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81 babysitters are listed in Westwood, NJ
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Westwood, NJ
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! College grad here - Rutgers University! I have my own child, he is 4. I am fluent in both English and Spanish, non-smoker. I grew up with sisters! I want our time together to be a positive experience and always open to your preferred parenting styles/method. Questions? Ask! :) Available for date nights and weekends too!
Shyrley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very friendly great with my son "
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am an excellent housekeeper I have been doing this for more than 10 years! I am very honest, reliable, and experienced with excellent references. I am very detailed with great cleaning skills. I have my own transportation and my schedule is very flexible.
Rosemary can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, general room cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Rosemary helps my 95 year old father keep his house clean. Plus she always takes the time to have a conversation with him. She is very dependable and caring. We are lucky to have her help. "
Kathy B.
Tiffany E.
Westwood, NJ
$25-38/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(15)
Hired by 31 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Tiffany! I'm 27 years old from Westwood, New Jersey. I have been mommy-helping since I was 12 years old and began independently babysitting when I was 17 years old. I currently nanny 3 full days a week and am available two weekdays and weekends. My childcare resume is extensive as I have traveled the tri-state area...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiffany arrived on time with smiles and bubbles! She was friendly, fun, held proper boundaries and offered an incentive for good behavior. I was pleased and I am grateful for her service to my family!"
Nicole L.
Wei N.
Westwood, NJ
$30-43/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I have extensive experience in childcare and genuinely enjoy taking care of children. I am well-versed in current children's interests and trends, thanks to my exposure and interactions with them. Additionally, having a 21-year-old son who attends Rutgers University gives me further insight into the needs and preferences of...
5.0
"Wei has watched our two kids after school Monday to Friday for the last two years. She is always punctual and very reliable. She is patient with the children and brings a calm energy to the household. She is flexible when it comes to cooking and happy to try new...
Amy L.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a child care provider for over 24 years . I've watched children from the ages of 12 weeks-10. I give each child individual love and care. My services vary depending on each individuals need. I provide your child/children with a vast number of activities, help with homework, etc. Any questions, please call. I'm...
Theresa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Theresa has been taking care of our kids for the last 5 years - starting when they were babies. She is very dependable, always flexible with her schedule, and goes above and beyond to provide great care. She's treated our kids like her own from the very...
Lindsay V.
Nicolette L.
Westwood, NJ
$23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Self-motivated, engaged and passionate student who is looking for a weekly part time babysitting job.
Nicolette can also help with: Travel, carpooling
5.0
"Very dependable, clean and great with my 11 year old twin boys. I highly recommend Nicolette for help with your children. Nicky helped pick up boys from school, camp and made lunch as well as dealing with my new puppy."
Joe A.
Miriam C.
Westwood, NJ
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
More than a nanny! I have more than 10 years experience caring for children from newborns on up. I have two grown children of my own. I enjoy not only caring for children, but, also, playing with them. I am punctual and efficient.
Miriam can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Miriam has been a lifesaver for our family! For two years, she provided wonderful care to our now 8yo and 11yo girls. She is kind and responsible and was able to do everything we needed, including driving the girls to sports, practices, play dates, etc. She has...
Ariela H.
5.0
(2)
Hi, My name is Ornett I am a mature, professional, educated and well experienced elderly care provider. I have been giving care to elderly persons for over 7 years. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant, Certified Home Health Aid and I hold other certifications along with license. I believe that the elderly...
Ornett can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Ornett is a very hard working woman she is very dependable and residents seem to like her a lot. She loves to help out in any way or form she can."
Anja M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a dog and absolutely love dogs and cats. I usually clean houses and am a senior caregiver, but usually it includes some pet care. For the past 2 years, I have been taking care of 2 dogs and 6 cats for two families I work for. I walk, play, and feed them while their owners are at work or traveling. I am a very committed...
Rosemary can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, daily feeding & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Rosemary sat for my mom’s cat, Tommy. She had t been away in years so we whisked her away to the beach. She didn’t want to leave Tommy but we convinced her it would be okay because Care.com is trustworthy. Rosemary exceeded our expectations by visiting with Tommy...
Care member
3.0
(1)
Experience with companion, talk, light housekeeping, meal preparation, running errands and bring them to places. Reliable. Excellent references. I love pets too
Rosemary can also help with: Visiting nurse, errands, light cleaning, transportation, dementia, meal prep & more
3.0
"Messaged Rosemary to care for my mother. She was super sweet when messaging and even during the interview. We told her the job was companionship for 80y/o woman who did not require hands on care. We needed someone who could help with light housekeeping, laundry,...
