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60 babysitters are listed in Garwood, NJ
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Garwood, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with kids! I am an Early Childhood education teacher. I would love to watch your little munchkin for you, and tutor if needed
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Very sweet with my boys. Always a few minutes early. She's saved me for this summer! Would absolutely think of her any time I need a babysitter."
Andrea K.
Catherine F.
Newark, NJ
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Looking for weekend nannying/ babysitting position:
Hi everyone! I am Catherine I am 29 years old and I am currently a full time nanny during the week. I am adult, child and infant CPR and first aide certified. I have 10 years of child care experience. I have nannied in the past for as many as 3 children at a time. And have...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our son loved Catherine. She interacted with him throughout the whole day reading books, playing outside, and talking to him. We would definitely hire her again!"
Julian A.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Ashley. I am a 27-year-old high school science teacher, girls rugby coach, and competitive cheerleading organization owner.
I have over 10 years of experience in care of infants, toddlers, and children. I also have experience with pet care, running errands, and housekeeping.
I am CPR and First Aid Certified...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley was very responsible to help my 6 year old get ready to go to school and drive him there. The drive to school wasn’t the easiest kind of drive due to traffic, but she did it without complaining and took him to school on time everyday. Also she helped me...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been tutoring children Pre-K to 5th grade for over 20 years. During that time I have also been a NYC substitute teacher. I work well with children and strive to improve their grades and performance in the classroom. I have my own means of transportation.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been baby-sitting since I was 10, starting with my younger sister, cousins, and local families. Once I could drive, I was able to baby-sit as well as pet-sit anywhere.
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alex is great with kids and extremely responsible. My kids loved her! Great communication with the parents, always on time, will play games with the kids - overall a great sitter!"
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am reliable, I love being with kids and I'm very respectful, responsible and I like working as a team with parents to take the best care of their kids.
- CPR and First Aid trained
- Strong driver (NJ driver's license)
- I speak English and Portuguese
- I have a Psychology degree
- 2 years of experience with toddlers/kids in...
5.0
"We have worked with many caregivers for our two young boys over the last 6.5 years, and Elizandra is without question the best we have ever worked with. She is kind, fun, creative, super friendly, full of endless ideas, professional, reliable, punctual, funny,...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Linda. I have been working as a Certified Home Health Aide for over six years. I have worked with a number of clients. Including those battling the different stages of dementia. Taking care of the elderly has always been a passion of mine. Assisting them and their families to the best of my ability brings me...
Linda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, live-in home care, transportation & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"My wife suffers from Dementia, doesn't recognize or respond to most people - but she responded to Linda right away. Linda is pleasant & patient, but also persistent & wise - she uses a number of ways to motivate & engage my wife.
Linda is observant &...
Chris W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gabriela .
I am from Brazil and I'd been living in USA more than one year and I am looking for opportunity to have a part time job. I am organized person, I can help to organize and clean up the rooms, closet, playrooms, bathroom, etc., also I have large experience as a nanny.
I have a break from 9 a.m. until...
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Rochelle can also help with: Companionship, personal care, mobility assistance
5.0
"Shelly is incredibly responsible and self-directed when taking care of someone. She is astute and sensitive in understanding the needs of the older person in her care, and she's proactive when she senses that something is wrong or that little things can be changed...
Gerard R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I am a student interested in making money and helping out. I am available on a flexible schedule to do housekeeping and other required household chores. I am organized and very clean!
Consolata can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens & more
5.0
"Hired her for house help. She is very quick and follows instructions well. Very nice girl"
Dhvani M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maria. I love to spend time with children. I am a great babysitter. I really like taking children to the park and pool. Spending time with kids brings joy and happiness. I have 3 years of experience in being a babysitter. I would like to start working any time.
I can also take care over night for example date...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria was by far the best nanny we've had for our (hard to handle) son! She is extremely patient and kind, not to mention extremely reliable and dependable. If it wasn't for our son's school going from 1/2 day to full day, we would totally still have her work...
Justyna F.
Meghan S.
Newark, NJ
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and organized person who has about 6 years experience in the realm of babysitting and nannying. I have cared for children from the ages of 1 to 13. I can guarantee, with me, your children will receive exceptional care, and I hope to make a very positive impact in their lives. I believe kids should...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Meghan was a nanny for my 2-year-old daughter over the summer. She demonstrated herself as a reliable and responsible person. I would hire Meghan again."
Olga F.
4.8
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey there!
I hope all is well.
My name is Keaira, and I am a CPR/BLS certified pre-nursing student from Maplewood, NJ.
