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Raquel H.
Watchung, NJ
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I am currently a graduate student at New Jersey City University going for School Psychology! At the moment I am interning at the Green Brook Public Schools. I have been babysitting kids for 8 years from the age of 3 to 11-year-olds. I have also worked as a 1 on 1 aide in schools, and currently work at an after school...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Katherine R.
Edison, NJ
$22-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am experienced with taking care of children from ages 2-17. Comfortable with running errands and can drop children off before school and from their after school events. Also available weekends for rides or care.
5.0
"Katherine is very responsible. She was very punctual in pick up my children and they loved being with her. She was also willing to drop them off to other activities when needed."
Kim R.
Barbara S.
Basking Ridge, NJ
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For A Nanny Position Or Babysitting Position Part Time Full-Time Or Part-Time
4.9
(16)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am currently looking for around 15 to 25 hrs of work I am a mature and experienced Babysitter/Nanny who was working FT in the Corporate World until 2015. My current job for a 5 yr old ends June 27. My job working for a 2 yr old little girl in Morristown ended 8/23. In 2022 was working for a 2 1/2 yr old boy in Cranford. He was...
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Barbara has been caring for our children after school for the last 2 school years. She is dependable, detail-oriented, and trustworthy. She takes her role very seriously and makes the children her highest priority when she is with them. I never EVER worry when...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a senior in college majoring in psychology. I love to babysit as my after school job. I've been taking care of kids for 6 years now and I've had multiple jobs. I worked as a counselor at an aftercare program and have had 6+ long term babysitting jobs. I have two younger siblings one who is 17 and has Down syndrome who I...
Manuela can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Manuela is really friendly, sweet and easy to get along with. I was all set to hire her to start in September but my after school current sitter decided to stay with our family longer. Her references were very strong when I called and they both told me that she...
Carrie N.
Delia K.
Cranford, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Energetic College Student Looking For Weekly Babysitting Job!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Delia, I'm a 25 y/o legal professional looking for babysitting opportunities on the weekends/after school hours on certain weekdays (I work a hybrid schedule). I currently work full-time in NYC and live in Westfield. I have about 11 years of experience with children ages 2 and up. I'm energetic, responsible, organized...
Delia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Delia K. is a caring, responsible, knowledgeable, determined, hard working individual. She is dependable and very resourceful. Her interaction with children is sincere and concise, providing great communication and compassion. She is also amazing at hands on...
Yvette D.
4.0
(1)
-Began working in childcare at the Summit YMCA in 2007, where I worked for 7 years -Big sister of 3 younger brothers -5 years of nanny experience (school pick-up & drop-off, homework help, meal prep, arts & crafts, helping around the house, taking children to after school activities, etc.) -College grad (Kean University)
Britney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Katarzyna C.
Clark, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
driving to and from school, meal preparation, help with homework, playdate arrangements,, after school activities.
Katarzyna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katarzyna was hired to watch my children and to run errands. My family found her to be personable, dependable, and punctual. My kids took to her immediately and she was very flexible with her time."
Pat R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an 20-year-old college student studying Psychology at Kean University. I commute from Bridgewater to Union. I have always had a passion for working with children. Working at an Elementary school after school program for two years has taught me the key to patience and understanding. At the after school program I was in...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Michelle is a compassionate, patient, attentive young woman. Her work ethic is one of the best I've seen, and she is absolutely wonderful with children."
Elizabeth M.
5.0
(2)
Hello, I have a true passion for working with kids. I'm very engaged with the children I care for and will always be up for activities. I recently took care of two young boys in Morristown, primarily for after-school care. I picked them up from school and brought them to weekly activities. I fed them snacks and assisted with...
Joseph can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Joe was very professional and kind when meeting our child and proved to be an excellent communicator while we were out. There was no fuss when we returned, and our kids had a good time with him as well!"
Care member
Theo T.
Westfield, NJ
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
EXPERIENCED Nanny available for full time! Nanny share (for full time) welcomed.
Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old.
About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own (her dad/my husband passed away in 2008). She is 24 now....
Theo can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Theo is incredibly trustworthy & reliable. Her loving & nurturing ways make her an amazing nanny! She is always attentive to & patient with our children. We highly recommend her. "
Tara M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Amaya. I am a 23-year-old college graduate who enjoys assisting and educating children. I graduated with masters in Criminal Justice at Rutgers Newark University where I will use my degree to aid children in the juvenile justice system through rehabilitation. I am willing to help out for the parent's and...
