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Sofia S.

Child And Family Therapist Looking For Part-Time Child Care Position

Kendall Park, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a dedicated mother of grown children who are very well adjusted, active, and successful in their daily lives. I currently work with children who have been adopted. I develop and implement plans to help them transition and adjust in a healthy manner. I adore babies and enjoy interacting with children of all ages. Due to my...

Dana O. says "Sofia came to us and began caring for our youngest child after we received an autism diagnosis for him. She was an absolute blessing to our son and our...

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Melissa D.

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have 8 years of teaching experience in an elementary and middle school setting. I graduated from Rider University with a 3. 72 GPA. I have been babysitting children since the age of 12, almost 20 years of experience. I understand the needs and wants for children, as well as parents. I have reliable transportation.

Care Member says "We interviewed Melissa and had her spend some time with our family before we hired her to watch our 3 children. She is very reliable and highly...

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Nida A.

Part Time

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
I am Nida I love kids I know how to care because I am a mother too I am very caring . iam very caring and resposible.

Yamna A. says "Nida was very caring and kind with my daughter. She watched her from when she was 4 months old to 1 year old. We decided to put my daughter in daycare for...

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Maren F.

Part-Time Caregiver

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...

Katie C. says "Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have...

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Julia H.

Weekend Sitter

East Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm a professional looking for weekend babysitting jobs. I have plenty of experience babysitting school-age kids and toddlers. During the 2020 to 2021 school year, I sat for a family with two kids, eight and four, three times a week while they attended remote classes due to COVID. I worked as a full-time nanny, caring for...

Kendall L. says "Julia has been with our family for a year. She has been AMAZING and wonderful with our kids."

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Folasade A.

Parlin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I love caring for children. I used to take care of my neighbor's kids for three years, and I became close to them like my siblings.

Rebecca P. says "Folasade is very sweet and dependable."

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Claudia G.

Part-Time Caregiver

North Brunswick, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
My name is Claudia. I have a 16-year-old boy . I love working with children . I am responsible, mature, loving, playful and honest. I have more than 15 years of experience in taking care of infants to 13 years old. I worked at a child care center in New Providence, NJ for more than five years. Also , I did work for different...

Jessica R. says "Claudia is mature, patient and very kind with my rambunctious children. She focuses on playtime and learning, and isn't the kind of babysitter that would...

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Andrea S.

-Expirenced Babysitter Available Mornings On Weekends And Certain Days During The Week At Night

Edison, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Travel
I hold a bachelor degree in childhood studies & psychology and a master's in psychological science at Rutgers University. I come from a family of five and I have over 6 years of professional and academic experience in adolescence and psychology. I have worked as a tutor, paraprofessional, substitute teacher & ABA therapist. I...
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Phillip A.

Child Care

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi my name is Phil! I'm a recent graduate from the College of New Jersey with a degree in Interactive Multi Media and marketing. After taking a step away from the corporate world, I've decided to reunite with my passion for working with children. I'm a positive and energetic individual with 7 years of experience working with...

Jessica D. says "Phil took care of our 3 boys (ages 9, 8, 8) last summer and was an amazing addition to our family unit. He is kind, patient, and caring making sure he...

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D'onna C.

Part Time Childcare Provider

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
I am currently a full-time Lead Teacher at a childcare center looking for an opportunity to do something fun and entertaining during my free time and to earn some extra money while at it. I've breezed through the site, and I see some interesting possibilities that I may enjoy. I have some experience in this area, so I figured...

Arnold D. says "D'onna is a quiet but intellectually strong person. Very sweet personality. Willing to learn and work hard as a team member or individually. Can be...

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Hannah S.

Hannah

East Brunswick, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Hannah, and I am 24 years old. I currently attend State University and I am in their teacher education program pursuing a joint bachelor/master of arts in teaching for P-3 early childhood education for special and general education. I graduated this May with my bachelor's portion of my degree, then I went back...

Care Member says "On time. Reliable. Good communicator. Helpful. Was able to do a whole night with no screen time (kids didn’t even notice). My kids loved playing with...

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Lea O.

Your Personal Mary Poppins!

