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60 babysitters are listed in Garwood, NJ
The average rate is $20/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Garwood, NJ
5.0
(3)
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.
Kayleigh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"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 taken them out to dinner. We have had such a great experience with Kayleigh. She is reliable and responsible and a...
Rachael M.
5.0
(1)
My main experience has been with infant care and teaching toddlers within my church with 10 years of experience. I have done private, home-care and tutoring for around 5 years with specialty with children from ages 0-6 years old. I pride myself with being caring, responsible and reliable/punctual.
Amalia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Amalia was very dependable and loving to my two children. My children loved her and you can tell they formed a connection. I wish I could have packaged her with me when I moved haha, anyone would be lucky to find someone like her !"
Lisbeth A.
Imani H.
Union, NJ
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Energetic babysittter with 10+ years of experience looking after infants/toddlers during the weekday, evenings, weekends, and during school holidays. Effective at engaging them in a variety of activities to meet their educational and physical needs. Vigilant about health and safety. Endorsed previous parents as a responsible...
Imani can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I really enjoyed working with Imani H. She is friendly, reliable, responsible, and she is trustworthy! I have the privilege seeing her interact with the babies and other children and it is priceless."
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5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tonianne and I am 21 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old and I have experience with children of all ages. I have my own car and a clean driving record. I can provide multiple references. I am currently looking for a reoccurring job with a set schedule so I can build my school schedule...
Tonianne can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Tonianne babysat for my two children for 2 years and continues to do so for date nights. She is respectable, punctual, trustworthy, and very kind. She is the most dependable sitter i have ever worked with. Any family would be lucky to have her!"
kristina B.
Elisa H.
Staten Island, NY
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
With my child care experience, I have also taken care the elderly helping them with cleaning, changing, bathing, running errands, giving medication.
Elisa can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
Sharon F.
Newark, NJ
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
As a mom, I already have experience in parenting. I'm very caring, responsible, honest, fun, energetic and creative. Having kids taught me to patient and understanding. I'm looking for part-time job in the coming weeks especially over the holiday season. I'm hardworking loving, honest and I believe with right family I can assist...
Sharon can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"I was Sharon's coordinator when we worked together in the Cardiovascular Dept. at Overlook Medical Center. I found her to be smart, innovative, always willing to help me & the rest of the team. We formed a strong bond & a great friendship that continues to this...
Jane S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there. I am a 47-year-old woman who used to care for children in my home. I have 10 years of child care experience. I have watched children from 2 months to 10 years of age. I do not smoke and am comfortable with pets. My abilities include but not limited to laundry for children, meal prep, feeding, nap time, outdoor time and...
Joanne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joanne was a wonderful caregiver for our two girls (age 2 and 4). She managed their day-to-day routine out of our home and supported them as we transitioned to a hybrid work schedule. Her responsibilities included meal prep, diaper changes / toilet needs, nap...
Robin V.
Kinayza J.
Dunellen, NJ
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hey! My Name Is Nay. I Love Making Memories,creating A Fun Environment ,teachable Moments For Kids!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I go by Nay! My top skills are communication, creativity, and patience. I discovered my passion for child care at just 10 years old while playing teacher with my younger cousins. I took a Child Development class my senior year of high school and had the chance to participate in going to a local daycare in my area and to...
Kinayza can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"What I overall liked/loved about Nay was that she went above and beyond to make our kids happy and made a fun awesome summer for them and brought more to the table than we asked of her, we loved that! Definitely would recommend. Thanks again Nay."
Care member
Dominique S.
Maplewood, NJ
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I encourage being creative and active. I am a huge fan of taking nature walks, riding bikes, visiting parks and museums, playing sports, and doing arts and crafts with children. I also enjoy challenging children and adding educational aspects to play. I love seeing how their minds work and find there is so much we can learn from...
Dominique can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She is AMAZING with my daughter who takes a long normally time warm up to people, She has the magic touch with children She gave me updates via text. Dom is 100% engaged, entertaining and beyond exceptional with my 2 year old....
Anita J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Kiara. I am currently a college student and I am looking to work Part-time or Full-time. I enjoy children a lot being that I have a lot of younger family members, so I was always designated as the "go-to sitter". I have an open availability and I am willing to help out! My favorite things to do are arts and...
Kiara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My little one loved spending time with Kiara. She was always on time and completely dependable. I recommend her to anyone."
Jacqueline L.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a great help with learning, keeping up with responsibilities, creating fun things to do and more. I'm really good at identifying a child's learning language and helping them with the work and even learn better. I strongly believe in caring for a child as I would my own. I love to teach kids according to their age; Letters,...
Najanai can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Well mannered, and loved by my children. "
Jaye W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am experienced as I raised two children. I am excellent with children of all ages and always connect in someway. If it's challenging I keep trying until I've connected with them. I enjoy kids and would enjoy the opportunity to care for your loved ones.
