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Jessica S.

Caring And Responsible Nanny For Your Child

Highland Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I'm Jéssica, I am an honest person, caring and responsible. I've been taking care of kids for more than 7 years. For the last 3 years, I have been caring for infants as early as 5 weeks up to 15 months. I love taking care of kids because it's amazing to see their development and learning with them in every phase, being able to...

Care Member says "Jessica takes care of our baby very well! We'd definitely hire her again. "

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Alexandra M.

Nanny In Woodbridge, NJ

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hey my names Alex , Ive been in the childcare industry for about 7-8 years now, I love caring for children of all ages but have a soft spot for infants and toddlers since that one one of the most important stages for their brain development and I feel that my personality really is a benefit factor when it comes to contributing...

Valerie R. says "Alex has been my nanny for over 6 months for my 3 year old daughter. Alex is loving, kind and helpful. She creates her own art projects for my daughter,...

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Nancy S.

Full / Part Time Babysitter - Nanny

Staten Island, NY

3.7(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi parents, if you are looking for a trustworthy, loving, patient + fun nanny then please continue to read. My name is Nancy + if you ask the kids I have worked with what my job is, they'll say 'keep me safe, happy + healthy!' My experience is extensive. I have a degree in Elementary Education but my wealth of knowledge comes...

Christina D. says "Nancy interviewed with us. She was more than qualified to take care of our 18-month old daughter and it was extremely difficult to choose between her...

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Kayleigh K.

Easy Going And Patience Keeper

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I grew up in a big family both immediate and extended. I am the oldest of seven and I have been surrounded by babies/young children my entire life. I also babysit at school. I have been with that family for almost two years now and continue to have a good relationship with them. I am trustworthy, responsible, and reliable.

Rachael M. says "Kayleigh has been our babysitter for the past 4 years. My kids love it when she watches them because she is fun, plays games with them and has even...

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Aida Z.

Loving And Caring Mom Of 3kids!

South River, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi! My name is Aida. 46y. o. I am a mom of 3 kids. They are school students. Reliable, kind, energetic and trustworthy. Non smoking.

Care Member says "Aida is amazing and I highly recommend her. My son had many babysitters, but he'd never ask him to visit any of them until he met Aida. She's caring,...

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Michelle S.

Babysitter/Nanny

Perth Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
Looking to help out with making parents/families lives easier and more manageable while they are in the working world. I am a mother myself and understand that working and parenting are a hand and hand duty in today's world. I have 8 years experience in this field as a caregiver/nanny. Besides being a mother myself. I am more...

Jill C. says "Michele S. is very clean, reliable, dependable and took very good care of my grandchild. I highly recommend her for future services as I will use her again...

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Danielle B.

East Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Need a date night sitter? Babysitter? Help with laundry? Organizing? Light cleaning? Cooking? Meal prep? Errands? Look no further!! I am a fun and energetic individual that will care for your family and home like my own. I'm trustworthy & dependable and ready to tackle those tiresome tasks.. My job is to make your life easier.

Angela W. says "Danielle was able to help us when quite a few possible sitters fell through. She is the first person to care for our daughter who is not a family member....

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Sofia A.

Babysitter/Nanny Very Reliable!

Staten Island, NY

4.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hey, I am a mother of 3 kids. I'm very fun to be with. I have experience in this field taking care of kids through all ages. Also as a senior care taker. I worked for a daycare 5 years and I've worked with few families . I have 10yrs of experience in care giving. I love taking care of kids I love there jokes and innocence . I...

Eram S. says "Very honest and dependable. I don't have to worry about a thing, Very warm and kind in heart!"

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Allison S.

Loving And Experienced Nanny

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a passionate childcare provider with 15 years of experience. Working with littles is the most rewarding job I could ever have! There is no age, amount of children, behavior, or task that I can't handle. I am happy to help with additional household duties including light housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and errand...

Rakelia P. says "Allison is amazing!! We are a military family and I am a nurse so Allison is a true blessing to us. Allison has worked with my family for over a year and...

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Liana S.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Liana and I am a graduate student pursuing a career in special education. I love working with kids and have prior experiences in refereeing and coaching young children in soccer, babysitting, and pick up and drop offs. I'm a huge dog lover as well so I'm open to pet sitting, walking, and feeding your furry...

Lauren C. says "My only regret when I hired Liana was that I wish we had found her earlier. Everything with her was so easy. When it comes to childcare, there's so much...

