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60 babysitters are listed in West Orange, NJ
The average rate is $20/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in West Orange, NJ
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Maria, I have 44 years old . I have a son 14 years old. I am Covid vaccinated.
I babysat since I was 23 years old , it is something I love to do. I have also experience working as an assistant teacher in Montessori schools , and one year working in a special School Hellen Keller in Uruguay.
I like to play...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Maria has been with us full time since December. Beyond being punctual and dependable she is truly caring and loves working with children. She and my daughter spend all day playing, laughing, learning and having a wonderful time. It made going back to work so much...
Laura B.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 15 to 20 year Experience taking care of kids I very trustworthy I would be very Delightful to take care of your kids on the weekend I can do over night. and I can do cleaning too. Thank you. I have experience in special need children. who take time to talk. I am very patience. whit kids who take time to learn. I play whit...
Mikela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years experience working with kids. I have done Occasional, Weekend, Date Night and Driving Sitter. Have been working for over 15 families, can provided references at anytime. Also I am currently working as Teacher in a Day Care a In West Orange NJ, have been working there for 16 years. I am CPR n First Aide...
5.0
"Yeny was and is wonderful with our kids. She took care of our 7 month old and 4 year old with no hiccups at all. We look forward to having her back soon."
Emma H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Eszter but my friends call me Eszti.
I have been a full time Orthodontic assistant for over 20 years. I interact with kids of all ages on a daily basis, and I love it.
I enjoy reading with kids, doing craft projects, puzzles and playing games.
I have been a volunteer Sunday school teacher for over 10 years,...
Eszter can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Eszter has been looking after my son for over a month on part time basis, she is reliable and has been very supportive with my flexible needs. My son get along well and is happy to be left in her care. Communicates well and is always on time."
Eunica D.
5.0
(1)
Hi families! My name is Taryya, I am 23 years old and I am looking for a short-term, Monday-Thursday nanny job. I have 4 years experience as a nanny and 5 years as a babysitter. I also have experience as a teacher's assistant, personal assistant, and mother's helper. I have worked with ages ranging from 3 months to 13 years old....
Taryya can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is special needs and Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family...
Tyesha P.
5.0
(1)
I am a former educator (Elementary and MS) with 10+ years working with children of all ages. I am involved in the arts, so creative play is a must! I am a passionate individual, who always gives their 100%.
I love to cook. I try to eat healthy, so I'm used to making things from scratch and making up recipes. I have a rescue dog...
Erica can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Ricki help us for a short period, and it was a delight having her. She seamlessly managed school pickups, driving to activities and meal prep/cleanup. She ensured our children were safely transported and well fed. We never had a...
Robyn A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for a position as a part-time nanny, I have 4 years of experience with kids, from 4 months old to 12 years old. I am patient and kind, I can help your kids do their homework, drive them to places and help with their daily routine.
I like working with kids because is gratifying helping and be part of their...
Layssa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Layssa is a gem! She is responsible, punctual and asks questions to make sure that we are on the same page. She has filled in with our two kids for the month of Jan while we are between F/T caretakers. I would hire her without reservation for a longer term...
Julie M.
Jai-la H.
West Orange, NJ
$17/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Jai-La | am 22 years old and l've been babysitting since I was 14. I started with an 11-month-old baby and grew with her and I've been babysitting her off and on since then. But since then l've babysat ages 4 months-14 years old.
Jai-la can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My 8 and 11 year old daughters really loved Jai-la. She was always on time, dependable, and got the kids to where they needed to be. Not to mention kind and wonderful with my kids."
Wlliam D.
Karen F.
West Orange, NJ
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hi, My name is Ms Karen! I have over 10 years of experience with children in both home & school settings. I come from a background of Montessori education and am comfortable caring for multiple children at a time. I am also CPR certified. I'm looking forward to meeting my future families and providing a loving supportive and...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karen is very professional and has a great way with kids. I've had her watch my nephews and Nieces many times. She will go out her way at times where it's needed. I've also known her for a long time as well so she's also watched my pets as well. She's great with...
Emmanuel G.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a big family where there are always kids around! To us kids come first, they are little innocent angels. I babysit my nephews and other kids until now that I'm experiencing my own. I have been blessed with 2 precious boys, 2 and 4 years old who doesn't interfere with my job because a wonderful lady watches them, my...
