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Zorel M.

Caring And Patient Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am an experienced babysitter, I love kids and I enjoy spending time with them. I am also a therapy coach at Brain Balance Achievement Center and I have years of experience working with kids with special needs and behavior issues. I work in ABA as well and have experience working with kids on the spectrum and ADHD. I'm very...

Steven W. says "Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the same time....

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Angelina C.

Experienced Sitter For Evenings Or Occasional Sitting

Elizabeth, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have extensive child care experience. I have been babysitting for over 10 years for family and close friends. Also, I took safe sitting classes and became certified in safe sitting and CPR for all age groups. I enjoy working with children and look forward to finding work with a great family. I DO work a FT job so I am...

Dominique H. says "Angelina is very fun loving caring kindhearted she is dependable and will always try her best at whatever she does. She is a wonderful person she loves...

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Amanda F.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
I have over 20 years of experience working with typical, gifted, and special needs children in education. I also have experience in privatized babysitting. I am trained in ABA/VB and Orton-Gillingham. I am highly skilled at teaching academic, social, language, motor, and foundation skills. I address challenging behavior,...

Care Member says "Our son really loves Amanda. She is so thoughtful, patient and kind. We have had to call Amanda on short notice more than once now and she has always...

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Rose A.

Rose's Cleaning

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience
Looking for houses to clean . I have over 25 years of experience with good refs. I drive and have my own transportation. Thank you and God bless you all

Care Member says "Rosie worked for us for years helping around the house with cleaning, food prep, and child care. She’s very reliable, smart, and friendly. Rosie is good...

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Leslie J.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
Hi, my name is leslie, I started out as a nanny many years ago when I was about 23. I'm a nurturing caregiver with extensive experience in providing a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for children. I prioritize open communication with both children and parents, fostering trust and collaboration. I can provide valuable...

Mona J. says "We have a nanny for our kids but we always called Leslie for any last minute date nights we needed or a quick moment for her to swing by and watch the kids...

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Carolina V.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! My name is Carolina. I'm a caregiver with over 3+ years of experience with children between the ages 4 months - 8 years old. I'm currently attending Kean University and I'm looking for a family that can accommodate my school schedule! I'm comfortable with pick-ups and drop-offs, meal prep, as well as light housekeeping and...

Mallory D. says "We hired Carolina as a part time nanny for our 15 month old daughter and she was very sweet and respectful and was extremely kind to our daughter. Our...

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Claudia P.

Responsible After-school Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Claudia and I'm 24 years old. I have 6+ years of paid experience, I've taken care of kids from newborn to 14 years old. I'm very patient and loving, I'm comfortable with taking care of pets, meal prep, and dropping off and picking up from activities. I love play time and I'm good with arts and crafts. I did community...

Lanai S. says "I've hired Claudia to babysit my boys on two occasions. She is the best and my kids love her! Always arrives early and willing to stay late. She's very...

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Andrea S.

Occasional Date Night Or Part-Time Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
*Seeking flexible summer job* Hi everyone! I am a first grade teacher looking for a flexible summer job. I've worked for four different families long-term. I absolutely love being outdoors and allowing children to explore the world and learn! If you're looking for part-time summer help and even occasional sitting (date nights,...

Ayanna M. says "Andrea is a sweetheart, my 7-year-old son really liked her. it was my first time hiring help and I will definitely hire her again."

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Stephanie G.

Babysitter Available

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am 32-years old. I currently live in Elizabeth, New Jersey but I'm a native New Yorker. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, also I am a New York certified nursing assistant. I have been a babysitter for several years, since I was a teenager. I have experience with children between the ages of 6 months to 12 years old. I love...

Yuwen Z. says "Stephanie's caring, easygoing, punctual, dependable and hard working. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare help."

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Ana P.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can do babies laundry and clean up after kids I love to do fun things with the kids like go to park and library for free activities, music classes, my gym also send pictures throughout the day of the babies

Care Member says "Ana is an amazing, wonderful,caring, loving nanny. she’s been taking caring of my daughter since she was 4month. Ana did an amazing job with keeping my...

