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Ana M.

Full-time Caregiver

West New York, NJ

4.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
I was an elementary school teacher for children 7-12 years with 30 years experience in Puerto Barrios, Izabal, Guatemala. In the United States I have gained 5 years of experience working as a teacher's assistant and babysitter. I have worked in the Early Learning Center, Future Generation Center, and most recently in the Family...
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Lily H.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
My name is Lily and I am a senior studying Science, Policy, and Ethics at Barnard College. I am from the East Village and have lived in New York City my whole life. I have had tons of experience babysitting and being a camp counselor, mostly for children 5 and under. I am CPR and first aid certified and have also worked in a...

Tina J. says "Lily is super fun and playful. Always brings in a great and joyful attitude while she's babysitting. My 18 month old daughter really enjoyed her time with...

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Stephanie G.

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
As a childcare provider, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My journey with babysitting began at 17 as an occasional date night sitter, then evolving into part-time nanny. I was responsible for a family of four boys during my college sophomore year and currently I still work with multiple...

Care Member says "She is an amazing nanny who took care of my two kids, ages 2 and 5. She was so sweet and very prepared. She brought some coloring books and crayons....

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Chelsea M.

Babysitter!

Lodi, NJ

3.4(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been a long term caretaker for families for over seven years now. I have multiple references as well as Montessori education experience and knowledge. I am looking forward to introducing myself more and becoming apart of someone's family as a nanny.

Lisa D. says "Chesea was always on time and supported my whole family. She was warm and friendly."

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Dawnielle N.

Creative And Active Caregiver Who Loves Children

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My husband and I are living near campus at Columbia University. I have been babysitting for 7 years and have worked as a full-time nanny for 4 years. I have worked with children ages 0-14 in both the classroom (Sunday school) and home environment. I've done tutoring, potty training, meal-prep, pick-ups and drop-offs, and...

Rachael W. says "Dawnielle worked for my family (2 kids, ages 3.5 & 1.5) as a part-time nanny from Oct '13 through May '14. She is amazing! She always gave 100% to my...

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Dinengie G.

Full-time Professional Caregiver

Teaneck, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm a Rutgers Uni. Alumni and older sister to five siblings. I am fluent in Spanish, but English is my primary language. I am a non-smoker who likes living a healthy lifestyle. I love to cook and am comfortable with all pets. I started babysitting at 15 and always loved taking care of other peoples children both here and abroad....

Tara M. says "Dinengie worked for me as a full-time nanny for a month, until my husband lost his job and our child care needs changed. she is sweet and energetic and my...

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Margaret R.

Full Time Nanny / Caregiver

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Margaret and the fourth child of six kids. I love children and seeing them grow, learn, and explore the world. Growing up in a large family made me quick to help out and care for my two younger sisters. I've been babysitting since I was 12, and three kids is the most I've watched on a long term basis. I've cared...
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Maria C.

Babysitter

West New York, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
travel
I having been working in a Care Center , NJ for the past 6 years. I'm the lead teaching in the afternoon.

Kimberly S. says "Maria has cared for our children both in a daycare setting as well as in our home. She is absolutely wonderful. We never have to worry about our...

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Mariama C.

Compassionate & Experienced Nanny

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, amazing parents! My name is Mariama, and I'm a dedicated and nurturing caregiver based in New York City. With over 15 years of experience as a nanny and babysitter, I have had the privilege of caring for children from infancy to their teenage years. My love for children comes naturally, and I take pride in creating a...

Meghan O. says "Marimba was a great help for my family. She babysat for us and watched our two children. She was very responsible, reliable, kind, friendly, and...

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Elizabeth S.

Enthusiastic Camp Counselor And Babysitter

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have years of experience working with a wide age range of children back in my hometown, Los Angeles. I have been in college for the past two years and while I am navigating online courses, I would love to help lighten a load during COVID.

Ajay M. says "Elizabeth was so wonderful. She was always on time and our daughter just loved her. Our daughter especially seemed to enjoy the time they spent reading....

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Chantel H.

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Chantel and I am a young professional working full-time in higher education, occasionally babysitting as an additional income supplement. I adore working with children, and before pursuing a degree at Columbia University I worked as a full-time nanny in Florida (first in Miami, then Gainesville). I enjoy...

