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Bridget A.

I Don't Actually Sit On The Babies!

Bronx, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I adore kids! I'm CPR/AED/First Aid certified and recently received a Masters in Journalism from Columbia University. My first experience working with children was in 2010 as a teaching assistant at ABC Echo Park Children and Family Center. I was responsible for 7-10 infants/toddlers, at a time, and ensured that they were...

Care Member says "We had the pleasure of having Bridget babysit our 2 year old for six hours and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the moment she arrived,...

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Carol B.

Carol B Caregiver Profile

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
While I am in between jobs, I find that I have free time (way too much of it!) and would love the opportunity to spend that time babysitting. I have babysat, nannied, taught Sunday School, worked in my church nursery, volunteered with after-school programs, tutored students--you name it--and I'm eager to get back into...

Jeremy M. says "Carol was great--my little boy enjoyed spending time with her. I'd hire her again. Calm, competent, and fun for the kid."

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Nyitiasia D.

Jersey City, NJ

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, parents and caregivers! My name is Asia, and I am dedicated to fostering a positive, enriching experiences for children. I have extensive experience as a babysitter, tutor, camp counselor, and after-school instructor. In my role as an after-school instructor, I taught children the importance of recycling through...

Care Member says "Nyitiasia is absolutely phenomenal! She is kind, patient, and incredibly attentive to my two toddlers. From the moment she arrived, she was engaging...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Charlie T.

Fun, Engaging, & Amazing "Manny"/Babysitter!

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! I'm Charlie. I am an actor/singer who hails from North Carolina. I have been babysitting, "mannying", and working with children of all ages for several years. I am a non-smoking, pet-loving, CPR-certified college grad who is completely comfortable navigating the streets of NYC and taking care of children of all ages. I am...

Pamela S. says "Charlie T has been caring for our six-year-old son, N, for over a year now. N always looks forward to seeing Charlie. He is very responsible, caring,...

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Ava I.

Engaging And Caring Sitter!

Montclair, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello, my name is Ava! I am a college educated babysitter/nanny with over 10 years of child-care experience and have also worked as a Preschool Teacher. I also love tutoring and have extensive experience with private tutoring and working at Kumon. I have a car but I would love to walk kids to the park and to outdoor activities...

Care Member says "Ava was wonderful with our son! She has taken him to the park to play and I always felt he was safe and having a great time. I would definitely...

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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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Thomasina R.

Caregiver, Tutor

New York, NY

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Tamsin! I'm a recent college grad and an experienced caregiver/educator with 10+ years of experience working with children in various roles. I'm happy to help in any way I can - from one-time babysitting to scheduled pickups and tutoring in the NYC area.

Care Member says "Tamsin is such so gentle with our boys and very patient. Always on time and very reliable. She has been helping us with our two boys with pick up 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
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Natalia P.

Loving Date Night Babysitter

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Natalia, a friendly and responsible babysitter available for date nights and evenings. With a natural love for children and over seven years of experience in childcare, I take pride in creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for your little ones. Throughout my years of babysitting, I have developed a knack...

Vivian H. says "Natalia was recommended by a close friend and she has become my first choice. She's very reliable, energetic, organized, loving and FUN! My son adores her...

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Luz S.

Spanish Full-Time Care Giver

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hola! I have 15 years of experience babysitting, including newborn children for three families and twins. As well as, doing light-house duties for the children such as laundry and healthy meals. I love children and enjoy taking them to the park and plan play dates. I hope you will give me a chance to meet you in person....

Remle N. says "Luz Stella S cared for my twins for four years, from 3 months to the beginning of the pandemic when we moved in with my parents. She is simply superb....

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Shatyce S.

Babysitter FT/PT

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I've been taking care of children from various ages ranging from 0 to 12 since before I was 14. Childcare came naturally to me, it is a passion to see the a child's happiness and safety. I love working with children and getting to know them for the individuals they are. Allowing children to grow, explore and learn is a rewarding...