Ellen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ellen is a wonderful babysitter, she drop off and pick up my daughter from school everyday. My daughter loves her. She is very responsible and very good with children."
Stephanie P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! To get straight to the point, I love cleaning lol there is something very satisfying about cleaning an area and making it look fresh and inviting.
I have very flexible availability and can accommodate most schedules.
Tasks that I am happy to complete:
* Vacuuming
* Sweeping
* Dusting
* Wiping down surfaces
*...
Corinne can also help with: General room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, organization, carpet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
Maria S.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available From 8.30 To 3 Pm. But Can Be Flexible After Talk.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced Babysitter Available From 8 a.m. To 4 p.m. But Can Be Flexible After conversation.
I'm Portuguese, living in Scotch Plains.
I have experience with newborns, until pre teens.
I did work for a family in Berkeley Heights for 3years, a family in Westfield for 2 years, and currently with a family in Watchung for the...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"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 connection to my children. She was an extraordinary help to me and was a big part in helping keep our house...
Denise B.
3.7
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am from Argentina. I have been living in USA for 24 year legal to work here, I have experiences and good references.
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laura worked with our family for 2.5 years until we moved out of the area. She started when our first child was an infant and left when our first was 2.5 and we had a second baby she cared for as well. She also took great care of our pets. She's absolutely...
Rebecca V.
Tayla B.
Hillside, NJ
$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm used to caring for more than one child at a time, preparing meals, helping with homework, giving baths, reading stories and putting children to sleep. I'm also fully vaccinated with booster and CPR/First Aid Certified.
Tayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tayla was WONDERFUL. We're so happy we hired her. She was punctual, extremely responsible to messages prior to babysitting and most importantly, our second grade son really liked her.
We'll definitely be using her in the future!"
Christy E.
Karen S.
Linden, NJ
$25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Karen S. I'm a student at Eastern International College studying Dental Hygiene. I currently work part time at General Dentist office in Fanwood. I am CPR with AED and First Aid certified. I love music, arts and crafts. I am comfortable with changing diapers , feeding children, meal prepping, homework help,...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Always helpful around the house and with the kids. Great with the pets and always reliable."
Carlos A.
Olha D.
Clark, NJ
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Olha.
I am dependable and compassionate caregiver that has over 10 years of history working in home care industry. In the past, I have assisted clients by managing their daily activities, engaged in friendly conversations and maintained the household.
I try to connect with my clients by spending time with them:...
Olha can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Olha was my mother's caregiver for over 7 years. I found her to be very reliable and trustworthy. She was very knowledgeable about all aspects of her care, handling medical, doctors and nurses, cooking and cleaning and socializing. My mother was bedridden the...
William G.
Katarzyna C.
Clark, NJ
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kathryn. I have 5+ years of experience in senior care (bathing/dressing , meal preparation, general housekeeping , laundry... etc). I have a car and clean driving record. I am CPR/First Aid certified. If interested contact me.
Katarzyna can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"She helped us out in an emergency situation with my elderly mother when my previous home care person suddenly moved away. She was very flexible and agreeable in many ways. She took initiative and helped organize a lot of my mother's things. She knows how to...
Carl D.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I really enjoy working with elderly patients and Children. I have over 10 years experience in being a Caregiver. from Children to Elderly. I truly do enjoy what I do. I am know for being Caring, understanding, helpful, hardworking, and so much more.
Recommendation letters available upon request
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany is a very caring person. She takes care of both my wife and daughter. She is very dependable, follows instructions and takes great pride in her work. She has a wonderful personality and we all enjoy the time that she spends with us. She does a great job...
Rob S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Garwood, NJ
Kayleigh K.
5.0
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 taken them out to dinner. We have had such a great experience with Kayleigh. She is reliable and responsible and a great role model. We are lucky to...
- Rachael M.
Amalia A.
5.0
Amalia was very dependable and loving to my two children. My children loved her and you can tell they formed a connection. I wish I could have packaged her with me when I moved haha, anyone would be lucky to find someone like her !
- Lisbeth A.
Imani H.
5.0
Will definitely recommend Mrs. Imani!
She is amazing with children!
She is super energetic!
- Care member
Tonianne S.
5.0
Tonianne is amazing ! She works with my 5 year old autistic son and she has been a godsend. She is very punctual and dependable. My son has a hard time adjusting to new people and he took to her very well! Her personality is very soothing to my son and she also very animated when playing with him. I...
- Kathleen A.
Sharon F.
5.0
I was Sharon's coordinator when we worked together in the Cardiovascular Dept. at Overlook Medical Center. I found her to be smart, innovative, always willing to help me & the rest of the team. We formed a strong bond & a great friendship that continues to this day even though I am now retired....
- Jane S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Garwood, NJ:
How can I find a Garwood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Garwood, 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 Garwood, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Garwood, NJ?
The average rate for Garwood, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.54 per hour as of April 2024. 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 Garwood, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Garwood, NJ through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.