 5+ years for children ranging in age from infants to teenagers. Adept at planning children's daily schedules, including meals, school, and extracurricular activities. Capable of communicating with kids at various developmental stages. I care for children's ranging from 0-12...

Care Member says "Kaitelyn is and Excellent persons who is Dedicated at what Task is put forth.She can multi Task Efficiently with kids and Demonstrates that she is...

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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

Preeti P.

I hired Preethi based on a close friend's review of her and she was an extreme help to my daughter and family. She tutored my daughter in...

- Melanie T.

Shanna B.

Shanna has cared for our three diversely special needs children for the past three years. She is extremely reliable. She has kept track of...

- Care member

Michelle G.

Michelle is the best, warm-hearted and caring. My daughter loves her, I feel very lucky met her here :)

- Summer Z.

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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