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Smadar R.

Florham Park, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello, I'm a mom of 3 kids. I have a background of working with children through daycare and nannying. I enjoy working with children and value how much love and attention they need which I'm willing to give. I'm responsible, reliable, hardworking, and always on time. I can clean, prep dinner, and provide transportation for the...

Allie G. says "If you have the chance to hire Sam, DO NOT HESITATE! We feel so fortunate to have had her in our lives as she worked full time for us from when our...

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Silvia D.

My name is Silvi.

Roseland, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Silvi! With over 15 years as a teacher, nanny, and house manager, I bring warmth, reliability, and expertise to every family I work with. I'm skilled in infant sleep training, establishing smooth routines, and caring for children from newborns to preteens. Families describe me as "part of the family," I'm available...

Kyle K. says "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,...

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Claudia P.

Responsible After-school Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Claudia, 24, with over 6 years of paid childcare experience caring for children from newborns to 14 years old. Before joining a private daycare, I worked for multiple families, gaining hands-on experience with a variety of ages and needs. At the daycare, I spent 3 years-starting as a Pre-K assistant teacher and later...

Lanai S. says "I've hired Claudia to babysit my boys on two occasions. She is the best and my kids love her! Always arrives early and willing to stay late. She's very...

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Natalia L.

Looking For A Full Time Job

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Natalia, 28. My past experiences included being an Au pair, where I stayed two years in the same family and was responsible for 4 kids, being age 5 months, 3, 5, 7 y. o. I have worked for other families caring for kids new born to age 12 y. o My full time job now is one kid I have been with her for 2 years. Kumon...

Care Member says "Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being caring,...

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Layssa L.

Looking For A Nanny Position.

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Welcome to my profile! I'm a reliable and caring nanny with over 5 years of experience working with kids of all ages, from infants to teens. I have a clean driving record, reliable transportation, and I'm committed to keeping children safe, happy, and engaged. I love creating fun, educational activities tailored to each child's...

Ashley N. says "We LOVE Layssa and so does our 2.5-year-old son and doggie! She is very caring, attentive, and asks all the right questions. We feel very comfortable...

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Nyasia W.

Experienced Babysitter Available Anytime

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for ever since I was little and helped out my previous babysitters with my siblings, cousins and other kids of all ages. I can cook, clean, change a diaper and more. Providing after-school care is not a problem. I can tutor and help with homework. I'm caring, nurturing and a great listener and plus a go...

Care Member says "She was great with the kids. She understood how i felt with this being my first time ever using a nanny. She responds quick and is flexible "

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Thiny C.

Linden, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi everyone! My name is Thiny. I am Dominican, a mother of 2, a babysitter and a housekeeper. I've been cleaning and taking care of kids practically my entire life, at this point, I consider it a passion !!

Matthew C. says "Thiny was our full time nanny for my son roughly between the age of 8 months and 2 years old. She was a fantastic nanny who will still use today as a...

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Lucy S.

Baby Whisperer

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there!!! Thank you so much for viewing my profile. My name is Lucy. When I was younger, I was a mothers helper for a couple of families and it gradually turned into babysitting when I was just 12. I currently still babysit for these families one of whom has 5 children including a newborn, a toddler and an autistic child. I am...

Jessica F. says "Lucy is AMAZING!!! I hired her to pick up my two children and take them to aftercare at a nearby daycare facility. I couldn't be happier with her...

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Layla O.

Reliable And Proactive Nanny/ Sitter

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, energetic and proactive person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers and more than 25 years experience in swimming. With me, your children will receive appropriate care. I'm willing to do additional other tasks as light housekeeping, fresh...

Kimberly I. says "Our family had the pleasure of having Layla join us for over a year (though frankly she is still very much part of our family). She helped raise our...

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Marilou L.

Experienced Home Health Aide, Babysitting

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have extensive experience in working with children in a professional capacity. My experience includes working in nurseries and also babysitting and teaching on a private basis. I enjoy working with children and find it to be an extremely rewarding experience. I feel that I have all the necessary qualities that make a good...

Rebekah G. says "Marilou cared for our two children, now ages 5 and 2, for almost two years. She is a wonderful person who we strongly recommend for another nanny...

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Ashley W.

