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Find babysitters in East Orange, NJ that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in East Orange, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
What others are saying about babysitters in East Orange, NJ
Latacha was referred to me by friends she worked for and I am so grateful they did. I have two children and Latacha has cared for both of…
Review for Latacha B. by Care member
she's amazing with kids, funny and responsible
Review for Flora D. by brit A.
I can’t say enough great things about Sharifa! She is a good listener and takes great care of my 3 month old (while also entertaining my…
Review for Sharifa H. by Care member
Babysitters in East Orange, NJ
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Certified Baby Care Specialist with 10 (10) plus years' experience in infant and child care. Very responsible, trustworthy, mature, punctual, emotionally intelligent, excellent educational and personal background, friendly personality with fantastic communication and interpersonal skills. Baby or infant will be in safe, capable...
Latacha can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Latacha is such a sweet person ,she will take good care of your baby ,she's such an experience Nanny /Baby Nurse ,the moment I had employed Latacha I was so happy she knows so much about childcare .i will love to have her again for my second baby !"
Luana B.
4.8
(5)
My name is Flora and I've been a babysitter for the last 3 years professionally. I'm currently in college and I find enjoyment in child care. I like to provide a safe environment and do activities that encourage growth. Like crafts and arts, read stories, an play sports. I also do indoor and outdoor activities. I'm open to do...
Flora can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"She's really nice and gets the job done."
Makenbi R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am Sharifa. I'm a cheerful and vibrant mother of two children. I have earned a college degree in Visual Communications and have always found a way to transfer my skills as a creative. I have worked at a community library on several programs that included reading with young children, building legos, and completing...
Sharifa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Sharifa was the most amazing caregiver we could ever ask for our newborn son. She came into our lives at the perfect time and quickly became a member of our family. Our only regret about moving out of state is that Sharifa could not come with us. She was everything...
Cameron D.
5.0
(4)
Thank you for considering me to help care for your children! My name is Eustacia; Growing up in a single parent household as an only child has always been my personal reasoning for providing childcare and assisting families. In my opinion, being a part of a child's village is one the most fulfilling acts of life. My childcare...
Eustacia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stacia is extremely caring and attentive to our 8-month-old. She was wonderful to be around as well. We are hiring her again and look forward to keep working with her whenever we need the help."
Elizabeth Q.
Pauline R.
East Orange, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been in this field for over 12 years, and it is still what I do for a living. I just love it and the kids seem to love me. As testament for it, I am still very close to my former employers.
Pauline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Pauline is currently our nanny and she is absolutely wonderful. She has 15 years of experience and 7+ years with us, and is now looking for afternoon/evening work in the Maplewood and South Orange area, as we transition from full-time to part-time care. She is...
Jennifer H.
Nonkululeko C.
East Orange, NJ
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
My Name Is Lekoh Im Looking For A Live In Nanny Job
4.7
(5)
As a natural caregiver, I've always been drawn to helping children learn and grow. With 7 years of childcare experience, I have a proven ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My patient and calm demeanor, combined with my creative and imaginative spirit, allows me...
Nonkululeko can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Leko is a rockstar of a nanny!
Proactive and communicative she was a huge support as I transitioned back to work from maternity leave. She takes a ton of initiative reminding me to pump or when to restock the baby’s favorite foods. She treated my 9 month old baby...
Care member
Dee F.
East Orange, NJ
$23-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as very patient, loving, gentle, kind & fun individual.
I have years of experiences with Children from Newborn up and seniors.
Kids are just angels sent from above. I enjoy seeing them smile, happy and giving them the best care possible. I am too a parent and that's every parents job to provide...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Having Dee as a sitter was amazing. She was caring and very attentive. She took care of my 1 month old baby for 5 days and would send me updates and pictures of how my baby was doing. She made sure my baby was fed, cleaned and comfortable. Honestly 10/10 I would...
Care member
Luca L.
East Orange, NJ
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi my name is Luca. I am 24 years old, I have 2 beautiful kitties and a leopard gecko. I have been caring for children for 5 years as a nanny and as the oldest of 2 sisters. I have a lot of experience working with infants and toddlers, but also with older kids and young teens. I spent 2 years nannying a 6-year-old boy with...
