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Serena A.

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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 University. I am...

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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Alyssa M.

Experienced Baby Sitter Available For Weekend Babysitting Jobs

Somerset, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Alyssa and I absolutely love caring for children! I been working with children for the past five years in the position of babysitters, nanny, daycare assistant, preschool teacher. I have worked with all ages from newborn to 10 years old. I enjoy playing dress up, reading stories, arts and crafts and playing games. In...

Care Member says "Alyssa was so loving & professional! She arrived on time, she made herself familiar with the children & they were so comfortable around her. My LO had...

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Sammy D.

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hey my name is Samantha but you can also call me Sammy! From reading your requests I think I would be a marvelous fit as your childs babysitter! I have my own car and I'm familiar with the area so transportation would not be an issue. I am CPR certified and have been since 2018. I attended Middlesex County college and ACI...

Nathan L. says "Sammy has been wonderful with our 2 little ones. She's been flexible with our hectic schedule and we're so happy to have found her. Our children adore her...

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Susan M.

Reliable Early Childhood Educator

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Thanks for your interest: I have a wealth of experience and knowledge working with young children. While working at the Summit Child Care Centers, I was trained and utilized the High Scope curriculum (Piaget based learning) ERIN and The Project Approach by Reggio Amelia. Working with children has been my life. I also have 22...

Care Member says "Susan has been one of the best caregivers our family has had in recent years. She is a kind, dependable, and highly professional individual. Always...

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Renee H.

Loves To Laugh, Rule Follower, Safety Enthusiast, Loves To Have Fun

North Brunswick, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Renee and I am interested in this position. The position would be great I am a certified K-6 elementary teacher. I am finishing up my first year of teaching 4th grade in Somerset. I just finished my master's degree as an elementary education with special education student at Ramapo College of New Jersey. I have...

Care Member says "Renee is amazing! We wish she didn’t move from college we would’ve been selfish and wanted her to stay. She has great time management, communication,...

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Dana R.

Experienced Child Care Provider

Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am an educated and experienced child care provider. With the proper care and attention, I believe that all children will thrive under my supervision. I love children and respect each and every personality. I am a single mother to a 23 yr old daughter who is studying abroad in Ireland for her veterinary degree. Throughout the...

Care Member says "Our family hired Dana in 2014 to help with our mom who was 90 years old at the time and living home in Berkeley Heights. Our mom is now 100 years old...

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Maria R.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there! I would love the opportunity to care for your children. I enjoy playtime, homework time, mealtime and story time. I am very responsible, reliable, punctual and very patient. I have experience caring for infants to middle school age children. I also have experience with children on the spectrum. I'm also fluent in...
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Roxanne C.

Manville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I am staying home with my 10-month-old baby girl. looking for a family that is in need of child care to join us on our adventures this summer. I love to be outside, going to parks and the zoo, swimming and just having fun!

Rosetta D. says "Roxanne has truly been a blessing to our family! My son loves her and always has the best of times when he is with Roxanne. She is fun, loving, and even...

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Olga Z.

Caregiver/Tutor

Hillsborough, NJ

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I am an experienced sitter, tutor and a mother of a 21 yr old. I am also a trained ESL teacher with 10 + years of teaching children of various ages. I am fully bi-lingual: English/Russian and have Masters Degree. I am a US citizen with completed background check and clean driving record. I can drive your children to after school...

Hemant K. says "Miss Olga is very meticulous when it comes to teaching and she is very methodical in her approach. She has been teaching our daughter since five months...

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Shelby S.

Bridgewater, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hello! I am a 7th year certified teacher. I have my Masters of Arts in Teaching in Elementary and Special Education and currently teach grade 5 literacy. I am certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner. My experience with children includes teaching grades Pre-K through 12, various needs and ability levels. I am available for...

Cathryn R. says "Shelby has been a great caregiver. She is very dependable. Calm with the kids and has been unflappable. My kids really enjoy their time with her. She...

