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386 babysitters are listed in Newark, NJ
The average rate is $19/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Newark, NJ
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like to work with children because they have especial manner to see The world I am responsible and dependable person to take care your children I am babysitter or Nanny so I can teach art too I have experience with newborns toddlers . I have good reference from families that I had been worked for many years I have CPR first...
Melicet can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Melicet has been our nanny for our two daughters since the younger one was 2 months old and the older one was 4 years old. She has been our nanny for the past 15 months and worked from 8:15am to 6:15pm Monday through Friday. Melicet was responsible for everything...
Swasti A.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love being around children. Being a child at heart, I find it easy to care after them while also making it a fun time for them. I also have experience with my younger siblings and children from my church. I have worked in a daycare setting and have volunteered for pediatrics at hospitals. I consider myself responsible and very...
Cherokee can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
I can not say enough about this young lady. She was very responsive and respectful. She engaged my child even for the short time they were together and created an instant rapport. She was flexible and cares so much. I would hire her ANYTIME. It was only a short...
Stephanie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dear Family, I have plenty of experience teaching and minding children and I genuinely love to be with them. If you are looking for a reliable, hard working and active nanny I think we are a perfect match!
I'm originally from Brazil and I'm living in US studying English in the weekends
I consider myself as a responsible,...
Karla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Karla was the best nanny who worked at our house. The ease and care in dealing with our daughter captivated us.
Denis P.
4.4
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Shadelee, you can call me Shadé for short. I would be honored to be your sitter. I personally LOVE children and I love being apart of their growth as amazing human beings. I grew up babysitting children all my life. Growing up in a huge family it is kind of inevitable. I later took a job in a summer camp working...
Shadelee can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Shadé was great for the first sitting job. We asked her about 2 days before if she could consider watching our girls for 2 hours and she was nice enough to help us out. She was very sweet, attentive and appreciated hearing about the our specifics and needs when...
Julie C.
Kiaora S.
Newark, NJ
$35-38/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(15)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Kiaora. I graduated with my Bachelors degree in Human Services. I chose that field because I am passionate about assisting those that are unable to advocate for themselves and/or need a a reliable person that can assist with independency. I have 10+ years of experience working with toddlers, kids, youth, adults. These...
Kiaora can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Kiaora is a delightful and creative sitter who our five-year-old daughter immediately loved. We absolutely trust her to take great care of her.
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4.3
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello All! I am currently an ESL teacher in an elementary/middle school. I am looking for a full time position for the summer months (July and August). I have been a CPR certified babysitter for about 4 years, with experience with children infant to 12 years old. Moreover, I am proficient in Spanish, if you would like for me to...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Amber is very diligent, mature and hardworking. Her personality is warm and outgoing, she is always able to make anyone feel welcome. Amber is responsible in the endeavors that she pursue most so when working with children or young people. Amber is highly...
Genna P.
Amina S.
Newark, NJ
$26/hr • 3 yrs exp
My Name Is Amina. I Have Great Experience Of Working With Kids And Always Happy To Work With Them.
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as a reliable person, punctual and honest person
I love working with kids because I am a kid at heart, kids make every day special because they find a new chapter of themselves everyday and I like to share that experience with them.
I started babysitting for family at a young age of 15, I've always...
Amina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
I recently hired Amina and I have to say, she has been absolutely incredible! From the moment she started, she showed genuine care and love for my child. Amina is incredibly reliable, always arriving on time and ready to engage with my little one. She goes above...
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Dacia N.
Newark, NJ
$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Dacia and I'm happy to babysit, tutor, take care of pets, and help out with senior care! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about my experience, I would be happy to discuss it in more detail!
Thank you for the consideration!
Dacia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Great Babysitter, she was great with my 6 year old
David S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. Hello.
I go by Jourdy to most. I am currently studying to become a future Design/Art Instructor so with that comes with the study of Education and learning how to keep the adolescents of our world engaged and kept safe. I am that reliable babysitter you can arrange last minute details with and I will be there for you and...
Jourdan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Recent review:
5.0
Jourdan is the best!!! With rambunctious twin boys and sully tween Jourdan handled them like a champ they had a great time. She is so professional and prompt. My kids love her!!!!!
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Gloria M.
Newark, NJ
$20-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
If you need childcare I am more than happy to help you. I'm here to help you out and make sure your child is happy and safe. I've had the opportunity of babysitting for at least 7 years. I'm a trustful and reliable person. I'm bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English. In the past I have taken care of children from 3 months of...
Gloria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Recent review:
5.0
Gloria has been caring for my infant son for a few months now and she's the best! She is very flexible and takes very good care of my son. She alerts me of any issues and is very communicative as you should be when caring for an infant. I couldn't have asked for a...
Unique G.
