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Veronica D.

THE BEST CARE ASSISTANT AIDE: With Love,Respect, Comppationed, And Dignity.

Hackensack, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as very acute with duties. I like working with kids because I have a lot of love and I love the life and nature. I'm looking for a job that some people need to be assistant a patient in all duties. I started working with kids when I was in 2019 In my spare time, I like to enjoy with my family One...
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Alison C.

Hackensack, NJ

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
I am a former teacher and mom of two. I have a lot of experience with babies and toddlers! I look forward to getting to know you and your family more.
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Gabrielle F.

Hackensack, NJ

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I've been a childcare provider for a few years prior to my current job and I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow. I enjoy fostering children's growth and development in a positive and nurturing environment. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable. When communicating with parents, I use...
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Angela B.

Dedicated And Compassionate Childcare

Hackensack, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I'm a very responsible person who loves working with kids, I enjoy participating in children growing, helping them to learn new thighs and create an amazing and safe familiar environment.
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Mabel S.

I Am A Caring, Responsible, And Patient Person With Experience In Childcare. I Enjoy Creating Safe.

Hackensack, NJ

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$22/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as I am responsible, patient and friendly. I like working with kids because I enjoy working with Children because I love helping them learn, grow, and feel safe in a caring environment. I'm looking for a job that a childcare position where I can use my patience, responsability, and creativity to...
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Latifah M.

Short Notice Full Time/Part Time Caregiver Available

Hackensack, NJ

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
As a mother of a 14 month old baby boy, I know first hand how vital it is to have quality child anytime. Aside from providing care for my son, I have 2 years experience watching children within his age range as well. I am able to travel to you to provide care or in my own home which is child proof and smoke free. I am flexible...
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Laura R.

Hackensack, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Laura a caregiver with over 7 years of experience working with children. I had the privilege of being a kindergarten teacher for 2 years, where I developed a personalized educational approach for each child. I am passionate about supporting children's emotional, social, and academic growth by creating a safe, loving, and...
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Ana H.

Hackensack, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I've been caring for kids for over 13 years, from toddlers to teens, and I truly love it. Families describe me as patient, reliable, and calm-but also fun, energetic, and creative. Kids usually warm up to me quickly because I love getting on their level with games, art, and activities that keep them happy and engaged. I have a...
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Cherie K.

Child Care Provider

Hackensack, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have a Master's degree in Elementary Education. I have taught elementary school-aged children for a decade--two decades of high school teaching experience. I am responsible, kind, patient and caring.
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Mona L.

Hackensack, NJ

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$15/hr
12 years experience
Every day working with children provides an opportunity to teach them life lessons, useful skills, and important knowledge
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Ellen H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, from occasional babysitting to full-time nannying. As a babysitter and nanny, I have worked with families with a number of unique needs, ranging from ADD/ADHD and learning differences, to sensory processing and high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. I also have a...

Sabira G. says "Ellen was so kind and my children really enjoyed spending time with her. Ellen was prompt, engaging and just an awesomely calm demeanour. My son even drew...

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Emily W.

Energetic And Fun Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Emily, and I recently graduated from Cornell University where I studied Sociology and health equity. I'm now back in my hometown of New York City, and would love to find a family to babysit for occasionally or part-time. I absolutely love kids - their energy, their imagination, their creativity. I have babysat...

Preeti P. says "Emily was watching our daughter for the summer and she was an absolute gem! She was on-time and dependable and really a joy for our daughter to spend time...

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Maria B.

Kearny, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
As a dedicated childcare provider with 20 years of experience, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives and supporting families. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles in my early years, which ignited a desire to nurture and care for young minds. My approach to childcare is centered around...

Care Member says "Bea is exceptional!! She came into my friend’s family at a very overwhelming and sad time when my friend had just passed away. She became the rock for...

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Alessandra F.

