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Mikela A.

Babysitter For Kids

West Orange, NJ

3.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 15 to 20 year Experience taking care of kids I very trustworthy I would be very Delightful to take care of your kids on the weekend I can do over night. and I can do cleaning too. Thank you. I have experience in special need children. who take time to talk. I am very patience. whit kids who take time to learn. I play whit...
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Maria S.

Experienced Babysitter Available From 8.30 To 3 Pm. But Can Be Flexible After Talk.

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
Hi, my name is Maria Cristina, but everyone call me just Cristina. I'm Portuguese, living in Scotch Plains. I talk /write fluent English, and understand and talk some Spanish . Im a babysitter with 10 years of experience, and I can provide references. Im available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Occasionally I can...

Denise B. says "Maria is a terrific nanny and an amazing person! She was a nanny to our young children for two years. I was immediately struck by her genuine warmth and...

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Smadar R.

Florham Park, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, I'm a mom of 3 kids. I have a background of working with children through daycare and nannying. I enjoy working with children and value how much love and attention they need which I'm willing to give. I'm responsible, reliable, hardworking, and always on time. I can clean, prep dinner, and provide transportation for the...

Allie G. says "If you have the chance to hire Sam, DO NOT HESITATE! We feel so fortunate to have had her in our lives as she worked full time for us from when our...

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Delphia N.

Part-time Care Giver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a 21-year-old full-time student at Duquesne University seeking graduating in December 2017. I have years of experience watching children, and I also work as a patient care technician at Children's hospital. Children are my passion! MY Schedule is very flexible. References available upon request.

Remi N. says "She was very friendly and very nice to my child! My child was so happy to play with her. l was sick so it's very helpful !"

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Leonor H.

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
The only things I can tell about myself is that I have 20 years of experience. I love what I do and I always do it for the glory of God. I never get fired. And also I am a good housekeeper and I love cooking gardening cleaning and I love animals.

Imon C. says "Leanor has been an incredible care giver to my kids. We found her after going through multiple nannies during Covid. Our family was scarred through that...

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Roseanne A.

Part Time Childcare Help

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
I can help you with pick up, drop-offs within Caldwell, Roseland, and Essex Fells. I work until 3-ish so I am unable to travel to towns that are further away. I can run your errands and do food shopping too. I respond to everyone that sends me a message even if I am unavailable to help, as a common courtesy. I have two teenage...

Lindsay M. says "Roseann was a wonderful babysitter for my 16 month old! We will 100% be asking her to come back again soon! Next date night!"

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Katarzyna C.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
driving to and from school, meal preparation, help with homework, playdate arrangements,, after school activities.

Pat R. says "Katarzyna was hired to watch my children and to run errands. My family found her to be personable, dependable, and punctual. My kids took to her immediately...

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Manuela Z.

South Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Manuela, I am 24 years old I'm Colombian and also a jazz singer! I have over 6 years of experience with childcare. I have worked with children from 0-13+ specially babies and toddlers. I started getting involved with childcare when I was in college studying a bachelor's degree in music because before graduating from...

Care Member says "Manuela is an excellent care provider! She goes above and beyond for our children. She is responsible, flexible and has excellent instincts. You will...

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Nashaly M.

Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a Behavioral Therapist with a Bachelors in Psychology and interested in babysitting/nannying part time. I love working with kids and have worked at a daycare for almost 2 years and another for about a year now. My mother is also a teacher who has taught me a lot on how to care for a child. I have a 3-year-old brother who...

Hitesh M. says "Appreciated the responsiveness , things didn't work since we booked someone else but will reach out next time ."

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Thiny C.

Linden, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
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 !!

Matthew C. says "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...

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Melissa R.

Child care

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
An easy-going and positive Colombian-born childcare professional with a passion for creating a nurturing environment. I began my journey volunteering at kindergartens and engaging in social work with children during college continued to offer exceptional care as a nanny. Enthusiastic about the outdoors, art, and music,...

Katie N. says "Melissa watched our two boys, 4 years and 2 months old. She engaged with our toddler well and he's not always a fan of strangers. She asked good questions...

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Esther R.

Esther (Super Nanny)

Irvington, NJ

4.3(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
My name is Esther, I am 27 years old. I speak both English and Spanish fluently. I am courteous, easygoing, detail-oriented, fun, focused, I love children and animals, and I'm flexible. I have custody of three children for about four years, 1 niece and 2 nephews, 1 has ADHD, but I have raised them since they were babies. I cook...

