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Jodie L.

Nanny/Babysitter Available!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a dependable caregiver and am passionate about the emotional health of children. My strengths lie with infants and toddlers, but I enjoy caring for children of all ages. I have 4 years of experience as a daycare teacher, but I have been nannying/babysitting since 2005. I love animals, so it's a plus if you have a dog or a...

Judi K. says "I worked with and supervised Jodie when she worked in the nursery at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jodie interacted really well with...

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Kat C.

East Elmhurst, NY

3.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hello! I love interacting with and caring for children. I'm a big kid at heart. I have been working with children for the past 10 years - from babysitting on care to camps and daycares. I am very punctual, responsible and flexible.

Melissa T. says "Kat was punctual, reliable, and flexible. She saved us from a childcare disaster when our plans fell through. She gave our son (4 months old) a ton of...

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Lydia C.

Reliable, Fun, Easygoing Babysitter In NYC! (College Educated, Vaccinated)

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Lydia, I'm a Conn College graduate and have lived in the city for over two years working in real estate administration. I have been babysitting for over 8 years for children 0-14, and most recently for two boys ages 3 and 6 (consistently for over 2 years, date night and overnight care). Since they moved from NYC,...

Hannah M. says "Lydia is one of my favorite babysitters! She is great with the kids and is always keeping them engaged in some kind of activity. She is the sweetest and...

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Elidig B.

Babysitter/Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
Professional bilingual English-Spanish Nanny/Babysitter with college degree, offering more than 8 years of child care work with new born, toddler and infants, twins and siblings. Experienced with sleeping training, teething season, introducing the first solid food, potty training, Spanish tutor. I'm easy going, detail oriented,...

Cassie G. says "Eli is everything you could want in a nanny; she's loving, fun, experienced, extremely responsible, patient and conscientious. I never had to worry about...

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Nicole Z.

18 Year Old Babysitter (Evenings, Date Nights, And Weekends)

East Elmhurst, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Nicole I am 20 years old, a college junior and have 5 years of experience. I am bilingual (English and Spanish). I have babysat kids as young as 2 years old through 11 years old. I love taking care of my little cousins and nephews and I also love dogs and cats. I currently work at an elementary school for 4...

Care Member says "Nicole was just absolutley delightful! My experience with her from the moment she arrived was nothing short of phenomenal, she brought a special warmth...

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Brooke P.

Experienced Babysitter With Open Availability

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I'm Brooke. I am a FL native who graduated from UCF in 2022. I have a younger sibling and have watched over her since she was born. I've worked for many families on Care. com and love to be active with the kiddos. I have nannied full-time for multiple families and continue to nanny for them part-time when needed. I have...

Stephanie C. says "Brooke nannied for our 1 year old boy and was wonderful! She is professional, punctual, and great with little ones. She was great at being aware of his...

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Rene R.

Fun And Energetic!

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My names Rene, and I recently graduated from Goucher College with a Psychology degree. I've been babysitting and nannying since age 12. My most recent position was with two kids, aged 4 and 6 who I was with for a year.

Sophia L. says "Rene babysat my 2 and 6 year olds and they adored her. She bonded with my kids really quickly and was always polite and kind to my husband and I. Would...

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Neissa S.

Reliable , Energetic & Fun Babyssiter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello there, my name is Neissa, friends and family call me TINA. I am a college student and I have been a Nanny/babysitter for about 5 years on a part time basis. I have cared for children of all ages from newborn to teenagers. For the past 3 year, I have cared for twin newborns (2 months old) for 2 years till the family...

Rae W. says "Tina is Amazing! She is not only caring and fun but is patient and dedicated. She worked with us for a little over a year and our son has grown into an...

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Sonia G.

West New York, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
As a passionate and experienced childcare provider with two decades of experience, I'm dedicated to fostering children's growth and development in a nurturing environment. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which solidified my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. Patient, calm, creative, and...

Care Member says "Sonia was wonderful with our 1 month old. We were nervous about leaving him for the first time, but she was so calm that both my son and myself were...

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Sophia C.

Hello Families! I Am A Former Preschool Teacher And Love To Help Kids!

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I have many years of experience in babysitting and teaching kids as well. I come from a huge family with nieces and nephews ranging from 7 months to 2 years old. I am completely comfortable with taking care of any age and have more experience with infants and children up to 5 years old. I am a very good improviser and...

Caitlin K. says "Sophia was hired to watch our baby on a regular basis. She has been punctual, reliable, responsible, and wonderful. My baby does not readily go to other...

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Kathryn H.

Babysitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
My first foray into the world of babysitting was when I began mother's helping at the age of 10. My clients were twin 4-year-old boys, and my main duties were to help them learn to read and write, so that was definitely a lot of experience both in teaching and with dealing with young twins. Once I turned 13, I had a regular...

