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60 babysitters are listed in Rahway, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Rahway, NJ
Phyllis cared for our son since he was 6 months old and I wholeheartedly trust her with him. She is punctual every single time, and very…
Review for Phyllis F. by Christine Y.
Nina is one-of-a-kind. I say that from experience as we have had and known several nannies. I even hesitate to write this because I hope she…
Review for Nina K. by Sabrina B.
My only regret when I hired Liana was that I wish we had found her earlier. Everything with her was so easy. When it comes to childcare,…
Review for Liana S. by Lauren C.
Babysitters in Rahway, NJ
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom to 3 adult sons. I have previously worked as a school aide in Cranford for 2 years, at a daycare in Westfield for 2 years, and have babysat for multiple families in the area, ranging in age from toddler to 12 years old.
Phyllis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Phyllis cared for our son since he was 6 months old and I wholeheartedly trust her with him. She is punctual every single time, and very communicative - so we never felt like we didn’t know what was going on. She made sure our son was always cared for and within...
Christine Y.
Nicolina D.
Colonia, NJ
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have my masters degree in speech language pathology. I love kids and I am looking to help out with babysitting or driving to camp/activities. I have a new car with a clean driving record. I am extremely punctual and reliable. I'd love to hear from you to discuss your needs!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nina and I am 35 years old living in New Providence. I am available 1-3 days a week afterschool. I work until 3:30 in New Providence so am able to come from there. My start time would be dependent on where you live but between 3:40-4:00 is possible. I have been babysitting for over 20 years now. I have also...
Nina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nina is one-of-a-kind. I say that from experience as we have had and known several nannies. I even hesitate to write this because I hope she will come back to our family should she seek employment during or after college. Nina was with us a little under a year and...
Sabrina B.
Liana S.
Staten Island, NY
$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Liana and I am a graduate student pursuing a career in special education. I love working with kids and have prior experiences in refereeing and coaching young children in soccer, babysitting, and pick up and drop offs. I'm a huge dog lover as well so I'm open to pet sitting, walking, and feeding your furry...
Liana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"My only regret when I hired Liana was that I wish we had found her earlier. Everything with her was so easy. When it comes to childcare, there's so much stress, so it's nice when the person you hire doesn't add to that stress. One time I had her come watch my 2...
Lauren C.
4.6
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! Teaching and caring for children is both my passion and my purpose. Working as an Elementary School Teacher for the past 7 years, plus over 10 years of childcare experience has opened my eyes and heart to children's needs-- academically, socially, and emotionally.
I absolutely love what I do and wish to broaden...
Coco can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I feel incredibly lucky and happy to have met Coco. From the moment she stepped into my home, her consulting brought a sense of clarity and warmth that I desperately needed. I felt blocked, as if I knew nothing, with no search results or AI that could truly guide...
Natali E.
Ivana S.
Bayonne, NJ
$18-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.2
(9)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I'm very attentive, caring and patient and love to learn to what interests the child. From legos to barbies to tummy time and playing pretend. I do it all !
Ivana can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ivana showed up on time and was great with our 5 month old and us as first time parents.
She handled her own lunch and had a great attitude. "
Care member
Nicole A.
Berkeley Heights, NJ
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Nicole and I am a recent college graduate. I love working with kids and I am animal friendly as well. I have been babysitting since 8th grade, I have my license and a car. I also speak Spanish and Portuguese.
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole worked for us and she is great . My kids had good time with her . The only reason she is not with us anymore is because I won't need a babysitter for a while."
Jana R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I love to create bonds with children of all ages. I am also a Division 1 athlete in college to get my Nursing Degree. Children are therapy to me after a long day of classes I like to spend time with my little siblings and my nephew in...
Rakisha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Rakisha was a pleasure to work with. She was punctual, kind, and attentive. I would absolutely recommend her without reservation and will be booking her again soon!"
Benny K.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Natalia, 28.
My past experiences included being an Au pair, where I stayed two years in the same family and was responsible for 4 kids, being age 5 months, 3, 5, 7 y. o.
I have worked for other families caring for kids new born to age 12 y. o
My full time job now is one kid I have been with her for 2 years.
Kumon...
