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60 babysitters are listed in Maplewood, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Maplewood, NJ
Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is…
Review for Taryya E. by Tyesha P.
She is very professional and reliable.
Review for Emmarilis V. by Tapiwa C.
She is a great babysitter and a very kind person. Very dependable.
Review for Tiffany S. by Ivring H.
Babysitters in Maplewood, NJ
I have over 20 years of child care experience. I can help with meeting and exceeding milestones. I can read the room and jump in to help. I'm a self starter. I'm able to help with anything child related laundry, cooking and cleaning etc. I'm will to help the family with errands and appointments. I'm adaptable and easy going.
Nikita can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ileana A.
Maplewood, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Passionate Childcare Professional: Nurturing Hearts, Creating Smiles
Hi, I'm ile, and my passion for childcare began in my home country, Argentina, where I studied pedagogy and worked as a kindergarten and daycare teacher for three years. In 2022, I made the decision to venture as an au pair to the United States with the goal of immersing myself in the English language. During my first year here,...
Ileana can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Dilcia T.
Maplewood, NJ
$22-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents! I am 25 years old, caring, reliable, and a positive person with over 2 years of
experience working with children from ages 0-4 years old. Bilingual in English and Spanish; CPR AED Child/Infant/Adult certified. I am currently working as a Spanish
assistant teacher for a private preschool that offers childcare to...
Donelle W.
Maplewood, NJ
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children reach their full potential. With three years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have honed my skills in providing a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children to thrive.
My calm and patient demeanor allows me to...
Nurturing care provider, passionate about creating a safe and enriching environment for children to learn and grow. I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to provide nurturing care.
Dianne can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Joule G.
Maplewood, NJ
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Helloo Parent/parents. My Name Is Joule And I Would To Get The Chance To Help Out.
I'd describe my personality as organized, ambitious, and fun.
I like working with kids because I love the feeling of being an older sister to a child that may or may not have any other siblings. I also love the feeling of providing that comfort to a child who looks to me as a friend, sister, and an authoritative figure which,...
Irem S.
Maplewood, NJ
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm enthusiastic about caring for children and their well-being. With a graduate degree and three years of experience as a childcare provider, I'm confident in my ability to provide a nurturing and educational environment. My friendly and approachable nature allows me to build strong relationships with children and their...
5.0
(1)
Hi families! My name is Taryya, I am 23 years old and I am looking for a short-term, Monday-Thursday nanny job. I have 4 years experience as a nanny and 5 years as a babysitter. I also have experience as a teacher's assistant, personal assistant, and mother's helper. I have worked with ages ranging from 3 months to 13 years old....
Taryya can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is special needs and Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family...
Tyesha P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have an incredible amount of experience working with children of all ages. At Montclair State University, I gained knowledge on pedagogy, and how to manage children in grades K-6. I am currently enrolled in Montclair State University as a graduate students to receive a M. ed in T. O. S. D. (teacher of student with...
Emmarilis can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"She is very professional and reliable."
Tapiwa C.
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Tiffany! I've worked with children my for many years as a piano teacher & nanny in the past. Being a music teacher for kids showed me that teaching & taking care of children to help them reach their best is top priority. I hope I can provide a good helping presence for everyone. Please check my schedule for my...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is a great babysitter and a very kind person. Very dependable."
Ivring H.
Gloria M.
Newark, NJ
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
If you need childcare I am more than happy to help you. I'm here to help you out and make sure your child is happy and safe. I've had the opportunity of babysitting for at least 7 years. I'm a trustful and reliable person. I'm bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English. In the past I have taken care of children from 3 months of...
Gloria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Gloria has been caring for my infant son for a few months now and she's the best! She is very flexible and takes very good care of my son. She alerts me of any issues and is very communicative as you should be when caring for an infant. I couldn't have asked for a...
Unique G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm 26 years old and I currently work as a registered nurse. I love my job as a nurse, but I would love to be able to work with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was 13-year-old, kids of all ages. I have changed diapers, played, made dinner, handled baths, and put kids to bed. I currently work full time as a...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 32-years old. I currently live in Elizabeth, New Jersey but I'm a native New Yorker. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, also I am a New York certified nursing assistant. I have been a babysitter for several years, since I was a teenager. I have experience with children between the ages of 6 months to 12 years old. I love...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Stephanie's caring, easygoing, punctual, dependable and hard working. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare help."
Yuwen Z.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Tiffany. I am 28 years old, born and raised in Montclair. I have been working at a daycare center since I was able to start working, exactly at the age of 16. I volunteered at camps and my mother's preschool with children from ages three months to 5 years old in Bloomfield, NJ. I worked with young ones...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Took care of our 3 & 5 yr old for 9 months. Stopped because we put them back in school/daycare. Tiffany was outstanding, reliable, cleaned, flexible. Highly recommended."
Duy N.
Rahmah M.
Orange, NJ
$22-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi , I Am Rahmah I'm 25 Years Old And Looking To Start Out My Babysitting Career.
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Rahmah! I am 25 and I have over 10 years experience in childcare. I first started out babysitting in high school for neighbors and I have experience with all ages. I then branched out and worked a few years at a summer camp and loved it! I am a part time chef with my own business and I am looking to supplement the...
Rahmah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loved Rahmah she was so caring and attentive with R. We were so sad when we moved if we could pack Rahmah up with us we would have. She was amazing with our daughter and always made her homemade snacks that were so tasty and healthy."
Rasheedah M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, thank you for taking the time to review my page. I have been babysitting for seven years now. I have credible sources for the kids I have babysat in the past. The best part about being a babysitter is being able to have a connection with the kids and bringing out the best in them. Whether it is bringing out their...
Keana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Keana is a very dependable, hard working person. She always puts her work first, and is always ready to learn new things quickly. She has taken care of my daughter plenty of times on short notice, and is very loving and gentle with her. My daughter always loves...
Kassandra F.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Silvia Soares,
I have two children, 25 and 28 yo respectively. However, my experience with children comes from early in my life. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences and a Masters in School Administration, which helped become a teacher for a gratifying period of 22 years in Brazil. I was able to teach a...
Silvia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I’ve known sylvia for many years and she is woman of great character . She is reliable and a loyal person. She is a hard worker in her field of work and all ventures that she takes on .
Dirlene "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide range of experiences caring for children.
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I also have experience in daycare, primarily with toddlers. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Education in 2012, I substitute taught in elementary schools and tutored students in reading and math. In May 2016, I...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie babysat for our two children and their two cousins. She was easy to communicate with, warm, friendly and I felt comfortable that they were in safe hands. Would definitely recommend her!"
Lucy T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hannah and I absolutely love working with kids! I am currently in Graduate school at Kean University working towards my masters in occupational therapy. I have a wealth of babysitting experience. In high school I was constantly babysitting my little neighbors. Then, I started babysitting full time for a family...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind, a great homework motivator and just a good person. I recommend her with no reservations!"
Hana S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very reliable, trustworthy, and organized individual who loves to give back and help people in any way possible! In the future I plan to be a pediatric doctor and hopefully work in the hospital! With five years of caregiving experience I have cared for children from ages 3-15. This past summer I worked as the head coach...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Olivia is the most caring, reliable caretaker we have ever had. She's extremely dependable, trustworthy and warmhearted person we know."
Michele P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Maplewood, NJ:
How can I find a Maplewood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Maplewood, 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 27 babysitters in Maplewood, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.2. 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 Maplewood, NJ?
The average rate for Maplewood, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $21.30 per hour as of May 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Maplewood, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Maplewood, 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.
Ratings for Maplewood, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Babysitters in Maplewood, NJ are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.