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Gabriela V.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekdays And Weekend Babysitting Jobs.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Gabby! I have 7 years of babysitting experience. I have experience working with babies, toddlers, and older children, ranging from Newborns to 11 years old. I have a Bachelors degree in Education and Special Education with a concentration in Speech Pathology. I am currently a special education teacher looking for...

Maxx K. says "Gabby took care of our two children part time for about a year - starting when my daughter was 3 months old and my son just having turned 2. This was the...

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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Sharifa F.

Part-time Babysitter Going To Kean For Teaching

Elizabeth, NJ

3.0(1)
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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Short: I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years. Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring. Long: -As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...

Steven C. says "We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love...

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Iris M.

Great Babysitter Available For A Part-Time Or Full-Time Job.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Iris. I'm 27 years old. I have a total of 5 years experience working as a nanny and babysitter. I am fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. I was part of two choirs in Argentina and played classical and formal piano as well. I am extremely reliable, energetic, creative, loving, patient, healthy,...

Precious J. says "Iris was heaven sent. We were looking for someone to start ASAP and she was available. She was punctual and took genuine interest in my 2yr old child....

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Angelina C.

Experienced Sitter For Evenings Or Occasional Sitting

Elizabeth, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have extensive child care experience. I have been babysitting for over 10 years for family and close friends. Also, I took safe sitting classes and became certified in safe sitting and CPR for all age groups. I enjoy working with children and look forward to finding work with a great family. I DO work a FT job so I am...

Dominique H. says "Angelina is very fun loving caring kindhearted she is dependable and will always try her best at whatever she does. She is a wonderful person she loves...

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Rose A.

Rose's Cleaning

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience
Looking for houses to clean . I have over 25 years of experience with good refs. I drive and have my own transportation. Thank you and God bless you all

Care Member says "Rosie worked for us for years helping around the house with cleaning, food prep, and child care. She’s very reliable, smart, and friendly. Rosie is good...

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Carolina V.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! My name is Carolina. I'm a caregiver with over 3+ years of experience with children between the ages 4 months - 8 years old. I'm currently attending Kean University and I'm looking for a family that can accommodate my school schedule! I'm comfortable with pick-ups and drop-offs, meal prep, as well as light housekeeping and...

Mallory D. says "We hired Carolina as a part time nanny for our 15 month old daughter and she was very sweet and respectful and was extremely kind to our daughter. Our...

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Andrea S.

Occasional Date Night Or Part-Time Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
*Seeking flexible summer job* Hi everyone! I am a first grade teacher looking for a flexible summer job. I've worked for four different families long-term. I absolutely love being outdoors and allowing children to explore the world and learn! If you're looking for part-time summer help and even occasional sitting (date nights,...

Ayanna M. says "Andrea is a sweetheart, my 7-year-old son really liked her. it was my first time hiring help and I will definitely hire her again."

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Esther N.

Friendly And Nurturing Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Esther and I am currently a 22-year-old student at Kean University in Union, NJ. As an older sister, I have always known the responsibilities of taking care of my younger sibling and being in charge of a household from a young age. I have babysat for a family of 2 (7 years old and infant) for the last 7 years and I am...

Care Member says "She was punctual, polite, and great with our 1.5 year old son. "

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Veronica R.

Elizabeth, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I'm Veronica I really love working with children, experience 2 years, I speak Spanish and English, and my hourly rate is between $15 and $20, I have my own car and I drive since I was 23 years old, I can provide my resume and references if you need it, thank you.

Rachna S. says "Veronica started working for us full time in January. She is a very sweet, friendly and responsible nanny and arrived on time and ready to work hard...

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Jenifer V.

Nanny

Elizabeth, NJ

4.2(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
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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Gloria C.

I Am Gloria, I Have 3 Old Children And 2 Grand Children, I Love Them. I Am 51 Years Old

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$42/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as generous, honest and respectful I like working with kids because before being nanny, I am a mother and I know what hard it is to be alone. I'm looking for a job that we help each other, we have communication and respect between both parts. I started working with kids when I was done with home...

Care Member says "My family is so very lucky to have had Gloria. She has helped me transition between maternity leave and back to a full time position after I had my twin...

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Alison V.

Nanny

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
ABOUT ME: I AM FULLY VACCINATED. Criminal Background Check Available (From July 2021) I am a loving, patient, caring, attentive, and enthusiastic woman. I love arts and crafts, interactive play (both indoor/outdoor), reading books, etc. Please note that activities WILL VARY based on the developmental needs & age of the...

Melissa R. says "Alison is the most trustworthy, honest, professional, responsible, sweetest, reliable, amazing care provider I've ever met. I can trust her with my kids...

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Ellen F.

Best Babysitter Around :D

Elizabeth, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
my name is Ellen Abigail, I'm 4'11in, bilingual, I'm very good at interacting with kids and kids always end up loving me. I'd describe my personality as patient, kind, fun I started working with kids since I was 14 years old In my spare time, I like to draw, paint, watch movies One thing you should know about me is I always...
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Angelina S.

Full time-Time Babysitter Available

Elizabeth, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Angelina and I am a 19-year-old college student who is an aspiring Early Childhood Education major. I have been babysitting since the age of 13 outside of the house for other friends and family members. I am very creative, patient, and organized when it comes to taking care of kids, especially 2 kids at a time. I love...
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Leidy Camila T.

Lovely Babysitter

Elizabeth, NJ

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as respectful, kind and lovely person I like working with children and seniors because I always love to help them. As a child I care of them as they are my family. I specially love to care infants or toddlers because first Is true that parents need support and second because they are so sweet. Since...
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Gabriela S.

Part Time Baby-sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
My name is Gabriela I have been working with children since I was 17 years old. I have taken care of children from all ages from newborns up to 16-year-olds. I'm caring, responsible, punctual, kind, mature and active. It is just amazing to be able to share time with kids that one day will have the future of our planet in their...
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Mercedes A.

Experienced Babysitter Available Around The Clock Over 10 Yrs Exp.

Elizabeth, NJ

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
Loving, caring, responcible, fun with over 10 years experience. I have a very flexable schedule and im available nights. I am willing to negotiate certain days if im needed. I am asking for $15 an hour. cash is ok.
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Valentina S.

Babysitter

Elizabeth, NJ

from
$23/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
Reliable and caring babysitter with experience providing a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children of all ages. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Also available for errands, including grocery shopping, pickups/drop-offs, and household tasks. Organized, responsible, and committed to making life easier for busy families.
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Pricille B.

Elizabeth, NJ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi, I'm Pricille! With over 5 years of hands-on experience caring for children ages 2 to 6, I bring patience, creativity, and responsibility to every family I work with. From crafting fun, educational activities to managing daily routines, I focus on creating a safe and nurturing environment where kids can thrive. I've cared for...
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  • 113 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.40/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.5

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Elizabeth, NJ

Babysitters in Elizabeth, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 41 reviews of the 113 listed babysitters

Gabriela V.

Gabby took care of our two children part time for about a year - starting when my daughter was 3 months old and my son just having turned 2....

- Maxx K.

Stephanie G.

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

- Yuwen Z.

Sharifa F.

We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and...

- Steven C.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Elizabeth, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Elizabeth, 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 113 babysitters in Elizabeth, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Elizabeth, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $22.40 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 Elizabeth, 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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