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Shelby F.

Experienced Babysitter

Somerville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a financial analyst with a masters from the University of Florida. In high school and college I was a county summer camp counselor, where I worked 3 summers with approximately 100 middle school students a day implementing a curriculum created with my coworkers. I have completed the American Red Cross Babysitter's Training...

Alissa L. says "Shelby has been taking care of our son regularly for the last 8 months. She is absolutely wonderful with him! She plays, teaches and engages the whole...

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Doreen P.

Very Experienced And Loving Part-Time Caregiver

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
I am a 45-year-old mother of two children. My daughter is a freshman in college and my son is a sophomore in high school. I love children of all ages and I am looking for a part-time job to help a family take care of their children.

Lisa R. says "I had a need for a baby sitter to cover for my regular sitter that had canceled on short notice. Doreen made herself available to me. She arrived...

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Dayana S.

Part-Time Babysitter

Manville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Dayana. I've been babysitting since I was 17 and have always loved working with kids. I'm CPR certified, an EMT, and recently became a nurse. I'm super responsible, patient, and always make sure the kids I care for feel safe and have fun. I also help with feedings, preparing meals, and whatever else is needed to keep...

Jenie V. says "Dayana is a patient and friendly sitter. She is bright and positive and hard working. She is a quick learner and knows how to support my child with virtual...

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Diana A.

Edison, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hey there! I'm Diana, a 28-year-old industrial engineering graduate from the class of 2019. That same year, I traveled to Maine to care for three adorable kids, 2-year-old twins and their 5-year-old big brother. I spent two amazing years with them, wrapping up in September. Since I'm an only child, they truly felt like my...

Kimberly H. says "Diana is kind and loving. Always at my house early to take care of my little one. I have recommended Diana and will over and over again! She is...

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Kathryn D.

Experienced And Fun Nanny

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello there. My name is Kathryn, I often go by Katy or Kate for short. I am a 29-year-old, born and raised in Scotch Plains. I've graduated with a sociology degree from Roanoke College. Prior to graduation I worked as an administrative assistant and admissions persons for FlexSchool, a micro school for gitted and twice...

Lindsay R. says "Kathryn has been a great help to our family! She has watched my niece on several occasions and you can just tell when we get back home that they had a...

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Natasha W.

Babysitter

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Childcare professional looking to connect with a wonderful family for babysitting and nannying. I get joy from teaching, mentoring and connecting with the youth. CPR/ First Aid Certified Water safety Potty training Meal Prep Transport Some Spanish and ASL(sign language) Knowledge of ABA system Knowledge of Child Development...

Joel O. says "Natasha is great! She's punctual, attentive and great with the children A++"

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Ruby B.

Bound Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Ruby, I've been caring for friends and families for 7 years. I also been on care. com for 3 years. I currently attend Montclair State University and due to COVID-19 most of my classes will be online so I am flexible. I have my own and car so I'm able to handle pick ups and drop offs. I'm also understanding...

Tyler J. says "Ruby was excellent with my 5 year old daughter. Always reliable for last minute coverage. Very sweet girl who was always punctual and polite."

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Claudia G.

Part-Time Caregiver

North Brunswick, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
My name is Claudia. I have a 16-year-old boy . I love working with children . I am responsible, mature, loving, playful and honest. I have more than 15 years of experience in taking care of infants to 13 years old. I worked at a child care center in New Providence, NJ for more than five years. Also , I did work for different...

Jessica R. says "Claudia is mature, patient and very kind with my rambunctious children. She focuses on playtime and learning, and isn't the kind of babysitter that would...

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Emily R.

I Love Teaching Young Children Through Play. All Children Have Good Days And Bad Days, Patience.

Hillsborough, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'd describe my personality as patient, nurturing, protective, and fun I like working with kids because they're creative, caring, energetic, and silly In my spare time, I like to skateboard, journal, take care of my cat, dog and guineapig, play piano or guitar One thing you should know about me is: My skills include I am...

Care Member says "I worked with Emily in a very busy infant room. She jumped right in and even though it did take a few weeks for me to really train her she had the...

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Isabel C.

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, My name is Isabel I' m looking for full time job. I am been working with kids for 15 years. I am was working with a family and I have been for 10 years and now the kids are going to school full time so my job will end. If you have question, feel free to contact me. Thank you!
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Kristina J.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Kristina, I hold a masters in fine arts. I've worked with kids from ages 5-15 and I'm first aid/CPR certified. I also have experience watching and caring for dogs for about 7 years. For 5 years, I worked as a counselor and specialist at a children's youth theatre camp, so I know a ton of goofy games! My family has an...
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Sofia D.

