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Karla D.

Westfield, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Karla! I'm an experienced and responsible caregiver with over a year of experience working with children of all ages, from infants and toddlers to teens up to 15 years old. I'm a native Spanish speaker and fluent in English, which allows me to communicate effectively in both languages. I can also introduce or...
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Larissa S.

Babysit

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My experience with children started when I was 18 years old with babysitting jobs and it has been an amazing experience for me so far. At 21 I left my home country ( Brazil ) and moved to the United States to study and work with children as a nanny live-in, I stayed for 1 year and 2 months with an amazing family and took...

Care Member says "Larissa is the best nanny we have ever had for a variety of reasons. First off - she is extremely reliable. She is always promptly on time and never...

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Madison S.

Babysitter!

Keyport, NJ

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
Knowing I can support families by providing reliable childcare is incredibly rewarding. I bring three years of experience and a patient, calm, creative, and friendly approach to every child I care for. I'm comfortable caring for one child at a time, providing focused attention and engaging activities like outdoor sports and...
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Shyane H.

New Brunswick, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I am currently a nanny for 2 amazing little girls, ages 2 and 4. My duties are light house-work such as dishes, laundry, and some cooking. I also make sure the children had their lunches prepared for the next day (they are in daycare). I cleaned their playroom and I also prepared shakes for the parents upon request. After I pick...
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Indrani D.

Babysitter/Nanny

Irvington, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
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...

Care Member says "Indrani is absolutely amazing! She has been with our family for almost three years now. She is patient, good-hearted, and responsible. Our little one...

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Tyler A.

Babysitter

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a compassionate and experienced caregiver with 15+ years of working with youth of all ages. My background includes babysitting, nannying, working in school settings, and serving as both a Youth Behavioral Assistant and Youth Mental Health Therapist/Coach. I hold a Master's degree in Theoretical-Psychology from Fairleigh...
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Filomena S.

Brooklyn, NY

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi, my name is Filomena. I live in the Brooklyn Bensonhurst-Bay Ridge area. I'm a mother & a grandmother. I've cared for children as young as newborn & up. I've worked in schools as a girl scout leader, also in an after school program. I'm currently seeking a babysitting job within my local area, full-time or part-time,...

Diana G. says "Filomena is an angel on earth. She loved my son tirelessly and treated him with the best care I could hope for. We would still be with Filomena but I moved...

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Rocio A.

Experienced, Nurturing & Interactive Babysitter

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I am Rocio. I love care-giving and early childhood education. I have been a school teacher in my home country Mexico. I am very patient, responsible, punctual and non-smoker. I have cared for children aged 0 months to 14 years old for 14 years. I am available full time, bilingual (English- Spanish). Gladly, I will email...

Susan K. says "Ms. Rocio was an outstanding nanny due to her patience, creativity, warmth, and organization. Despite a long commute, she was always punctual. Neighbors...

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Shannon B.

Pediatric Emergency Room Register Nurse & Previous NICU Nurse/ Experienced Babysitter

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a 27-year-old Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse, Was previously a NICU nurse for 5 years. I am in the Bucks County Area! I am CPR/first aid, breastfeeding resource for CHOP hospital & PALS & NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Certified). I have a very long background with newborns, infants, toddlers, early school aged children. This...

Jaime M. says "Shannon is wonderful! She connected with our kids immediately and they had so much fun with her! She was able to handle a lot of logistics with ease (pick...

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Ava H.

Brooklyn/Manhattan Nanny & Babysitter

Brooklyn, NY

4.3(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a college student with experience in childcare dating back to when I was 12 years old, and in various settings including summer camp, in the home, and in an office setting. I'm looking to continue my childcare journey because it is something I truly love! I'm experienced with kids 5 months to 10 years old. I firmly...

Care Member says "Ava was absolutely wonderful with our 10 month old son! He was going through a stranger phase, but she was calm and warm with him. And even our dog...

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Karla V.

With Karla Babysitter, Your Kids Is Safe And Happy :)

Kearny, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Karla, I'm 33 years old from Brazil, I have being in USA for 7 years, I'm married, also have a cute baby 7-month-old. I'm looking for a job opportunity, since I left my current family for take a care of my baby at home. I live in Kearny, New Jersey. I'm fully COVID-19 vaccinated. I hold a NJ Drive license. I'm a...

Meghann M. says "Karla was our Au Pair for 2 years. She is punctual, tidy, organized and great with multiple children, infant to school aged. She did lots of driving with...

