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Briana W.

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hi Briana here! So happy to e-meet you and potentially see if we could be a great fit. A little about me I am 25 years old, energetic, out going and reliable. I have over 10+ years of experience in child care with caring for multiple children from early age of infants up to 13 years old. I've had a nurturing and bubbly spark to...

Nicole P. says "Bri assists us with our children on a regular basis. She is VERY reliable, fun, energetic and a good influence on my young children. We look forward to...

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Kiara A.

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
I am a 26-year-old pre-med student pursuing a career as a child psychiatrist, and I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to 14 years old. I began my journey at the YMCA Early Child Care Center and later transitioned to babysitting for families with whom I've built trusting relationships...

Dwight J. says "Kiara has been working with us for almost 2 years now and we love her so much! Our 2 and 4 yr old adore her and look forward to her arrival every day. She...

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Sophia R.

Fun Sitter For Your Child(ren) When Your At Work Or In Need Of Someone

Lyndhurst, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I worked at a daycare for almost two years and this summer will be two years I've been a nanny. I am a fun, reliable person who can't wait to meet the little ones and get to know them. I'm comfortable with pets as long as they are nice(I have two dogs and a bunny). I can't wait to meet all of your little ones and get to watch...

Michael V. says "Sophia cared for our 2 year old daughter at our home while my wife and I worked remotely during 2021. She did an excellent job for us! The only reason...

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Marla G.

Livingston, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Marla, it's a pleasure to meet you! I'm energetic, extroverted, and love to explore and try new things! I have a B. S. in Economics, and an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Seton Hall University. My hobbies include traveling, reading, theatre and museums. I'm from Livingston NJ and have extensive childcare...

Jennifer S. says "My children absolutely love Marla. She has such an upbeat personality that is contagious. They enjoy spending time with her in my absence."

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Tanya D.

Roselle Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, My name is Tanya. I am a mother and grandmother with years of hands-on experience caring for children from newborns to elementary school age. I bring a nurturing, dependable, and professional presence to every family I work with. I am deeply trusted and genuinely loved by all my employers, thanks to my dedication to...

Krystie I. says "Tanya worked with our family for one year and was the best of the best. She became part of our family and was great with our two girls (Toddler and...

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Kiaora S.

Kiaora's Bio

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as fun, easy going and cheerful I like working with kids because I love children. Love seeing their development growth and if I can have a piece of enhancing and empowering them to be great individuals then of course it's a pleasure. One thing you should know about me is your child is your precious...

Care Member says "Kiaora is a delightful and creative sitter who our five-year-old daughter immediately loved. We absolutely trust her to take great care of her."

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Yvonne G.

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi my name is Yvonne. I'm here looking for a part time gig any chance I'm free. I've been working with children over 20 years now, ages newborn to 12 years old. I love art, drawing and painting. Feel free to ask questions.

Anna K. says "Yvonne was my son's primary caretaker in daycare as an infant and she is incredibly good with babies and young kids. She is kind, thoughtful, observant,...

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Melicet A.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknight

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I like to work with children because they have especial manner to see The world I am responsible and dependable person to take care your children I am babysitter or Nanny so I can teach art too I have experience with newborns toddlers . I have good reference from families that I had been worked for many years I have CPR first...

Swasti A. says "Melicet has been our nanny for our two daughters since the younger one was 2 months old and the older one was 4 years old. She has been our nanny for the...

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Esha P.

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience
I am a passionate and dedicated babysitter seeking a place with a nurturing and active family where I can apply my talents and skills, and my interest in child care. I'd describe my personality as highly motivated, trustworthy, and hardworking. I love working with kids because I get to play an important key role in shaping...

Care Member says "Esha is incredible! She's helped watch our 11 month old a few times now, and he learns something new every time! Would highly recommend!"

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Silvia S.

Female, Full - Time Babysitter

Kearny, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Silvia Soares, I have two children, 25 and 28 yo respectively. However, my experience with children comes from early in my life. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences and a Masters in School Administration, which helped become a teacher for a gratifying period of 22 years in Brazil. I was able to teach a...

Care Member says "Silvia has been working with my family for over 5 years, and she has been an integral part of my kids growth and development. She started with us when...

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Zainab Y.

Experienced Full-Time Baby Sitter Available

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
I am the eldest among my three siblings and now a mother of a wonderful boy and a girl. Being the oldest female, I became the mother of my little sister and my brother. I played a role of a mother indirectly. For about 10 years , I was left in charge of children ages from babies to 17 years old. This might not be easy but my...

Care Member says "Zeinab was very efficient , respectful, detailed oriented. I loved how she was able to get one of my kids whose quite shy to engage in a board game. My...

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Rosi A.

Fairfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Hello, My name is Rosi, I'm a mother of 4, and grandmother of 5. Work as a nanny raising babies and children of different age. I've raised my children, and raising my grand-kids, including my grand twins, now they are at an age of 3. My responsibilities include, feeding, showering, changing diapers, pickup and drop off, and the...

Maggie S. says "Rosi was referred to me by my girlfriend, I interviewed her and hired her on the spot. Loved everything about rosi, her caring for my children was...

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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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Charlotte M.

