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Xhovana M.

Xhovana..

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Energetic babysitter for five years of experience looking at the children on weekdays evenings weekends and during school holidays even on family vacations looking after the house. Affective engaging them in various of activities meeting their educational and physical needs making sure they're safe and healthy at all times. Also...

Min L. says "Xhovana is a true gem. She is wonderful with children, hardworking, punctual, energetic and just the sweetest person. We hired Xhovana for a short term job...

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Bora Z.

Outgoing Young Professional With Years Of Childcare And Teaching Experience

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a young professional living in Brooklyn and am currently in a career transitional period. While I am applying to grad school, I am looking for a preferably consistent role caring for children, although I am open to one-time opportunities at well. I have been caring for children of varying ages for 10 years now. I have...

Ornela G. says "Bora is such was a fantastic nanny to our one year old son. She is super sweet, kind, very gentle and patient. It's a shame we had to move and no longer...

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Laurie A.

Currently Available Mornings For Child And Elder Care

Fair Lawn, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mature professional caregiver. Used to working with young children and seniors. Worked as a paraprofessional in the local school districts for several years. The past 6 years I have been a nanny to 2 children.

Katherine M. says "Laurie has been watching my 3 children for two months. She is very reliable and loves to cook. She has a grown son and is a safe driver. "

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Adriana L.

Full-time Caregiver Available

Ridgewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello There, My name is Adriana I'm 28 years old and I'm from Brazil. I recently moved to the area in Morris County and currently studying psychology. I have been a nanny for the past 5 years and love what I do, including preparing meals, going outside to play whenever possible, and much more. I have experience taking care of...

Kiran T. says "In the short while that Adrianna was with us, she was really delightful and a wonderful caretaker for my kids. She is warm and cheerful and very nurturing...

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Imani R.

Reliable And Loving Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Brenda D.

Babysitter Looking For Morning Job

Mount Vernon, NY

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm looking for afternoon work. I love children and put my heart into the job. My ideal start time would be anything 11:30 and on. I can stay for late shifts. I have my own safe car. Excellent references upon request. I am located in eastchester NY and my average hourly rate is 28-30 dollars an hour.

Ailiun Y. says "We hired Brenda to look after our kid after school for a couple of weeks when my husband had to travel abroad. We were so lucky to have found Brenda. She...

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Yudith P.

Cliffside Park, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Yudith. I have over 10 years of experience caring for children. I like children. I like to help families that need help. I consider myself a gentle, kind, responsible person. I have worked with children of different ages. I am at your disposal. I have a vehicle and a driver's license, light cleaning and cooking...

Piyumi B. says "Yudith was the absolute BEST! She took care of my 6 month old until he turned one. She is amazing with him, he loves her so much because she is a kind and...

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Estrella H.

Palisades Park, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Estrella Nunez I am a mother of 2 I will love to take care of your children/s and become part of your family , please if you have any question feel free to contact me thank you have a nice day!!!

Susannah A. says "Estrella is an incredible caregiver and I recommend her highly. She cared for our 2 month old son and 2 year daughter. Not easy work for sure, but...

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Rebecca S.

Babysitter Available

New York, NY

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am currently working 32 hours a week with a 6-year-old deaf autistic boy who lives on Wall Street, and he is about to head back to school. Once he's back he sadly won't need me, so I am looking for a new full time position. His parents asked that I note "we will absolutely recommend you as the best nanny to absolutely...

Alena Z. says "When Rebecca left Boston I felt I lost my hands... She is great with everything she is touching. Not only the cleaning was fast and superb, she put...

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Gillian G.

Hilarious Nanny Looking For A New Family!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hey there! I'm Gillian, I live on the Upper West Side and I LOVE working with kids - I have over 10 years of babysitting experience, including multiple long term nanny positions, and have worked with up to 3 kids at a time from infants + toddlers to teens! Before I dove into nanny life, I taught improv + sketch comedy to...

Katherine N. says "Gillian is wonderful! My girls love her. Gillian is the most favored babysitter of all. She is very mature, responsible, entertaining, and caring....

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Anita D.

Full Or Part-Time Caregivers

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
I am experienced childcare provider with lots of energy, endless patience. I live in Bronx and am interested in a part-time position. I like making the day fun and engaging while being careful, safe , providing good education, morality, self-discipline and social integration. I'm compassionate, kind, with a friendly...

Dora R. says "I hired Anita about 5 years ago. She helps take care of my two daughters. She's VERY responsible, dependable, and most importantly trustworthy. I just love...

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Adriana G.

