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I have experience working with kids in a recreation and home setting. I have taught kids dance from ages 2-8. I have a lot of experience caring for kids aged 1 year to 12 years. I have a lot of energy and love to be around kids. I was a live-in nanny for a family from May 2020 until August 2021,
Kyla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Hello, my name is Elisabeth and I am currently a public health major at UMass. I am home for the summer and am looking for a summer babysitting position. I worked at an aftercare program for 2 years in high school, working with kids as young as 3 and as old as 11. I have babysitting experience through my cousins and family...
Elisabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been a babysitter for around 15 years, and have worked with several families over the years. I consider myself as a loving, responsible, warm and reliable person that I like to spend time with children and have fun with them. I have worked with children that are 2 months old to 6 years old. I am looking for a great family...
Saray can also help with: Meal prep
My name is Allison and I am home for the summer from college and I am looking to work as a nanny for the week days. I have 7 years of experience as a babysitter and a nanny. I can help with travel and swimming supervision. I enjoy cooking and would love to help out as best as I can. I am available to start ASAP and I have a car...
Allison can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hi there! My name is Alexandra and I am devoted to being the best sitter for your kids. Whether your kiddos need a ride home from school or they need help with their homework, I'm here to help!
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am 20 years old college student. I have been babysitting since about 14 years old, and I cared from 3 months to 12 years old. I worked at the Y daycare at 16 years old, and still work today as coverage not full time anymore because I am a college student. Last summer and when I was home on break, I watched twins for a...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Renee M.
Millington, NJ
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Renée! I'm a graduate student at Caldwell University studying to become an art therapist. I have 8 years of experience caring for children and teenagers ages 4 and up, at a day camp local to where I live. My favorite part of being a counselor at camp is engaging with the campers, teaching them new things, and...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sarah. I'm currently working fulltime from home but am available for weekend babysitting or early mornings and evenings during the week. I've always enjoyed working with kids, I grew up with three younger siblings who I always help babysit. I have professional experience babysitting and nannying children of all...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Sarah was always on time and open to helping with chores/errands. She has a sweet and caring personality and got along well with my 8mth old. "
Vashti E.
5.0
(3)
Thank you for considering me to help care for your children! My name is Eustacia; Growing up in a single parent household as an only child has always been my personal reasoning for providing childcare and assisting families. In my opinion, being a part of a child's village is one the most fulfilling acts of life. My childcare...
Eustacia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is always on time, does great with getting my little one to eat lunch (which is a problem sometimes) as well as napping. She's awesome!"
La'zahria P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ashley. I am here to help you when needed. My services include plan and prepare meals for the children, accompany children to activities outside the home, keep kitchen and its environs neat and in good condition during work hours, take charge of feeding the pets (if any) during work hours. I am a mom of two so...
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Ashley has been phenomenal. She's helping to care for my infant and preschool age sons while I work a couple of days a week. She is super attentive and meets my children were they are. I was particularly impressed with her patience and how she handled challenging...
Teri R.
Deanna R.
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am An Experienced Babysitter Available Full-Time Monday-Friday
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with kids for about 10 years now. I started out babysitting when I was in high school and then after that I've been working in nursery schools and day cares until about a little over a year ago. I started babysitting full time again for an infant and I loved it! And I figured out this is what I really want to...
Deanna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Deanna has worked for me for almost 2 years. She is wonderful with both of my children (2.5 and 4.5), and they both absolutely love her. She is playful, loving, warm, energetic, everything you would want in a sitter. Because both of my kids are now in school, I...
Ilana R.
Disha P.
South Orange, NJ
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Fun College Babysitter Looking To Help While Home From School!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
have over 4 years of experience from ages 5 months -14 years. I live by the Seton Hall Campus, so I am always in South Orange, NJ! I also have my own means of transportation! I also have no problem driving children/ pets to certain places if needed! Thank you :)
Disha can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was great with my 5 year old son and my 12 year old daughter. Picked them up on time from school, and drove them to their sport practices on time! Also, was great in tutoring my children and making them meals until I came home at 8pm."
Amisha P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Emma! I am a recent graduate from NYU where I studied dance and psychology. This past school year, I worked at an after school program in Brooklyn teaching dance to 4-5-year-olds. Given the current state of uncertainty we live in, I have moved out of Manhattan and back home with my loving parents in Westfield, NJ....
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!"
Kerry J.
Christine P.
