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Abigail L.

Loving And Trustworthy Babysitter Looking For Part Time Job

Princeton, NJ

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Abby. I have 9 years of experience caring for children. My experience includes teaching and planning swim lessons, nannying, teaching dive team, and assistant teaching kids with mental and physical disabilities at a public middle school. I assisted teaching middle school beginning in 2022. ELA, math, social studies,...

Robert N. says "Abby helped our family for 2 years before the pandemic. She was very loving with the baby and helped with things around the house. Would highly...

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Sarah C.

Full/Part Time Babysitter and Care Provider Available

Princeton, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, My name is Sarah I I'm a very responsible, loving, playful, and caring individual. I'm very passionate about working with children. I have over 16 years experience working with children from infant to teenagers . I'm very patient and caring. I have experience with infants up to seniors and disabled individuals. Please...

Xue H. says "Thank you! For being able to cover last minute."

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Stephanie R.

Babysitter - Princeton, NJ

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
I have cared for children as young as 5-months-old to teens. I worked for six summers as a counselor at a day camp, six summers as a volunteer at a pediatric oncology camp, and a summer as a head counselor overseeing 180 campers. I hold a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a Masters in College Student Affairs. I have...

Care Member says "Stephanie tutored our son last year and he made significant improvements at school. Highly recommended. she is always on time or informative on...

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Ololade S.

I Have Been Babysitting For A Very Long Time And I Love Being Around Children.

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Name: Ololade Age: 23 Education: New graduate Nurse Occupation: Nurse Assistant Profile: I'm a recent nursing graduate currently preparing for my NCLEX and living in the Princeton area. While I already have a nursing job lined up, I'm spending this transition period doing what I've always loved: caring for kids and bringing joy...

Care Member says "Lola is an amazing babysitter. She babysat my 4 kids and they all raved about her. She’s my go to for help. We are so glad we found her"

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Barbara B.

Experienced Sitter Available

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have a CNA license and experience caring for large families, twins, and children with special needs. I am the eldest of seven and started babysitting for my younger siblings, three of whom are low-functioning autistic and two of whom are twins. Outside of my family, I have cared for children ranging from 4 months to 18 years...

Sarah S. says "Barbara has been helping my family for the last few months and has been amazing. My kids are a handful and very picky but they love Barbara she is very...

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Bryell W.

Bryell W From Princeton, NJ

Princeton, NJ

3.7(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Lately I've been looking for something else to do in my spare time, and thought why not apply for a babysitting job since I have a passion for kids! I'm reliable, trustworthy, energetic, patient and a creative person who has eight years of experience caring for children and teenagers. Your children will always receive...

Kevin W. says "Very quick and efficient learner when dealing with the tasks at hand. Gentle and patient with my kids. Reliable and professional with working a weekly...

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Hannah W.

Fun, Motivated And Dependable!

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a nurse and experienced childcare! I have been working with children for about 7 years as a babysitter, nanny, daycare teacher and most recently a Montessori assistant teacher. I also have experience in healthcare as a nursing assistant and in clinical nursing rotations! In addition to my nursing...

Samantha R. says "Hannah has babysat for me multiple times in the past. She is reliable, kind, and fun to be around. She has a great personality and you can tell that she...

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Madelaine S.

Retired High School English Teacher; Certified K-12 English

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I am now a retired high school English teacher and have had the honor and pleasure of working with students for 32 years which required the intuition of both an educator and a mother on a daily basis. Since retiring, I have helped care for children of all ages incorporating my love of learning while doing so. Primarily, I...

Care Member says "Madelaine is a very kind, punctual, flexible sitter. She provided sitting services based on our son’s needs which allowed my wife and I to go out on a...

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Ciarra A.

Part-time Caregiver

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Minyette T.

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 17 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a High School Graduate. I live in Princeton. Aside from having my own daughter I have experience with children ranging from ages newborn to preteen. I am a very responsible and reliable person. I look forward to hearing from you.

Jeannie H. says "As parents of an adventurous yet shy toddler, Minyette came to our rescue and left a memorable impression. Her calm and caring nature instantly eased our...

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Lana M.

Babysitter/Part-time Nanny

Princeton, NJ

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
My name is Lana, I am the youngest sibling of two brothers and for the past 13 years my family has resided in Princeton, New Jersey. I graduated from JMU in May of 2014. At JMU I studied Hospitality Management and minored in Business Administration and Human Resource Development. I have a strong passion for working with people,...
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Shenille F.

A Babysitter With A True Passion For Caring For Children.

Princeton, NJ

from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I recently graduated from Montclair State University with a B. A. in Justice Studies and certification in Child Advocacy and Policy! I have over 5 years experience caring for infants to preteens. With my extensive experience I am comfortable caring for multiple children at a time, including twins! I am also a Certified Home...
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Rocio A.

Princeton, NJ

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Caring for children is more than a job for me; it's a passion sparked by positive experiences in previous babysitting roles. For the past six years, I've supported families by providing reliable care for children aged newborn to adolescence. I am comfortable caring for up to four children at a time. I'm patient, calm, and...
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Emily K.

Princeton, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Emily and I am a full-time third grade teacher currently looking for a part-time babysitting job during the week over the summer. I absolutely love working with kids and have years of experience supporting children both in and out of the classroom. I'm responsible, dependable, and would love to support your family...
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Abril R.

Abril From Princeton

Princeton, NJ

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there! I am a 23-year-old who has just recently graduated from college. I have 6 years of experience in babysitting, as I started well before high school. As I am transitioning into finding a full-time job, I have found that there has been no better part time job than babysitting. Having been fully on zoom for all my...
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Erica L.

Erica Princeton, Nj

Princeton, NJ

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
My name is Erica, I am 18 years old and I have 3 years of experience in the babysitting industry. I would consider myself an outgoing, fun, and responsible young adult. I have always enjoyed caring for younger children and pets since i've grown up in the horseback riding industry and mentoring younger children. I can help with...
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Keaton B.

Princeton, NJ

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been babysitting since I was 13 and held yearly summer nannying jobs! I love kids, playing, cooking, and am very flexible.
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Siaya J.

Princeton, NJ

1.0(0)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...
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Lauren E.

Princeton, NJ

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I am a college student at Virginia Tech majoring in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise. I have experience throughout high school babysitting for kids with ages ranging from 2-11. I love doing anything creatively and am willing to do any projects your kids enjoy working on.
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Gianna S.

Princeton, NJ

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Gianna! I just finished my sophomore year at Sacred Heart University and am home for the summer. I have 6 years of experience, and babysit full time while at school with experience in ages 1-13. I am looking for a job from now until the end of August. I have a car and am interested a full time position or part...
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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.09/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.2

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Princeton, NJ

Babysitters in Princeton, NJ are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Abigail L.

Abby helped our family for 2 years before the pandemic. She was very loving with the baby and helped with things around the house. Would...

- Robert N.

Sarah C.

Thank you! For being able to cover last minute.

- Xue H.

Stephanie R.

Stephanie tutored our son last year and he made significant improvements at school. Highly recommended. she is always on time or informative...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Princeton, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Princeton, 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 34 babysitters in Princeton, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.2. 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 Princeton, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.09 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 Princeton, 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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