Alongside being a pre-nursing student, I am also a recent Biology graduate from St. John's university, and I am more than happy to help out with any kind of homework! :)
I have a background in tutoring in all...
Keaira can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"I interview with Keaira and she was very sweet, smart. After when trying to schedule a working interview/ meet the kids she stop communicating with me. Not sure if was something I said or if she found something that was better because I was going to hire her just...
Katherine R.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Katherine
I'm a reliable, hardworking and trustworthy, cleaning lady. Friendly as well as respectful of clients and their expectations. I have been cleaning for over 11 years , and I have experience cleaning office, houses and apartments.
My duties include vacuuming, dusting, mopping, cleaning kitchens,...
Katherine can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, general room cleaning & more
5.0
"Very thorough house cleaner. Premium price but a very premium level job. Worth it."
Sarah S.
5.0
(2)
Hey parents, I am Gabby and I am originally from Brazil but I been living in Jersey for the past 4 years.
I am very passionate about working with kids since I was 17 years old.
I went to school in Brasil and got my bachelors in education, currently I work as an Behavior Technician and as a nanny.
I have in totally 10+ years...
5.0
"Gabby is the best she handles my boys like a pro and they are always on the go. My boys love her and are always asking for her to babysit."
Kristin A.
5.0
(1)
I have been taking care of children since I was about 10 years old. I started with children in my own family and then slowly progressed to babysitting others children and also happened to work in two different daycare centers. The experience I got from that was nothing compared to taking care of my own child and now I feel I am...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie is a great worker, very patient and trustworthy. She is always on time and dependable."
Olguita T.
Corinne G.
Florham Park, NJ
$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Corinne, I'm 22 years old and I live in Florham Park. I have been nannying/babysitting for over 5 years and I have experience with children of all ages. I am currently a Biology major at Fairleigh Dickinson University, which I commute to. I have several years of previous experience babysitting and enjoy spending time...
Corinne can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Corinne interviewed for a childcare position with my wife and I. Although we ultimately chose a different candidate, we were very impressed with her professional demeanor, references and experience.
We would absolutely feel comfortable hiring her and encourage...
Bart Z.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Sydney! I'm from Chatham and work remotely. I've been taking care of animals for the past 10 years and have references if needed.
I'm a UVM graduate and have a Master's degree from Boston University. My hobbies include pottery, film photography, and traveling!
Sydney can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Sydney is a very caring person. I've had her watch my 2 English bulldogs on numerous occasions. She is always thinking about their needs and ways to spoil them. She is very responsible."
Zoe M.
5.0
(1)
I can Provide complete care for children in the employer's home and perform all tasks that correlate to the care of the children. Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children can thrive and develop.
Lucia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lucia has been nannying for my toddler for almost 6 months now and I cannot recommend her enough! She is very experienced, responsible, nurturing, energetic and makes the safety of our daughter her top priority. She goes above and beyond her responsibilities every...
Care member
Raquel R.
Rahway, NJ
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Raquel! I'm outgoing, motivated, determined and hard working! I have over 5 years of experience working with children & adults who have developmental disabilities. I also have family who I have worked very closely with almost my whole life with autism, emotional and developmental disabilities. I've worked at camps,...
Raquel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Raquel is professional, courteous & reliable. We have a 5yo boy who is wonderful but not easy. He has so much fun with Raquel & really listens and trust her. Also wonderful with my 10yo girl. They truly love her. If I wasn't moving we would keep her forever. Can't...
Julian R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Garwood, NJ
Taylor A.
5.0
Very sweet with my boys. Always a few minutes early. She's saved me for this summer! Would absolutely think of her any time I need a babysitter.
- Andrea K.
Catherine F.
5.0
Our son loved Catherine. She interacted with him throughout the whole day reading books, playing outside, and talking to him. We would definitely hire her again!
- Julian A.
Ashley A.
5.0
Ashley was very responsible to help my 6 year old get ready to go to school and drive him there. The drive to school wasn’t the easiest kind of drive due to traffic, but she did it without complaining and took him to school on time everyday. Also she helped me prepare lunch for him when I didn’t...
- Care member
Alexandra P.
5.0
Alex is great with kids and extremely responsible. My kids loved her! Great communication with the parents, always on time, will play games with the kids - overall a great sitter!
- Care member
Elizandra D.
5.0
Elizandra is a wonderful nanny! She is kind, thoughtful, creative and able to keep up with our 3 very active young kids. She is an excellent driver and loves kids of all ages, especially babies! She is She takes direction well and is a pleasure to be around.
- Renu E.
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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 15 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 $20.67 per hour as of May 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.