Amaya can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amaya did a great job babysitting our 2 year old son! Would definitely hire again."
Care member
Joann N.
Fords, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am Italian and come from a great family. I am proud to be a nanny for different families. I was responsible for getting the children ready for school, keeping the house neat, running errands, food shopping, doing whatever to keep the house running smoothly. I would do some light housework and my other duties included doctors...
Joann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Joann is trustworthy, kind,reliable loving great with kids. She will treat your children as her own."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Tatyana. I am 23 years old. I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, crafts, Swimming Supervision, homework, and creating a loving and healthy environment for your children while you are away. I am comfortable and happy to care for children of all ages and those who may have special...
Tatyana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Monica! I have 3+ years of experience with children of all ages. I have a big family so I've been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. Outside of family, I started babysitting for pay when I was in high school, mostly summertime. I have a little experience with children who have special needs. In the past year and...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Monica is very sweet with our kids. She is helpful around the house. She goes above and beyond what is asked which is greatly appreciated."
Rebekah P.
4.4
(9)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Victoria ! I am 22 years old and attending Quinnipiac University. I am enrolled in the MAT program for elementary education. I have 10+ years of experience working with children from ages one to 13. I began helping and caring for my younger sister, since she is 10 years younger than me. From then, I have branched...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is a God send. The girls fell in love with her right from the first day, she has been very accommodating with my return times due to work and has even helped me out on weekends."
Shanmukha P.
3.3
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Heather and I have been around kids most of my life. I have worked at a daycare since I have been 19, mainly as an assistant teacher. I have worked with infants up to preschool. I also was lead teacher for a short time with toddlers. I worked with family friends set of twin for a little over a summer. I have worked...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Heather is great! We worked together for a while and she's excellent with children and parents alike and a lovely person."
Adrianna G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 30-year-old based here in Union County (Rahway). I have years of experience in childcare, my most recent position being a co-teacher of a Reggio style based classroom in a private school in Mountainside; previously, I worked as a 'guide' at a private school called Acton Academy. Years of experience in alternative...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy."
Dana A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Emma! I am a recent graduate from NYU where I studied dance and psychology. This past school year, I worked at an after school program in Brooklyn teaching dance to 4-5-year-olds. Given the current state of uncertainty we live in, I have moved out of Manhattan and back home with my loving parents in Westfield, NJ....
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!"
Kerry J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
With five years of experience in child care and two years as an au pair, I am confident in my ability to provide attentive and nurturing care to your children.
During my time as an au pair, I had the opportunity to work with children in various age groups, ensuring their safety, well-being, and growth through engaging...
Alison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alison has been a responsible, reliable babysitter for my 4 children. "
Care member
Katelyn D.
Clark, NJ
$10-15/hr
I have worked at a daycare/after school program with infants and children ranging for 6 months to 7 years old. During the summers I worked at an extended school year program for children with learning disabilities who ranged from 4 to 5 years old. Finally, I spent the last year nannying for two 7-year-old twins.
Katelyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Watchung, NJ
Katherine R.
5.0
Katherine is always willing to go the extra mile. Great with kids and running other errands.
- Brian L.
Barbara S.
5.0
Barbara is an excellent caregiver. She's fun, dependable, and a great communicator. Barbara has been caring for our 2 year old daughter for several months and has become an integral part of our family's care support system. Barbara is very kind and connects easily with children and adults. As a...
- Jane D.
Manuela M.
5.0
Manuela is really friendly, sweet and easy to get along with. I was all set to hire her to start in September but my after school current sitter decided to stay with our family longer. Her references were very strong when I called and they both told me that she is very responsible. My 4 year old...
- Carrie N.
Delia K.
5.0
Ms. Delia K. is a caring, responsible, knowledgeable, determined, hard working individual. She is dependable and very resourceful. Her interaction with children is sincere and concise, providing great communication and compassion. She is also amazing at hands on projects with children.
- Yvette D.
Katarzyna C.
5.0
Katarzyna was hired to watch my children and to run errands. My family found her to be personable, dependable, and punctual. My kids took to her immediately and she was very flexible with her time.
- Pat R.
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FAQs for after school child care in Watchung, NJ
In 2024, how much is after-school care near me in Watchung, NJ?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Watchung, NJ through Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 per hour as of May 2024. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.
How can I find after-school child care near me in Watchung, NJ?
Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in Watchung, NJ. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Watchung, NJ?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Watchung, NJ to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Watchung, NJ, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.