New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Sofia. I am 23 years old and live in Morris Plains. I have a background in psychology and education from Rutgers, and over 6 years in childcare: including most recently as a Lead Early Preschool Teacher. When it comes to my personality, I really value an encouraging, kind approach to working with kids. My...

Babasola O. says "Sofia was great with the kids. She did a fantastic job putting d kids to sleep and they are had a great night"

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Jade P.

Child Care Provider

Manville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Allow me to introduce myself- My names Jade, I am a compassionate individual with a diverse range of skills and experiences. Over the past seven years, I have immersed myself in the world of child care, honing my abilities to nurture and engage with children. In addition, I possess two years of invaluable experience in...

Shane D. says "Jade is a very smart, caring and dependable person that loves working with children and will make sure your child is safe while under her supervision. She...

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Xinia M.

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
I have five kids from the ages of 13-32 and am comfortable with kids all ages. I am frequently available short notice. I make a great candidate because enjoy reading books in Spanish, entertaining children, willing to help around the house, and love to cook. I have experience with taking care of up to 4 kids at once; with...

Benoit V. says "Xinia was our nanny for about 2 years. She developed a great relationship with our 4 kids then aged 1-3-5-7 and feels like part of the family. She helped...

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Aiz H.

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New Providence, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am looking for a long term full time nanny position. . I speak Spanish and English. I have been working as a babysitter 10 years. with kids of all ages. from newborn until school ages. I'm legal to work in the USA, and I have, a valid driver license. I like to play outdoor and indoor with the children to keep the safe...

Care Member says "Aixa worked for us for almost a year watching our infant daughter full-time. My daughter loved her. She was extremely nurturing and very reliable. She...

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Barbara S.

Looking For A Nanny Position Or Babysitting Position Part Time Full-Time Or Part-Time

Basking Ridge, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am currently looking for around 15 to 25 hrs of work I am a mature and experienced Babysitter/Nanny who was working FT in the Corporate World until 2015. My current job for a 5 yr old ends June 17th. My job working for a 2 yr old little girl in Morristown ended 8/23. In 2022 was working for a 2 1/2 yr old boy in Cranford. He...

Jane D. says "Barbara is an excellent caregiver. She's fun, dependable, and a great communicator. Barbara has been caring for our 2 year old daughter for several months...

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Ayanna A.

Best Nanny Out There

New Brunswick, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
hello, my name is Ayanna . I'm 23 years old and a mother of 2 children. I am fully vaccinated. I have plenty of experience taking care of children professionally in homes and daycares from the ages of newborn and older. I know how to clean, cook and organize. I have reliable transportation and are always on time ready to work....

Care Member says "Ayanna worked with our 4 month old baby for a little over a month. She was prompt and flexible. We needed someone to start @7:30am. She showed up...

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Maria S.

Part-time Child Care

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I have many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am looking to obtain part-time babysitting jobs in the afternoon, evenings and some weekends. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort...

Victoria A. says "Maria is fantastic! She provided evening care for our 3yo daughter S for 5 months, 3x/week (~12 hours). Maria picked S up from daycare, prepared meals,...

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Keri D.

Child Care Provider

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have cared for children from infants to 11 years old. I was a family babysitter for a 6-year-old and 10-year-old twins. I then worked in various early childhood settings, enjoying preschool and pre-k, while working with families of special needs children after school.

Stacey And Joe B. says "wonderful and great with our son"

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Cierrah W.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hello! My name is Cierrah, and I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over seven years of experience in child care. I graduated from Rutgers with a Bachelors in Psychology. I have a genuine love for children and enjoy helping them grow, learn, and explore the world around them. I have experience with children from...

Dip R. says "Cierrah babysat for my two children during spring break. She was great with both of them, whether she was caring for the newborn or playing with the 4 year...

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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

Shelby F.

Shelby has been taking care of our son regularly for the last 8 months. She is absolutely wonderful with him! She plays, teaches and engages...

- Alissa L.

Doreen P.

I had a need for a baby sitter to cover for my regular sitter that had canceled on short notice. Doreen made herself available to me....

- Lisa R.

Dayana S.

Dayana is a patient and friendly sitter. She is bright and positive and hard working. She is a quick learner and knows how to support my...

- Jenie V.

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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