Nannying/Babysitting

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
My name's Alessandra :) I love the outdoors, music and cooking up my own healthy recipes! I enjoy babysitting and nannying because it's refreshing for me to be around young kids. I think we could all use those youthful, vibrant energies in our lives as often as possible and I genuinely have fun entertaining and playing with them...

Stacy I. says "We love Alessandra. She is incredible and engages with our son and his friends. She gets down on the floor and plays with the kids. She has been there for...

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Carola E.

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Available Part-Time/Full-Time

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
I have worked with 3 families during my 8 + years as a babysitter/nanny. My first job was for almost 4 years with 2 children (6 and 11 years old), my second job was for 1 year with a family in Montclair, NJ (with a newborn and a 6 years old) and my last job was with a family in Nutley with a 1-year-old for almost 2 years until I...

Eric T. says "My kids loved Carola and looked forward to seeing her each time. She kept them busy and I felt at all times that they were in good hands and safe."

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Meredith B.

Positive, Creative, Empathetic, Energetic Sitter Ready To Take The Best Care While Having Fun

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
With 10 years of experience under my belt, I have gained a variety of knowledge and skills in childcare from babysitting/nannying to tutoring and mentoring. As an au pair in Italy, I took care of two children while teaching them the English language, a time of my life that taught me the importance of being flexible, patient,...

Mar M. says "Meredith is very attentive and my children adored her! I feel very safe knowing they are in capable hands!"

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Samantha F.

Oradell, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
Hello my name is Samantha and I am a caring, fun, and outgoing babysitter and pet sitter. I am CPR certified and have been babysitting for 7 years, a math tutor for 5, and pet sitting for 4 years. I also have a great personality and love children and animals. I am a very active individual who loves sports and arts and crafts,...

Care Member says "Sam is fantastic! She has been a huge help and comfort to our family! She is warm, dependable, and incredibly patient with our 1.5- and 3.5-year-olds,...

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Lily H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Lily and I am a senior studying Science, Policy, and Ethics at Barnard College. I am from the East Village and have lived in New York City my whole life. I have had tons of experience babysitting and being a camp counselor, mostly for children 5 and under. I am CPR and first aid certified and have also worked in a...

Tina J. says "Lily is super fun and playful. Always brings in a great and joyful attitude while she's babysitting. My 18 month old daughter really enjoyed her time with...

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Alyssa C.

Part-time Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi my name is Alyssa and I am a full-time Scientist available for date-night sitting. I have been babysitting for over 10 years for infants, toddlers, kids and teens. I love the outdoors, reading and playing games! Happy to respect screen-free homes and help with tidying the house. Also available to help with pet sitting and...

Care Member says "Alyssa was fantastic. We had an introduction call before she came, which was really nice. She exuded kindness and my daughter took to her right away....

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Erin G.

Mom With Lots Of Experience Available As A Part Time Babysitter

River Edge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
I live in River Edge and am a mother of 3 adult children. I have been babysitting part time for the past 14 years and I really enjoy it. I am responsible, reliable and obviously very experienced in child care. I have found several families through Care. com and they have worked out great. I have some availability in my schedule,...

Megan T. says "I highly recommend Erin to anyone looking for a wonderful nanny. Erin worked with our family for 2.5 years 3 days a week from the time our son was 1 until...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.06/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.2

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hackensack, NJ

Babysitters in Hackensack, NJ are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Ellen H.

Ellen was so kind and my children really enjoyed spending time with her. Ellen was prompt, engaging and just an awesomely calm demeanour. My...

- Sabira G.

Emily W.

Emily was watching our daughter for the summer and she was an absolute gem! She was on-time and dependable and really a joy for our daughter...

- Preeti P.

Maria B.

Bea is exceptional!! She came into my friend’s family at a very overwhelming and sad time when my friend had just passed away. She became...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Hackensack, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Hackensack, 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 154 babysitters in Hackensack, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.9. 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 Hackensack, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $22.25 per hour as of October 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 Hackensack, 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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