Wharton, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Creative & Engaged Caretaker Provides Learning And Laughter
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 18 years experience with childcare, starting as a mother's helper at 11 years old, becoming a sought-after babysitter through my teen years, nannying in college, watching friends' and family's children, and recent experience as a full-time nanny. I have CPR and First Aid training for children and infants.
I worked...
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"CeeCee is absolutely amazing with our twin toddlers. She has endless energy and patience, she's creative with activities and super sweet in all her interactions with them. We feel totally confident leaving the babies with her and they're always exhausted by the...
Shawn C.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
From 1995-2000, I was a stay at home mom with my son for five years. I taught him to read and write.
From 2001-2007, I worked at an elementary school as a teacher's aide.
From 2007-2008, I worked at a daycare center as a teacher and caretaker of 2 to 3-year-old toddlers.
From 2008-2011, I worked at a preschool as a teacher and...
Indrani can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Indrani has been working with our family for close to two years taking care of our two year old son and now our newborn baby. Indrani has been an excellent caregiver to our children. She is trustworthy, dependable and always has their best interests at heart. I...
Brad N.
Grysmeldy G.
Middlesex, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a registered nurse with a bachelor's from Rutgers University and currently work in postpartum home visiting. I enjoy working with small children and have clinical experience with newborns and children up to 2 years old. I have experience babysitting children ages 1 to 8 years old. I am enrolled very par time in a...
Grysmeldy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Grysmeldy to watch our toddler while we attended a wedding in NJ. We are from out of state and have never really left our son with a babysitter before, but Grysmeldy was just the best and made us feel totally at ease. Our son had so much fun and talked...
Meredith C.
Joanna F.
Montclair, NJ
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Currently available to work up to 40 hrs per week.
Greetings! I'm Joanna, mother of two grown children in college, available to step in to take care of your children. I am entertaining, high energy, committed, hard-working and flexible with my schedule. I have professional experience and love children of all ages, especially...
Joanna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Joanna took care of my daughter on regularly scheduled days while my husband was sick & dying. She cared for my daughter regularly for over 1 year. Joanna dealt with my daughter's ADHD, constant need for redirection, her tween attitude, as well as the emotional...
Alexs G.
4.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Amanda and working with children is my absolute passion! I am an Early Intervention Service Coordinator. Previously, I was a Paraprofessional in Montclair. I have a lot of previous experience in caring for children. I have worked at a day cares for 6 years. I also have previously worked at a preschool as a...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(5)
Hi! My name is Julia, and I'm a dedicated and loving mother of three grown up children. With 2 kids off to college and the third in his adolescent years, I am looking for a way to branch out and use my experience as a mom by working with kids from other families. I have a college degree in education and am fluent in both English...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia was babysitting my daughter part time and when the daughter was sick. Julia is kind, intelligent, dependable, and responsible lady. My daughter loves her."
Anna H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kayla A. I am going to be a junior in college and 20 years old. I go to Marist College and study psychology. I am home for summer break and looking for job opportunities to babysit for families and friends! I have always been interested in working with children and love children. In the past I have taught a...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Kayla in the capacity as a student at Sparta High School. She is responsible, conscientious, and hard-working. I would highly recommend her for any position that requires a wonderful disposition."
Jane E.
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Brookside, NJ
Sarah R.
5.0
Sarah was great and we hope to see her again when she's home from school.
- Caitlin M.
Eustacia S.
5.0
Stacia is extremely caring and attentive to our 8-month-old. She was wonderful to be around as well. We are hiring her again and look forward to keep working with her whenever we need the help.
- Elizabeth Q.
Ashley V.
5.0
Ashley has been phenomenal. She's helping to care for my infant and preschool age sons while I work a couple of days a week. She is super attentive and meets my children were they are. I was particularly impressed with her patience and how she handled challenging behaviors when my preschooler was...
- Teri R.
Deanna R.
5.0
Deanna has worked for me for almost 2 years. She is wonderful with both of my children (2.5 and 4.5), and they both absolutely love her. She is playful, loving, warm, energetic, everything you would want in a sitter. Because both of my kids are now in school, I don't have enough hours to offer...
- Ilana R.
Disha P.
5.0
She was great with my 5 year old son and my 12 year old daughter. Picked them up on time from school, and drove them to their sport practices on time! Also, was great in tutoring my children and making them meals until I came home at 8pm.
- Amisha P.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Brookside, NJ in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $20.00. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Brookside, NJ help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 1 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Brookside, NJ?
You can now find babysitters online in Brookside, NJ with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 1 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.