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60 babysitters are listed in Highland Park, NJ
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Highland Park, NJ
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Jéssica, I consider myself a honest person, caring and responsible.
I've worked with kids for about 7 years, I started when I was a teenager, I would watch kids from my family and neighbors kids, I also did volunteer jobs for a orphanage.
About 5 years ago I came to USA as an au pair and I lived and worked for a family...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is a very sweet and responsable baby sitter. She is always on time which is important to me when comes to babysit my babies. She has a lot of experience and is a wonderful person. I know I don’t have to worry when she’s taking care of my kids while I am...
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5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm a responsible, experienced, and engaging nanny/babysitter. I have 10+ years of experience caring for children in one-on-one settings, as well as 5+ years of experience caring for children in school/daycare settings. I am experienced caring for children from as young as 4 weeks to as old as 14! I truly love children of...
Isabella can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Izzy has provided excellent childcare for my 3 children, ages 2,6 and 8.My kids loved spending time with her. She engaged with each of my children right at their developmental levels. She was the perfect blend of firm yet warm hearted. ! She was reliable,...
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Petra B.
Highland Park, NJ
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Baby Sitter Have My Own Child Personal Experience
5.0
(1)
Hello everyone I have a 5-year-old son. I believe the best babysitting experience comes from having children of your own. I also worked as a babysitter in the past. I am currently enrolled in Rutgers, finishing up my bachelors degree in business. I am a caring babysitter that loves kids. I like outdoor activities as well as...
Petra can also help with: Travel
Taryn L.
Highland Park, NJ
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Taryn! I grew up in New Jersey and recently moved back from Maryland where I was working in a childcare center teacher preschool. I taught at this center for 7 years and worked with all ages ranging from infants to 5 years old. I love to read in my spare time and be outside as much as I can!
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are high energy, have food allergies, and my son has a language impairment and sensory difficulties. Taryn handles their needs and...
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Over the past 20 years, I have taken care of multiple children ranging in age from 3 months to 15 years old. In addition to caring for your children, I would be happy to help with meal preparation and other household chores. I am very responsible, punctual and have my own reliable car for transportation. I would be happy to help...
Basia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Cassie P.
Highland Park, NJ
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Kindergarten Teacher Available As Part Time Babysitter (Weekends & Summer)
I have been working as a caregiver for children for since I was in high school. I have worked for many years as a babysitter, a professional certified elementary school teacher, and as a private tutor. I am currently teach Kindergarten full time. I have a NJ State teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood...
Cassie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I grew up babysitting my younger brother and also babysitting a few of the younger kids in the neighborhood. When I was in high school, I also babysat for a few families in our local community. I continued to babysit part time throughout college and graduate school. Most...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I am a patient, responsible, 22-year-old with childcare and eldercare experience. I am a Nationally Certified EMT, I can cook meals, and I keep Kosher and Shabbat. I am great at finding creative ways to keep kids engaged, happy and safe. I have experience caring for high functioning special needs children, and children and...
Ilana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Karen G.
Highland Park, NJ
$28/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Karen. I'm 27 Years Old And I Have More Than 4 Years Of Experience In Childcare.
Caring, loving and energetic are some of the words that you can use for me. I have more than 4 years of experience in childcare, I love outdoors activities and arts and crafts.
Non smokers
Clean driving records
Pet friendly
Abigail H.
Highland Park, NJ
$13-21/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi I'm Abby, I'm a current PhD student at Rutgers. I worked as a preschool teacher for 4 years, and have been babysitting since I was 16. I love kids of all ages! I can help with light housekeeping, homework/
tutoring, and crafts/other fun activities. My PhD is in autism research and I'm very passionate about serving the special...
Abigail can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Meghan P.
Highland Park, NJ
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher Looking For Child Care Opportunities For The Summer
Working with children is my passion. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and over 10 years of child care and teaching experience. I also have two children of my own, my daughter is 20 and is a student at Rutgers and my son is 16. I currently teach Pre-K in the Plainfield Public School District. So, I would be looking to...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Salome K.
Highland Park, NJ
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry and cooking. I have experience working babies from 3 month and older ( toddlers and kids) . I have experience work with kids and toddlers with ADHD. I love spending time with kids and having so much fun with them. I respect everyone's parenting style...
Salome can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Benjamin K.
Highland Park, NJ
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have been a babysitter for over seven years. Currently, I am a preschool teacher.
Benjamin can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there! My name is Polly, and I'm a student at Bryn Mawr College studying psychology. I currently work at the college's preschool , where I've gained valuable experience in caring for and engaging with young children.
I have several years of experience caring for children of all ages-from toddlers to pre-teens-and I'm...
Polly can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Hello! I'm a very reliable, responsible, and creative sitter. I've been a camp counselor, an after school aide, an assistant teacher at a daycare, and a babysitter. I love kids and making them smile while having fun! I enjoy doing crafts with kids, going to parks, or any fun activity for them! Ultimately my goal is to become a...
Cara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Caroline C.
Highland Park, NJ
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have worked for many years as a babysitter for children as young as 6 months to 12 years old. I have some experience with children with special needs ranging from autism to developmental delays. I have also worked for 5 years as a camp counselor with children from 5 years old to 14 years old. Additionally, I was an assistant...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Hi! I'm here to help! Here is a little bit about myself. I'm very professional and will provide exceptional care for your children. I have extensive experience looking after children of all ages, having worked as a nanny, babysitting kids of all ages including kids with ADHD, bipolar disorder, Down syndrome, Autism, borderline...
Hello! My name is Miranda, and I recently moved to Highland Park to start a Master's program at Rutgers. I have been babysitting since I was around 12, and I have taken care of mostly school-age children. I also have experience sitting for babies aged 6 months and up. I enjoy finding fun and creative activities to entertain...
Miranda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Tamara D.
Highland Park, NJ
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a recent graduate with a bachelors studying developmental psych. I have experience with babysitting toddlers and have also worked with teens who have autism in ABA trained classrooms.
Carmen K.
Highland Park, NJ
$35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone, I have a master degree in Biomedical Sciences, and I love teaching and taking care of children any age. I can give private lessons in any subjects, do any type of chores, cook, take care of the house, play, entertain and much more. I have experience in babysitting since a was 16. I am reliable, always on time,...
Carmen can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Highland Park, NJ
Jessica S.
5.0
Jessica is a very sweet and responsable baby sitter. She is always on time which is important to me when comes to babysit my babies. She has a lot of experience and is a wonderful person. I know I don’t have to worry when she’s taking care of my kids while I am away for few hours.
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Isabella M.
5.0
Izzy has provided excellent childcare for my 3 children, ages 2,6 and 8.My kids loved spending time with her. She engaged with each of my children right at their developmental levels. She was the perfect blend of firm yet warm hearted. ! She was reliable, responsible and just an all around nice...
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Taryn L.
5.0
Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are high energy, have food allergies, and my son has a language impairment and sensory difficulties. Taryn handles their needs and differences flawlessly. My children...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Highland Park, NJ:
How can I find a Highland Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Highland Park, 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 52 babysitters in Highland Park, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.6. 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 Highland Park, NJ?
The average rate for Highland Park, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.10 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 Highland Park, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Highland Park, 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.