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Lilla C.

Clark, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
My name is Lilla . I am a mother of two grown children. I've worked in the medical field for many years, and have prior experience babysitting younger children prior to my work in healthcare. I am good with children and am looking for opportunities to assist families in need of childcare.
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Chantley T.

Fun, Experienced, child caregiver ,Sitter/Virtual Tutor

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello - My name is Chantley and I'm am a recent Doctor of Pharmacy graduate. I've been working with kids since I was 15 and love it. I started by watching my neighbor's son and then began babysitting for kids in our neighborhood. I am available to assist in virtual learning for your child and tutor your college students. In...

Keisha W. says "Chantley is a god-send, came in our life right on time and as been an asset. I'm truly grateful for her and being able to be so flexible during these...

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Theo T.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
EXPERIENCED Nanny available for weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). I'm not looking for a steady weekend job, just an "as needed" job. Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old. About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own...

Rebecca G. says "Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very dependable. She is...

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Emma M.

Seasoned Sitter Looking For Work Asap

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a 30-year-old based here in Union County (Rahway). I have years of experience in childcare, my most recent position being a co-teacher of a Reggio style based classroom in a private school in Mountainside; previously, I worked as a 'guide' at a private school called Acton Academy. Years of experience in alternative...

Dana A. says "Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy."

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Kris B.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, I am a retired healthcare worker living in Middlesex NJ. (I recently relocated from Myrtle Beach SC) I worked in our local hospital nursery and labor and delivery for many years. I adore children and the elderly. I was hired thru care. com by a young family 11 years ago. I became part of their family and they mine as my...

Kira P. says "Kris has been the most amazing asset to our family! She started taking care of our babies, when I returned to work in 2014, and I couldn't imagine our lives...

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Rachel K.

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Full-Time

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello. My name is Rachel and I am seeking a full-time position with a great family. Over the past 20 years I have worked for numerous families and with a range of children across various ages (from newborn up to 11 years old). Duties varied depending on family needs and age of the child/children. Care of newborns, infants and...

Kristine K. says "Rachel is amazing! She has babysat for us for over 2 years. Rachel is responsible, caring, and dependable. Our 2 year old and 4 year old love her and...

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Sofiya N.

Sofiya

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Sofiya. I am a college grad who loves taking care of other people. I have experience taking care of children (ages: 8mon - 12yrs old) as well as of elderly people which includes handicapped (ages 80+ yrs old). As parts of National Honor Society, I tutored my younger peers in English and Biology in high...

Care Member says "I've known Sofiya since she was a baby—I’m a friend of the family. She’s always been kind, thoughtful, and willing to help out. I’ve hired her for a few...

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Melissa G.

Experienced Reliable Educated Caregiver

East Hanover, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Experienced Caregiver for every age group! I have an MA in Psychology, graduated Magna Cum Laude from FDU in 1997. I was a Scout leader for 18 yrs Regarding Covid19, I am vaccinated and boosted, wear a mask in public, and wash or sanitize my hands frequently. Recent Flu, RSV, and Tdap shots. Let's chat about your needs and how...

Care Member says "Melissa is a great caretaker. She worked with us as a night nanny for our 2 month old son. She was always prompt and reliable, and she is very...

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Khayanna B.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Roselle, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hii! Currently I'm FREE for date nights weekdays after 6:30 p.m. Mondays Fridays rotate sometimes free after 2:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays - after 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays I'm FREE - I'm in two weddings this year (I love my friends LOL) they are back-to-back, so looking for another income source,...

Care Member says "Khayanna has been an absolute blessing for our family! She is so patient, caring, and attentive with our 15-month-old, and it’s clear they truly love...

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Zainab Y.

Experienced Full-Time Baby Sitter Available

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
I am the eldest among my three siblings and now a mother of a wonderful boy and a girl. Being the oldest female, I became the mother of my little sister and my brother. I played a role of a mother indirectly. For about 10 years , I was left in charge of children ages from babies to 17 years old. This might not be easy but my...

Care Member says "Zeinab was very efficient , respectful, detailed oriented. I loved how she was able to get one of my kids whose quite shy to engage in a board game. My...

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Karla C.