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Ritila R.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Ritila (you can also refer to me as Ritch). I'm 35 years old, and a proud mommy of 2 amazing boys. I'm currently looking for a part-time position. I'm a certified preschool teacher(CDA), and currently in school majoring in psychology. I have experience from working at a preschool facility for 5 years. I also have...

Neda S. says "Ritch worked as a nanny for my two children. From our first meeting, I knew Ritch was a catch. She disarmed my eldest son (she has a natural way with...

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Esther N.

Friendly And Nurturing Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Esther and I am currently a 22-year-old student at Kean University in Union, NJ. As an older sister, I have always known the responsibilities of taking care of my younger sibling and being in charge of a household from a young age. I have babysat for a family of 2 (7 years old and infant) for the last 7 years and I am...

Care Member says "She was punctual, polite, and great with our 1.5 year old son. "

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Paula S.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an experienced and loving nanny and babysitter for over 10 years now. The amazing thing about working with one family for such a long time has been being able to care for their kids since they were babies, so I have a well rounded experience with every stage of a child. I cared for three children full time and enjoy the...

Care Member says "Paula is great. She helped look after my 12 month old baby recently. She played toys, sang songs, read books with my baby and organized stuff even tho I...

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Danielly R.

Elizabeth, NJ

3.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
My name is Danielly, I am 45, mother of 2 and a very happy grandmother of a handsome boy. I have over 15 years of experience cleaning houses, offices, move in, move out and construction. My job is make your life easier by cleaning, organizing and taking care of your home/office for you. I can provide a lots of reference. Please...

Care Member says "Danielly gave me one price but after the cleaning asked for $50 more. She is very slow and makes you think it’s detailed, and says she will organize....

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Veronica R.

Elizabeth, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Veronica I really love working with children, experience 2 years, I speak Spanish and English, and my hourly rate is between $15 and $20, I have my own car and I drive since I was 23 years old, I can provide my resume and references if you need it, thank you.

Rachna S. says "Veronica started working for us full time in January. She is a very sweet, friendly and responsible nanny and arrived on time and ready to work hard...

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Child care centers in Elizabeth, NJ

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Kiddies Daycare

925 E JERSEY ST ELIZABETH, NJ

State license verified

starting at
$980/mo
Academic
Day Care
Child care
Preschool
Kiddies Daycare Center is a safe and welcoming space where your child can thrive. Our caring teachers create a warm environment that encourages learning and growth. We prioritize safety and provide a supportive atmosphere so each child flourishes and becomes their unique self. Join us in shaping a bright future for your...
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Tiffanys Stay and Play Learning Center

16 Jaques Street Elizabeth, NJ

In-Home daycare
Preschool
in home family day care
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YMCA

653 North Broad St Elizabeth, NJ

Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
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The Union County After School Center of Music

429 Westfield Ave Elizabeth, NJ

Child care
The Union County After School Center of Music is a private daycare center on 429 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth, NJ that maintains a bright and cheerful environment that responds to children's learning needs. Their child care center makes sure that their students methodically learn while having fun.
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Trinitas Childcare Center

18 S Broad St Elizabeth, NJ

Child care
Trinitas Childcare Center is a child development and learning center located at 18 S Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. It provides quality care and education in a safe and stimulating environment conducive to children's growth and development. The center provides children with educational activities and age-appropriate...
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  • 235 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.87/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Elizabeth, NJ

Child Care Providers in Elizabeth, NJ are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 79 reviews of the 235 listed child care providers

Zorel M.

Our 2.5 years old boy has had a great time with Zorel! She's very patient with him and really good at being educational and caring at the...

- Steven W.

Angelina C.

Angelina is very fun loving caring kindhearted she is dependable and will always try her best at whatever she does. She is a wonderful...

- Dominique H.

Amanda F.

Our son really loves Amanda. She is so thoughtful, patient and kind. We have had to call Amanda on short notice more than once now and she...

- Care member

FAQs for finding child care near you in Elizabeth, NJ

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $21.87 per hour as of July 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 213 child care providers near you in Elizabeth, NJ. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Elizabeth, NJ and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Elizabeth, NJ that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Elizabeth, NJ, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Elizabeth, NJ and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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