Matawan, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I wont fly in on an umbrella, but I can guarantee many make-believe adventures. (Minus the spoonfuls of sugar, I promise) I have worked for My Fairytale Dream, a premiere children's entertainment company, for 7+ years playing some of your child's (and maybe your) favorite characters- Cinderella, Ariel, Rapunzel, Elsa, Anna,...
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Nicole B.

Babysitter, Nanny, And Special Needs Provider

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
*Childcare sharing / homeschool family* I am an experienced special education teacher who has temporarily left the field after having my 1st daughter in 2021. I have worked as a case manager, curriculum developer, teacher, empowerment coach, daycare provider, babysitter, and nanny over the past 15 years. I have an Associates...

Phillip B. says "Our son had a school event at a water park and we needed someone who would be willing to go down all the slides with him. We hired Nicole and she did an...

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Lisa F.

East Brunswick, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Lisa I am a part time dental assistant looking for some extra hours during the week to help out a family in need. I have two children of my own that are now grown up and starting their own families. I am willing to help out with before or after school hours, assistant with meal prep, homework, cleaning, keeping the...

Jenniferlynn M. says "I'm so happy to have met Lisa. She's great with my 3 year old and he looks forward to playing with her every week. I feel very fortunate to have her...

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Danielle B.

East Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Need a date night sitter? Babysitter? Help with laundry? Organizing? Light cleaning? Cooking? Meal prep? Errands? Look no further!! I am a fun and energetic individual that will care for your family and home like my own. I'm trustworthy & dependable and ready to tackle those tiresome tasks.. My job is to make your life easier.

Angela W. says "Danielle was able to help us when quite a few possible sitters fell through. She is the first person to care for our daughter who is not a family member....

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Beverly C.

Nanny Available.

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a patient, fun spirited, outgoing and trustworthy lady who have been a Nanny for over 20 years, and I am looking to help make life a bit easier for a loving and respectful family! I believe that children are one of the biggest blessings in the world and being a part of their growth is an amazing responsibility and great...

Ashwinee R. says "Bev was my son's nanny from 8 to 20 months of age. She was very patient with him and taught him so much over the year. Bev is an experienced caregiver,...

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Joan C.

Part Time Caregiver Available.

Piscataway, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
As of my profession I love taking care of people like adult or child I even have a child of my own whom I took care of since newborn until now. I graduated my four year course in bachelor of science in Nursing that is why I am used to take care of people adult and child. I can also tutor a child, do the housekeeping and cook as...

Care Member says "Joan has been with us taking care of my baby since 8 months now. She is very warm, compassionate, caring and kind hearted. She is very punctual and...

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Vincynthia P.

Experienced With Kids Since I Was Younger Love Children

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello I have 11+ years of babysitting. Looking for some families to babysit for date nights, school breaks and other events. I am a Special education teacher so I do also have special education experience as well. Feel free to reach out! Looking for Full Time babysitting for the Summer Mondays-Thursdays!

Christina B. says "Vincynthia has babysat for our 11 month son a few times now and is just overall wonderful. She is so caring and patient with him, and is very engaging...

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Heather A.

Certified Teacher Available To Babysit.

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I am currently an elementary physical education teacher in North Brunswick. I am 39 and have been teaching for 16 years. I have many years of experience with children. I also am a step mom. I took twin boys on full time many, many years ago because my husband has full custody. I have been babysitting for years now and absolutely...

Care Member says "Heather watched our active 8 year old son. She was able to keep him interested and engaged and busy, which not easy. She was reliable, professional and...

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Camelia M.

Loving, Patient And Compassionate Baby Sitter

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. My 2 daughters are my highest achievement making me proud every single day. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French...

Rubina S. says "I am writing to express my recommendation for Camelia M. Cami has worked as a babysitter for my two year old toddler for the last 9 months. She serves as...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in South River, NJ

Babysitters in South River, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Sofia S.

Sofia came to us and began caring for our youngest child after we received an autism diagnosis for him. She was an absolute blessing to our...

- Dana O.

Melissa D.

We interviewed Melissa and had her spend some time with our family before we hired her to watch our 3 children. She is very reliable and...

- Care member

Nida A.

Nida was very caring and kind with my daughter. She watched her from when she was 4 months old to 1 year old. We decided to put my daughter...

- Yamna A.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in South River, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in South River, 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 9 babysitters in South River, 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 South River, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $22.00 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 South River, 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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