Sweet Educator & Babysitter

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
I have cared for children all of my life. I babysat children from infants to teenagers including twins. I also have a lot of young children with in my family so I watch them often. I also have a 19-month-old son. I worked at Kumon as an Early Learners Teacher. I have six months of professional experience as a swim instructor. I...

Dara Z. says "Ashley was a fantastic babysitter for us and our children loved her. Thanks, Ashley!"

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Chelsea B.

Responsible And Loving Sitter

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$39/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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...

Cassandra K. says "Chelsea is really awesome. I wish I had the money to pay her full time. My girls live her. She's very dependable and I am glad to have found her."

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Nissa N.

Full-Time Live-Out Nanny Available

Bayonne, NJ

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Excellent nanny, with over 17 years experience in childcare. Seeking a wonderful family to work with part time/ full time, date nights or weekends. Trustworthy, responsible, reliable, nurturing, patient. Excellent references available upon request. Looking forward to hearing from you! Thank you

Deania C. says "Nissa is exceptional and very experienced as a nanny! Not only is she upbeat, fun, and outgoing but she just knows what to do!! I left home everyday at...

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Lori A.

Part-Time Experienced Mom Looking For Employment

Belleville, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
I am a 58+year-old woman who has raised two wonderful children. They are 30 and 26. I also was a part-time nanny for a 4 and 5-year-old. Also, I caregiver to an older man who suffered from Alzheimer's disease. I am experienced with all age groups from raising my two children and doing these jobs. If you have any question, please...
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Sheena W.

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have 5 years of experience being a sitting for children of all ages and even those with autism. I'm a certified life coach, and as a sitter with this background, I focus on creating a warm, supportive environment where kids feel safe and can grow. I use empathy, positive encouragement, and goal-setting to help them build...

Jaquette J. says "Highly recommend Sheena for your childcare needs. Great communication, very patient and just overall a great person! My daughter enjoyed her time with...

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Maria B.

Kearny, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a dedicated childcare provider with 20 years of experience, I'm passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives and supporting families. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles in my early years, which ignited a desire to nurture and care for young minds. My approach to childcare is centered around...

Care Member says "Bea is exceptional!! She came into my friend’s family at a very overwhelming and sad time when my friend had just passed away. She became the rock for...

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Tamara S.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
Hi everyone! I just graduated from Rutgers with my Master of Public Health degree in May 2022. Prior to that I attended Howard University. I have five years of experience at the YMCA in my hometown working as a camp counselor during the summers and nursery attendant during the year. As a camp counselor, I worked with children...

Daria S. says "Tamara is one of the smartest people I know. It's hard to find someone that does exceptionally well in all subjects, but this is exactly the reason why...

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Ana G.

Full-Time Caregiver Available - Experienced - Loving And Energetic

Kearny, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$10/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Associates in Early Childhood Education CPR and First Aid certified Two years college Eight years of hands-on experience as a Preschool Teacher Five years experience as a Nanny\Housekeeper Highly skilled in developing and implementing activities that assist in childhood development Hard working and great organizational...

Adelia M. says "Ana is a very loving and competent caregiver."

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Alize C.

Hi! I Am 23 Years Old And Hopefully Your Future Favorite Babysitter!

Bloomfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I have a little over 6 years of childcare experience. I've worked for a summer camp for about four years, while in high school age range 5-12-year-olds. I've also been a regular babysitter for two different families for four years, and am experienced with working with babies as young as 10 months old. I can help with Light...

Deanne L. says "Alize is just simply amazing ! She has been watching my kids for about 5 years now and they absolutely adore her ! She goes above and beyond !! She's...

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Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...

Care Member says "Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was...

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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.73/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 4.7

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Maplewood, NJ

Infant Babysitters in Maplewood, NJ are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Smadar R.

If you have the chance to hire Sam, DO NOT HESITATE! We feel so fortunate to have had her in our lives as she worked full time for us from...

- Allie G.

Silvia D.

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...

- Kyle K.

Claudia P.

I've hired Claudia to babysit my boys on two occasions. She is the best and my kids love her! Always arrives early and willing to stay late....

- Lanai S.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Maplewood, NJ

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in New Jersey, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Maplewood have rates starting at $21.73.

To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 22 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 22 infant babysitters near you in Maplewood, NJ. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.

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