Haritha K. says "I am hiring her seeing her enthusiasm. She spent 2 hours with my son and looked like she would be able to take care of him. I gave only 3 starts since I...

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Kathleen K.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Kathleen. I am interested in positions such as babysitter, nanny, dog walking, housekeeping etc. I am a college graduate holding a BA in Sociology and a minor in Psychology and one course away from teacher of the handicapped certification. I have a work history of 18 years plus with the state of NJ. I have also worked...

Heather F. says "We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic."

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Michelle K.

Madison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello... I am looking for a babysitting job in my neighborhood. If anyone has an interest in me, I would be appreciated if you send me a message. Thanks.

Katie S. says "Michelle helps us on weekends and week nights. She is incredibly driven, committed to learning the way the family works, eager to learn, eager to help, and...

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Katherine S.

Full Time - Child Care Giver

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Hello!! My name is Katherine. I'm 36 yrs old. I'm a mother of teens twins (boy & girl), i'm a wife. I came to United States at the age of 16 started living in the Bronx , N. Y. , in 2023 I moved to NJ. I have 4 years of child care experience, working with kids in range of 3 weeks - 7/8/9 yrs.

Care Member says "Katherine S showed great empathy and understanding toward the individual needs of each child, adapting with patience and creativity to different...

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Stacy M.

Nanny/Care Taker/Tutor

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! I hope you and your loved ones have been blessed in every way aspect of life. I have been tutoring and taking care of children and young adults (newborn to 18 years old) in the United States, South America, Central America, and Europe for 8 years. I've traveled the world to enhance my experience to educate children of...

Care Member says "Stacy is absolutely phenomenal. She is extremely patient and kind with our two small children, neat, and goes above and beyond. She is also an excellent...

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Tiffany W.

Part-time Cargiver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I really enjoy working with elderly patients and Children. I have over 10 years experience in being a Caregiver. from Children to Elderly. I truly do enjoy what I do. I am know for being Caring, understanding, helpful, hardworking, and so much more. Recommendation letters available upon request

Melanie H. says "We will miss Tiffany as she became part of our family. She was punctual and professional and she is an asset to anyone who has her assistance."

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Emma T.

Roseland, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have babysat as young as 4 months and as old as 14; additionally, I have experience babysitting children on the spectrum, both verbal and nonverbal. I am a dependable caretaker and sincerely enjoy being able to help busy parents with rambunctious kids. I am open to random dates, recurring days, and anything in between! My...

Care Member says "Emma was prompt, communicative and most importantly wonderful with my best friend/dog. HIGHLY recommend Emma! She is a responsible, trustworthy and an...

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Maeve W.

Cedar Grove, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Maeve and I am 19 years old. I currently go to Rutgers University but I am home for breaks and summers. I have experience babysitting and working with kids. My hours are pretty flexible and I hope you consider me to babysit your children!!

Samantha B. says "Maeve is a lovely babysitter! Amazingly reliable, on-time and always willing to play board games with the kids, build forts and more. I'm lucky to have...

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Alexia B.

Nanny Or Babysitter

Caldwell, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Lexy. I live in Caldwell and am willing to travel up to 10mi outside my area. I am certified CPR and First Aid. I have experience in all children's age groups, beginning with infants up to 16yrs. I can provide transportation, cleaning, help with homework, activities and meal preparation etc. I can also provide you...

Maria-elena V. says "Thank you for quick response... for your interested in being an on call sitter."

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  • The average post rate is $20.80/hr as of June 2025

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Short Hills, NJ

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

Maria S.

Maria is a terrific nanny and an amazing person! She was a nanny to our young children for two years. I was immediately struck by her...

- Denise B.

Smadar R.

If you have the chance to hire Sam, DO NOT HESITATE! We feel so fortunate to have had her in our lives as she worked full time for us from...

- Allie G.

Delphia N.

She was very friendly and very nice to my child! My child was so happy to play with her. l was sick so it's very helpful !

- Remi N.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Short Hills, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Short Hills, 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 10 babysitters in Short Hills, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Short Hills, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.80 per hour as of June 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 Short Hills, 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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