Cara W. says "Chantel is the perfect nanny. We loved having her watch our little one. We will miss her a lot. If she comes back to Miami I would take her back."

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Devon W.

Babysitter Looking For Weekday And Weekend Jobs

Tenafly, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Devon and I am 23 years old. I am an MSW student at Boston College. I graduated from UMass Amherst in 2023 with a degree in Psychology and Education. I have 1. 5 years of post- graduate experience working as a paraprofessional at a high school as well as a Registered Behavior Technician for children with autism. I...

Kimberly K. says "My 20 month old son loved hanging out with Devon. She was always on time and always followed instructions on feeding, diapering, etc."

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Destani D.

Loving Sitter

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Destani and I am 23 years old. I recently graduated from Georgian Court with a psychology degree. I have been taking care of children for 8+ years. I am very loving, patient, and outgoing, and love doing activities that children will find entertaining. I love babysitting because every day is a different and...

Olena K. says "Destani has a nurturing nature and calm demeanor. She has experience with all age groups, and works with children that have chronic illnesses. She handles...

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Paula R.

Paula

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Paula G.

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Nutley, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am looking for a childcare position that your family offers. My objective is to be involved in all activities related to a baby as I have experience in many different areas. My related experiences are: As a babysitter I have at least 20 years of newborns experience. My priority is to give them love, security, and comfort. I...

Varun V. says "Paula took care of our newborn daughter when my wife went back to work from maternity leave at 10 weeks. During the interview I was impressed with how...

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Alyssa A.

Fun Loving Bubbly Sitter

Englewood, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello , Hope all is well ! I have more than 7 years experience! I've worked with children from the ages of - few weeks all the way up to early teenage years ! I have an extensive background in caring for children. Working with children brings me joy. I also have twin experience. I have resume & Strong reference available to...

Sandra B. says "Alyssa fit right in with our family from day 1. My husband and I are both physicians and needed home care for our infant daughter during the pandemic....

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Leah S.

Orangeburg, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! Over the years, I have developed a strong passion for working with children. For seven years, I was a volunteer baton twirling coach; teaching girls ages 6-18 how to twirl and eventually bringing them to local and state competitions to compete. I graduated from University at Buffalo with a BA in Speech and Hearing Sciences...

Margo D. says "Our family hired Leah as a recurring weekend daytime sitter for our son when he was 10-13 months old. She's warm, kind, and knowledgeable about early...

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Emelyn V.

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have work with kids for the past 10+ years, starting from infants to teenagers. I have learn that every child and family is different, but that they will learn from what you teach them and use it during lifetime. I genuinely love the company of children!

Care Member says "Emelyn has been an extension of our family since she started working with us about 6 months ago. She has been very flexible and dependable and there for...

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Amaris C.

Fort Lee, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
My name is Amaris and I have over 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have looked after children since I was 15 years old. My skills include feeding, dressing, diapering and bathing. I love to engage children in fun educational activities like arts and crafts, reading, outdoor activities like trips to the...

Preto G. says "Amaris is a very patient and caring babysitter. She is responsible and dependable. You can tell she loves working with kids and they love being around her....

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Diana J.

Diana J. Funny, Observant And Personable

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a highly qualified and experienced individual with a strong background in childcare, I bring five years of hands-on experience, demonstrating my ability to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. My commitment to promoting the well-being and development of each child under my care is unwavering. I...

Care Member says "Diana was dependable, kind and personable. She communicates well and always did her best to accommodate last minute request."

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.08/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in River Edge, NJ

Babysitters in River Edge, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Lily H.

Lily is super fun and playful. Always brings in a great and joyful attitude while she's babysitting. My 18 month old daughter really enjoyed...

- Tina J.

Stephanie G.

She is an amazing nanny who took care of my two kids, ages 2 and 5. She was so sweet and very prepared. She brought some coloring books and...

- Care member

Chelsea M.

Chesea was always on time and supported my whole family. She was warm and friendly.

- Lisa D.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in River Edge, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in River Edge, 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 12 babysitters in River Edge, 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.

The average rate for River Edge, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.08 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 River Edge, 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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