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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Chelsea. I live in West Orange, NJ. I am a college student majoring in forensic psychology. I've worked at Retro Fitness for quite some time in the childcare section. The parents loved me so much I currently still babysit their kids at their homes. I love kids. They brighten up my day even when they're fussy. I'm...
Chelsea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a 21-year-old senior in college with a passion for child care and over 5 years of hands-on experience. I pride myself on being a reliable caregiver, dedicated to creating a safe environment for your little ones. My journey in child care began at a local day camp where I served as a head counselor for 3 years. From there,...
Destiny can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
4.0
(1)
-Began working in childcare at the Summit YMCA in 2007, where I worked for 7 years -Big sister of 3 younger brothers -5 years of nanny experience (school pick-up & drop-off, homework help, meal prep, arts & crafts, helping around the house, taking children to after school activities, etc.) -College grad (Kean University)
Britney can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Rayane D.
Newark, NJ
$27/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Dear families,
My name is Rayane, I'm 27 years old, and I live in Newark, NJ.
I have worked as a professional nanny for almost 6 years in the US, and as a teacher assistant in an orphanage in Brazil. As a nanny, I bring not only the necessary skills and experience but also a genuine love for nurturing and guiding children...
Rayane can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rayane is an extraordinary nanny. She has been a kind, attentive and extremely loving full-time nanny for our two (very spirited) kids. She has boundless energy and always keeps the kids engaged and active - every day includes trips to the park or playground, art...
Tania N.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Maria and I am 32 years-old and I am a licensed social worker and licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor in NJ. The population I am focusing on in regard to my career is Adolescents and children therefore I have a lot of experience working with children who have experienced trauma, a mental health disorder,...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have used Maria as a mother's helper and she was more than successful at keeping my two energizer bunnies entertained. She is sweet and energetic and can handle hard to handle kids. Would use her again in a heartbeat!"
Dena A.
Meghan S.
Newark, NJ
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a reliable, patient, and organized person who has about 6 years experience in the realm of babysitting and nannying. I have cared for children from the ages of 1 to 13. I can guarantee, with me, your children will receive exceptional care, and I hope to make a very positive impact in their lives. I believe kids should...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Meghan was a nanny for my 2-year-old daughter over the summer. She demonstrated herself as a reliable and responsible person. I would hire Meghan again."
Olga F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I study child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work. I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids with special needs, and kids with limited mobility, so I'm up for anything!
I am a...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."
Manasi C.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Celeste. I am very athletic, love to play every sport, love to bake, cook, and clean. I am also very outgoing, adventurous, friendly, charismatic, creative, crafty, good at multitasking, and am goal- oriented. I have a year of experience working with twins, both 4. Overall, I love being around kids, love...
Celeste can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Olivia! I am a law student at Stetson University, and I have my undergraduate degree in criminal justice from The University of Alabama. I have years of experience in child care, as I was a camp counselor and cheer coach for kids ages 5-12 for four years. I have a younger brother who is 11 and have babysat him his...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Olivia is by far my favorite babysitter! If you hire her, you won't be sorry. She has a calming presence about her that my kids loved about her. They still ask for her months later after we moved. I liked that fact that she wasn't afraid to ask questions. I also...
Christina H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Silvi. I have over 15 years working as a teacher, nanny and house manager. I have worked with a variety of ages from newborns to preteens. I am great at sleep training infants as well as helping establish a schedule. I have been very fortunate to work for incredible families where I am "part of the family" I have...
Silvia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Silvia has taken care of my daughter for the past 5 years. She is beyond great with her, my wife and i honestly cannot say enough great things about Silvia, most important our daughter loves her. She always goes above and beyond. Hopefully another family will love...
Kyle K.
Corinne G.
Florham Park, NJ
$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Corinne, I'm 22 years old and I live in Florham Park. I have been nannying/babysitting for over 5 years and I have experience with children of all ages. I am currently a Biology major at Fairleigh Dickinson University, which I commute to. I have several years of previous experience babysitting and enjoy spending time...
Corinne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Corinne interviewed for a childcare position with my wife and I. Although we ultimately chose a different candidate, we were very impressed with her professional demeanor, references and experience.
We would absolutely feel comfortable hiring her and encourage...
Bart Z.
Dindy K.
Newark, NJ
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
With a passion for nurturing and caring for children, I bring extensive experience as a dedicated nanny and babysitter. My commitment extends to serving as a paraprofessional, where I've honed my ability to support and enrich the lives of young minds.
Dindy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"She has babysat for me while I was only a couple of weeks PostPartum. If I could rate her above 5 I would. She has so much patience, and experience working with newborns. A great help all around, she’s assisted as well with keeping the home tidy. A wonderful person...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently looking for a part or full time nanny position! I have always loved working with children because I love seeing them learn new things and watching their creative imaginations! I have coached Little Vikings Cheerleaders from ages 3-12 and had a blast helping them improve their skills and be the best they can be!! I...
Veronica can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Veronica is reliable, kind and takes great care of our two small kids. She is so pleasant to be around, asks great questions and communicates clearly, and really cares. So happy to have found her here."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come from a family of 10 children and I am the second eldest. I grew up in a busy household and recognized early that I wanted to make a career out of working with children professionally. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in honors psychology and neuroscience taking courses in lifespan psychology and early child...
