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60 babysitters are listed in Pennington, NJ
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Pennington, NJ
Esmeralda was so so sweet with my 6 week old who she watched for 3 weeks while I was in town for work. She was caring and gentle with him,…
Review for Esmeralda N. by Eve K.
Carmen is more than willing to do fun activities which I really appreciate. She was very sweet. Would definitely hire her again if I didn't…
Review for Carmen W. by Henrietta P.
Dana cared for our family regularly for 18 months. Our then 7, 5 and 2 year olds loved spending time with her. Dana reliably got the kids…
Review for Dana M. by Kate N.
Babysitters in Pennington, NJ
Esmeralda N.
Trenton, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in a child care setting for 11 years. I have been a preschool teacher in Princeton for the past five years. I truly love being around children and know the importance of treating them like they were my own. I am a mother to a 6-year-old little diva. I know exactly how a parent would want their child should be...
Esmeralda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Esmeralda was so so sweet with my 6 week old who she watched for 3 weeks while I was in town for work. She was caring and gentle with him, and very enthusiastic about working with us. She is a very nurturing and loving person and I will definitely hire her again...
Eve K.
5.0
(1)
I'm a compassionate and reliable childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. My journey began with a love for babysitting, where I witnessed firsthand the positive impact I could have on young lives. Over the past decade, I've honed my skills and knowledge, completing early child...
Carmen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carmen is more than willing to do fun activities which I really appreciate. She was very sweet. Would definitely hire her again if I didn't move out of state!"
Henrietta P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Dana! I am 26 years old with 10+ years of experience in childcare.
I have lived in lower bucks and worked in childcare my entire career and absolutely love it! I enjoy going to the park, reading, taking walks and helping children learn and grow. I'm a lover of animals, the outdoors, and family. I have experience as a...
Dana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dana cared for our family regularly for 18 months. Our then 7, 5 and 2 year olds loved spending time with her. Dana reliably got the kids to school on time and filled the hours in between with activities and joy. She especially impacted our youngest, augmenting...
Kate N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
(CURRENTLY LOCATED IN LAWRENCEVILLE NJ NOT BRIDGEWATER) I have worked with all different ages of kids ranging from pre-k to 6th grade. I have worked at a summer camp and an after school program for schools around Bridgewater NJ. I currently am in Lawrenceville NJ working on my degree in Music Education at Westminster Choir...
Anna can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Ann M.
Newtown, PA
$22-30/hr • 13 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with over 13 years of experience, I am dedicated to fostering children's growth and development. My passion for caring for children stems from my positive experiences in many previous nanny roles and my desire to make a meaningful impact on their lives.
My approach to...
Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ann was WONDERFUL!! Patient, kind, flexible and engaging! She immediately got on the floor to play with our 2.5 year old and was amazing. Our daughter loved her and called her "My Ann!""
Dee B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Ciarra, a passionate and experienced caregiver! I take pride in being patient and attentive, ensuring the safety and happiness of the children & families I work with. Need help with chores? Consider it done! I provide comprehensive support.
With over a decade of experience working with children aged 1-16, I...
Ciarra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ciarra is an incredible babysitter! She has been caring for our two young children for the past year, both during the day and at night, and we couldn’t be happier with her. She is responsible, reliable, and always communicative, which gives us so much peace of...
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Jillian M.
Hopewell, NJ
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Jill and I am a rising senior at Penn State University! I am looking for either reoccurring or one-time child care positions in the Princeton area. I am a nutrition student, but am also well versed in humanities, and have experience tutoring in the past. I nannied in summer 2021 but had to take the summer of 2022...
5.0
"Jillian quickly became a part of the family in the brief time she worked with us. My girls immediately took to her and looked forward to seeing her. Jillian is kind, gentle, patient, smart and an all-around wonderful person. "
Dalya S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Joely, I am 26 years old, fully vaccinated, and boosted! Currently, I am a full-time student at Montclair State University, majoring in Linguistics, with a concentration in American Sign Language/English Interpreting.
I have cared for multiple families both regularly and occasionally.
Previously, I was an Educational...
Joely can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Joely worked as a nanny for my toddler on two occasions. Both times she was punctual and professional. She was patient and friendly with my child. I would hire her again"
Maira A.
Maeve A.
