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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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emma and I've been passionate about caregiving for children my entire life, and would love to be able to aid with that within your family! I feel that curiosity without judgement and empathy are the qualities that best assist me in this passion of mine! I'm originally from Houston, Texas where I attended the high...
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Emma was wonderful with my toddler! She was very attentive and reliable. I will be hiring her again!"
Jennifer B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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 have simply always loved taking care of children. It became my...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"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 comes to my child. She is warm and friendly and full of energy which provided my son a safe haven. My son and her...
Brittney C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Elisa,
I am a clinician social worker, and work as a therapist on the UWS. I am currently looking for part time work. My schedule can fluctuate depending on the season, and I am currently looking for some weekend hours, and have availability on Tuesdays 9am-12noon and Thursdays from 3-9 p.m.
I have worked as a...
Elisa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"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 toddler stages and seemed genuinely excited to see him (and us) everyday. I could not trust her more. Would...
Rachel B.
5.0
(1)
My name is Marin, I am 27 years old, I have a college degree, and love working with kids! I have a pretty flexible schedule and am very easy going. I have been everything from a babysitter, nanny, to an after school teacher. I am so excited to work with your family!
Marin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Without Marin I wouldn't have been able to start working again after my first born. I was so nervous about leaving my baby but after meeting her I was comfortable knowing she would be in good hands. Marin was always on time and ready to work! I would recommend her...
Karen D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've had this joy of caring and growing with children for over 11 years starting at home. Babysitting my siblings also at times my mothers friends children. My first nanny job started with a 3-month-old baby boy. I was his nanny until he was 3 years old and his mom moved to Texas. Being she was single parent I even flew out...
Kathy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"I wish I could of hire Kathy full time but she the first person I call when I need a babysitter. Please don't pass up on a very reliable person that would love your kids and treat them as their weer part of her family."
Tiffany L.
Beverly B.
Englewood, NJ
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Childcare Giver, Certified Home Health Aide And Companion.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Beverly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Beverly is very reliable and our communication was wonderful. She has a good way with kids, she was responsible for caring for my 3 children (ages 9, 5, & 1). She was also very patient and flexible with our schedule changes. Our children loved when she arrived for...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan, I am currently a student in the Pace University School-Child Psychology doctoral program. I am hoping to find a nannying/babysitting position that works around my class schedule.
A little about me:
I have extensive experience as a babysitter and a nanny over the past 10 years, I was a mentor through...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Megan is the great! She walked in and immediately started playing with my boys. She has a super fun, easy-going personality they loved! She's had no problem wrangling all three of my boys, ages 4, 2 and 6 months, and putting them down seamlessly for their night...
April F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am young professional living in Harlem after attending UC Berkeley and graduating with a Bachelor's in Sociology. I am enthusiastic, love to be active with kids and am very patient. I love kids and have always tried to fit babysitting in around the edges even at school because I find it fun for both me and the kids I'm...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria watched my two children three days a week after school for five months. She was 100% reliable. She was always on time, very tidy and always got done what I asked her to. On a personal level, Maria is whip smart, kind and lovely to be around. My kids adore her...
Kellie A.
4.2
(6)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced babysitter who has been babysitting pretty much all my life. I am the oldest of 3 siblings and also many little cousins. I am into art, all kinds of music and a great cook.
Keliza can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keliza was truly amazing with my 3 kids ages 5, 3 and 1.5 . She interacted with them by played with them , was punctual and above all cleaned up after their mess. It was such a change walking in to an organized play room . I would definitely hire again."
Shelvey M.
Averi C.
New York, NY
$10/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hey there! I've been taking care of children from a very young age. As a little girl, I would help my mom care for my brothers and sisters. I'm the oldest of 6 children so naturally, I was the "built in" babysitter as I like to call it. So I have a lot of experience with caring for all ages and caring for a lot of children on my...
Averi can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Averi is a very smart, caring, hardworking and dependable young lady who always goes above and beyond her duties. She is excellent with children babies, toddlers and school age. She is so helpful when it comes to helping with homework for school age children, and...
Cristi A.
5.0
(1)
Dear potential family,
My name is Avery and I have 3 years of experience working directly with families and as a student aide to students on the spectrum in an after school program! I am a current part-time graduate student (online) and on the marketing team of a marketing agency and in my spare time, I would love to work for...
Avery can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Avery to babysit our 8 month old daughter while we went out for the night, she was very organized and professional leading up to the job, and arrived right on time. She was accommodating to everything we asked, and was great with our dog too. She was very...
Laura D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Delphine and I'm currently a college student at Sarah Lawrence College studying to get my Bachelor and then Masters degree in Early Childhood Education. I am 20 years old and have been babysitting since the age of 14. I have since babysat for over 4 separate families and love working with kids!
On top of...
