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Christina W.

Child Care

Trenton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a dedicated childcare professional with nearly 10 years of experience across both elementary school settings and daycare environments. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from The College of New Jersey and have completed student teaching across various grade levels, providing me with a solid foundation in...

Heather M. says "Christina did a great job with my kids and I have a special needs (ADHD/ASD) kid- which is tough. She found a way to engage him and speak his "language"....

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Carmen W.

Lawrence Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
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...

Henrietta P. says "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...

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Diane V.

Lawrence Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I'm Diane and I am a 28-year-old student/mom from Lawrence Township. I've decided to come back to babysitting since I'm enrolled back into school and have a child of myself now. I have a 4-month-old son, Levi, who is my whole world. My availability is extremely flexible, I can accommodate to what you would need. I am...

Jessica Q. says "Diane is a very sweet and loving girl . My kids loved having her watch them . Never wanted her to leave . "

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Sarah O.

Princeton Junction, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 2 years experience working with special needs children and 1 year working with neurotypical children as well.

Lorgia G. says "We have worked with Sarah for a year. She is an incredible human, reliable, kind, and trustworthy. My kid loves her and so do we."

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Maria D.

Part- Time Baby Sitter

Lawrence Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm Maria, a dedicated and experienced nanny with over 10 years of experience working with children from infants to 13-year-olds. I hold an associate's degree in education and a bachelor's degree in liberal studies, which have equipped me with a strong foundation in childcare and education. I currently work for a family in the...

Mark W. says "Maria is always on time. Great with kids. "

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Claudia L.

Pennington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Working with elderly and children has been my passion for two decades now. I consider myself as a caring, loving, reliable and honest person babysitter . I am a CNA and CHHA . I've been caring for patients with different health conditions (cancer, diabetics, Alzheimer's, Parkinson , dementia, MS, mood disorders etc. I have...

Suzanne H. says "Claudia is a delight. I always know my kids are safe and well cared for! She is helpful and takes pride in her work. She is punctual and reliable. I...

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Sinchana J.

Babysitter

Plainsboro, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$23/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
It has been an absolute pleasure working with many different families and connecting with their children. I'm a Responsible babysitter with experience caring for children during weekends, evenings afternoons, winter break and summer. Skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while demonstrating priority in...

Gerlando S. says "I have a 2 year old daughter and Sinu has been her babysitter since last year. She is caring, patient and my daughter loves her! We had a couple other...

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Natalie B.

Lawrence Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi, I am Natalie and I am 23 years old. I am currently going to night school to earn my license as an esthetician. While I was in high school I attended Mercer County Technical School at the Sypek center and enrolled in the Health and Childcare program. I have 5 years of experience in childcare and 10 months experience as a...

Kate Q. says "If you are considering Natalie as a caregiver, do not hesitate. She has provided expert, engaging care to my son for about a year and he has thrived with...

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Joanna R.

Monmouth Junction, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
I'm a mom with a professional teaching background and a graduate degree, seeking a part-time babysitting position. I have extensive experience nurturing and supporting children from newborns through high school. I love creating engaging, developmentally-appropriate activities, reading stories, doing arts and crafts, making...

Care Member says "Our family was thrilled with Joanna. She arrived exactly when promised every day she worked with us, learned our routines quickly, and was extremely...

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Nikki P.

Babysitter

Trenton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I have been working with children for 10 years. I have been babysitting children of all ages starting at 3 months old(so I am very comfortable with babies). I have a lot of experience with preschool learning curriculum. I have a masters in Special/Elementary Education and Psychology. I am currently a 3rd grade teacher. I...

Sarah V. says "Nikki is absolutely wonderful with our 1.5 yo daughter and our dog. She is immediately engaged and loving as soon as she walks in the door, and learned her...

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Alisha F.

Babysitter Available

Trenton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have 16 nieces and nephews mostly under the age of 7. I have babysat children from 6 months to 13 years old. I have worked in my church nursery and I have worked as an assistant Sunday school teacher. I currently work as a Medical Assistant at a clinic while I attend college for Nursing.

Rose G. says "Alisha was excellent. My daughter and her had a blast the moment she walked in. She is smart, and I felt she really enjoyed caring for my 10 year old. She...

