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Fiama O.

I'm Responsible, Caring, Affectionate, Passionate For What I Do, Engaged, Dynamic And Energetic.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience
I'm 28yo, with many years of experience with children 3 months to 11yo. I started early helping with the kids in the church and also with my helped my mom as I'm the oldest one of 5 siblings. I did volunteer work on Christmas for 5 years collecting toys, meals and candy for the kids that had no financial condition. I always felt...

Care Member says "Fiama is amazing! She was an occasional babysitter for my two children, ages 2 and 5. She was very dependable and connected immediately with my two...

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Rebecca M.

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello ! My name is Rebecca and I am a recent graduate from Queens College with a studio art/art education major pre-k-12. What made me love children and seniors was working with them in community houses/ nursing homes, after-school programs and babysitting my brother, cousins and neighbors since I was a young teen. Through these...

Iuliia K. says "I hired Rebecca to take care of my 5-years old son. My boy really loved being with her, he said it was fun to read and make his homework with her. She...

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Shalayne V.

Sewaren, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, My name is Shalayne. I am a 38-year-old woman who has been around kids for all of my life. Growing up with 4 younger siblings, I was pretty much my mother's helper with everything. I have been in the child care business for the better side of 20 years working with ages from infant to 20 years old. I was also a preschool...

Care Member says "Shalayne is a dedicated and a giving person with children. She goes above and beyond. She also has great communication with parents, which is very...

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Ayanna A.

Best Nanny Out There

New Brunswick, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
hello, my name is Ayanna . I'm 23 years old and a mother of 2 children. I am fully vaccinated. I have plenty of experience taking care of children professionally in homes and daycares from the ages of newborn and older. I know how to clean, cook and organize. I have reliable transportation and are always on time ready to work....

Care Member says "Ayanna worked with our 4 month old baby for a little over a month. She was prompt and flexible. We needed someone to start @7:30am. She showed up...

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Shamsiya I.

East Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...

Nida A. says "I am writing this review with immense gratitude and appreciation for Sasha who has been an integral part of our family for several years. From infancy to...

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Alexandra M.

Nanny In Woodbridge, NJ

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hey my names Alex , Ive been in the childcare industry for about 7-8 years now, I love caring for children of all ages but have a soft spot for infants and toddlers since that one one of the most important stages for their brain development and I feel that my personality really is a benefit factor when it comes to contributing...

Valerie R. says "Alex has been my nanny for over 6 months for my 3 year old daughter. Alex is loving, kind and helpful. She creates her own art projects for my daughter,...

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Nadine F.

Responsible Mom With Reliable Transportation

East Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm an older mom of an 11-year-old daughter and have been her primary caregiver for most of her early years since my husband worked 12 hour days. I've been responsible for watching many of my daughter's friends, prepared meals for them, ensured that they had activities to keep them busy and have driven them to activities. I...

Jeffrey S. says "We are so thankful for Nadine. She cared for our 2 kids in the morning before school and drove them safely for 2 years. She was always on time, never...

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Danielle F.

Child Care

Somerset, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am not available to take on new families at this time. I am a fun and creative person who loves working with kids. I enjoy being active and like to encourage the children to do the same. Since I am creative, I can easily come up with fun activities like games and arts and crafts to get children involved and keep them...

Caitlin D. says "Danielle has cared for our 20 month old a few times now and has been consistently fantastic! Most recently, my daughter had just come down with a cold...

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Jacqueline P.

Hello .. I Am A Special Education Assistant With 15 Plus Years Experience .. Available Part Time

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
I have been working with both regular Ed and special education children for over 20 years. Family, friends say I have endless patience .. Safety and support is my upmost concern .. I work with ages 5-21, each school year is unique and I learn from each student .. Lots of fun and hard work too !! In my spare time I enjoy...

Suzie Z. says "Jackie is a very dedicated worker who goes above and beyond to meet the needs of the children in her care. She has a great sense of humor and loves to...

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Eveline S.

Experienced, Loving And Reliable Nanny

Monmouth Junction, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello and thank you so much for reading my profile! I am a 34-year-old experienced nanny having taken care of newborns and toddlers and older children up to 14 years old. I am a former assistant teacher at the Early Childhood Center. I am a very loving and caring person and I am great with children! I have a car so I am able to...

Stephanie B. says "We ALL love, love, LOVE Eveline! If you're lucky enough to have her watch your kids, you'll love her too! She's just wonderful!!"

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Denis C.