Ashley can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Our family is forever grateful to Ashley! Ashley was hired by our family to take care of my niece's three children as she was fighting cancer; ages 2, 10, and 13. Ashely worked for us for several months being a solid rock in the lives of the three children while...
Tracie J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Being a care giver is something that comes natural to me. I have been caring for children since I graduated high school in 08. Through the years, I gained a great deal of child care experience. I am skilled at assisting infants achieve a sleep schedule, early potty training, speech development, and helping fulfill milestones. I...
Rocio can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rocio was taking care of our 9 month old. Our girl was around 19 months old when we decided to move to a daycare instead and it was hard to say good by to Rocio!
Our child really bonded with Rocio and it was wonderful to see them playing together, laughing,...
Agata G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started caring for children when I was younger as a mothers helper and continued until I started to drive than I became a nanny gaining a lot of experience throughout these 8 years. I have cared for all ages and am able to do transportation to their activities.
Robyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Robyn is very reliable and dependable! She has always been very good with my son- caring, fun, involved. She is not one to sit around and look at her phone the whole time. "
Eileen M.
Alexandra S.
Rutherford, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently looking for a part time position in the Rutherford, NJ area as I am currently working a full time job from 5am-2 p.m. M-F. Looking for a position around the following times and days: 3:00PM/3:30PM-5:30/6:00 p.m. 2-3 times a week (days are flexible). Starting the end of March.
Background: I currently have 11 years of...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She really connected to my kids, they actually ended up asking for her personally as her sitter after a couple nights"
Justin M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience in babysitting children in preschool and grammar school from the ages of 2-10. I used to babysit many of family friend's children who have grown to be very wonderful children. I love dancing around and having an amazing time. I'm a good cook and I love taking care of animals. I am 25 years old with reliable...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"There's not enough words to describe how much Melissa has helped out my family. My daughter has cerebral palsy and Melissa always knew right away what my little girl needed. She was always on time and never came late. If I ever needed her to come at a little bit...
Andria B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working as a full-time nanny since 2016. From March 2016 to March 2017 I cared for boy/girl twins and two older boys. Twins were 16mos old when I started, boys were 8yo & 9yo. From March 2017 to Nov 2018, I cared for twin boys; they were 20mos old when I started. From Dec 2018 to present day I have been caring for...
Daniela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Daniela was our Au Pair for nearly 2 years. She cared for our twins, full time, from 20 months of age until they were 3 and a half. Presently, she will help us on occasion. Most recently, she spent the weekend at our home so my husband could stay overnight with me...
Caroline R.
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Recent college nanny reviews from local parents in West Orange, NJ
Rayane D.
5.0
Rayane is an extraordinary nanny. She has been a kind, attentive and extremely loving full-time nanny for our two (very spirited) kids. She has boundless energy and always keeps the kids engaged and active - every day includes trips to the park or playground, art projects, play dates, or other...
- Tania N.
Maria C.
5.0
I have used Maria as a mother's helper and she was more than successful at keeping my two energizer bunnies entertained. She is sweet and energetic and can handle hard to handle kids. Would use her again in a heartbeat!
- Dena A.
Meghan S.
5.0
Meghan was a nanny for my 2-year-old daughter over the summer. She demonstrated herself as a reliable and responsible person. I would hire Meghan again.
- Olga F.
Emily C.
5.0
She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future.
- Manasi C.
Olivia L.
5.0
Olivia is by far my favorite babysitter! If you hire her, you won't be sorry. She has a calming presence about her that my kids loved about her. They still ask for her months later after we moved. I liked that fact that she wasn't afraid to ask questions. I also liked the fact that she followed...
- Christina H.
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FAQs for finding a college nanny near you in West Orange, NJ
How much do college nannies charge near me in West Orange, NJ?
How much college nannies charge near you in West Orange, NJ can vary based on each nanny, as all nannies on Care.com charge their own unique rate. That being said, the average hourly rate for college nannies on Care.com as of April, 2024 is $23.33.
How can I find a college nanny near me in West Orange, NJ?
To find college nannies near you in West Orange, NJ, you can use Care.com to review different nanny profiles. That way, you can quickly and easily learn more about the experience levels of available nannies in your area and what they charge.
What steps can I take to safely hire a college nanny near me in West Orange, NJ?
There are currently 3 college nannies near you in West Orange, NJ on Care.com. We request all college nannies on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles with a badge on them, all college nannies who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. We do strongly recommend you conduct your own private background check, request references, and interview candidates to hire a college nanny safely.
What types of services do college nannies near me in West Orange, NJ offer?
Many college nannies on Care.com list the services they offer on their profiles, but you can also interview different candidates to get an idea of what services they feel comfortable taking on. When looking for a college nanny near you in West Orange, NJ, you should sit down and write a list of everything you want the college nanny to help with before you interview them so you know what questions to ask them to get on the same page. For example, you may need help with transportation to after school activities or may need assistance with light house work.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for a college nanny near me in West Orange, NJ?
When you’re looking for a college nanny near you in West Orange, NJ, alongside asking about services they offer in the interview, you will also want to ask them about their work experience, how they prefer to interact with children, and how they’ll handle difficult situations like disciplining a child.