Hopewell, NJ
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Maeve and I'm 22 years old. I'm currently not going back to school and would love to find a family to care with! I've worked previously for 2 years with an amazing little boy. (May 2022-June2024) We formed an un breakable bond and unfortunately my time with them has ended due to them moving. Before settling...
Maeve can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Maeve babysat for our son for two years (he was 5 to 7 years old), and we would keep having her babysit if we were not moving away in a few weeks :-) Maeve is caring, conscientious, responsible, and kind. She was easy to interact with and is very friendly. She was...
Tai W.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Simone and I moved here from Brazil 2 years ago. Previously, I was partner in a office; I used to work with business consulting in transports at the federal capital- Brasili. We helped transportation companies obtain permits and legal approvals from the Brazilian government. My responsibilities included: client...
Simone can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Simone was an absolute life saver. She ended up watching my three (semi-wild) boys both Friday and Saturday night when another sitter fell through for the second night. As soon as I met her, Simone put me at ease. She is easy going and very pleasant and...
Megan D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother myself who has raised 3 children (they are adults now). I love and enjoy caring for children. I have a total of 8 years of professional experience with ages ranging from new born to teenagers. I am a urdu and Hindi native speaker and have a good understanding of English as well.
5.0
"Gul is an exceptional nanny. Her professionalism is unparalleled. She arrives punctually, and her communication is outstanding. We always receive detailed updates about our children's activities, meals, and any notable moments throughout the day, which brings us...
Huqfa S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a 15 years of child care experience. I'm responsible, caring, very clean and maintain child safety. I have brothers and sisters who I take care of. I also have 2 myself. I love children. They inspired me everyday of my life, and being a mom myself, children are the future of our lives.
Terryann can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She is an amazing worker. She is very devoted to her job and getting things done the right way and in time. She arrives on time, organized and is willing to satisfy her employer. She has amazing communication skills and very social to a point where she is like a...
Terrika D.
Jordyn H.
Trenton, NJ
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jordyn and I love kids! I have been babysitting cousins, neighbors, toddlers and more since I was 15. My passion in life is working with special needs children. I have recently completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology and Special Education. I've worked summer programs with special needs toddlers-1st grade, and...
Jordyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jordyn is super understanding of any situations that may come up. She cared after my young kids and they absolutely adored her. Having Jordyn as a sitter is an absolute steal!"
Sharon S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am so glad you are here! A little about me...
+ Military spouse - in LITTLE ROCK, AR. (originally from PA)
+ 22 years old
+ I have a Bachelors in Elementary Education & working towards MA in speech pathology.
+ 7 plus years of child care experience // ages 7 weeks old to 12 years old.
+ Passionate about curating...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Grace cared for our 10 month old daughter. She was very reliable. I felt like our daughter was in good hands. I recommend her highly."
Nichole T.
Jayla G.
Trenton, NJ
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Jayla.
I'm currently working in Billing and Coding for an insurance company, but my true passion has always been working with children. I have 6 years of experience babysitting for friends and family, including caring for my four younger sisters. Additionally, I spent over 7 months as a Day Care teacher in Norfolk,...
Jayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
I have been babysitting for one family for a little over four years. Their girls are 11 and 7 and I have watched them throughout high school as well as during summer and over breaks since I've been at Penn State. Typically we play board games, watch movies, make crafts, play outside, and have dance parties! Some responsibilities...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Siaya J.
Princeton, NJ
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
I worked at a children's summer camp for almost 3 years. I interned at a daycares center with children from 6 months old - 8 years old. I babysit my siblings from birth till 10 years of age. I am a very outgoing person love to talk, very funny, respectful, and a great person to meet. I am all currently enrolled in school. I have...
Siaya can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Anna M.
Princeton, NJ
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Anna and I would love to help your family :)
I'd describe my personality as curious, energetic, and empathetic
I like working with kids because they are full of joy and I am honored to be a part of their development.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old. I've been babysitting consistently ever...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, my name is Emily! I currently am home and available to you! I have past experience babysitting longterm for families. I am very good with kids.
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
I have 32 years of experience working with children of every different age. I'm very organized and responsible. I love working newborns.
Judy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Pennington, NJ:
How can I find a Pennington babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Pennington, 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 8 babysitters in Pennington, 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Pennington, NJ?
The average rate for Pennington, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $22.62 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 Pennington, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Pennington, 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 Pennington, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Pennington, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.