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Rachel K.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Full-Time

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello. My name is Rachel and I am seeking a full-time position with a great family. Over the past 20 years I have worked for numerous families and with a range of children across various ages (from newborn up to 11 years old). Duties varied depending on family needs and age of the child/children. Care of newborns, infants and...

Kristine K. says "Rachel is amazing! She has babysat for us for over 2 years. Rachel is responsible, caring, and dependable. Our 2 year old and 4 year old love her and...

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Emma M.

Seasoned Sitter Looking For Work Asap

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a 30-year-old based here in Union County (Rahway). I have years of experience in childcare, my most recent position being a co-teacher of a Reggio style based classroom in a private school in Mountainside; previously, I worked as a 'guide' at a private school called Acton Academy. Years of experience in alternative...

Dana A. says "Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy."

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Khayanna B.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Roselle, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hii! Currently I'm FREE for date nights weekdays after 6:30 p.m. Mondays Fridays rotate sometimes free after 2:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays - after 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays I'm FREE - I'm in two weddings this year (I love my friends LOL) they are back-to-back, so looking for another income source,...

Care Member says "Khayanna has been an absolute blessing for our family! She is so patient, caring, and attentive with our 15-month-old, and it’s clear they truly love...

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Kristina P.

Responsible Babysitter For Fun!

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Kristina P. This is my 10th year working as a ELA Special Education teacher. I have my masters in Special Education from the University of Kansas, as well as 3 teaching certifications. My past work experience includes working for 13 years in a highly accredited child care center as a primary caregiver and...

Candice M. says "She was quick to respond to short notice. My kids loved her."

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Deanna A.

Deanna A From Syracuse, NY

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
My name is Deanna, I'm 23 and I've been caring for children for a long time (10+yrs) ages range from newborns to teens. My experiences include being the oldest of 7 children. I'm a very patient person, I love kids. I'd like to think I have a very nice personality, easy to talk to, get along with, and I take pride in what I do. I...

Ashleigh M. says "Deanna is warm and friendly. She's amazing with children. Playful yet has boundaries. (Which was important to us) She's the oldest of 6 children and it...

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Chloe R.

Experienced, Compassionate, And Responsible Nanny Available!

Westfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$43/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Chloe and I enjoy cooking, traveling, arts and crafts, and being outdoors. I'm enthusiastic about working with children and have extensively for many years now. I have had long term and short term nannying experiences with a very wide range of ages, so I am well prepared for your family and situation! I have...
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Hannah S.

Hannah

East Brunswick, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Hannah, and I am 24 years old. I currently attend State University and I am in their teacher education program pursuing a joint bachelor/master of arts in teaching for P-3 early childhood education for special and general education. I graduated this May with my bachelor's portion of my degree, then I went back...

Care Member says "On time. Reliable. Good communicator. Helpful. Was able to do a whole night with no screen time (kids didn’t even notice). My kids loved playing with...

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Briana S.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi I'm Briana! I have 10+ years' experience in caring for children of all ages. Mother of 1. CPR certified.

Jazmine V. says "She was so great watching both of kids. They loved her and asked when she would be back."

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Phillip A.

Child Care

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi my name is Phil! I'm a recent graduate from the College of New Jersey with a degree in Interactive Multi Media and marketing. After taking a step away from the corporate world, I've decided to reunite with my passion for working with children. I'm a positive and energetic individual with 7 years of experience working with...

Jessica D. says "Phil took care of our 3 boys (ages 9, 8, 8) last summer and was an amazing addition to our family unit. He is kind, patient, and caring making sure he...

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Rochelle S.

Elderly Care Provider

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello--My name is Shelly. I am a young, energetic grandmother of 4. I am always on the go and up for a challenge. I have many years of experience taking care of the elderly population, especially senior citizens in the early stages of alzheimer's disease. I am patient, caring, understanding and compassionate. I have a great...

Jennifer M. says "She is a very sweet lady and will go above and beyond."

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.36/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fords, NJ

Babysitters in Fords, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Jessica S.

Jessica takes care of our baby very well! We'd definitely hire her again.

- Care member

Alexandra M.

Alex has been my nanny for over 6 months for my 3 year old daughter. Alex is loving, kind and helpful. She creates her own art projects for...

- Valerie R.

Nancy S.

Nancy interviewed with us. She was more than qualified to take care of our 18-month old daughter and it was extremely difficult to choose...

- Christina D.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fords, NJ:

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 14 babysitters in Fords, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 $21.36 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 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.

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