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Adela C.

Babysitter

Yonkers, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Adela, and I believe that I can offer you the best possible childcare services. With 10 + years of experience working with children in all age groups, I am confident in my ability to provide excellent care and support for your family. During my middle and high school years, I worked alongside my mother in her...

Elizabeth M. says "We loved Adela!! Our 2 year old daughter warmed up to her immediately- she was timely, very kind and fun for our daughter to play with, attentive and...

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Shyrley R.

Caretaker/Babysitter

Westwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi! College grad here - Rutgers University! I have my own child, he is 5! I am fluent in both English and Spanish, non-smoker. I grew up with sisters! I want our time together to be a positive experience and always open to your preferred parenting styles/method. Questions? Ask! :) Available for date nights and weekends too!

Casey R. says "Shyrley is great with our 5 and 7 year olds- very flexible with scheduling and always arrives on time. The kids love her and we’re happy to have found...

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Victoria S.

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Hello, I am Victoria! I work full time during the week. I am looking for date-night and weekend care. I am very outgoing and interactive! I love to be outdoors, especially with the nice weather coming. Please reach out with any questions.

Tiffany G. says "Oh how we loved Victoria! She was wonderful, trustworthy, kind, reliable and an excellent communicator. We were so sad when she moved away. She felt like...

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Camille W.

Wonderful Nanny With Over 20 Plus Yrs Experience Seeking Full Time Position!!

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi my name is Camille, I'm honest reliable trustworthy respectable respectful caring patient loving warming caregiver who love taking care of children. Im seeking a full time long term position Monday to Friday with flexible Here a little about me:: Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and...

Care Member says "Camille is a very loving and caring person who is diligent at her work overall amazing 👍"

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Marta M.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Temporary Positions In Manhattan

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Recent graduate in International Studies and Political Science looking for job opportunities! I moved to the US to study here but I'm from Spain. I'm fluent in Spanish, English and Catalan. Happy to teach your kids any of those languages. I enjoy spending time with kids and I am looking for temporary positions or families that...

Care Member says "Marta watched our shy 4 year old while we were vacationing in Seattle. He is a COVID kid who has some trouble with new people, so we were a little...

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Lisa F.

Township of Washington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have babysat for three years. I currently work as a Teacher's Aide at Dorchester Elementary school in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. I graduated from ST. Thomas Aquinas College in May 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in Communications. I love kids and I am available to babysit during the summer and possibly in September at around 3 p.m.

Kevin C. says "Lisa helped us with our 2 boys age 7 and 11 over the summer. Always on time, reliable, and responsible. The boys were able to enjoy the summer and had...

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Timea S.

Experienced Mother Of Two

Fair Lawn, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
My daughter was born in 2008 and my son in 2010. I teach them Hungarian, social skills, writing, counting, and painting. I make an effort to add elements of Hungarian culture to their American education. I am a native speaker of Hungarian and I speak English, too.

Rania A. says "Timea is an amazing person inside and out. She cared for my two kids like her own. She helped us any day we needed and was not only punctual, she was also...

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Anjali V.

Compassionate And Engaging Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Anjali. I am in graduate school for social work so I recognize and prioritize healthy communication, behavior, and boundaries with children. I am very playful and love to translate that to playing with kids whether it's imaginative play, board games, or outdoor activities. I love music and I can even offer basic...

Shima O. says "Anjali has been an incredible help with our two toddlers boys. She worked with our family over the summer of 2023 by picking our sons up from summer camp a...

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Moriam A.

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Moriam and I'm excited to introduce myself as a caregiver. I have experience working with children of different ages, and I enjoy spending time with them. I'm patient, responsible, and reliable, and I take pride in providing a safe and engaging environment for the children in my care. I'm also happy to help...
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Robert G.

About Me

Saddle Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Robert! I'm very easy-going and more of a silly, fun, people person. I'm hoping to bring the excitement energy and high hospitality to the house while trying to blend in with the fam :) my availability is very flexible and would love to help out! My skills include occupying children, following diet/food plans,...

Care Member says "We hired Robert to take the kids to and from their after school events. He is responsible, always on time and thoughtful when it comes to the kids. "

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Ileana C.

Caregiver

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I am a trustworthy and reliable mother of two daughters, dedicated to providing a safe and caring environment in everything I do. Certified in CPR and first aid, I prioritize safety and preparedness in all situations. I currently work full-time at the Post Office and am looking for extra work to support my family. With a strong...

Christina R. says "Miss Ileana was right on time, very impressive how she approached and got my 1 1/2 to follow her direction with something no one was able to get her...

