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Maryellen I.

Fun And Experienced Sitter!

Paramus, NJ

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Maryellen and I am a 23-year-old college graduate (pre med track) who loves working with kids! I have 7+ years of experience working with children ranging from toddlers, elementary, and special needs. Working with kids is one of my passions and I love the fun I am able to bring to them while working/taking care, and...
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Vasiliki L.

Paramus, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 2 years of experience with kids. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation and more!
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Maria R.

A Gal Who Can Do It All!

Paramus, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi, my name is Maria! Please come shortly to read my bio. Currently editing to make sure I don't miss any details!
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Kailey J.

Paramus, NJ

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I'm a natural caregiver with a passion for helping children reach their full potential. My creative and friendly approach makes learning and play fun and engaging. I'm also a strong swimmer, so if you'd like your children to learn how to swim, I'd be delighted to teach them! Whether it's outdoor sports, board games, or...
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Patricia P.

Part-time Babysitter

Township of Washington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
I have over 25 years of childcare experience, which includes both non-paying and paying jobs. The non-paying "gig" involves raising my two sons, one is a college graduate, and the other is a high school sophomore. I've been a substitute teacher in the Westwood Regional School District since 2019. Prior to COVID, I was a...

Sian R. says "Fabulous babysitter, would hire her again in a heartbeat"

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Gabriella L.

Child Care Provider/Babysitter

Wood Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a 27-year-old college graduate from Jersey City, New Jersey, who has been working with children for 12 years through working as a nanny, babysitting and coaching a competition cheering team. I am currently in grad school to become a therapist and am looking to transition out of my full-time Job to Nanny. I am interested in...

Robert R. says "Gabriella was great, my daughter absolutely loved her. She is also very creative and taught my daughter how to make bracelets and they even were...

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Dana M.

Experienced Sitter Seeking Summer Babysitting

Wyckoff, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I've been working with kids since I was a teenager and it brings me so much joy. I have 10 years of childcare experience, and 1 year of teaching experience. I treat every child as if they were my own, & strive to build long-term relationships with families aside from childcare duties. I have experience working with children of...

Michelle R. says "Dana watched our 5 year old, full-time, this summer. Both of us work and we needed full-time daycare, but wanted our son to have a fun filled summer...

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Gabriella K.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekends And Mondays.

Saddle Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous child care roles have reinforced my desire to positively impact young lives. I believe in a patient, creative, and friendly approach to childcare. I keep parents informed...

Ryan R. says "Gabby is a very responsible babysitter that really cares about the children and enjoys caring for kids, she's on time and dependable whenever I needed her...

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Rosa T.

Reliable. Caring. Trustworthy. Fun.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Rosa. I have been caring for children for over 15 years as a babysitter and Nanny. I experience working with infants as well as toddlers, I formally directed an after school program ages 5-11. I truly love working with young kids, and I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow, teach and develop....

Care Member says "Rosa is such an incredible caregiver to our now 12 month old. She’s been with us since our baby was 6 months and we have grown to love her so much! I...

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Zaynah S.

Experienced Babysitter Available In Early AM 6:00am-12:30pm Part-time And Some Sundays

Englewood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi my name is zaynah. I'am 29 years of age. I'm a resident of Bergenfield NJ. Traveling is not an issue for me, I have my own car. I have 10 years of nanny experience. I'm very funny, caring, loving responsible, honest, supportive. I enjoy reading books and traveling. I'am looking for a morning position drop off to school 6am-8...

Mike L. says "Very caring and respectful to my two daughters. Zaynah is always on time and available for my last minute baby sitting needs. I highly recommend her!"

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Wei N.

Westwood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have extensive experience in childcare and genuinely enjoy taking care of children. I am well-versed in current children's interests and trends, thanks to my exposure and interactions with them. Additionally, having a 21-year-old son who attends Rutgers University gives me further insight into the needs and preferences of...

Richard L. says "I highly recommend Wei. I hired Wei for 3 hours in the morning, 4 days a week to get my toddler fed, dressed and dropped off at daycare. She took care...

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Chelsea Q.

Experienced Babysitter

Westwood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello Everyone! My name is Chelsea, I'm 30 years old and I live in Lafayette, NJ. I have tons of experience with children from the ages of 1-17 years old. I'm a second grade teacher with a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from Montclair State University. I have a very outgoing personality, I'm approachable, caring...