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My creative and imaginative nature, combined with my calm and patient demeanor, allows me to create a safe and engaging environment for children to thrive. I prioritize open...

Ayushman G. says "Denise worked for us for over a decade thru Aug 2018 and stopped only because we moved out of state. We had a great experience overall as she took care...

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Lily M.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm Lily! I've been working in childcare since I was 17 and now work as a Teacher's aide part-time and as a Party Princess Performer in the Jersey/NYC area! I have worked in childcare with ages 1 - 7, summers as an art teacher at Columbia Association's Art Camp and aftercare for ages 5 - 14! I have experience in...

Jenny X. says "Lily is very sweet, dependable and responsible. She always shows up on time. When she can't come (which is very rare), she notifies me as soon as possible...

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Maidie D.

Teacher, Nanny, Babysitter, Errands, Transportation

Morganville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Maidie and I am a mother of 2 daughters, ages 28 and 25. I have been working as a paraprofessional for 13 years in a local school district with regular ed students as well as special needs children with all aspects of disabilities... ages 3 through 21. I have experience with childcare/nannying children from...

Tina S. says "She is a lovely, caring, patient, family oriented person."

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Melanie Z.

Perth Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi, I love interacting with children and taking full care. It's a fun, heartwarming experience. What a better way to get through your day is taking care of children, I'm very passionate and willing to be inside and outside doors. I have an experience working in child daycare, babysitting family , friends , church members...

Care Member says "Melanie is wonderful with my girls. She fully engages and cares for them. "

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Adi Z.

Hello! My Name Is Didi, And I Am About To Graduate From College This Spring!

Milltown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, responsible, and trustworthy I like working with kids because I love their curiosity, I love playing with them, and I love learning from them I'm looking for a job that has flexible hours and good communication I started working with kids when I was in high school and had to watch my...

Care Member says "Adi worked for us for us last year. I cannot say enough about this wonderful girl! She became a part of our family and we all love her. Anyone who hires...

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Wajeha K.

Hello, My Name Is Wajeha. I'm 22 Years Old And I've Been Baby Sitting Since I Was 18.

Parlin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and playful. I like working with kids because, kids have been my passion since I can remember. I have a lot of baby cousins in the family which grew my love for kids a lot. I'm looking for a job that is flexible with the schedule. I started working with kids when I was 18, in...

Hadia M. says "Wajeha is so sweet with the kids, she’s like an older sister to them at this point! Very gentle and loving as well!"

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Kayleigh K.

Easy Going And Patience Keeper

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I grew up in a big family both immediate and extended. I am the oldest of seven and I have been surrounded by babies/young children my entire life. I also babysit at school. I have been with that family for almost two years now and continue to have a good relationship with them. I am trustworthy, responsible, and reliable.

Rachael M. says "Kayleigh has been our babysitter for the past 4 years. My kids love it when she watches them because she is fun, plays games with them and has even...

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Alison C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, for children between the ages of 1 to 16! I have worked with children in many capacities: tutoring, youth theatre, summer camps, church services, and in-classroom assistance. I'm passionate about encouraging creativity and imagination in kids, and I am skilled in coming up with...

Megan M. says "Alison has been our babysitter since she started out 5 years ago. I have 3 children (2 boys and one girl) and Alison is always their first choice when we...

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Talitha F.

Part Time Babysitter

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My career as an educator spans 25 years across several subjects and grade levels. I also work as a part time nanny. I truly love working with kids. I am responsible, caring, engaging and energetic I have great references from happy parents! I also provide tutoring services. I have a lot of experience teaching both gifted...

Care Member says "Talitha was phenomenal. She was on time, kept me updated every-time. Kind and patient. HIGLY SUGGEST! My kids loved her! "

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Halie J.

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Halie and I'm currently a graduate student studying pediatric physical therapy, and I work part-time as a substitute elementary school teacher. I've had 9 years of experience babysitting infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. I also have my CPR certification, Basic Life Support training, and all up to date...

Mark J. says "Halie is great with kids! She has experience with children"

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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

Fiama O.

Fiama is amazing! She was an occasional babysitter for my two children, ages 2 and 5. She was very dependable and connected immediately with...

- Care member

Rebecca M.

I hired Rebecca to take care of my 5-years old son. My boy really loved being with her, he said it was fun to read and make his homework...

- Iuliia K.

Shalayne V.

Shalayne is a dedicated and a giving person with children. She goes above and beyond. She also has great communication with parents, which...

- Care member

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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