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Maidie D.

Teacher, Nanny, Babysitter, Errands, Transportation

Morganville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Maidie and I am a mother of 2 daughters, ages 28 and 25. I have been working as a paraprofessional for 13 years in a local school district with regular ed students as well as special needs children with all aspects of disabilities... ages 3 through 21. I have experience with childcare/nannying children from...

Tina S. says "She is a lovely, caring, patient, family oriented person."

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Jessica R.

Marlboro, NJ

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I've been working at a summer day camp near my home for about five summers now. I first started as a camp counselor, then went for my lifeguard certification and have been working as a lifeguard for the past two summers. I am planning to go back this summer as a lifeguard because I love being able to see and teach the kids! In...

Rachael R. says "She is a sweet girl with a big heart and lots of energy for the little ones!"

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Tamara B.

Newark, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
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...
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Michelle B.

Raised Four Of My Own!

Basking Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Oak Street Elementary School, Basking Ridge, NJ September 2007 Present A Food Service Kitchen Supervisor Serve 300+ children daily Assure all children have meals Knowledge of children with allergies or special needs Manage financial responsibilities and inventory F Family, Millington NJ. I worked...

Courtney F. says "Michelle has babysat my infant from when he was born till now. He is 7 months and we still use her multiple times a month. She is great with him, plays...

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Latacha B.

Babysitter/Nanny/Housekeeper

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Certified Baby Care Specialist with 10 (10) plus years' experience in infant and child care. Very responsible, trustworthy, mature, punctual, emotionally intelligent, excellent educational and personal background, friendly personality with fantastic communication and interpersonal skills. Baby or infant will be in safe, capable...

Care Member says "Latacha was referred to me by friends she worked for and I am so grateful they did. I have two children and Latacha has cared for both of them from...

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Joan D.

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter Available

Hazlet, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 21 years of childcare experience. The 2 most recent positions were 9/24 to 5/25 for a 9-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl. I picked them up from school/bus, gave her lunch, played with them, made sure he did his homework, gave snacks, watched them till a parent came home. The other job was from 9/23 till 6/24. I watched...

Joe E. says "Joanie is very patient and involved with the children she cares for. To her credit, she has worked with the same family for over 10 years and in my opinion,...

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Chloe L.

Sitter With Experience With All Age Groups!

Brooklyn, NY

3.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Chloe and I have 4 years of experience as a babysitter for toddlers and elementary school age children and 1 year of experience in a daycare for infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children. My main goal is to find a balance between finding activities that are fun and exciting for the kids, while still making...

Kim I. says "We absolutely love Chloe! She has proven to be responsible, caring, nurturing, and very punctual! she is very professional and very careful when it comes to...

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Anahi C.

Bayonne, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Dependable and dedicated babysitter with 4 years in daycare and 5 years in babysitting From 6 mo -15-year-olds . Flexible and adaptable, bilingual. Devoted to helping children think creatively, and explore new ideas. I am an active listener, reliable and punctual , cheerful and energetic . Answer wide range of childcare needs...

Amanda Na C. says "Ana is outstanding with kids she was such a help for me and my family she bathe my kids and feed them as well as do crafts and had fun with them she...

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Barbara S.

Looking For A Nanny Position Or Babysitting Position Part Time Full-Time Or Part-Time

Basking Ridge, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am currently looking for around 15 to 25 hrs of work I am a mature and experienced Babysitter/Nanny who was working FT in the Corporate World until 2015. My current job for a 5 yr old ends June 17th. My job working for a 2 yr old little girl in Morristown ended 8/23. In 2022 was working for a 2 1/2 yr old boy in Cranford. He...

Jane D. says "Barbara is an excellent caregiver. She's fun, dependable, and a great communicator. Barbara has been caring for our 2 year old daughter for several months...

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  • 60 in-home babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of August 2025

Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Fords, NJ

In-Home Babysitters in Fords, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed in-home babysitters

Larissa S.

Larissa is the best nanny we have ever had for a variety of reasons. First off - she is extremely reliable. She is always promptly on time...

- Care member

Indrani D.

Indrani is absolutely amazing! She has been with our family for almost three years now. She is patient, good-hearted, and responsible. Our...

- Care member

Filomena S.

Filomena is an angel on earth. She loved my son tirelessly and treated him with the best care I could hope for. We would still be with...

- Diana G.

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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.

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.

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