Delphine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Delphine was simply incredible with my super high-energy son. She played along with all of his silliness but made sure he stayed safe. She was reliable, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. We will absolutely hire her again any time she is available!"
Jessica L.
Oona M.
New York, NY
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Patient, And Caring College Student With Teaching And Babysitting Experience
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Oona, I'm 20 and I live in Chelsea and go to school at FIT. I babysat consistently for multiple families since high school and love working with kids. I have experience babysitting as well as teaching ballet to children ages two through 12.
Oona can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My girls love Oona! She is super sweet and reliable. She plays & interacts with the kids well. She has been one of my girls favorite sitters."
Tracy S.
Shannon F.
Township of Washington, NJ
$10-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Shannon and I just graduated high school. I have been a babysitter since I was 12 and have worked as an after care counselor for a year. My experience includes taking care of kids ages 10 months to 10 years old. I absolutely adore babysitting and being involved in childcare. I love singing, crafts, animals, and games I...
5.0
"Shannon watched my 8-year-old daughter for a week while my regular babysitter was on vacation. The two of them clicked immediately. I would totally hire her again the next time I'm in need of a babysitter!"
Care member
Kayla J.
Little Falls, NJ
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Positive, Responsible Part-Time Babysitter And Math Tutor Available
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kayla. I have 13+ years of experience in various roles involving working with children of all ages- babysitting, teaching Sunday School, directing Vacation Bible school music for toddlers, teaching, tutoring, etc. I am a full-time middle math school teacher, but I also love younger children. I have a passion...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Kayla was fun and reliable. She was flexible to help us in a bind! "
Christine J.
Emily R.
New York, NY
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bilingual Experienced Nanny Specializing In Fun, Creativity, Art, Theatre, And Dance
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Emily and I am a bilingual (Spanish) Nanny. I have 10 years of experience working with children ages 1-15 years old. Aside from nannying, my experience entails facilitating theater, dance, art, and music classes/camps. I am very patient, creative, organized, clean, and reliable. I thrive off of supporting...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Emily is incredible. She is such an important part of the nurturing of our children. I worked from home while Emily cared for my two children (6 and 7 year old). On days where I was a bit overloaded, she would come through and help with whatever I needed. Whether...
Care member
Stephanie S.
Lodi, NJ
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Weekends.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Child Care:
I have worked with children of all ages ranging from newborns to children of 16 years in age over the last 15 years. I have done various tasks such as school pick ups, going to and from after school activities (library club, dance class, sports practice, etc.), homework help, handling play dates, and preparing small...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie is great to work with. She is caring, punctual, dependable and she makes plans to entertain the kids with different activities. Our kids loved being around her. Highly recommend!
Aman G."
Aman G.
Erin G.
River Edge, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mom With Lots Of Experience Available As A Part Time Babysitter
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I live in River Edge and am a mother of 3 adult children. I have been babysitting part time for the past 14 years and I really enjoy it. I am responsible, reliable and obviously very experienced in child care. I have found several families through Care. com and they have worked out great. I have some availability in my schedule,...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Erin is a fabulous babysitter/nanny. I found her through Care.com. She cares for my two year old three times a week and occasionally also watches my 3.5 year old. She is very reliable and trustworthy and seems to have a special connection with children. Erin makes...
Allison K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of 3 and worked in a daycare for 12 years. I have now been working as a babysitter and nanny for 4 years. I love working with kids from infants to school aged children. I follow all instructions left by parents, and I have enough experience with children to make safe, appropriate decisions as needed. I'm fun, kind, and...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"From the first minute, Jessica knew how to treat my two and a half year old daughter. Jessica is fun, very professional and very responsible. She is a lovely person that she would recommend to all people. We will repeat!"
Maria G.
Preeti P.
New York, NY
$40-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Preeti can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"A friend of mine recommended Preethi as a tutor for my child and she was such an extraordinary help.
Not only did she help my daughter do better in reading and writing, but my daughter always looked forward to her tutoring sessions. Preethi also ended up as a...
Melanie T.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Wood Ridge, NJ
Emma M.
5.0
Emma was wonderful with my toddler! She was very attentive and reliable. I will be hiring her again!
- Jennifer B.
Amanda C.
5.0
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 comes to my child. She is warm and friendly and full of energy which provided my son a safe haven. My son and her instantly bonded which to me meant a...
- Brittney C.
Elisa P.
5.0
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 toddler stages and seemed genuinely excited to see him (and us) everyday. I could not trust her more. Would definitely hire her again. We only...
- Rachel B.
Marin S.
5.0
Without Marin I wouldn't have been able to start working again after my first born. I was so nervous about leaving my baby but after meeting her I was comfortable knowing she would be in good hands. Marin was always on time and ready to work! I would recommend her to anyone looking for a caregiver.
- Karen D.
Kathy P.
5.0
Kathy looked after our daughter after school. She took care of her very well and we always felt that she was in good hands.
- Brian 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?
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.