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Allison U.

Hightstown, NJ

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Hello! I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 15 and I have experience with all age groups as well as pets! I love making connections and relationships with the families I work with and believe in taking guidance from the parents on how they'd like their children taken care of! I'd describe my personality as...
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Alexandra B.

Pet Sitter/dog Walker

Hightstown, NJ

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$15/hr
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
As a pet owner myself (Am Staff named Princess Leia, Bulldog named Gus), I want to know I am leaving my pets in the best care possible, which is why I will give the same love to your pets as I give my own. They are part of our family, and should be treated with the best care!
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Jennifer C.

Hightstown, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello my name is Jennifer. I'm 33 years old. I have 2 boys of my own, ages 9 and 7. As a mom myself know how hectic life can get, looking for a mommy helper position while doing what I know best for a little extra income. I'm pretty flexible. Also CPR certified. Feel free to contact me with any additional question or concerns.
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Ashley T.

Experienced College Educated Caregiver

Trenton, NJ

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I received my Bachelor's in Communicative Sciences & Disorders from New York University in 2013 and my Master's in Public Health and Bioethics from University of Pennsylvania in 2017. I believe that I am well qualified to care for children of all ages, tutor/mentor, and care for pets (including birds). I have experience working...
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Serena A.

Plainsboro, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Serena, with over 10 years of babysitting experience and 5 years of working in preschools and daycares, I bring both expertise and a genuine love for nurturing young minds. I hold a degree in Biobehavioral Health with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State...

Maura P. says "Serena was such a great sitter for my 4 month old!! She was on time, very responsible and had a great caring personality. We would definitely hire Serena...

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Lesley E.

Part-Time Babysitter

Plainsboro, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I have always had experience with kids from taking care of younger family members to volunteering in prekindergarten classrooms. Taking care of children brings a lot of responsibility and I believe I have that. I am reliable, trustworthy, mature, loving, playful, entertaining, and caring!

Dawn H. says "Lesley has been a huge part of our family. She is the best! She is always willing to step in and help out. She is punctual, great at communicating and...

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Amanda R.

Amanda - From Robbinsville, NJ

Robbinsville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am an older sibling of 3 brothers. Throughout my high school career, I have helped raise my brothers, ( my mother is a single working mom). I have cooked, cleaned ( including doing all laundry) , and drove my brothers to any after school activities they had. In addition, I have also babysat for two other families on a regular...

Brenda D. says "Amanda has been babysitting my son from the time he was 4 (he's now going on 9) and she's always been great. J. absolutely loves her! She's reliable,...

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Nicole B.

Babysitter, Nanny, And Special Needs Provider

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
*Childcare sharing / homeschool family* I am an experienced special education teacher who has temporarily left the field after having my 1st daughter in 2021. I have worked as a case manager, curriculum developer, teacher, empowerment coach, daycare provider, babysitter, and nanny over the past 15 years. I have an Associates...

Phillip B. says "Our son had a school event at a water park and we needed someone who would be willing to go down all the slides with him. We hired Nicole and she did an...

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Audrey S.

Child Care

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
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I am the mother of 3 wonderful, grown sons and have 3 beautiful grandchildren too. I have spent many years as a 24/7 "Mom," PTA room mother, tutor, school volunteer, and scout leader. I supplement my income by babysitting/nannying, so that I may assist other families in need of quality, experienced, loving and caring childcare.

Paula F. says "I can't say enough positive things about Audrey!! She has been helping us with our son for several weeks during virtual days when he's home, while we are...

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Alexis D.

Trenton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi I work full-time at a law office as well as a personal assistant, and property manager. I've been babysitting for 15 years now and have watched an array of children from newborns to teenagers. I am a responsible babysitter who encourages fun, creative activities to aid children's growth and foster each child's curiosity and...

Hilary M. says "Alexis is an absolute pleasure to be with. She is extremely helpful in the house and with children. My three kids ages 7-1 all love her and are happy to...

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Ashley N.

Trenton, NJ

4.0(0)
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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi!! I am current college graduate at Monmouth University, I am looking to make some extra money while I am home for the summer. I have experience in babysitting, I have watched children from age 7 to babies a few months old. I recently watch a girl who is 1. 5-year-old and I previously watched a younger baby who was a few...
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Jennifer K.