Beth S. says "Kathryn was able to sit for us last minute when another sitter cancelled. She was great. As first time parents we felt very comfortable leaving our newborn...

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Amber D.

Creative And Fun-Loving Babysitter

New York, NY

3.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My experience caring for children includes work in homes, schools, and in volunteer situations. I have an energetic younger sister that I have looked after for years along with several neighborhood children as well. I love working with kids because of their energy and curiosity in regards to life. I am currently a student in...
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Paula R.

Paula

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Paula, 29 y. o, I'm from Colombia, and I would love to share about my experience as a Nanny, Au pair and babysitter. I'm very passionate, flexible and compassionate. In my free time I will be running, visiting with my friends or developing a new hobby! QUALIFICATIONS - Former Infant Qualified Au Pair. - First...

Jen F. says "Paula is a wonderful childcare provider! She is warm, nurturing, and responsible. I always felt comfortable leaving my two kids (5 and 3 years old) with her....

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Maggie R.

Experienced Teacher/Tutor/Nanny Seeking Full Time Position

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
I am a current teacher with 10 years of nannying experience, both part-time and full-time, and I'm looking for a position starting asap in New York City. I come from a family of 9 children and began caring for babies and toddlers from a very young age! I started babysitting consistently at age 12 and have worked with children...

Nicholas A. says "We hired Mary for date night. She's easy going, friendly and easy to get along with and did a fantastic job of taking care of our little one. We'll...

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Alyssa B.

Part- Time Caregiver Available

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am a 23-year-old college graduate. I am good at following parents' instructions and following through with bedtimes, making meals, and helping kids with homework. I have 10+ years of experience with babysitting. I am available for part-time babysitting. I have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. I currently...

Lilian G. says "Alyssa has been incredible for our family. Both our kids took to her instantly and beg us to ask us to call her to come over constantly. We're all sad...

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Karen M.

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
Hello lovely families! I am a certified teacher seeking a summer job. My career began when I taught preschool for three years. Two years in a head start program and one year in Hoboken. During that time, I primarily worked with Pre-k students ages 3-5years but also taught 2-year-olds. I also worked as an Instructional Coach for...

Rosalie T. says "Karen has been an amazing sitter for my 2 girls (ages 2 and 4). She used to work at their daycare as a teacher in the preschool room and she currently...

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Trucquan D.

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, I have been working with kids of all ages my whole career. Currently, I'm a full time nanny for a sweet toddler after leaving a nannyshare. I have experiences at a k-8 school as well as an outdoor summer camp for 3+ years. Outside of these hours, I babysit for many different families that need assistance and I hope I can...

Care Member says "We’ve been fortunate to have Margaret in our lives for over two years, specifically helping care for both our infants into toddlerhood in two separate...

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Stephanie S.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Weekends.

Lodi, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Child Care: I have worked with children of all ages ranging from newborns to children of 16 years in age over the last 15 years. I have done various tasks such as school pick ups, going to and from after school activities (library club, dance class, sports practice, etc.), homework help, handling play dates, and preparing small...

Einat N. says "Stephanie has been with us since August 2020 as a trusted caregiver and educator. In 2020, when we had virtual learning, she was always prepared with new...

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Raina M.

Fun And Creative Babysitter!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Raina, I'm 27, grew up in NYC and have been working on an organic flower and vegetable farm in the Hudson Valley, but am moving back to NYC in April. I graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelors in English lit. I love knitting, reading, doing crafts/art projects, roller skating, making floral arrangements and...

Laura R. says "Raina is wonderful! She interacts with the kids, and they have a wonderful time with her. She is so so great. I would re-hire her anytime."

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Maia D.

Part-time Caregiver

Astoria, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
I have a 7-year-old sister that I babysit a lot, I worked as a teacher's assistant at a high school, and I've taught music at Camp Jam (kids ages11-17) for 3 years. My car is a 2018 Toyota RAV4 with 4 wheel drive.

Roxanne A. says "Maia was very reliable, dependable & flexible. Always came through in a bind. She was great with my daughter. (who isn't always the easiest) My daughter...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.57/hr as of November 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ridgefield, NJ

Babysitters in Ridgefield, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Jodie L.

I worked with and supervised Jodie when she worked in the nursery at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jodie interacted...

- Judi K.

Kat C.

Kat was punctual, reliable, and flexible. She saved us from a childcare disaster when our plans fell through. She gave our son (4 months...

- Melissa T.

Lydia C.

Lydia is one of my favorite babysitters! She is great with the kids and is always keeping them engaged in some kind of activity. She is the...

- Hannah M.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in Ridgefield, NJ

The average rate for babysitters in Ridgefield, NJ on Care.com is $22.57 per hour as of November 2025. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in Ridgefield, NJ often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 7 babysitters in Ridgefield, NJ, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in Ridgefield, NJ offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in Ridgefield, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in Ridgefield.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in Ridgefield offer flexible or same-day availability.

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