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Karla C.

Watchung, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
My name is Karla. I have experience working at a daycare in Warren for 3 years. I also have worked for plenty of families on care. com. I have 2 wonderful children a girl and a boy. Ages 10 and 7. I'm very flexible and reliable . I'm currently looking for a part time job from any time 9am-2 p.m. . Hope to hear from you soon !

Care Member says "Karla has been a wonderful nanny/babysitter to our two kids who are now 9 and 12 years old. Karla has been with us for over 6 years. We have...

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Ruth S.

Babysitter Or Nanny

Watchung, NJ

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been taking care of kids for a very long time. Parents who attend my church send their children to me, and by word of mouth, I have gained a lot of other clients as well. I work really well with kids and am always able to entertain them no matter what they need, I always find a way. In the next couple of years, I hope...
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Felicia T.

Watchung, NJ

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$30/hr
3 years experience
I'm a childcare provider with three years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about supporting families and providing reliable childcare options. My previous babysitting roles reinforced this passion. I'm known for being patient, calm, and friendly. I believe in open communication with parents and...
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Marianne T.

Watchung, NJ

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$20/hr
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
I'm a 57-year-old mother of five wonderful successful kids and a grandmother to two beautiful grandkids. I have been living in Watchung, New Jersey since 2004. I am a very responsible person and I am very good with children. I am fluent in three languages. I cam read, write and speak English, French and Arabic. I have raised...
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Rachel C.

Watchung, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello everyone, My name is Rachel and I am currently a teacher at an after-school program with SAY San Diego. I work with children ages 3-11 at a school within the San Diego Unified School District. I received my B. S. in Child Development at San Diego State University and am currently working towards my M. S. in Child...
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Gioconda L.

Watchung, NJ

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$30/hr
18 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as loving, understanding and kind I like working with kids because I have 3 of my own and I have always loved working with children. I am also surrounded with grandkids and it brings me nothing but joy. I'm looking for a job that is steady and consistent. hoping that the family and I develop a good...
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Jaclyn P.

Watchung, NJ

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$32/hr
5 years experience
I'm a graduate with five years of experience as a childcare provider, and I'm passionate about fostering children's personal growth and development. I thrive on being a positive role model for kids and have had many rewarding experiences in previous babysitting roles. I have a calm and patient personality and am always friendly...
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Kathleen K.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Kathleen. I am interested in positions such as babysitter, nanny, dog walking, housekeeping etc. I am a college graduate holding a BA in Sociology and a minor in Psychology and one course away from teacher of the handicapped certification. I have a work history of 18 years plus with the state of NJ. I have also worked...

Heather F. says "We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic."

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Lily D.

Experienced Caregiver

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm a recent college graduate with a degree in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution, offering 8 years of babysitting experience and over 7 years of volunteering at Vacation Bible School. I'm skilled in childcare, arts and crafts, helping with homework, and household tasks such as cooking and cleaning. As a certified dog...

Andrew D. says "Lily is awesome in the field. She is smart, reliable, and always on time. She is very out going but is very caring and loves to help out whenever she...

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Nathalia G.

Patience Part-Time Worker

Manville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I am Nathalia! I have my Masters in social work. I have been a babysitter for about 6 years now. I consider myself responsible, reliable, and patient. I am currently looking for occasional weekend jobs.

Megan C. says "Nathalia is exceptional with children! My 5.5 and 2.5 year old loved her. We wish she didn't have to move so far away. Nathalia is focused, dedicated,...

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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...

Jonaliza C. says "Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates...

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Paige B.

Seeking A Nanny Or Babysitting Job For February 2021-August 2021!

Chatham, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
My name is Paige and I live in Chatham, NJ. I recently graduated from The College of New Jersey majoring in English and Secondary Education. I am currently working as a language arts teacher in a 6th grade classroom. I am looking for a babysitting/nannying job starting in February, as my temporary leave replacement position will...

Tara S. says "Paige is a responsible, reliable young lady. She is attentive to the needs of the children and the children LOVE spending time with her. She was a perfect...

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Lauren B.

Personal Details

Garwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
I like working with kids because being around them is fun, yet challenging and rewarding. I'm looking for a job that lets me provide a service with two purposes. On one hand I get to care for, comfort and entertain an awesome kid, while at the same time being there for the parent when needed and offer some support....

Care Member says "Lauren is the only person I will trust with my kids and pets! She's always patient, loving, and reliable. She's especially great with my special needs...

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Emma M.

Seasoned Sitter Looking For Work Asap

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a 30-year-old based here in Union County (Rahway). I have years of experience in childcare, my most recent position being a co-teacher of a Reggio style based classroom in a private school in Mountainside; previously, I worked as a 'guide' at a private school called Acton Academy. Years of experience in alternative...

Dana A. says "Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy."

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Katarzyna C.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
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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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
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Emanuelle T.

Taking Care With Love And Respect

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Emanuelle. I love taking care of children, I am attentive, patient and I love to play with them. I like to help in everything that is needed, I will always do my best and I will always be willing to learn more with my work. I'd describe my personality as funny, caring and helpful

Care Member says "She is very attentive, affectionate, she took very good care of my daughters, she likes to play, she has the patience to explain her homework. I loved...

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Shayla E.

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Shayla! I recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University and am a Registered Nurse. I am CPR certified, a non smoker, COVID-19 vaccinated, comfortable with pets, and I am able to provide my own transportation. I have done work in a daycare, summer camp, as well as one-on-one child care. I have worked...

Abby M. says "I hired Shayla to take care of my 8 month old daughter. I had never hired a babysitter before, and she made me feel so comfortable! She was great with the...

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Tiffany W.

Part-time Cargiver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
I really enjoy working with elderly patients and Children. I have over 10 years experience in being a Caregiver. from Children to Elderly. I truly do enjoy what I do. I am know for being Caring, understanding, helpful, hardworking, and so much more. Recommendation letters available upon request

Melanie H. says "We will miss Tiffany as she became part of our family. She was punctual and professional and she is an asset to anyone who has her assistance."

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Dorothy B.

Full Time, Part Time Nanny/Babysitter

Colonia, NJ

3.4(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Dorothy I have experience taking care of children 5 yr.o and 10 yr.o. I took them to play dates , activities doctor's appointments prepared dinner, help with homework etc.. I'm very energetic and easy gong with youthful personality get along and love kids , fluent in polish Full/part time

Warren R. says "Dorothy is remarkably punctual, knowledgeable, and eager to help out. We have a daughter with a communication delay who bonded well with Dorothy, who knew...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.57/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Watchung, NJ

Babysitters in Watchung, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Karla C.

Karla has been a wonderful nanny/babysitter to our two kids who are now 9 and 12 years old. Karla has been with us for over 6 years. We...

- Care member

Kathleen K.

We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic.

- Heather F.

Lily D.

Lily is awesome in the field. She is smart, reliable, and always on time. She is very out going but is very caring and loves to help out...

- Andrew D.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Watchung, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Watchung, 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 7 babysitters in Watchung, 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 Watchung, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $24.57 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 Watchung, 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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