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Olivia B.

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Princeton, NJ

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Hi! My name is Olivia and am a sophomore at The College of New Jersey. I have been babysitting for about 7 or 8 years and have experience in all ages from 1-13. I babysit often while at school but am currently looking for a few more jobs to pickup because I have a pretty light schedule this semester! I have my own car and am...
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Claudia J.

Princeton, NJ

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$35/hr
10 years experience
My name is Claudia have a decade of experience as a childcare provider, and I absolutely love seeing the joy on children's faces when they learn and grow. My previous babysitting roles inspired me to become a full-time caregiver. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I have experience with children of all ages. I'm also bilingual...
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Sarah A.

Princeton, NJ

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Hi! I have been working with children for over 8 years. I'm a passionate and reliable babysitter who truly enjoys helping kids grow, learn, and feel supported in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to infants to teens, and have also cared for multiple children...
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Annie S.

Childcare

Princeton, NJ

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I have been working in childcare for the past eight years, whether that be overseeing groups of toddlers for childcare in a church setting or five years of experience working with students as young as 6 and as old as 21 one on one as a tutor. I have experience nannying infants and toddlers. I take covid concerns very seriously...
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Sofia A.

Princeton, NJ

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Knowing I can make a positive impact on young lives led me to childcare. For the past five years, I've enjoyed caring for children ages 4-11. I have experience with up to two children at a time. I'm patient, creative, and friendly. I'm comfortable following your household rules and communicating with you in your preferred way...
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Rachel E Q.

Compassionate, Warm-Hearted, And Passionate Caretaker

Princeton, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
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Hello! My name is Rachel. My experience of working with children runs deep and begins when I took my first after school aide position . Since then, I have accumulated 10 years of experience of working with children including caretaking, nannying, tutoring, mentoring, and most recently, I have been an English educator the last...
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Jamie L.

Princeton, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I'm an experienced childcare provider who's passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young minds. With a decade of experience in caring for children, I've honed my skills in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for kids to thrive. I believe in fostering a child's natural curiosity and...
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Gabriella R.

Patient, Outgoing, Organized And Responsible.

Princeton, NJ

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
My journey into childcare began in 2018 when I enrolled in college to study biomedicine and needed a flexible job! Since then, I have been honing my skills with children. I have taken courses such as newborn specialist, child development, child psychology, play-based teaching, first aid, and CPR certification. After college, I...
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Rachel A.

Princeton, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I strive for. With two years of experience caring for children of all ages, I enjoy providing families with reliable childcare. As the oldest of four, caregiving is something that has always been a part of my life. I am patient, calm, creative, friendly, and approachable. I...
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Maren G.

Princeton, NJ

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
Hello! My name is Maren and I am a masters degree student at Princeton Theological Seminary. I have 7+ years of experience in childcare and PCA work. I currently work as a behavioral therapist for kids with special needs. I am looking for day time hours that are consistent since I have classes during the afternoons. I love to...
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Alyssa C.

Babysitter

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
I currently live in Princeton, work remotely in the mornings and take care of my 17-month-old grandson in the afternoons. I have worked with children all of my life, babysitting and at summer camps when I was young up through running junior divisions at Spring Lake and Ramapo Country Day Camps in my 20's. When my daughter was...

Jillian S. says "Alyssa is a loving, gentle, amazing person and a 100% responsible and trustworthy caregiver. She is warm, caring, and fun! Alyssa is also a great...

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Patricia K.

Full Time Babysitter Available

Princeton, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi there! My name is Trish and childcare and education in my passion. I graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. I am a local elementary school teacher here in the Princeton area. I have been babysitting for a variety of age groups since I was 12. I am a former long term nanny as well. I was an elementary education major...
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Blair E. M.

Kid Giggles Are My Love Language!

Princeton, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 10+ years creating memorable experiences with kids. Most recently, I worked as an independent piano teacher. Prior, I created and implemented interactive classical music awareness programs that achieved the highest rate of kid retention of any other program. I am passionate about kids and community-building. I am...
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Ana F.

Princeton, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Caring for toddlers and babies with love and patience. I enjoy creating a safe, fun, and educational environment for little ones. Also I'm have experience with neurodivergent children I'm fully vaccinated, comfortable with pets, and happy to help with light housekeeping. I have experience with Montessori activities, potty...
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Cristina M.

Excellent Babysitter Seeking After-school, Long-term Position.

Trenton, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm an experienced babysitter (also former au-pair) originally from Brazil living in Ewing, NJ. I have worked in the Princeton area for many years as a nanny/babysitter for families with children of varied ages. I'm very caring and will look after your child as my own. I'm an artist and feel that children not only can make me...

Care Member says "Cristina is warm, caring and very professional caregiver . We appreciated her assistance in daily activities. "

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Lesley E.

Part-Time Babysitter

Plainsboro, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I have always had experience with kids from taking care of younger family members to volunteering in prekindergarten classrooms. Taking care of children brings a lot of responsibility and I believe I have that. I am reliable, trustworthy, mature, loving, playful, entertaining, and caring!

Dawn H. says "Lesley has been a huge part of our family. She is the best! She is always willing to step in and help out. She is punctual, great at communicating and...

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Pamela D.

Part Time Nanny

Pennington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Pamela and I am currently a college student. I am 27 years old, working on becoming a licensed Art Therapist. I have always enjoyed working with children, I feel as though they are very healing. I have been a caregiver for 6+ years. I began to baby sit when I was in highschool, and have been caring for a young...

Lucile B. says "Pamela is a very nice young lady that worked for our family for more than a year . She took care of our grandson some afternoons after school and every...

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Jenna S.

Skillman, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I am 29 years old and just graduated from Arcadia University with a degree in Psychology and a focus on child art therapy. I have been babysitting children ages 1/2 year to 16 years old, for the past 14 years. I started as a mother's helper in my early teenage years. I love children and love to teach them, help them and watch...

Norman G. says "Jenna is a very responsible person. She has lots of energy & great communication skills. She works quickly and knows how to get stuff done. We would...

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Xinia M.

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Purva J.

Kendall Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi!! My name is Purva and I am currently a full time remote student. I primarily have experience with pet care. I'd love to help anyone out who needs any type of pet care or child care help! I have experience with taking care of my younger family members and love doing it! I'd describe my personality as loyal, kind and patient...

Joseph B. says "Purva card for our son with limited notice and she did an amazing job. She is such a caring person. She has excellent communication skills and she is...

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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

Alyssa C.

Alyssa is a loving, gentle, amazing person and a 100% responsible and trustworthy caregiver. She is warm, caring, and fun! Alyssa is also a...

- Jillian S.

Cristina M.

Cristina is warm, caring and very professional caregiver . We appreciated her assistance in daily activities.

- Care member

Lesley E.

Lesley has been a huge part of our family. She is the best! She is always willing to step in and help out. She is punctual, great at...

- Dawn H.

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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