Cara B. says "Shatyce was available last minute when I was in a bind. She watched my 18 month old son. She has a two year old herself, so was more than able to care for...

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Caroline C.

Warm, Experienced & Responsible Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Caroline and I have enjoyed caring for children over the course of over 15 years for many different families with children ages 3 months and up, for up to four children at a time. I am a program producer at a film center full time but I have a strong background in childcare and early childhood education. As...

Georgia B. says "Caroline has babysat for my two kids (ages 17 months and 5) and they both love her! She's great with kids and a reliable, fun, babysitter. She's babysat...

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Tamara B.

Newark, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi , my name is Tamara I am 28 years old. I have 5+ years with cleaning experience and babysitting. I have always worked with children and in the cleaning industry. I am looking forward in leaving your home or workplace enjoyable , clean and relaxing. I am reliable, very patient, organized, honest and a fast learner. Looking...
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Emma L.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Emma and I am a fantastic babysitter. I have years of experience working with kids aged newborn-teens. I am passionate about music, crafts, outdoor play, and make believe games. I am loving and patient and work well with emotional and active kids. I can't wait to meet you!

Care Member says "Emma watched my two children- now 4.5 and 2.5 for a year regularly. We adore her and wish we lived closer now to have her babysit frequently. She is fun...

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Margarita L.

Experienced Babysitter Available. Looking For A Special Job, Career Nanny With 2 Years Of Experience

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Oriented professional and very friendly Lady I used 4 years ago worked in Jewish Community and babysitting a 8 months little girl until she turned 3 then I was babysitting another girl in Montclair until they moved to Brooklyn I started as Security Guard in a High school now I'm here to help families with care kids feel free to...

Farishta S. says "Maggie has been with us for two years and took good care of my daughter from ages 1-3 and did some light house work. She is very thoughtful, punctual...

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Stephanie P.

Array Of Experiences!

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have a wide range of experiences caring for children. I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I also have experience in daycare, primarily with toddlers. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Education in 2012, I substitute taught in elementary schools and tutored students in reading and math. In May 2016, I...

Lucy T. says "Stephanie babysat for our two children and their two cousins. She was easy to communicate with, warm, friendly and I felt comfortable that they were in safe...

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Rachel L.

Loving, Caring NYC Babysitter / Nanny

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Rachel! I am a Pace University alumni and currently studying to go to nursing school. I have experience caring for all ages (newborns and up). I have been babysitting for 10+ years & have many younger cousins who I've looked after since they were infants. I have experience changing diapers, bottle feeding, light...

Shana C. says "Rachel has been babysitting for our family for many years. She is kind, reliable and honest. Her sweet disposition and love for children was always evident...

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Ashley G.

Ashley

New York, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi There! My name is Ashley, and I am reaching out regarding your childcare position. With five years of experience working with children ranging from 5 weeks to 12 years old, I have had the privilege of gaining diverse experience in various settings, including nannying, babysitting, daycare teaching, and tutoring. I am deeply...
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Robyn M.

Flexible Part-Time Nanny

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I started caring for children when I was younger as a mothers helper and continued until I started to drive than I became a nanny gaining a lot of experience throughout these 8 years. I have cared for all ages and am able to do transportation to their activities.

Rebekah M. says "We hired Robyn to watch our daughter and she was a great nanny. She was always on time, helped with homework, was very patient, and planned fun...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.85/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Rutherford, NJ

Babysitters in Rutherford, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Bridget A.

We had the pleasure of having Bridget babysit our 2 year old for six hours and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the moment...

- Care member

Carol B.

Carol was great--my little boy enjoyed spending time with her. I'd hire her again. Calm, competent, and fun for the kid.

- Jeremy M.

Nyitiasia D.

Nyitiasia is absolutely phenomenal! She is kind, patient, and incredibly attentive to my two toddlers. From the moment she arrived, she was...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Rutherford, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Rutherford, 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 20 babysitters in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.85 per hour as of August 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 Rutherford, 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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