Dayton, NJ

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I experience as a caretakers for kids from 2 to 13 years old since I was in college. My tasks involved. Picking up the kids from school, dropping them off at after school activities, working on homework, going out for fun bringing them to the movies , friends, taking them showers, cleaning, preparing meals. Reading books with...

Maureen S. says "Jennifer has been helping us primarily with our preschooler while we are working for a little over a month now. She arrives in the morning, spends a few...

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Halie J.

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Halie and I'm currently a graduate student studying pediatric physical therapy, and I work part-time as a substitute elementary school teacher. I've had 9 years of experience babysitting infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. I also have my CPR certification, Basic Life Support training, and all up to date...

Mark J. says "Halie is great with kids! She has experience with children"

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Mary J.

Date Night And Summer 2025

Englishtown, NJ

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
I currently work part-time in the school district transportation during the school year with children/special needs on a daily basis for the last 17 years. I am fully vetted with the Board of Education. I live in Manalapan with my husband and daughters, We also have two dogs. As you can see from my reviews, I have experience...

Molly C. says "Mary was amazing with my 4-yr-old! He loved her right away. She played with him for hours and he had an awesome time. She updated me throughout the night...

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Denis C.

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My creative and imaginative nature, combined with my calm and patient demeanor, allows me to create a safe and engaging environment for children to thrive. I prioritize open...

Ayushman G. says "Denise worked for us for over a decade thru Aug 2018 and stopped only because we moved out of state. We had a great experience overall as she took care...

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Leika G.

Children Caregiver

Trenton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi- My name is Leika. I am a Junior at SUNY oswego. I love being a babysitter because I enjoy spending time children . Being a babysitter , helps me create a fun/ safe environment with the child. I love being around kids and kids love being around me. I am able to adapt to various age group and personalities. I have experienced...

Care Member says "Leika has been an amazing babysitter for us. She's very dependable, relates to the kids well, and knows how to get them to do tasks through positive...

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Eveline S.

Experienced, Loving And Reliable Nanny

Monmouth Junction, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello and thank you so much for reading my profile! I am a 34-year-old experienced nanny having taken care of newborns and toddlers and older children up to 14 years old. I am a former assistant teacher at the Early Childhood Center. I am a very loving and caring person and I am great with children! I have a car so I am able to...

Stephanie B. says "We ALL love, love, LOVE Eveline! If you're lucky enough to have her watch your kids, you'll love her too! She's just wonderful!!"

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Jacqueline P.

Hello .. I Am A Special Education Assistant With 15 Plus Years Experience .. Available Part Time

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
I have been working with both regular Ed and special education children for over 20 years. Family, friends say I have endless patience .. Safety and support is my upmost concern .. I work with ages 5-21, each school year is unique and I learn from each student .. Lots of fun and hard work too !! In my spare time I enjoy...

Suzie Z. says "Jackie is a very dedicated worker who goes above and beyond to meet the needs of the children in her care. She has a great sense of humor and loves to...

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Giulia A.

Allentown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi I'm Giulia! I have worked at a daycare for 8 years and have experience with children from ages 2 months to 12 years. I love children and animals as well!

Anna A. says "Giulia has babysat regularly for our 2 toddlers for over a year. She has a lot of experience with children, as she also used to be our son's daycare...

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Milagros K.

Milagros

Englishtown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
I am Fun, warm, and kind love being around children and pets. I'd describe my personality as sweet, friendly and graceful. I like working with kids because I have one daughter myself and she is amazing. I'm looking for a job that I can help a family or any family member with what they need. I started working with kids when...

Care Member says "Millie walked and took care of my daughters dog while she was at work "

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.43/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hightstown, NJ

Babysitters in Hightstown, NJ are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Serena A.

Serena was such a great sitter for my 4 month old!! She was on time, very responsible and had a great caring personality. We would...

- Maura P.

Lesley E.

Lesley has been a huge part of our family. She is the best! She is always willing to step in and help out. She is punctual, great at...

- Dawn H.

Amanda R.

Amanda has been babysitting my son from the time he was 4 (he's now going on 9) and she's always been great. J. absolutely loves her! She's...

- Brenda D.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Hightstown, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Hightstown, 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 23 babysitters in Hightstown, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Hightstown, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.43 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 Hightstown, 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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