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60 babysitters are listed in South River, NJ
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in South River, NJ
Isabel C.
Piscataway, NJ
$41/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Isabel I' m looking for full time job. I am been working with kids for 15 years. I am was working with a family and I have been for 10 years and now the kids are going to school full time so my job will end. If you have question, feel free to contact me.
Thank you!
Isabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Alison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"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 need a nighttime sitter as well. She is fun interactive, and creative with the kids. I trust her driving my...
Megan M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I do deep cleans, light cleans, organize, change beds, clean bathrooms, kitchens anything you need cleaned
Alison can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
Toniann P.
Old Bridge, NJ
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi! I'm Toniann, but prefer to be called Toni! I'm a 20-year-old Health Science student at Brookdale Community College. I've been actively babysitting since 15 years old and I am also a swim coach for special needs athletes. My most recent experience was as a Nanny for a now 1-year-old child. I began working with this family...
Toniann can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Toni has been a caring, dependable, kind, and lovely presence for my daughter since she started nannying for us when my daughter was about 8 mos old. My daughter lights up when Toni gets to our house and I trust Toni completely. She is attentive, fun, and engaging...
Julie E.
Makayla G.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$33/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello ! My names makayla and I'm a very experienced babysitter. I've been watching kids for years of all ages. I'm looking mostly for a family to take care of during the days in the summer. basically the time when school would be and a little after. I'm great with kids and always coming up with fun things to do ! My preferred...
Makayla can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Makayla helped with my kids so much. Pick ups and drop offs, homework, even projects! Very creative and helped in any area of school work my kids had trouble in! My kids love her!"
Jami Q.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children and making memories with them. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch yours. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone...
Kaylee can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaylee is great with our toddler. She is reliable and makes every effort to accommodate our schedule. She engages with our son and follows our schedule while also keeping us updated. We are so sad to have Kaylee leave for school & can't wait for her to return!"
Madeline P.
Melanie Z.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melanie is a reliable and responsible sitter. My kids love having her and will often request her as she has a very patient and pleasant disposition. She makes sure to engage the kids in activities such as free play or art and is attentive to my kid’s needs. I...
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Suzanne O.
East Brunswick, NJ
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there! If you're looking for a nanny who is friendly, gentle, patient and kind with your children, then you've come to the right place! I have 5 years of paid working experience with children/infants ages 6 weeks old to 7 years old which includes public school and private daycare work. I have been solely responsible for up...
Suzanne can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Suzy is great! She knows how to be silly with toddlers but also knows how to be firm in setting boundaries when she needs to. She is thoughtful and responsible. She communicates clearly and lets us know if she has questions about anything. She has great attention...
Mariam E.
Erika Q.
Somerset, NJ
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Teacher, Reliable, Patient, Kind, Fun Child Care Provider
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Erika and I am an energetic, patient and kind graduate student. I am currently enrolled in the Master's Occupational Therapy program at Kean University. I was previously an elementary school teacher and have 6 years of experience working in the NJ public schools system. I currently have a 6-year-old Toy Poodle,...
Erika can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Erika was super great with my pets. I have a cat and a dog. I was looking for someone to look after them while I was away on a business trip and I was so lucky to find her. I'm always nervous about letting people watch my pets, but after speaking with Erika and...
Emily B.
Purva J.
Kendall Park, NJ
$38/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi!! My name is Purva and I am currently a full time remote student. I primarily have experience with pet care. I'd love to help anyone out who needs any type of pet care or child care help! I have experience with taking care of my younger family members and love doing it!
I'd describe my personality as loyal, kind and patient...
5.0
"Purva card for our son with limited notice and she did an amazing job. She is such a caring person. She has excellent communication skills and she is friendly. Our son enjoyed her providing him with insights on improving his basketball and general sports skills. He...
Joseph B.
5.0
(1)
I have worked with seniors for the past 15 years. I enjoy spending time with seniors and doing things that keep them happy, healthy and loving life. My experience includes the following: grocery shopping, all meal preparation, laundry, errands, doctor's appointments, light cleaning and social occasions. My objective is to become...
Jenifer can also help with: Visiting physician, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
5.0
"Jennifer is very attentive, caring and comforting. I'm very satisfied and will continue to use her again in the future."
Joyce C.
Kathleen K.
Old Bridge, NJ
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
A Compassionate Faithful Backup Battery You NEED In High Hope You May Recharge...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Kathleen here! I am so happy to be here with you! Aside from working in the behavioral career field and Trichology, I am excited to be part of your support team throughout this new journey. I am a coach and love the outdoors. I have built a boat, thrived living on ocean waters and lived in a few RVs that I renovated....