Luca can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
5.0
"Luca was an amazing caregiver to our two boys. He’s energetic, caring, and extremely thoughtful. He helped with our 8 and 6 year old but he would be great with any age grouping. He helped a ton with homework, kept the boys entertained, was an amazing chef and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I can Provide complete care for children in the employer's home and perform all tasks that correlate to the care of the children. Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children can thrive and develop.
Lucia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lucia has been nannying for my toddler for almost 6 months now and I cannot recommend her enough! She is very experienced, responsible, nurturing, energetic and makes the safety of our daughter her top priority. She goes above and beyond her responsibilities every...
Care member
Linda M.
East Orange, NJ
$25-38/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.8
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Linda. I have been taking care of children for over 19 years ranging from new borns to teenagers. Being a mother of two myself, I understand the delicate and warm aura clients seek. Child care is a beautiful privilege that comes with many roadblocks and I would love to be the entrusted extra working hand many...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"My father is in his 90s and was independent until a few years ago, when he got weaker and dementia started to creep in. He hated having strangers around so he never wanted outside help. But Linda made him so comfortable that he accepted her like family and actually...
Roseann M.
Antonia L.
East Orange, NJ
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Kind And Fun Caretaker, Experienced With Children, The Elderly, And Pets
5.0
(1)
I have helped many friends and family members with their children over the years. I have also worked professionally with people in need of care in nursing homes and dogs of all shapes and sizes.
Antonia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Toni was so helpful in caring for my little toddler throughout the day while I was working. We all know how much covid ruined our lives, and being at home working while my toddler was around was extremely stressful, but Toni was able to keep my little guy...
Jennilyn L.
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have experience with children ages 6 weeks-13 years old. I love being around children, and watching them grow.
Tiara can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello everyone,
My name is Olga. I have experience working with children for more than 10 years. I occasionally babysit for families who need a day off or would like to take some time to self care. I'm currently a school social worker and I love my job.
Olga can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Cassandre R.
East Orange, NJ
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Part Time Including Weekends Babysitter/Tutor And Pet Care Provider
I am an enthusiastic person with an optimistic outlook on life and people. I am very good with children and pets. I can do pretty much any task upon instruction. I can handle a household with multiple children and pets. I am patient, caring, kind and honest. I also have a sense of humor and I am athletic in order to better...
Cassandre can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Tyler O.
East Orange, NJ
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My three years of experience in a daycare, coupled with my positive babysitting background, have equipped me with the skills to support families and provide reliable child care.
I believe that patience,...
Tyler can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children develop and grow. My 12 years of experience have taught me that patience, creativity, and open communication are key to a successful caregiver-child relationship.
With a calm and friendly demeanor, I put children at ease and make learning fun. I enjoy...
Hi, my name is Daphney and I am a licensed social worker in NJ. Part time, I am a youth therapist. I work with children to help them learn how to manage emotions. I also with with children with developmental disabilites and work with them on developing ADLs and decreasing aggressive behaviors. I am looking for extra work and...
Daphney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Hello, my name is Jayla C. I am a graduate of Kean University with a degree in Psychology. Currently, I work for the East Orange School District in a self-contained behavioral classroom, where I support students with specialized needs.
I have over 10 years of professional experience working with children, in addition to many...
Jayla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hello I am 21 years old based in East Orange. I recently completed my bachelors at NJIT. I have up to 8 years babysitting experience with kids ranging from age 2 to 16. I love taking care of kids as I have a deep passion and understanding for kids. With my bachelors degree in engineering, I have a strong passion for math and...
Latifa H.
East Orange, NJ
$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello, I am a drama teacher and improv instructor based in East Orange, NJ. I am open to tutoring and babysitting. I enjoy teaching and have been doing so since 2020. I babysat independently for a family with two young sons for a year during the pandemic and helped them to stay on track during school time. I opened an online...
Latifa can also help with: Meal prep
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in East Orange, NJ:
How can I find a East Orange babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in East Orange, 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 53 babysitters in East Orange, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.4. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in East Orange, NJ?
The average rate for East Orange, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.92 per hour as of April 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in East Orange, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in East Orange, 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.
Ratings for East Orange, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Babysitters in East Orange, NJ are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 38 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.