Daniela A.
Newark, NJ
$24-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Daniela! I have over 20 years of babysitting experience, which began when I was 15 years old. I then continued my education in early child where I received my associates degree which I have been practicing with for the last 15 years. I am a very reliable and trustworthy person with a flexible schedule. I've had...
Daniela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Recent review:
5.0
We've had Daniela as our full time nanny for a long time. Daniela is most like our friend but not just babysitter. She likes the baby and has patience with him. Our little one had a lot of fun with her, he is always waiting for her and doesn't want her to leave...
Cindy R.
Tamara B.
Newark, NJ
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi , my name is Tamara I am 28 years old. I have 5+ years with cleaning experience and babysitting. I have always worked with children and in the cleaning industry. I am looking forward in leaving your home or workplace enjoyable , clean and relaxing. I am reliable, very patient, organized, honest and a fast learner. Looking...
Tamara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Recent review:
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.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have been caring for children for almost 9 years I have currently babysat for about 20 families. I have professional references!
Certifications:
CPR and first aid certified for infants, children, and adults.
Work Experience:
Nanny to an infant and 4yr old toddler. Present
Head Teacher, toddler classroom...
Krystal can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Recent review:
5.0
Hello, Krystal was excellent Our sitter arrived early, was very professional, and immediately engaged our son in an activity. She even exceeded our expectations by sending us a text to let us know that our son went right to sleep and all was well. For the first...
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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
Recent review:
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...
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Jynay F.
Newark, NJ
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have 4 years of experience with all types of kids! I can help with Homework, Light Housekeeping, Meal Prep, Pet Help and Crafts. Available Weekends & Weekdays! Babysitter AND Nanny!
Jynay can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
Jynay was very respected and great around my kids the enjoyed her company she played and watched movies with them , she a very sweet and considerate person when it come to my 4 children
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
An easy-going and positive Colombian-born childcare professional with a passion for creating a nurturing environment. I began my journey volunteering at kindergartens and engaging in social work with children during college continued to offer exceptional care as a nanny. Enthusiastic about the outdoors, art, and music,...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Recent review:
5.0
Melissa watched our two boys, 4 years and 2 months old. She engaged with our toddler well and he's not always a fan of strangers. She asked good questions and seemed knowledgeable about infant care! The boys were happy and well taken care of. They cannot wait until...
Katie N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a housekeeper for the past 10 years and fell in love with job because it allowed me to meet new people and get familiar with their unique living arrangements. It also allowed me to take care of my family and provide for my personal endeavors such as college and so on... I look forward to working with you !
Lyndja can also help with: General room cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning & more
Dacia N.
Newark, NJ
$17-22/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! Here's a little bit about me,
My name is Dacia and I'm an undergraduate student at Georgia State University studying biological sciences. I'm currently a senior at this institution and will be graduating in the fall of 2020. Even though my focus is within the science field, I've taken several levels of English as well as...
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Jaqueline,
I'm 27 years old and I live in Newark.
I've been working with children for 4 years.
I have extensive experience with babies and toddlers.
More about me:
I have Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification.
I am Fully vaccinated.
I am comfortable with pets.
I speak English, Portuguese and Intermediate...
Jaqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Recent review:
5.0
She is very good with my children, she keeps them engaged and she is very responsible.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Newark, NJ
Melicet A.
5.0
Melicet has been our nanny for our two daughters since the younger one was 2 months old and the older one was 4 years old. She has been our nanny for the past 15 months and worked from 8:15am to 6:15pm Monday through Friday. Melicet was responsible for everything related to both kids, from bath...
- Swasti A.
Cherokee C.
5.0
I can not say enough about this young lady. She was very responsive and respectful. She engaged my child even for the short time they were together and created an instant rapport. She was flexible and cares so much. I would hire her ANYTIME. It was only a short time and she will be my first call...
- Stephanie C.
Karla T.
5.0
Karla was the best nanny who worked at our house. The ease and care in dealing with our daughter captivated us.
- Denis P.
Shadelee R.
5.0
Shadé was great for the first sitting job. We asked her about 2 days before if she could consider watching our girls for 2 hours and she was nice enough to help us out. She was very sweet, attentive and appreciated hearing about the our specifics and needs when it came to our 3 year old girl and 5...
- Julie C.
Kiaora S.
5.0
Kiaora is a delightful and creative sitter who our five-year-old daughter immediately loved. We absolutely trust her to take great care of her.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Newark, NJ:
How can I find a Newark babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Newark, 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 386 babysitters in Newark, 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 Newark, NJ?
The average rate for Newark, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.38 per hour as of April 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 Newark, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Newark, 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 Newark, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Babysitters in Newark, NJ are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 104 reviews of the 386 listed babysitters.