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
19 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
My name is Adriana and I am interested in working for your family. I have long time experience working with children in NY. My last job was as a Special Education Teacher Assistant for School District. Unfortunately my position was canceled. My first experience working with children ages 7 to 12 years old was in Colombia,...

Rob A. says "Adriana helped us care for our two children for over a year until they started school. She was wonderful with them! She often planned activities, taking...

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Dee C.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Working with children has been an experience the past 7 years. I find myself to be encouraging, patient, and devoted to what I love. The few years I've worked with children, it has been amazing and fun experience. One thing you can never say is that you do not learn something new with the little/big ones! You find yourself...

Jen B. says "One time care and love the consistency in communication when caring for my baby girl. Amazing with keeping things nice & tidy!"

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Any H.

Experienced Babysitter Available Weekdays And Occasional Sitter On Weekends.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am a mother of a 14-year-old and a 5-year-old toddler. I enjoy spending time with babies and toddlers. I love pets. I am a very responsible and reliable person. I like to encourage reading books, draw & color (water paint) play (train, cars, puzzles, play pretend) and teach them the basics like the ABC's, 1, 2, 3's shapes and...

Care Member says "Any took care of my children last month and she was great with my daughter and son. Any made sure to get to know my children about their likes and...

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Lauren S.

The One That No One Forgets: Lauren

Montvale, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hello my name is Lauren and I am absolutely in love with kids. Kids are a huge reason of why I smile and the way I am around them is something I cannot describe. I have been babysitting and dealing with kids since I was around 10 years old and I am 30 now. I am a godmother of a little boy and I am always watched kids. I know how...

Leslie F. says "Lauren was wonderful with our 1.5 year old son. She is incredibly responsive, dependable and punctual. We are thrilled to have her."

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Sophia C.

Hello Families! I Am A Former Preschool Teacher And Love To Help Kids!

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! I have many years of experience in babysitting and teaching kids as well. I come from a huge family with nieces and nephews ranging from 7 months to 2 years old. I am completely comfortable with taking care of any age and have more experience with infants and children up to 5 years old. I am a very good improviser and...

Caitlin K. says "Sophia was hired to watch our baby on a regular basis. She has been punctual, reliable, responsible, and wonderful. My baby does not readily go to other...

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Farima A.

Farima

Fort Lee, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Farima, a dedicated and passionate individual with a love for working with children. I've had the joy of being a camp counselor at Bonjour New York, where I've had the opportunity to work with children of all ages. I have also experienced working with children with special needs, as well as families who speak French...

Kevin D. says "We were a bit nervous since it had been so long since we had used a nanny because of the pandemic. But the kids are still talking about her. We will...

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Alicia F.

Part-time Caregiver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am currently attending College here in New York City. I am a digital media arts major. I encourage children to have fun and be creative. I am willing and capable to help with the child's homework.

Evelyn R. says "Alicia was super accommodating to my schedule, very responsible & sweet to my child. Definitely would hire her again!"

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Rose K.

Young Adult Who Loves To Play Imaginatively And Create A Fun Environment

Ridgewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Rose, and I'm 25 years old with over 7 years of experience caring for children from 5 months to 12 years old. I have an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Development and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, which give me a strong understanding of both how kids grow and how to support them emotionally and...

Jennifer D. says "Rose was extremely respectful, professional and prompt. She always responded to calls/texts and showed up on time. She worked very nicely with my two...

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Shelley J.

Cliffside Park, NJ

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have worked as a baby sitter for 2 years with the same family part time. I am currently working for another family during the weekend for the past year and for date nights. I am also employed as a teacher aide in the school for the past 12 years. I do have experience and reference. I have two children of my own. I am kind,...

Xiaoyin L. says "Shelley is a very experienced caregiver, she is warm and have a hearty laughter that brings to the room so much joy! Would highly recommend her to any...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.58/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dumont, NJ

Babysitters in Dumont, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Xhovana M.

Xhovana is a true gem. She is wonderful with children, hardworking, punctual, energetic and just the sweetest person. We hired Xhovana for a...

- Min L.

Bora Z.

Bora is such was a fantastic nanny to our one year old son. She is super sweet, kind, very gentle and patient. It's a shame we had to move...

- Ornela G.

Laurie A.

Laurie has been watching my 3 children for two months. She is very reliable and loves to cook. She has a grown son and is a safe driver.

- Katherine M.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Dumont, NJ

The average rate for babysitters in Dumont, NJ on Care.com is $19.58 per hour as of December 2025. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in Dumont, NJ often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 12 babysitters in Dumont, NJ, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in Dumont, NJ offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in Dumont, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Dumont.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Dumont offer flexible or same-day availability.

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