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Rebecca S.

Babysitter Available

New York, NY

3.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am currently working 32 hours a week with a 6-year-old deaf autistic boy who lives on Wall Street, and he is about to head back to school. Once he's back he sadly won't need me, so I am looking for a new full time position. His parents asked that I note "we will absolutely recommend you as the best nanny to absolutely...

Alena Z. says "When Rebecca left Boston I felt I lost my hands... She is great with everything she is touching. Not only the cleaning was fast and superb, she put...

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Xavier B.

Childcare 101. Class Is In Session.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello all! I am currently on a gap year before going to college. I have a lot of experience with care giving. I am an older brother of a High School sophomore, and I used to babysit kids for multiple families within my old building. I spent my High school community service hours at homework help in my old middle school. My...

Care Member says "Xavier is A++. He watched our 3 kids for two months over the summer and did a terrific job. He is extremely reliable as well as a calming presence and...

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Kafilath G.

Excellent Child Care Provider Today

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I am Kafilath, 30 years old from Benin in west Africa. I grew up in a very big family. and I was one of the older kids. Therefore from my young age, I had to learn how to take care if my younger siblings. I loved the feeling of taking care of people so I ended up taking care of my friends and cousins' kids almost all the time. I...

Khady N. says "I had to work with her in the past and she's a great and amazing person. Always at time don't even need to be supervise she's always gonna do her job...

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Lauren B.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Crafts. I was a former sleep-away counselor for 3 summers in charge of children ages 5-12 and use to hold CPR, First Aid, and Life guard certifications. I have been a part-time nanny for 7 years working with children 3-12+.

Jamie B. says "I can't express how grateful we are to have found Lauren. We have hired her numerous times for not only last minute outings, but overnight care. She is...

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Taleda O.

The Queen Nanny Of The UWS

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
"I'm a warm and energetic nanny who loves to create fun and engaging experiences for children. My approach is playful and nurturing, focusing on fostering creativity and a love of learning through interactive play, arts and crafts, and outdoor adventures. I believe in building strong, trusting relationships with children and...

Dianela L. says "Taleda was a great responsible nanny. She worked for our family for one year. She is a very caring person. We always maintain very good communication and...

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Wendy G.

Oving And Responsible Nanny

Fair Lawn, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
I am professional graduate of sport and recreation sciences with Experienced as a babysitter with more than 10 years in childcare with infants, toddlers and elementary aged children. Firstly It is clear to me that the most important and primordial during my stay is childcare, I am enough prepared morally as well academically to...

Samantha M. says "Wendy G. was employed as a nanny with us from November 2023 through March 2024. Wendy began with us when our daughter was 4 months old and was our first...

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Karine K.

Part-Time Nanny Available On Short Notice

Fair Lawn, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I've been caring for children/ managing households for about 10 years now. I was a camp division head for 2 years, and was a paraprofessional for kids with special needs for 2 years as well. I am available on short notice, and am extremely reliable. I received my bachelors degree from Montclair State University, majoring in...

Cindy S. says "Karine is a sweet girl who loves children. She is punctual, dependable and outgoing. You can tell from the moment you meet her that she is comfortable with...

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Katherine C.

Part Time Caregiver

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
I have babysat for neighbors and family friends for the past seven years. I have dealt with children ages 2 through 11. I have helped them with homework, cooked meals for them and played outside. I have done both before and after school/camp care as well as pickups and drop offs from various after school activities. I am a...

Kimberly R. says "Loved her! Great with my son!! She is calm, sweet, fun! "

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Taytum S.

Excited Sitter!

New York, NY

4.8(1)
from
$24/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Taytum. I am a recent college graduate with my B. S. I have plenty of experience since I have a younger brother, 10 years younger than me & a younger cousin, I have been babysitting/nannying on care/fb groups for the past 4 years, I recently taught English to children ages 3-16 this summer, and I was a snowboard...

Care Member says "We had to hire a last minute nanny / baby sitter and Tatum was a huge help. She arrived promptly and took good care of our 11 month baby. She was able...

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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

Adela C.

We loved Adela!! Our 2 year old daughter warmed up to her immediately- she was timely, very kind and fun for our daughter to play with,...

- Elizabeth M.

Shyrley R.

Shyrley is great with our 5 and 7 year olds- very flexible with scheduling and always arrives on time. The kids love her and we’re happy to...

- Casey R.

Victoria S.

Oh how we loved Victoria! She was wonderful, trustworthy, kind, reliable and an excellent communicator. We were so sad when she moved away....

- Tiffany G.

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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