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60 babysitters are listed in Somerville, NJ
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Somerville, NJ
Charlotte G.
Somerville, NJ
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
I love caring for senior because I used to take care of my two grandmas whether it was grocery shopping or just running errands in general for them, and it put a smile on my face everyday just to be there for them.
Charlotte can also help with: Errands
Skills:
CPR
I have cared for pets all of my life and currently have one dog, three birds, a guinea pig, and a hamster. I take very good care of my animals and would do the same to yours! I am a responsible, dedicated individual who you can trust your pets with. I cat sit for one family when they go on vacation, which involved feeding the...
Caitlin can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
I grew up with pets my whole life. I currently have a 3-year-old blue nose pittbull, he is very energetic and friendly. I am willing to care for your pet such as walking and feeding.
Ashley can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hi I'm a 21-year-old college student attending for game development and design, I went to SCVTHS for high school and studied theater and musical theater there.
Bella P.
Somerville, NJ
$16-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I used to work as a food delivery service and I have driven people around for their errands or dropping them off places.
I absolutely love animals! I am a graduate student in a doctoral program, so I am not able to have my own pet right now. However, I love caring for other people's fur babies whenever I can! I have been dog sitting for the past two years and have worked with dogs ranging from 6 months to 13 years old. I am comfortable giving...
Ismoni can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with travel and Swimming Supervision, I also have a background in magic.
Jake can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi! I am a very responsible, reliable, and patient person with animals and in general. I have had approximately a year or more of experience with dogs and cats. I have had my own dog and cat and I also have taken care of many others pets in the past. I have always had a love and passion for animals and caring for them. With me,...
Bella can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Jake K.
Somerville, NJ
$18-25/hr
I love animals! I have 3 cats and a pet lizard. Willing to play, walk, and take care of your animals, whether it's a one-time thing, while you are away on vacation, or a regular deal I'm your guy!
Jake can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Katia A.
Somerville, NJ
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I am a reliable and experienced person with 10+ years of experience in cleaning. I am a mother of 3 daughters and just became a grandmother as well. I have not only taken care of my own children for 28+ years but have also taken care of other children ranging from all ages for 10+ years. I speak both English and Spanish. I...
Katia can also help with: Changing bed linens, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
Hilary V.
Somerville, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there,
My name is Hilary and I have been babysitting for more than 10 years. I have experience with children of all ages. I am available for work right away. I love outdoor activities, crafts, book and many other activies.
Hilary can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an 20-year-old college student studying Psychology at Kean University. I commute from Bridgewater to Union. I have always had a passion for working with children. Working at an Elementary school after school program for two years has taught me the key to patience and understanding. At the after school program I was in...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids call her "Shell" and she has been watching them for 2.5 years! My son is now 4, and our daughter is 1. Shell has been a pleasure to have in our lives during that time! Always reliable no matter what comes up. She has even traveled to NYC with us to care...
Stefani D.
Jenna S.
Skillman, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 29 years old and just graduated from Arcadia University with a degree in Psychology and a focus on child art therapy. I have been babysitting children ages 1/2 year to 16 years old, for the past 14 years. I started as a mother's helper in my early teenage years. I love children and love to teach them, help them and watch...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hi, Jenna took care of my two toddlers, three year old boy and 18 month girl. She is a very loving and caring person. My kids loved having her over and play with her. She would keep them busy by taking them outside on their bicycle and giving them bubble baths....
Kiran S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Babysitting: I have been babysitting for 14 years! I am very active.
Layla can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have 3 girls ages 9,5, and 18 months and they fell in love with Layla immediately! She is great at playing with the girls, tidying up, putting the baby down to sleep & preparing dinner. You can tell she has plenty of experience as she needed no direction and made...
Adrianne B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 4 grown boys and Registered Nurse who stepped away from a 34 year career to care for my parents. Returned to the the work force as a Professional Nanny caring for newborn to elementary aged children. I have furthered my education in the areas of newborn care and postpartum doula obtaining certification. Seeking...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nancy helped our family for the last two weeks. She took wonderful care of our children and we would be very happy to have her back again!"
Amanda C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi here's a little about me! I have previous childcare experience with children aged newborn to 10 years old. This past summer I worked with a family with two children aged six months and 3 years old.
During my time in high school I was a camp counselor and aftercare school counselor. I also have lifeguard experience and I am...
Mariya can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariya did a fantastic job as a nanny for our 1 year old daughter. She was always patient and dependable, and she brought a wonderful energy into the household that we were happy to have around our little one. We were sad when her time with us came to an end (due...
Gina T.
4.8
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a second grade teacher in Somerville, NJ, but live in Somerset. I love kids, I have been working with them for years and would love to meet you and your lovely family and help out in any way I can. . I was a lifeguard for 6 years, have my Master's Degree, and have experience in Customer Service and Childcare. My...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samatha definitely is a person you can trust to leave your dog and a house with!
I would suggest on a pay-as-we-go arrangement, rather than an upfront bullet payment though. We factually paid for 3 hours daily spent at our house with a dog, but Samatha was...
Oleksandra K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience. I've worked with a variety of families, I love working with children.
Paola can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
4.7
(7)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced sitter, tutor and a mother of a 21 yr old. I am also a trained ESL teacher with 10 + years of teaching children of various ages. I am fully bi-lingual: English/Russian and have Masters Degree. I am a US citizen with completed background check and clean driving record. I can drive your children to after school...
Olga can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Miss Olga is very meticulous when it comes to teaching and she is very methodical in her approach.
She has been teaching our daughter since five months now and it has been very progressive. She is very experienced and able to identify the areas of improvement for...
Hemant K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have more than 15 years of experience in cleaning houses. I have worked several types of jobs that ranged from full time nanny/housekeeping Monday thru Friday to just housekeeping part time once weekly. The houses I have worked varied in size and expected duties. Throughout my experiences, I have built many great friendships...
Elza can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, basement cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"I have had Elza come and do cleaning for me and she is great. Great work with a great attitude. "
Sarika M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Somerville, NJ
Michelle L.
5.0
My kids call her "Shell" and she has been watching them for 2.5 years! My son is now 4, and our daughter is 1. Shell has been a pleasure to have in our lives during that time! Always reliable no matter what comes up. She has even traveled to NYC with us to care for our son for the evening. Very...
- Stefani D.
Jenna S.
5.0
Jenna is a very responsible person. She has lots of energy & great communication skills. She works quickly and knows how to get stuff done. We would hire her back in a second if we had the need.
- Norman G.
Layla D.
5.0
I have 3 girls ages 9,5, and 18 months and they fell in love with Layla immediately! She is great at playing with the girls, tidying up, putting the baby down to sleep & preparing dinner. You can tell she has plenty of experience as she needed no direction and made me feel completely comfortable....
- Adrianne B.
Nancy P.
5.0
Nancy helped our family for the last two weeks. She took wonderful care of our children and we would be very happy to have her back again!
- Amanda C.
Mariya D.
5.0
Mariya did a fantastic job as a nanny for our 1 year old daughter. She was always patient and dependable, and she brought a wonderful energy into the household that we were happy to have around our little one. We were sad when her time with us came to an end (due to schedule changes when she went...
- Gina T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Somerville, NJ:
How can I find a Somerville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Somerville, 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 51 babysitters in Somerville, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Somerville, NJ?
The average rate for Somerville, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $18.33 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Somerville, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Somerville, NJ through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.