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Here are some babysitters in Fords:
Care Member says "Jessica has been an incredible caregiver to our 8-month-old son. She has lots of experience with babies and jumps in right away. Even on his cranky...
Maria L. says "Karina is wonderful! She was a huge help with the kids while we worked from home and she is a reliable caregiver and extremely responsible! She cares for...
Jessica R. says "Julia vibed extremely well with my son. I was nervous at first because it's his first time being babysat by non-family but they clicked and she even...
Ali H. says "I would highly recommend Alexa. She was very attentive to the children's needs and did a great job. "
Katie B. says "There are many things I could say about Donna, but most importantly, we trust her with our three young children. It was not easy for me to find someone I...
Scotch Plains, NJ
Denise B. says "Maria is a terrific nanny and an amazing person! She was a nanny to our young children for two years. I was immediately struck by her genuine warmth and...
Renee H. says "Konny is extremely kind, creative, and caring! She has watched both of my children and I trust her 100%."
Care Member says "Lauren is the only person I will trust with my kids and pets! She's always patient, loving, and reliable. She's especially great with my special needs...
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60 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.15/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.5
Babysitters in Fords, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters
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Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fords, 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 13 babysitters in Fords, 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 Fords, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $21.15 per hour as of November 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 Fords, 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.