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Sofia S.

Child And Family Therapist Looking For Part-Time Child Care Position

Kendall Park, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a dedicated mother of grown children who are very well adjusted, active, and successful in their daily lives. I currently work with children who have been adopted. I develop and implement plans to help them transition and adjust in a healthy manner. I adore babies and enjoy interacting with children of all ages. Due to my...

Dana O. says "Sofia came to us and began caring for our youngest child after we received an autism diagnosis for him. She was an absolute blessing to our son and our...

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Ashley N.

Trenton, NJ

4.0(0)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi!! I am current college graduate at Monmouth University, I am looking to make some extra money while I am home for the summer. I have experience in babysitting, I have watched children from age 7 to babies a few months old. I recently watch a girl who is 1. 5-year-old and I previously watched a younger baby who was a few...
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Doreen P.

Very Experienced And Loving Part-Time Caregiver

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a 45-year-old mother of two children. My daughter is a freshman in college and my son is a sophomore in high school. I love children of all ages and I am looking for a part-time job to help a family take care of their children.

Lisa R. says "I had a need for a baby sitter to cover for my regular sitter that had canceled on short notice. Doreen made herself available to me. She arrived...

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Angelica F.

Compassionate Caregiver - Available Weekends And Evenings!

Trenton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Angelica and I am 28 years old. A little about myself: - I love reading, running, and animals! I have 2 German Shepards and 5 cats. - I am fluent in English and Spanish. - I have a BA in Political Science from Rutgers and a MA in Labor and Employment (currently studying for the LSAT to apply to law school) -...

Alexis S. says "Angelica only worked with us for a short time as a result of our family's situation, but our 2 year old daughter loved her. She was extremely punctual and...

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Tara E.

Fun And Loving Sitter

Monmouth Junction, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
I have 1 year of experience with babysitting during remote learning. I have a car and a flexible schedule.

Iccel S. says "Tara helped us get our son to and from practice. She was punctual and reliable! I would hire her again 🙂"

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Jennifer K.

Dayton, NJ

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I experience as a caretakers for kids from 2 to 13 years old since I was in college. My tasks involved. Picking up the kids from school, dropping them off at after school activities, working on homework, going out for fun bringing them to the movies , friends, taking them showers, cleaning, preparing meals. Reading books with...

Maureen S. says "Jennifer has been helping us primarily with our preschooler while we are working for a little over a month now. She arrives in the morning, spends a few...

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Olga Z.

Caregiver/Tutor

Hillsborough, NJ

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am an experienced sitter, tutor and a mother of a 21 yr old. I am also a trained ESL teacher with 10 + years of teaching children of various ages. I am fully bi-lingual: English/Russian and have Masters Degree. I am a US citizen with completed background check and clean driving record. I can drive your children to after school...

Hemant K. says "Miss Olga is very meticulous when it comes to teaching and she is very methodical in her approach. She has been teaching our daughter since five months...

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Irys P.

Hillsborough, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Irys. Kean & NYU graduate. Received my bachelor's in Psychology, Masters in Mental Health & Wellness Counseling. I'm a licensed clinical therapist. In the process of searching for employment and open to providing care in the meantime. I have 6+ years of experience working with children & adolescents. Love being able...

Jennifer D. says "Irys is great with my kids 7 and 10. They always enjoy having her come to babysit. She is flexible with our schedule changes if possible. We were lucky...

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Susan M.

Experienced Babysitter With Medical Background

Hillsborough, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello - My name is Susan and I enjoy working with all people, but I have a special place in my heart for working with the elderly and children. . I have experience in care giving, including but not limited to errands, light cleaning, meal prep, arts/crafts and providing friendship as well. I have also had experience with...

Care Member says "Susan did a great job caring for my two cats and parrot. I asked for a few extra things like adjusting the temperature in my place and brining in mail...

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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

Christina W.

Christina did a great job with my kids and I have a special needs (ADHD/ASD) kid- which is tough. She found a way to engage him and speak...

- Heather M.

Carmen W.

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...

- Henrietta P.

Diane V.

Diane is a very sweet and loving girl . My kids loved having her watch them . Never wanted her to leave .

- Jessica Q.

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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