Madison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Charlotte. A little bit about me-I started as a mother's helper when I was 11 years old, and since then, have been working with children. I babysat up until college and then after receiving a bachelors degree in art education at the University of Vermont, I became a Lead Teacher for the Infant/toddler program.

Anna W. says "Charlotte is a warm, silly and enthusiastic teacher. I have had the honor of working with her as her assistant teacher. Charlotte knows how to bring a...

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Tais A.

+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
Hello families, I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too. Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...

Yaping W. says "Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated...

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Alexa C.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Mountainside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
My name is Alexa and I am 24 years old living in Mountainside, New Jersey. I have experience with children all ages, and can provide multiple references if needed. I have a car and a perfect driving record too. I describe myself as responsible, creative, enthusiastic, and amiable. I love to get creative with fun activities while...

Ali H. says "I would highly recommend Alexa. She was very attentive to the children's needs and did a great job. "

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Leonor H.

Caldwell, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
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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Nyasia W.

Experienced Babysitter Available Anytime

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for ever since I was little and helped out my previous babysitters with my siblings, cousins and other kids of all ages. I can cook, clean, change a diaper and more. Providing after-school care is not a problem. I can tutor and help with homework. I'm caring, nurturing and a great listener and plus a go...

Care Member says "She was great with the kids. She understood how i felt with this being my first time ever using a nanny. She responds quick and is flexible "

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Olivia G.

Experienced And Organized Sitter Looking To Bring Ease To Your Family's Schedule

Jersey City, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$24/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Olivia! I'm an energetic trilingual sitter that has worked in childcare through volunteer work with nonprofits, babysitting with local families, and more formal counseling work with young adults in academia. I can take kids to and from activities, or spend the day at home if need be. I love engaging with kids in the...

Tayo B. says "Olivia was hired and helped to take care of our two toddlers. She worked with us for 3 weeks. She was very kind and did a wonderful job with engaging with...

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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
carpooling
craft assistance
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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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.10/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.6

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in South Orange, NJ

Babysitters in South Orange, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Briana W.

Bri assists us with our children on a regular basis. She is VERY reliable, fun, energetic and a good influence on my young children. We look...

- Nicole P.

Kiara A.

Kiara has been working with us for almost 2 years now and we love her so much! Our 2 and 4 yr old adore her and look forward to her arrival...

- Dwight J.

Sophia R.

Sophia cared for our 2 year old daughter at our home while my wife and I worked remotely during 2021. She did an excellent job for us! The...

- Michael V.

Common questions about hiring a babysitter in South Orange, NJ

The average rate for babysitters in South Orange, NJ on Care.com is $19.10 per hour as of December 2025. Rates can vary depending on the babysitter’s experience, the ages of your children, and the types of responsibilities you need help with. Duties like preparing meals, handling bedtime routines, caring for infants, or supervising multiple children may influence the overall rate. Many families also find that evening, weekend, or last-minute care can be priced differently. For a broader look at typical pricing, you can explore how much babysitters cost and use the Care.com cost calculator to help estimate your total expenses.

Finding a babysitter in South Orange, NJ often starts with asking people you trust, such as friends, relatives, or neighbors, for recommendations. Many families also look in local parenting groups or community forums where other parents share their experiences. On Care.com, you can browse 20 babysitters in South Orange, NJ, each with information about their background, availability, and reviews from nearby families. Taking time to compare profiles and understand each sitter’s experience, age-group comfort, and approach to childcare can help you find someone who fits your family’s routine and expectations.

Babysitters in South Orange, NJ offer a range of services to support different family schedules and childcare needs. Many caregivers focus on afternoon routines, including after-school sitters who help with pick-ups, homework, and evening transitions. Families who need extended coverage can look for overnight sitters who stay through the night and assist with bedtime care. You can also find sitters who specialize in caring for infants, such as infant babysitters experienced with feeding, naps, and developmental routines. Many babysitters are available for weekend help or general childcare, and some can take on tutoring responsibilities if your child needs academic support. Reviewing each sitter’s profile can help you understand their experience, availability, and the types of care they are most comfortable providing.

When choosing a babysitter in South Orange, it’s helpful to consider their experience, comfort with your child’s age group, and familiarity with common childcare duties. Many families look for babysitters who communicate clearly, arrive on time, and have positive reviews from other parents. It can also be useful to understand the typical responsibilities of a babysitter so you know what to expect during each visit. For a broader sense of the qualities families value most, you can explore what makes a good babysitter, especially if you’re hiring someone for infants, bedtime routines, or after-school care.

Babysitters typically provide occasional or part-time care, such as evenings, weekends, or short-term help when parents are away. Nannies usually work more consistent hours and may take on additional responsibilities like planning activities, helping with children’s schedules, or supporting daily routines. Understanding the differences can help you decide which type of caregiver best fits your family’s needs in South Orange.

How early you should book a babysitter depends on when and how long you need care. For busy times like weekends, holidays, or evenings, it can help to reach out several days in advance. If you need ongoing or recurring help, contacting sitters ahead of time gives you more options and allows you to schedule interviews and meet-and-greets. For last-minute care, many babysitters in South Orange offer flexible or same-day availability.

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