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Julia A.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi there! I'm Julia, and I've been babysitting for over 3. 5 years, gaining hands-on experience with children of all ages. I truly love working with kids and enjoy creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for them to grow and thrive. Over the years, I've built strong relationships with families, providing trustworthy,...

Jessica R. says "Julia vibed extremely well with my son. I was nervous at first because it's his first time being babysat by non-family but they clicked and she even...

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Nida A.

Part Time

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
I am Nida I love kids I know how to care because I am a mother too I am very caring . iam very caring and resposible.

Yamna A. says "Nida was very caring and kind with my daughter. She watched her from when she was 4 months old to 1 year old. We decided to put my daughter in daycare for...

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Miranda D.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am Miranda, and available for 1-2 days a week, occasional date night or overnight care. I am looking for family that's seeking a loving provider for their child. I can care for multiple children at once, have a clean driving record and experience with infants and children of all ages. I have 7 years of babysitting...

Care Member says "Miranda has been a wonderful after-school caregiver for my two daughters (10,8). She is always punctual, communicates well, and most importantly, my...

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Zaniyah M.

ZaNiyah M.

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! I am a 20 years old formerly from Plainfield, NJ, but I have lived in Baltimore, MD since attending college in 2019. I am a full time college student majoring in Nursing. I am the oldest of 4 children, and I have been babysitting for almost a year now, so I have some experience with children from newborn to 12 years. I am...

Katherine T. says "Niyah only watched our baby boy for 3 days but she is so sweet. She was good with our dogs too. I will definitely use her again in the future if I need...

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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...

Jonaliza C. says "Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates...

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D'onna C.

Part Time Childcare Provider

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
I am currently a full-time Lead Teacher at a childcare center looking for an opportunity to do something fun and entertaining during my free time and to earn some extra money while at it. I've breezed through the site, and I see some interesting possibilities that I may enjoy. I have some experience in this area, so I figured...

Arnold D. says "D'onna is a quiet but intellectually strong person. Very sweet personality. Willing to learn and work hard as a team member or individually. Can be...

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Solay C.

Part Time College Student

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as energetic, responsible and warm. In my spare time, I like to read, go into nature or listen to energy boosting podcasts. I'm looking for a job that allows me to also be a part time student. I love working with kids because I see them as pure and the way their minds work is inspiring. I would love...

Macy P. says "Solay was an amazing babysitter. I am my younger brother's guardian and she took great care of him. She even helped out around the house knowing that I have...

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Janine S.

New Providence, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Janine, I'm fun, loving, respectful and exciting. I'm currently looking for a full time job between 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. on weekdays, clean driving record with own vehicle. I have experience in caring for infants to preteens. I have 7 years paid babysitting/ childcare experience. I can provide references, I am CPR certified...

Lashell S. says "Janine has been amazing with both my children. She is professional, patient and goes above and beyond to ensure she is providing excellent service. My...

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Meybelin D.

Independent House Cleaner

Manville, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dependable & professional cleaning with a personal touch. Customized services offered: Commercial offices Residential homes and apartments Daily, Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly Reliable Thorough cleaning services Satisfaction guaranteed Equipment and Cleaning supplies provided I have a good references and would be happy to...
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Lucille K.

Iselin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, I've been watching children for 10 years. for the same two families. I started with two girls who are now 10 years old, as the years passed there were three more siblings. I also worked for Woodbridge Township as an aide and also worked at a daycare in Edison. I worked in the Infant and toddler rooms. I live in the Iselin...

Brenda C. says "Lucille has been such a blessing to our family for five years now- watching my two youngest children as if they were family. She is like a...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Middlesex, NJ

Babysitters in Middlesex, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 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.

Alyssa M.

Alyssa was so loving & professional! She arrived on time, she made herself familiar with the children & they were so comfortable around her....

- Care member

Sammy D.

Sammy has been wonderful with our 2 little ones. She's been flexible with our hectic schedule and we're so happy to have found her. Our...

- Nathan L.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Middlesex, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Middlesex, 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 16 babysitters in Middlesex, 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.

The average rate for Middlesex, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.50 per hour as of November 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 Middlesex, 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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