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Natalia C.

Edison, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with five years of working with kids, and I truly love what I do. Things about me : I speak Spanish, have my own car. I am available to travel if needed. I am 25 years old. I am available to start anytime, thank you. :)
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Catalina C.

Edison, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, my name is Catalina and I have 1 year of experience. I am an active college student and am majoring in education. With this being said, I can help with homework. As well, I am a dance teacher at a studio. I love working and spending time with children. I can help light housekeeping.
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Sarah B.

Friendly And Loving Part-Time Caregiver

Edison, NJ

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$15/hr
Craft assistance
looking for some experience to help pursue a career in early childhood development. I am currently going to school on Tuesday and Friday from 11a-2p and am pursuing a liberal arts major. I am aiming do something in early childhood development and so I would like to get some early experience to assist me in getting a degree in...
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Jamiyah A.

Child Care

Edison, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am a nurturing and responsible 20-year-old mom with extensive hands-on childcare experience. Naturally compassionate and highly dependable, I combine personal insight with professional skills to create a safe, engaging, and enriching environment for children. My patience, creativity, and love for nurturing young minds makes me...
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Larrell D.

Edison, NJ

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$25/hr
9 years experience
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating children. I've been caring for kids for over nine years, and I'm comfortable looking after up to four children of all ages. I've worked with families from a variety of backgrounds and have experience with children of all ages, from infants to...
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Colleen R.

Enthusiastic And Loving Caregiver

Edison, NJ

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$25/hr
20 years experience
I have both a bachelors and masters degree in education. I have been blessed to have had experience with children my entire life. As the youngest of 9 in my own family, I became an aunt at 5 years old. My oldest nephew was followed by 25 more nieces and nephews. Many years later I am a great aunt to 34 beautiful children. I am...
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Clara S.

Edison, NJ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I'm a childcare provider driven by a deep-seated passion for nurturing children's growth and development. With four years of experience caring for children of all ages, I pride myself on creating a safe, stimulating, and enriching environment where kids can thrive. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and...
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Amanda C.

Edison, NJ

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Amanda, and I'm a dedicated and experienced educator with a passion for helping students reach their full potential. I am a licensed elementary teacher specializing in grades K-6. With six years of teaching experience across various elementary grade levels, I've had the privilege of working with diverse...
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Isabel P.

Part-Time Childcare

Edison, NJ

3.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a parent of 2 children. I am currently looking to provide childcare on a full-time or occasional/part-time basis in my home. Prices are $150/week for full days for toddlers, $200/week for newborns and $50/week for after school care (Edison Heights area). There is a reduced rate for a 2nd child.

Kristina G. says "Isabel has just begun babysitting for our girls aged 2 and 4, and they love her! She is very caring and is also a great mom."

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Ajee R.

Experienced Babysitter Willing to Work During the Summer Days .

Edison, NJ

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$5/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I work for the YMCA after school care . I have a younger sister that take care of when my moms at work I also have younger cousins I used to help care for when they go off of school .
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Amalia L.

Edison, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I am a passionate childcare provider with a deep-rooted love for nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My journey in childcare began as a babysitter, where I discovered my knack for engaging children in fun and educational activities. I am a patient and calm individual, with a creative and imaginative approach to...
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Selin T.

Child Care

Edison, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I worked at the YMCA branch in Metuchen, New Jersey. I was responsible for being a teacher's assistant in summer preschool session, conducting arts and crafts and reading with students, organizing school supplies/ classroom, instructing swimming lessons to students ages 3-12. I also worked as a babysitter for the child daycare...
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Wendor S.

Edison, NJ

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$30/hr
3 years experience
I'm passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering their development. With three years of childcare experience, I've had the privilege of supporting families and providing reliable care for their children. My friendly and patient nature allows me to connect easily with children, creating a safe and nurturing environment. I...
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Senate M.

Edison, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Experience working with all populations of all ages. Organized and have a passion in helping others. I have 10 plus years of child care experience in direct care.
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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Jenna D.

South River, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I'm Jenna! I am a 25-year-old behavioral therapist with 11 years of babysitting experience on top of that. I have a passion working with children both with and without special needs. Between my experience with my job and babysitting it has allowed to me to work with a range of children and I approach every situation with...

Angie H. says "Jenna is very professional and extremely sweet! she babysat my 1 year old for 3 weeks and I'm very grateful that she did. she provided me with updates and...

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Talitha F.

Part Time Babysitter

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My career as an educator spans 25 years across several subjects and grade levels. I also work as a part time nanny. I truly love working with kids. I am responsible, caring, engaging and energetic I have great references from happy parents! I also provide tutoring services. I have a lot of experience teaching both gifted...

Care Member says "Talitha was phenomenal. She was on time, kept me updated every-time. Kind and patient. HIGLY SUGGEST! My kids loved her! "

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Lily M.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there! I'm Lily! I've been working in childcare since I was 17 and now work as a Teacher's aide part-time and as a Party Princess Performer in the Jersey/NYC area! I have worked in childcare with ages 1 - 7, summers as an art teacher at Columbia Association's Art Camp and aftercare for ages 5 - 14! I have experience in...

Jenny X. says "Lily is very sweet, dependable and responsible. She always shows up on time. When she can't come (which is very rare), she notifies me as soon as possible...

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Wajeha K.

Hello, My Name Is Wajeha. I'm 22 Years Old And I've Been Baby Sitting Since I Was 18.

Parlin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and playful. I like working with kids because, kids have been my passion since I can remember. I have a lot of baby cousins in the family which grew my love for kids a lot. I'm looking for a job that is flexible with the schedule. I started working with kids when I was 18, in...

Hadia M. says "Wajeha is so sweet with the kids, she’s like an older sister to them at this point! Very gentle and loving as well!"

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Kris B.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, I am a retired healthcare worker living in Middlesex NJ. (I recently relocated from Myrtle Beach SC) I worked in our local hospital nursery and labor and delivery for many years. I adore children and the elderly. I was hired thru care. com by a young family 11 years ago. I became part of their family and they mine as my...

Kira P. says "Kris has been the most amazing asset to our family! She started taking care of our babies, when I returned to work in 2014, and I couldn't imagine our lives...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.15/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.6

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Edison, NJ

Babysitters in Edison, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Isabel P.

Isabel has just begun babysitting for our girls aged 2 and 4, and they love her! She is very caring and is also a great mom.

- Kristina G.

Antoinette E.

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

- Pam D.

Jenna D.

Jenna is very professional and extremely sweet! she babysat my 1 year old for 3 weeks and I'm very grateful that she did. she provided me...

- Angie H.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Edison, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Edison, 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 54 babysitters in Edison, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Edison, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.15 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 Edison, 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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