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Awo O.
Fords, NJ
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Awo and I am Nursing student graduate from Rutgers University. I graduated in May 2020 with a Bachelors in Nursing and I am currently taking a little break before I decide to work as a full time nurse ! I am 28 years old and have been babysitting and working with kids since I was 13 years old. I was an assistant...
Awo can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(7)
-Prepare meals for children
-Change diapers
-Arts and crafts
-Bathe and groom child
-Outdoor activities
-Homework help
-Clean and take care of home
-Take care of animals if needed
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"An absolute treasure to have in your life as well on your team. It's always been a pleasure working with her in our many ventures of life. You cannot go wrong with hiring Kim. There is no other person I trust more than her with my children. She will always work...
Alex B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there. I am a 47-year-old woman who used to care for children in my home. I have 10 years of child care experience. I have watched children from 2 months to 10 years of age. I do not smoke and am comfortable with pets. My abilities include but not limited to laundry for children, meal prep, feeding, nap time, outdoor time and...
Joanne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joanne was a wonderful caregiver for our two girls (age 2 and 4). She managed their day-to-day routine out of our home and supported them as we transitioned to a hybrid work schedule. Her responsibilities included meal prep, diaper changes / toilet needs, nap...
Robin V.
Christerlie F.
Rahway, NJ
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi!! My name is Christerlie. I'm 21 years old. I'm fun and energetic! I've been babysitting as soon as I was able to be home alone with all my siblings, Cousins and family friends. I'm a great cook and LOVE dogs not too fond of Cats :(
Christerlie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"I hired Christerlie to care for my 10 year old baby girl. My daughter loved her. She would not stop talking about you. Thank you again. "
Care member
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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.
Danielle B.
East Brunswick, NJ
$25-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Need a date night sitter? Babysitter? Help with laundry? Organizing? Light cleaning? Cooking? Meal prep? Errands? Look no further!! I am a fun and energetic individual that will care for your family and home like my own. I'm trustworthy & dependable and ready to tackle those tiresome tasks.. My job is to make your life easier.
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Danielle was able to help us when quite a few possible sitters fell through. She is the first person to care for our daughter who is not a family member. Danielle was able to keep her calm, happy and engaged the entire day. Her communication was prompt and clear...
Angela W.
5.0
(1)
My main experience has been with infant care and teaching toddlers within my church with 10 years of experience. I have done private, home-care and tutoring for around 5 years with specialty with children from ages 0-6 years old. I pride myself with being caring, responsible and reliable/punctual.
Amalia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Amalia was very dependable and loving to my two children. My children loved her and you can tell they formed a connection. I wish I could have packaged her with me when I moved haha, anyone would be lucky to find someone like her !"
Lisbeth A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have a true passion for working with kids. I'm very engaged with the children I care for and will always be up for activities. I recently took care of two young boys in Morristown, primarily for after-school care. I picked them up from school and brought them to weekly activities. I fed them snacks and assisted with...
Joseph can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joseph is caring, considerate and thoughtful when it comes to the care of my nine year old. Joseph has helped out our family for several years, and we are beyond impressed by his care, commitment and support to our family and nine year old Nico. Without a second...
Care member
I have taken care of children for over 20 years. In my home and the home of others, and also in a classroom setting. From Infants to Toddlers; Changing diapers to helping with homework, it's what I do.
Qualified as a Teacher's Assistant and a Babysitter, I also have experience with Children with Disabilities as well.
I live in...
Linda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Hi my name is Natalie and I am going to be a sophomore in college in the fall. I enjoy things like working out, playing golf at a competitive level, eating healthy, yoga and being around kids. As I am home for the summer I am willing to babysit and care for children from ages 4-12. Last summer I had a lot of experience with...
Natalie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'm a going to be a sophomore nursing student at the University of Rhode Island next year. I am home for the summer and looking to babysit along with my job at an urgent care. I am good with pets, and have a dog at home as well. I have babysat for many families since I started high school, and have worked at a recreation job...
Kara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Kate M.
Piscataway, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Russian/English Bilingual Experienced Babysitter/senior Caregiver
Hello, my name is Kate and I'm 56 years old experienced caregiver. It's been 10 years since I started to work as a home health aid and during this time I gained a lot of knowledge and priceless experience. I enjoy helping people to make their lives easier and happier. If you are looking for a trustworthy and caring individual to...
Skills:
First Aid
Hi, I'm Claire :) I just graduated from the University of Michigan this past April and am back home in New jersey for the fall before I start my full time job in the winter! I have grown up babysitting my younger sister and neighbors as well as my 14 baby cousins. I love kids and am happy to help take care of yours!
Claire can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a stay at home mom to 3 children. I have 8 altogether ages ranging from 3-26 yrs. old. I have always enjoyed working with children. They keep you young! I am energetic and always ready for a good time. I love to read and do crafts with my children as we also homeschool, so I do babysitting from home. I have worked as a...
My name is Claire and I've been a stay at home mom to my 2 daughters for 14 years and am a former homeschooler. I enjoy exploring the outdoors, craft projects, and reading. Now that my kids are in school I'm looking for some childcare work during the day, and am open to occasional date night babysitting as well.
I'd describe my...
Please note: Located in Jersey City now. I am available for occasional date nights back in the union county area. I was a summer camp counselor at a sleep away camp for 6 summers and was a sports and arts and crafts counselor for kids between the ages of 7-15. I also have experience teaching swim lessons to children between the...
Kelcy can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Isabella and I am 20 years old. I come from a big family where I fall as number six of seven kids, so I'm very used to a busy home environment. I have five nieces and nephews that I watch often, and I've been babysitting children of all ages since high school. I absolutely love working with kids and am...
Hi I'm Kelly! I just finished up my Junior year at San Diego State University majoring in marketing. I am from Cranford, New Jersey and am looking for a babysitting position while I'm home for the summer from May 13-August.
I have years of experience working with multiple families with children between the ages of 2-12. I am a...
Amanda H.
Staten Island, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am 30 years old with experience in babysitting and loving the arts! I am an actress (worked on TV shows, commercials, plays) and I love crafts.
I have flexible availability. I love pets and am comfortable around any of them. I do NOT smoke.
I enjoy sports and playing outside. I have a BA in Psychology and have worked in a...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Cassie S.
Edison, NJ
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have a lot of experience with young children as my family is filled with children ages 1-13 that I have watched over from time to time. I also used to watch a brother and a sister after picking them up from school until their mother came home. Also, I was a camp counselor in my township. I also had a successful babysitting job...
Cassie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Fords, NJ
Kimberly A.
5.0
An absolute treasure to have in your life as well on your team. It's always been a pleasure working with her in our many ventures of life. You cannot go wrong with hiring Kim. There is no other person I trust more than her with my children. She will always work her hardest and never take the...
- Alex B.
Joanne G.
5.0
Joanne was our full time nanny for over a year and I cannot recommend her enough. Any family would be so lucky to have her care for their kids. My daughter was 10 months when she started and is so smart and polite because of Joanne. She was always talking, reading, and singing to her. She is...
- Care member
Christerlie F.
5.0
I hired Christerlie to care for my 10 year old baby girl. My daughter loved her. She would not stop talking about you. Thank you again.
- Care member
Emma F.
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.
Danielle B.
5.0
Danielle was able to help us when quite a few possible sitters fell through. She is the first person to care for our daughter who is not a family member. Danielle was able to keep her calm, happy and engaged the entire day. Her communication was prompt and clear and we hope that she will work with...
- Angela W.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Fords, NJ in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $15.00. 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 Fords, 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 Fords, NJ?
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