Amy D. says "My kids loved Chelsea! Super happy with her- will definitely miss her next year!"

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Jaileen J.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Jaileen! I have many years of experience working in education in NYC. I received my bachelors degree in childhood education and biology and have spent the past 10 years working in formal and informal child care settings with children ages 4 to 18 years old. My goal is to create a safe and engaging educational...

Jennifer F. says "Jaileen is an excellent dependable young woman. She is really sweet and very good with children. My boys love her and would ask for her to stay with...

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Natalie B.

Babysitter

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
My Name is Nathalie and I am a college student currently working on my second major. I am a student of communication studies at College. I am originally from Colombia where I am a teacher. I have worked with kids for the last 14 years in NYC taking care of kids and tutoring. I am a loving, caring and responsible sitter. I love...

Care Member says "Natalie has been wonderful with our son. She is a great communicator and very caring. I also appreciate that she helps keep things clean and clearly...

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Stephanie D.

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
3 years experience
I recently moved to the city in the summer of 2017. I am a Certified Athletic Trainer, and in my current contract job, I work with athletes of all ages. As an ATC, I am CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified. I am also a dancer training in a variety of styles such as ballet, jazz, and tap. I aspire to audition for dancer roles in the...

Brienne W. says "Stephanie babysat for my 2 children (who were 5 and 3 years old at the time) off and on while she was in college. She is pleasant, polite, and energetic....

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Maria D.

Need An Experience Childcare Provider/nanny With Excellent References?

Edgewater, NJ

4.7(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I have more than 20 years experience as a childcare provider/nanny. My tasks have included meal preparation, educational activities (e. g., reading and homework help, trip to library, games and puzzles), potty training, light housekeeping, children's laundry, supervision of playdates, and encouraging sports participation. I have...

Annie H. says "Maria has been our nanny full-time for a year now. She's taken care of our son since he was a year old, and she is reliable, fun, and attentive. She...

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Lobeth N.

Part-Time Babysitter

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My responsibilities are: - Clean up dining area after meal. - Adhere to particular dietary rules inside family. - Change and wash children's sheets and towels. - Iron children's clothes. - Carry out children's shopping as directed by the parents. - Carry out children's laundry. - Accompany children in parks and activity clubs. -...

Tamera B. says "Lobeth became a part of our family to the point where she traveled with us and became close to our real family. After I hired her, she quickly learned...

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Jessica M.

Part-Time Babysitter Available!

Teaneck, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Jessica and I'm a mother to 2 beautiful children. I have cared for babies, toddlers and older children since I was in high school. I'm originally from the Midwest and moved to NYC after I graduated with a Degree in Social Work. I enjoy helping others and making a difference. I currently watch a 2-year-old child...

Daniel H. says "Jessica is such a wonderful sitter! Our son can be shy and clingy towards us, but he absolutely loves her. He's always excited to see her, and often talks...

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Anabel E.

Lodi, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm no longer available. Thank you for considering me. Hello moms!! My name is Anabel and I'm currently a Nursing student and former special needs teacher assistant for The Department of Education of New York. I have experience assisting with lesson plans and helping with classwork/homework. I have worked with kids as...

Jennifer D. says "Anabel sat my two boys. She was kind and fun, bringing a bag of toys and books with her. They enjoyed playing with her."

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Lianne G.

Positive Child Supporter

Rutherford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am an active, meticulous, humble and compassionate individual. Having had 2 children of my own and 10+ years of experience in child care of newborns to 14-year-olds. I also have experience with nanny shares. I encourage children to do their best at all times, keep them organized, safe and well rounded. I will take on...

Trayce B. says "Lianne is very patient, loving and always on time. When needed out of her hours of work she was always available. She never failed us ! She will be a...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.88/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Paramus, NJ

Babysitters in Paramus, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Patricia P.

Fabulous babysitter, would hire her again in a heartbeat

- Sian R.

Gabriella L.

Gabriella was great, my daughter absolutely loved her. She is also very creative and taught my daughter how to make bracelets and they...

- Robert R.

Dana M.

Dana watched our 5 year old, full-time, this summer. Both of us work and we needed full-time daycare, but wanted our son to have a fun...

- Michelle R.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Paramus, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Paramus, 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 24 babysitters in Paramus, 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 Paramus, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $21.88 per hour as of August 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 Paramus, 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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