Kathleen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"As I'm new to Florida, and having a hard time finding caring people in this area, Kathleen has been a breath of fresh air. She is so pleasant to communicate with, and went above and beyond to help me with my girls. I would recommend her to anyone."
Chantel L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Francis, and in addition to both pet and elder care, I am also very skilled in child care. For the last three years, I cared for a 5-year-old girl, bringing her to doctor's appointments, administering medication, transporting her back and forth to school, preparing meals, and caring for general well being. I...
Frances can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Frances is the most caring person I know. She came to work for us in late August when my Mom got out of the hospital. France's would make my Mom's meals, drive her to Dr. appointments when needed. I trusted her with giving meds when needed. Most of all she was a...
Karen T.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Alyssa and I am a registered and licensed occupational therapist, looking for a part time caregiver position. I have extensive experience working with children as a pediatric occupational therapist, through being a caregiver for 10 years for children ranging from infants to pre-teens, and through working at a...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa was an outstanding nanny to my two children during the summer when they were 1.5 and 5 years old. She continues to maintain a relationship with them on date nights. She is attentive, patient, funny, creative and super energetic. We are so lucky she has been...
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Karina G.
Fords, NJ
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.2
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Karina! I am a part-time daycare teacher in the summer, and I am a floater while I'm in school. I currently go to school full time and I've been working at the daycare for about 4 years. I have much experience with kids of all ages, ranging from ages as young as 6 months - 10 years old. I have nannied for multiple...
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karina is wonderful! She was a huge help with the kids while we worked from home and she is a reliable caregiver and extremely responsible! She cares for my children as if they were her own! She's awesome!"
Maria L.
Jessica B.
Monroe Township, NJ
$11-30/hr
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Jessica, I love all sorts of animals! I grew up on a farm in upstate New York with chickens, goats, dogs, cats, and everything in between! I would love to be your new dog walker!
Jessica can also help with: Boarding, dog training, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming & more
5.0
"I had Jessica take care of my birds over the summer of 2022 and she did a fantastic job!"
Mike S.
Shamsiya I.
East Brunswick, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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...
Shamsiya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"After an accident I had surgery on my knee and I should have to hired someone as a companion. I found Shamsiya who cared of me about 2 years on weekends from Friday to Monday. She helped me to transport to and from hospital, organize my mailbox, prepare meals,...
Care member
4.9
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
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...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Danielle is awesome! She babysat our 1-year-old daughter while we were in between nannies. Now, our daughter is a TOUGH kid to babysit. She wails whenever we leave the room. Danielle handled it incredibly well, though, and was so patient, kind and caring. She...
Chris H.
Jeraldine S.
New Brunswick, NJ
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Jeraldine, I'm 25 years old, I'm in public accounting. Fully vaccinated. I'm an independent, creative, honest and responsible person. I have 6 years of experience with babies, toddlers, preschool and grade schoolers. I can help with meal prep, bedtime routine, changing diapers, driving, and will do activities outside and...
5.0
"Jeraldine is an incredible care provider. She is warm, calm, and loving toward all children. She will take the kids on all kinds of fun adventures and genuinely enjoys them. My kids routinely ask for us to go on date nights so she can babysit!"
Corey G.
Danielle B.
East Brunswick, NJ
$25-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"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. Danielle was able to keep her calm, happy and engaged the entire day. Her communication was prompt and clear...
Angela W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in South River, NJ
Alison C.
5.0
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 need a nighttime sitter as well. She is fun interactive, and creative with the kids. I trust her driving my children around locally, which I don't...
- Megan M.
Toniann P.
5.0
Toni has been a caring, dependable, kind, and lovely presence for my daughter since she started nannying for us when my daughter was about 8 mos old. My daughter lights up when Toni gets to our house and I trust Toni completely. She is attentive, fun, and engaging and i highly recommend her for any...
- Julie E.
Makayla G.
5.0
Makayla helped with my kids so much. Pick ups and drop offs, homework, even projects! Very creative and helped in any area of school work my kids had trouble in! My kids love her!
- Jami Q.
Kaylee D.
5.0
Kaylee is great with our toddler. She is reliable and makes every effort to accommodate our schedule. She engages with our son and follows our schedule while also keeping us updated. We are so sad to have Kaylee leave for school & can't wait for her to return!
- Madeline P.
Melanie Z.
5.0
Melanie is wonderful with my girls. She fully engages and cares for them.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in South River, NJ:
How can I find a South River babysitter near me?
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 25 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.
How much do babysitters charge in South River, NJ?
The average rate for South River, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.28 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 South River, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in South River, 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.
Ratings for South River, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in South River, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.