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Jennifer V.

Energetic Babysitter

Wrightstown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm 37 years old and currently looking for work. I've been in the finance industry prior to my childcare career but my real passion is working with kids. This started when I was 14. I volunteered at a daycare center in Morristown, NJ. I've volunteered at American Red Cross. I was on the youth team at my church teaching children....

Cherron C. says "My kids really enjoyed Jennifer! They are still talking about her:)"

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Madison S.

Mount Holly, NJ

3.3(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Madison. I love children and truly believe they are all unique in their own ways! I have a 19-month-old daughter who is my entire world. I have previously nannied for a year and a half for one family! I also have daycare experience of 3 years with children ages 1 month to 6 years. I also have experience with...

Elizabeth M. says "Madison came to interview for a nanny job. She came right in sat on the floor and started playing with my kids. She seemed sweet, eager to work, and...

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Elisabel L.

Part Time Babysitter

Lumberton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
Hi, everyone! I am a college senior at Rutgers University- Camden. On my spare time, I love babysitting children of ages from 0 to 10. I have been babysitting since age 15. I began by babysitting my cousins and siblings, and since my family liked my work ethic and bubbly personality, they started recommending me to their...

Sarah S. says "We have had the pleasure of having Elisabel help us with our girls for almost 6 months now and we are so so happy we've found someone trustworthy and...

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Shaddai F.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays/Nights And Saturdays

Joint Base MDL, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Shaddai and I'm currently a full time student Nurse and mom to three beautiful children. Throughout the years I've always been passionate about serving people. Whether it has been working in a child care, helping individuals in their daily routine or even transporting to and from their medical appointments. I...
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Giulia A.

Allentown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi I'm Giulia! I have worked at a daycare for 8 years and have experience with children from ages 2 months to 12 years. I love children and animals as well!

Anna A. says "Giulia has babysat regularly for our 2 toddlers for over a year. She has a lot of experience with children, as she also used to be our son's daycare...

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Caila J.

Compassion Seeker

Burlington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, my name is Caila! I am a dedicated, caring, and fun-loving person. I have a degree in psychology from the University of Delaware and I am currently pursuing my masters in human development and family science while working as a preschool teacher. I love exploring art and communication through play with children. I think...

Arlene T. says "I would highly recommend Caila to work with anyone's child! Caila cared for my one year old daughter over the last year. Chloe was obsessed with her and...

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Stephanie D.

Bristol, PA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Stephanie. In June of 2024, I gave birth to my first child and decided to take a temporary leave from education to stay home with him. At this point in my career, I am looking to bring my expertise in childhood education and my commitment to an enriching, loving, Montessori-focused upbringing to another family in...
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Aminta B.

Trenton, NJ

4.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 10 years of experience as a babysitter. I speak Spanish and English. I love children. I like to play game, and be activity outside. I can swim.
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Romena F.

I am a Career Nanny!

Burlington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a Career Nanny! Therefore Expect the BEST! This should be a stress free process for you. A little about me. I am a mom of two boys, 18 and 20. I have had the best families who have found me on Care. . And because of those families, I continue to be the best at what I do. I treat them like mommy would. My families love me...

Care Member says "I am so grateful for the help Romena provides us. She watches our 1-year-old and 3-year-old, and I couldn’t be more impressed with her care and...

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Danitra P.

Bordentown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
My name is danitra. I currently have a bachelor degree. I'm fun, loving and a caring person. I'm also open to trying new things. I love and adore kids, I also know how to care and treat kids. I'm very good at teaching them how to count, ABC's, potty training, and reading books. I'm always excited when it comes to watching kids....

Alexis G. says "She is very professional and passionate about her work."

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Kaneisha R.

Chesterfield, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Kaneisha! I have 9 years of paid experience working with children and 5 years of strictly nanny experience. I am passionate about caring for children and helping them reach developmental milestones in a timely manner. My goal is to give your child a fun and routine-focused environment where they can...

Care Member says "Kaneisha is a gem! She is exceptionally kind and well-loved by my three year old. She replied promptly to messages, and has been great to work with....

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Anika M.

Chesterfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am passionate about nurturing the development of young minds and have dedicated the last seven years to providing exceptional childcare. My previous babysitting experiences and unwavering belief in the power of positive impact have fueled my desire to be a childcare provider. My approach to childcare is holistic and...

Anita D. says "Anika was absolute wonderful with my kids. She is reliable, responsible and trustworthy. When coming to the care of my children, she was always kind, warm,...

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Carly M.

Wrightstown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I am currently a paraprofessional for elementary and pre-k special education looking for a part time summer job. I am enrolled in college for early childhood education but only taking one online class this summer so I will have open availability once the school year is over in June. I have over 13 years experience in...

Lina C. says "Carly was amazing with my two boys. She helped with homework, drove them to all their appointments; made dinner. She was very attentive to my special needs...

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Sabrina W.

Part-Time Caregiver

Roebling, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I graduated with my masters in Public Administration and an undergrad degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in English. I am a criminal investigator. I have been babysitting for the past 15 years and I truly enjoy it. I have babysat kids of all ages, as well as some with disabilities. For the past 3 years I have been...

Dana R. says "I was very nervous hiring someone young to watch my son and drive him around, but Sabrina was truly amazing! Extremely bright. She was never late picking...

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Jada T.

About Me:

Burlington, NJ

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello! My name is Jada & I've had a passion for working with children since I was about 13 years old. Working with children not only brings me joy, it motivates me to set an example to the younger generations & help them grow into amazing human beings. If you're looking for a reliable, hard working, & flexible babysitter, here I...
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Andrea N.

Burlington, NJ

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for nurturing and educating young minds. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which ignited a desire within me to make a positive impact on children's lives. I believe that every child deserves a safe, stimulating environment where they can thrive. As a patient,...
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Sarah W.

Trenton, NJ

from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello! I have two years of teaching experience, I am currently the athletic director and coach as a part time job at my local school. So, as you can imagine I love kids! I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and love spending time with all ages. I have 12 siblings so I am very comfortable with multiple kids at a time,...
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Faelyn M.

A Little About Me

Roebling, NJ

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago with a family oriented community which gave me the opportunity to provide baby sitting services and pet care to several local families. My experience includes children of all ages. I have a gap in experience of babysitting which occurred while I attended...
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Megan O.

Babysitter,aide & Etc

Levittown, PA

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
I have been babysitting children since I was 12 years old. I love to do arts and crafts with kids and read them books and teach them their ABC's and numbers and also colors. I am a PCA in an elementary school and I am an aide some nights. I absolutely love caring for children and others. I am a mom of 3 (1 teen and 2 littles) I...
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Abigail A.

Part Time Friendly Babysitter Available

Bordentown, NJ

from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Abby and I am 25 years old. I work part-time and am a certified pharmacy technician who recently graduated from college. For experience, I cared for my younger sibling for almost 10 years. In addition, I have babysat my neighbors, relatives, and special needs children.
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.80/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbus, NJ

Babysitters in Columbus, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Jennifer V.

My kids really enjoyed Jennifer! They are still talking about her:)

- Cherron C.

Madison S.

Madison came to interview for a nanny job. She came right in sat on the floor and started playing with my kids. She seemed sweet, eager to...

- Elizabeth M.

Elisabel L.

We have had the pleasure of having Elisabel help us with our girls for almost 6 months now and we are so so happy we've found someone...

- Sarah S.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Columbus, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Columbus, 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 5 babysitters in Columbus, 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 Columbus, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $18.80 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 Columbus, 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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