Blanca can also help with: Light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families! I have 9 + years of experience with childcare. I worked at several childcare centers:
Tutor time
Goddard school
Primrose
West orange community house
I have experience with ages 6 weeks to 13 years old.
I also have experience being a nanny. My last nanny position was with a family of 5 ( 3kids ages 8, 10,...
Mitchna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I genuinely love to babysit because I love being around kids! I have good experience entertaining kids as I have been babysitting for 5 years now. The youngest I have babysat for is 1. 5 years old. I feel comfortable helping with homework, cooking food, keeping the kids entertained, running errands, and tidying up. I definitely...
Eleanore can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Ashley. I am 28 years-old and I am currently attending my third year at Kean University. As a babysitter, I pride myself on being creative and coming up with engaging new ideas, that entertain kids of all ages. I have a bubbly, loving personality and genuinely enjoy having fun. I enjoy sharing this with every...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been providing housekeeping/nanny/pet care services for over 15+ years. I consider myself to be detail oriented and take pride in my work. I am open to suggestions and try to be flexible/accommodating when scheduling. I have excellent references, some of whom are listed in my profile, please feel free to review and...
Eleanor can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Hello! My name is Denis. I have been babysitting for about 6 years now. I love to watch for kids and engage in activities with them so that they're having a great time! I also love to help with homework.
Denis can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hello! I am a 25-year-old college student looking for a part-time job as a babysitter/nanny. I live in West Orange, however, I commute to Rutgers University (Newark Campus) daily. I have worked with the same two families for about 5 years. The kids ranged from two to 13 but I am completely open to exploring ages outside of that...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jennifer G.
West Orange, NJ
$35-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Dedicated Math Teacher Available For Special Occasion Babysitting
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Jennifer, a dedicated math teacher with six years of experience in childcare and a passion for occasional babysitting. Whether it's a special occasion, last-minute need, or emergency, count on me for reliable and nurturing care. Let's make childcare stress-free together!
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Nandranie P.
West Orange, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Love working with children! Over 18 years of experience of taking care of children ages newborn to 8-year-old. I also was a previous teacher for over 11 years from preschool to elementary. Very patient and understanding.
Nandranie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Monica S.
West Orange, NJ
$18-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
My name is Monica, I am 28 years old and live in West Orange, NJ. I am the oldest of 5 children, so caring and nurturing for others has always come natural. I first started babysitting for the families of neighbors when I was 14 years old and haven't stopped since. Some of my expertise include teaching and tutoring a variety of...
Monica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, Im a very fun loving babysitter, I love to play an interact with children and be a part of their growth in life. I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. I can cook very well. I'm a college student and can help with homework as well.
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Orange, NJ
Maria R.
5.0
Maria has been with us full time since December. Beyond being punctual and dependable she is truly caring and loves working with children. She and my daughter spend all day playing, laughing, learning and having a wonderful time. It made going back to work so much easier knowing Maria was taking...
- Laura B.
Yeny M.
5.0
Yeny was and is wonderful with our kids. She took care of our 7 month old and 4 year old with no hiccups at all. We look forward to having her back soon.
- Emma H.
Eszter A.
5.0
Eszti is a great sitter. She is so interactive with my kids and they love spending time with her!
Together they play games or doing little projects instead of just sitting on the couch and watch TV the whole time. I'm so happy she is part of our family and I highly recommend her to anyone!
- Marika F.
Taryya E.
5.0
Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is special needs and Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family that get her in their home.
- Tyesha P.
Erica F.
5.0
We had the pleasure of having Ricki help us for a short period, and it was a delight having her. She seamlessly managed school pickups, driving to activities and meal prep/cleanup. She ensured our children were safely transported and well fed. We never had a concern when she was with them and she...
- Robyn A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in West Orange, NJ:
How can I find a West Orange babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in West Orange, 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 55 babysitters in West Orange, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.4. 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 West Orange, NJ?
The average rate for West Orange, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.87 per hour as of July 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 West Orange, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in West Orange, 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 West Orange, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Babysitters in West Orange, NJ are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.