Natalia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being caring, nurturing, and professional. We love the piece of mind we have when Nat is watching out children and we recommend her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I'm a very dependable, trustworthy, patient, and loving person. I have been sitting for children for close to 4 years now. I love to interact with the kiddos and do not have any problems doing some errands.
Please feel free to message me with any questions or concerns - more than happy to discuss further!
Ariel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Ariel is a dependable, flexible, and caring sitter who helped us over the summer months. Our kids enjoyed spending time with her and she is highly recommended."
Kevin G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hannah and I absolutely love working with kids! I am currently in Graduate school at Kean University working towards my masters in occupational therapy. I have a wealth of babysitting experience. In high school I was constantly babysitting my little neighbors. Then, I started babysitting full time for a family...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind, a great homework motivator and just a good person. I recommend her with no reservations!"
Hana S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the boys to the library, the park, to get ice cream after camp. Melissa became part of our family and she will...
Ariya V.
5.0
(3)
Full Of Energy, Experienced Childcare Provider. License by Office of Children and Family Service. I'm reliable, loving & caring!
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is a very caring Daycare Provider. My children never wanted to leave. She was really good with my daughter who suffers from Autism. "
Tamara M.
Thiny C.
Linden, NJ
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Thiny. I am Dominican, a mother of 2, a babysitter and a housekeeper. I've been cleaning and taking care of kids practically my entire life, at this point, I consider it a passion !!
Thiny can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Thiny was our full time nanny for my son roughly between the age of 8 months and 2 years old. She was a fantastic nanny who will still use today as a baby sitter.
Thiny was always on time and communicated well with us.
Thiny spoke Spanish to my son which helped...
Matthew C.
5.0
(1)
Hello!
My name is Jazmin, and I'm a 24-year-old, happy, energetic, and loving nanny with a strong background in childcare. I'm fully COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted, and I hold a CPR certification. My experience ranges from caring for infants as young as 2 months to teenagers up to 15 years old, including those on the autism...
Jazmin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jasmin is amazing for taking care of my kids, always that she's needed she's there even if last minute she goes above and beyond. She has always been responsible and amazing at emergency situations that have happen. She's someone we trust 100% with our kids would...
Maria S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Francesca and I am 26 years old. I have 11 years of paid experience as a nanny and have taken care of children 6 months to 11 years old. I also have experience working at 2 day cares with children 0-5 years old. I am CPR certified and fingerprinted. I have my own car. I am currently working as a substance abuse...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very good babysitter. She is dependable and is attentive to our children's needs. She is especially good with our special needs son."
Lindsey M.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Friendly and passionate nanny with 5+ year progressive experience in nurturing and developing children of different ages. I am a person that I love children. I am very creative I make beautiful party decorations especially for children. I love reading to children and playing with them. You will not regret hiring me. I always...
Femia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"wow the first time that I had an emergency I had to call a nanny. i contacted Eufemia. a very loving and educated woman. Only for one day. because my nanny had a Doctor's appointment. She helped me a lot at home and with my 5-month-old girl. I will give her...
joselinne S.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am the eldest among my three siblings and now a mother of a wonderful boy and a girl. Being the oldest female, I became the mother of my little sister and my brother. I played a role of a mother indirectly. For about 10 years , I was left in charge of children ages from babies to 17 years old. This might not be easy but my...
Zainab can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zainab is an incredible caregiver. As a mother herself, she understands the intricacies of parenthood therefore an addition to your family that just makes sense. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nicole, I am 29years old. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and Nannying since I was 18 years old. I am looking for a family who I can treat their child as one of my own and help the family with whatever they need. I also do house work; such as clean,...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone."
Ashley W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name's Amanda. I'm a 23-year-old recent college graduate looking to entertain and care for up to 3 children. I have 7 years of babysitting experience, as well as 1 year of camp counselor experience. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, cooking, and other domestic needs. I am comfortable with all pets.
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amanda is the most reliable sitter I have ever hired in my 10 years as a parent. She was always on time regardless of how early her shift started or bad the weather was. My kids looked forward to days she was taking care of them. Amanda is really caring and has...
Sarah N.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Rahway, NJ:
How can I find a Rahway babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Rahway, 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 28 babysitters in Rahway, 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 Rahway, NJ?
The average rate for Rahway, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $21.64 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 Rahway, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Rahway, 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 Rahway, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Rahway, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.