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Deborah S.

Part/Full-Time Babysitter

Newark, NJ

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...

Kimberly W. says "Deborah took fantastic care of our 9 month old daughter -- punctual, professional and caring. All with a good sense of humor. I would highly recommend...

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Kayleigh K.

Easy Going And Patience Keeper

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I grew up in a big family both immediate and extended. I am the oldest of seven and I have been surrounded by babies/young children my entire life. I also babysit at school. I have been with that family for almost two years now and continue to have a good relationship with them. I am trustworthy, responsible, and reliable.

Rachael M. says "Kayleigh has been our babysitter for the past 4 years. My kids love it when she watches them because she is fun, plays games with them and has even...

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Maggie K.

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Nice to meet you! My name is Maggie and I have 4+ years working with children and adolescents in various settings. Primarily, I have been working at a therapeutic middle and high school for students ages 10-18 who suffer from various mental health diagnosis. During my time here, I have helped aide students academically as well...

Maxine B. says "Worked with Maggie for interim childcare needs and she was fantastic! Communicated well, punctual, and my 2.5 year old daughter was very comfortable with...

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Layani B.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Layani! I'm a hardworking, caring, and outgoing person who absolutely loves working with children! I have two years of experience in aftercare programs at local elementary schools, as well as working at summer camps. I'm also CPR certified, ensuring your child's safety is always my top priority. In addition to my...

Jamia G. says "Layani is exactly and extremely patient with children. She worked with my daughter in aftercare program for 3 years. She is reliable and understanding...

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Jenifer V.

Nanny

Elizabeth, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi Families, I'm Jenifer I'm 27y, and I'm looking for a opportunity. I have more than 5 years of experience with children from 3 months old to 15 years old. I was a dance teacher for children in a social project for 3 years so I am very creative, responsible, organized and energetic. I can change diapers, bath, play, nap time,...

Care Member says "a wonderful person, she treated my son with great care and affection, super dedicated, my son loves her."

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Anaya M.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hey! My name is Anaya, (on-ah-yah)!! I currently live in the metropolitan area until February. I have a reliable form of transportation. I am a nursing student at Brookdale Community College which I will be attending in the fall between September and December only on Monday's and Wednesday's. I am CPR/BLS certified and have...

Katia M. says "Extremely friendly and responsible. My kids adores her."

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Kathleen K.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Kathleen. I am interested in positions such as babysitter, nanny, dog walking, housekeeping etc. I am a college graduate holding a BA in Sociology and a minor in Psychology and one course away from teacher of the handicapped certification. I have a work history of 18 years plus with the state of NJ. I have also worked...

Heather F. says "We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic."

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Maria S.

Experienced Babysitter Available From 8.30 To 3 Pm. But Can Be Flexible After Talk.

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Maria Cristina, but everyone call me just Cristina. I'm Portuguese, living in Scotch Plains. I talk /write fluent English, and understand and talk some Spanish . Im a babysitter with 10 years of experience, and I can provide references. Im available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Occasionally I can...

Denise B. says "Maria is a terrific nanny and an amazing person! She was a nanny to our young children for two years. I was immediately struck by her genuine warmth and...

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Antoinette E.

Friendly Babysitter, Pet Sitter, And Tutor

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a biology teacher looking for part-time work over the summer as a sitter, pet caretaker, house sitter, and/or tutor. I have 1 year of experience as a full time 8th, 11th, and 12th grade biology teacher, 6 years of part-time experience in elementary and middle school education, as well as 2 years of experience as a college...

Pam D. says "You are getting a caregiver that is truly the "top brass" if you hire Antoinette. She was absolutely wonderful with my daughter, incredibly professional and...

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Kiaora S.

Kiaora's Bio

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as fun, easy going and cheerful I like working with kids because I love children. Love seeing their development growth and if I can have a piece of enhancing and empowering them to be great individuals then of course it's a pleasure. One thing you should know about me is your child is your precious...

Care Member says "Kiaora is a delightful and creative sitter who our five-year-old daughter immediately loved. We absolutely trust her to take great care of her."

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Stephanie G.

Babysitter Available

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am 32-years old. I currently live in Elizabeth, New Jersey but I'm a native New Yorker. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, also I am a New York certified nursing assistant. I have been a babysitter for several years, since I was a teenager. I have experience with children between the ages of 6 months to 12 years old. I love...

Yuwen Z. says "Stephanie's caring, easygoing, punctual, dependable and hard working. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare help."

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Amber F.