Watchung, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
My name is Karla. I have experience working at a daycare in Warren for 3 years. I also have worked for plenty of families on care. com. I have 2 wonderful children a girl and a boy. Ages 10 and 7. I'm very flexible and reliable . I'm currently looking for a part time job from any time 9am-2 p.m. . Hope to hear from you soon !

Care Member says "Karla has been a wonderful nanny/babysitter to our two kids who are now 9 and 12 years old. Karla has been with us for over 6 years. We have...

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Anaya M.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hey! My name is Anaya, (on-ah-yah)!! I currently live in the metropolitan area until February. I have a reliable form of transportation. I am a nursing student at Brookdale Community College which I will be attending in the fall between September and December only on Monday's and Wednesday's. I am CPR/BLS certified and have...

Katia M. says "Extremely friendly and responsible. My kids adores her."

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Thiny C.

Linden, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi everyone! My name is Thiny. I am Dominican, a mother of 2, a babysitter and a housekeeper. I've been cleaning and taking care of kids practically my entire life, at this point, I consider it a passion !!

Matthew C. says "Thiny was our full time nanny for my son roughly between the age of 8 months and 2 years old. She was a fantastic nanny who will still use today as a...

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Manuela Z.

South Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Manuela, I am 24 years old I'm Colombian and also a jazz singer! I have over 6 years of experience with childcare. I have worked with children from 0-13+ specially babies and toddlers. I started getting involved with childcare when I was in college studying a bachelor's degree in music because before graduating from...

Care Member says "Manuela is an excellent care provider! She goes above and beyond for our children. She is responsible, flexible and has excellent instincts. You will...

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Paige B.

Seeking A Nanny Or Babysitting Job For February 2021-August 2021!

Chatham, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Paige and I live in Chatham, NJ. I recently graduated from The College of New Jersey majoring in English and Secondary Education. I am currently working as a language arts teacher in a 6th grade classroom. I am looking for a babysitting/nannying job starting in February, as my temporary leave replacement position will...

Tara S. says "Paige is a responsible, reliable young lady. She is attentive to the needs of the children and the children LOVE spending time with her. She was a perfect...

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Emma T.

Roseland, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have babysat as young as 4 months and as old as 14; additionally, I have experience babysitting children on the spectrum, both verbal and nonverbal. I am a dependable caretaker and sincerely enjoy being able to help busy parents with rambunctious kids. I am open to random dates, recurring days, and anything in between! My...

Care Member says "Emma was prompt, communicative and most importantly wonderful with my best friend/dog. HIGHLY recommend Emma! She is a responsible, trustworthy and an...

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Kathleen K.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Kathleen. I am interested in positions such as babysitter, nanny, dog walking, housekeeping etc. I am a college graduate holding a BA in Sociology and a minor in Psychology and one course away from teacher of the handicapped certification. I have a work history of 18 years plus with the state of NJ. I have also worked...

Heather F. says "We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic."

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Olivia S.

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi I'm liv! I love working with kids, and I'm looking for a part/ full time job to work for a family with young children. I'd love to lend an extra hand to parents who are working or are out doing things out of the house!!

Britt R. says "Liv was great! She was on time and did great with our 1 year old son."

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Chloe R.

Experienced, Compassionate, And Responsible Nanny Available!

Westfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$43/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Chloe and I enjoy cooking, traveling, arts and crafts, and being outdoors. I'm enthusiastic about working with children and have extensively for many years now. I have had long term and short term nannying experiences with a very wide range of ages, so I am well prepared for your family and situation! I have...
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Stephanie M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Part-Time Caregiver Available

Jessica M. says "While caring for our daughter over the past three years, Steph has become family. From day 1, I knew our little Covid baby was in good hands and this has...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.12/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 3.8

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New Providence, NJ

Babysitters in New Providence, NJ are rated 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Chantley T.

Chantley is a god-send, came in our life right on time and as been an asset. I'm truly grateful for her and being able to be so flexible...

- Keisha W.

Theo T.

Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very...

- Rebecca G.

Emma M.

Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy.

- Dana A.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in New Providence, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in New Providence, 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 New Providence, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.8. 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 New Providence, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $22.12 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 New Providence, 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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