Ashley M.
Rosemary Q.
Westwood, NJ
$25-55/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Child Care
I have 2 adults daughters and have experience and excellent references. Transportation and I am reliable.
Rosemary can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
I have worked with 1st and 2nd graders at a summer camp for 4 years. I have also babysat for a family with 7-year-old twins and an 11-year-old boy. I enjoy being with children and plan to pursue a career working with children in college.
Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance
Julia K.
Westwood, NJ
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Assistant For General Errands, Pet Sitting And Experienced Babysitter
I have lived in Bernuda for many years and was a TV news reporter, I have moved back to the US to attend college and pursue a different career path. I am a responsible, timely and honest individual with extensive experience babysitting children including special needs children. In previous babysitting posts I cared for babies...
Hello! My name is Katie. I live in Westwood with my 2 rescue kitties and work as a medical aesthetician in a med spa, and have 10+ years experience with kids. I also have experience with animals of all ages (dogs, cats, rodents), and am familiar in caring for elderly & sick pets. I am very flexible with my time outside of work,...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I am a recent college graduate looking for part-time work as a babysitter/nanny. I am about to be 22 years old and I have years of experience with children as a paraprofessional TA for children with a diverse array of intellectual/developmental disabilities, as well as babysitting and camp counseling growing up. I...
Brenna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I no longer have availability for a nanny role or babysitting events however, I am still taking appointments for lactation consultations Message me for more information.
I am a Nanny, as well as a Lactation (IBCLC) and Newborn Care specialist doing in-home consultations. My wheelhouse is the perinatal period (conception to 2...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I am responsible, compassionate and caring. I am a single mother to my three old daughter while working in Paramus MD (multiple disabilities) program. I've worked in this program for over 6 years.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old. It all started with one babysitting job, which allowed me to find my passion...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
I have been babysitting for about 10 years now. I have experience with children of all ages from birth to teenagers. I have a sibling with special needs, so I am very experienced with children with special needs. I have worked for an infant and toddler development center for 4 years. I am currently a Middle School Teacher for...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone! My name is Chelsea, I'm 29 years old and I live in Westwood. I have tons of experience with children from the ages of 2-17 years old. I'm a second grade teacher with a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from Montclair State University. My teaching schedule in the summer is from Monday - Thursday from...
Chelsea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"My kids loved Chelsea! Super happy with her- will definitely miss her next year!"
Amy D.
Rhonda K.
Westwood, NJ
$24-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Devoted, mature and caring professional Nanny, with over 9 years of experience, lovingly caring for babies and toddlers. Providing educational activities to stimulate to physical, social and cognitive development while ensuring their safety and wellbeing. I have a personal love of nature and imagination which I enjoy sharing...
Rhonda can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rhonda was a great help to me and my family. She took great care of my 2 children they love her! She has a heart of gold and so helpful around the house, she knows what needs to be done before you could even say it. I would recommend her to everyone!"
Rose B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Westwood, NJ
Shyrley R.
5.0
Shyrley is great with our 5 and 7 year olds- very flexible with scheduling and always arrives on time. The kids love her and we’re happy to have found her!
- Casey R.
Rosemary Q.
5.0
Rosemary helps my 95 year old father keep his house clean. Plus she always takes the time to have a conversation with him. She is very dependable and caring. We are lucky to have her help.
- Kathy B.
Tiffany E.
5.0
We've hired Tiffany as babysitter. She is one of the sweetest people I've met. She is so good and gentle with our N. She offers to help in ways beyond her responsibilities. Definitely would recommend her.
- Gabriela M.
Wei N.
5.0
I highly recommend Wei. I hired Wei for 3 hours in the morning, 4 days a week to get my toddler fed, dressed and dropped off at daycare. She took care of these things very well and as a bonus she also taught my child some mandarin during this time. My child was very quick to warm up to Wei, even...
- Richard L.
Theresa P.
5.0
Theresa goes out of her way to make the kids happy and safe. My kids loved spending the summer at her house and keep asking for another visit.
- Kathryn G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Westwood, NJ:
How can I find a Westwood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Westwood, 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 81 babysitters in Westwood, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Westwood, NJ?
The average rate for Westwood, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.58 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 Westwood, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Westwood, 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 Westwood, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Westwood, NJ are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews of the 81 listed babysitters.