Experienced Young And Fun Nanny

Kenilworth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello Families! My name is Amber & I am a bubbly, energetic, and caring 26-year-old teacher nominated for Educator Of The Year for 2 consecutive years! I am currently looking to nanny for a family summer of 2025. My availability is Mon-Fri anytime from 8am-6pm. While you can view a screenshot of my resume in my profile pictures,...

Stanley L. says "We have had many baby sitters and nanny over the years and Amber is the very best. She goes beyond the call of duty and our kids adore her. She has a...

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Raquel R.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile! . I possess more than a decade of experience in caring for children. Some of those years were spent looking after the children of close acquaintances, while the rest were dedicated to professional childcare through daycare centers or as a nanny. I am well-versed in tending to children...

Care Member says "Raquel has a lovable personality and is great with kids. She is very trustworthy and our two children ages 5 and 2 both love having her around. Raquel...

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Shalayne V.

Sewaren, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hello, My name is Shalayne. I am a 38-year-old woman who has been around kids for all of my life. Growing up with 4 younger siblings, I was pretty much my mother's helper with everything. I have been in the child care business for the better side of 20 years working with ages from infant to 20 years old. I was also a preschool...

Care Member says "Shalayne is a dedicated and a giving person with children. She goes above and beyond. She also has great communication with parents, which is very...

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Alyssa M.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Alyssa! I'm a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in occupational therapy with the intention of working specifically with children! I spend a large majority of my time organizing group events for high school aged kids, and when thats out of season I counsel elementary-middle school aged children at a...

Cecil R. says "Alyssa is probably one of the most reliable people I have known. We were in need of sitters last year for a wedding at our church and Alyssa immediately...

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Tamisha W.

Loving Care Provider

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 81 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Professional individual who has years of experience caring for children. I have a 29 and 21-year-old of my own and have been caring for others for quite sometime. I am a certified substitute teacher in the state of NJ and am fingerprinted by NJ state, certified in adult and child CPR. I love children and will care for your child...

Isabel C. says "Very pleased with Tamisha, she was very responsive, punctual and she had no trouble winning my son over and stepping into the care role. This was my first...

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Allison S.

Loving And Experienced Nanny

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a passionate childcare provider with 15 years of experience. Working with littles is the most rewarding job I could ever have! There is no age, amount of children, behavior, or task that I can't handle. I am happy to help with additional household duties including light housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and errand...

Rakelia P. says "Allison is amazing!! We are a military family and I am a nurse so Allison is a true blessing to us. Allison has worked with my family for over a year and...

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Frances L.

Full-Time Childcare

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello my name is Francis, and in addition to both pet and elder care, I am also very skilled in child care. For the last three years, I cared for a 5-year-old girl, bringing her to doctor's appointments, administering medication, transporting her back and forth to school, preparing meals, and caring for general well being. I...

Karen T. says "Frances is the most caring person I know. She came to work for us in late August when my Mom got out of the hospital. France's would make my Mom's meals,...

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Ariel N.

Fun Sitter And Pet Lover

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello families! I'm a very dependable, trustworthy, patient, and loving person. I have been sitting for children for close to 4 years now. I love to interact with the kiddos and do not have any problems doing some errands. Please feel free to message me with any questions or concerns - more than happy to discuss further!

Kevin G. says "Ariel is a dependable, flexible, and caring sitter who helped us over the summer months. Our kids enjoyed spending time with her and she is highly...

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Jeremy A.

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
I'm a substitute teacher from Elizabeth public schools. I love taking care of kids and pets. I have been a teacher for 1 year and continue to be a teacher in the upcoming years. I have a cousin that I been take care of her since she was a baby. I am free for the summer until September. I'd describe my personality as kind,...

Care Member says "Jeremy is a lovely boy, when I lived in Linden he used to take care of my daughter and now I move to another state and I can’t find someone like him....

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.44/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Avenel, NJ

Babysitters in Avenel, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Deborah S.

Deborah took fantastic care of our 9 month old daughter -- punctual, professional and caring. All with a good sense of humor. I would highly...

- Kimberly W.

Kayleigh K.

Kayleigh has been our babysitter for the past 4 years. My kids love it when she watches them because she is fun, plays games with them and...

- Rachael M.

Maggie K.

Worked with Maggie for interim childcare needs and she was fantastic! Communicated well, punctual, and my 2.5 year old daughter was very...

- Maxine B.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Avenel, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Avenel, NJ can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 9 babysitters in Avenel, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Avenel, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.44 per hour as of June 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Avenel, NJ through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.

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