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Jazmin R.

Nanny

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Jazmin, and I'm a 24-year-old, happy, energetic, and loving nanny with a strong background in childcare. I'm fully COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted, and I hold a CPR certification. My experience ranges from caring for infants as young as 2 months to teenagers up to 15 years old, including those on the autism...

Maria S. says "Jasmin is amazing for taking care of my kids, always that she's needed she's there even if last minute she goes above and beyond. She has always been...

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Carla D.

Brazilian Nanny

Florham Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello, I'm Carla, a 48-year-old nanny from Brazil with 18 years of experience as a nanny and baby nurse. I am fully vaccinated, including Covid vaccines, and hold certifications in CPR, First Aid, EAD, and baby nursing. I am known for being responsible, organized, detail-oriented, and fun-loving, and most importantly, I have a...

Care Member says "Carla was a phenomenal caretaker for our newborn daughter. I always trusted that she was being attentive and caring to our daughter, all while still...

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Marla G.

Livingston, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Marla, it's a pleasure to meet you! I'm energetic, extroverted, and love to explore and try new things! I have a B. S. in Economics, and an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Seton Hall University. My hobbies include traveling, reading, theatre and museums. I'm from Livingston NJ and have extensive childcare...

Jennifer S. says "My children absolutely love Marla. She has such an upbeat personality that is contagious. They enjoy spending time with her in my absence."

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Aysia S.

Fun And Loving Sitter/nanny

Morristown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Aysia! I have 6 years of experience from infant to teenager. I come from a huge family including two little sisters, two nieces, and a nephew all of whom I've helped care for when needed, on top of others. I'm very fun, loving, and adaptable to your needs to help ensure your children receive appropriate...

Danielle L. says "Aysia was a pleasure to have around my family. We hired Aysia to watch our 3yr old and 10 month old. She was punctual, very pleasant and dependable as...

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Emily C.

About Emily

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I studied child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work (I've not yet finished my degree but plan to part-time/ online in the Fall of 2025 or spring of 26). I am going to be transferring to a university that has a BSW program so that my masters will only take a year. I...

Manasi C. says "She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in...

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Niaa'joun M.

Full Time Infant Caregiver

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I am a dedicated and nurturing nanny with over 6 years of experience in caring for children of all ages. My passion for working with kids drives me to create a safe, loving environment where they can thrive. I excel in sleep training, helping infants develop healthy sleep habits that promote restful nights for both them and...

Care Member says "Super great! She even got my son to put away the dishes! She washed the dishes, too! Who could ask for more :)"

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Flor R.

Part-Time Preschool Teacher Available To Babysit

Belleville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Dear Parents : My name is Flor and I am a retired preschool educator with a passion for working with children. After dedicating 20 years to teaching at a preschool, I am now seeking part-time opportunities as a professional nanny. I successfully operated a licensed home-based family daycare in New Jersey for 10 years. During my...

Shannon W. says "Flor looked after my 2 year old one one day a week for a few months. She was dependable and I always felt comfortable leaving my daughter with her. She...

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Timeisha A.

Summit, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Here is a little about me! I'm an experienced, patient and kind child care provider. I have extensive experience working with children in different age groups. I've worked with infants all the way up to elementary school children. I love what I do. Please feel free to send me a message for more information :)

Shannon V. says "Timeisha is a very responsible babysitter and my kids like her a lot!"

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Karlene T.

Reliable Caretaker For Daytime Work

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have been working as a nanny and caretaker for more than 20 years in the South Orange/Maplewood area. I am a careful but direct person with a strong sense of safety and cleanliness. I've helped care for boys and girls- from infants to teenagers. I am looking for full time work but am flexible enough for parents who need extra...

Care Member says "Karlene is a wonderful, experienced nanny who cared for our three boys from infancy to tween age. Her professionalism is clear in how seriously she...

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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
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Cristal G.

Harrison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I've been a nanny & babysitter for over 8 years. My experiences includes working with infants and toddlers. I've worked with multiple kids at a time and find great pleasure in ensuring a safe, fun and creative space. Some activities includes baking, arts & crafts and play dates. Looking forward to hearing from you. :)

Julie C. says "Cristal is among the select few sitters who was prompt and attentive whenever I needed to reach her. She was great about agreeing to use public transit to...

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Alexia B.

Nanny Or Babysitter

Caldwell, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, My name is Lexy. I live in Caldwell and am willing to travel up to 10mi outside my area. I am certified CPR and First Aid. I have experience in all children's age groups, beginning with infants up to 16yrs. I can provide transportation, cleaning, help with homework, activities and meal preparation etc. I can also provide you...

Maria-elena V. says "Thank you for quick response... for your interested in being an on call sitter."

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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
Grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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Lucy S.

Baby Whisperer

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Brenda R.

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I am a warm, loving, and patient caregiver with over 10 years of experience with infants and toddlers. I enjoy supporting parents and creating a safe, enriching environment for little ones. From 2018 to 2019, I cared for a wonderful 2-year-old for 1. 5 years (30 hours per week), following feeding/sleep schedules, preparing...

Edmond L. says "Brenda currently cares for our 15-month-old son two days per week (mom works part-time). We have worked with her for almost 4 months, and she is...

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Jaleah C.

Experienced And Loving Childcare Provider

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
With a smile, respect, compassion, integrity and a whole heart. I provide daily educational care for children, ages infants and up. As a student in early childhood education, I excel in creating fun and inspiring learning experiences for families in my care! I love working with parents and their children to enhance the...

Care Member says "Leah has provided excellent care for our little ones. She’s sweet, engaging and lots of fun. She’s also very organized and helped a ton with household...

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Nicole R.

Orange, NJ

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm a very loving , Patient, compassionate nanny with 10+ years of experience caring for children ages newborn to 10 years. Highly skilled in infant care with extensive knowledge of safety precautions; feeding techniques; and educational activities to stimulate physical, social, and cognitive development. Qualifications include...
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Lystra T.

Elizabeth, NJ

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello Mom's and Dad's My name is Lystra Are you looking for a wonderful, fun energetic engaging and entertaining Nanny? Look no further" I am an amazing experience nanny. I have been caring for children of all ages From newborns, infants, and super active toddlers for the past 16 plus years. I'm Polite, Patient, Reliable,...
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Samantha C.

Montclair, NJ

from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Thank you for viewing my profile! My name is Sam. I have an MA in American Studies and pursuing a second MS in Archives Management. I work full time during the week as a Corporate Archivist and am looking for semi-occasional, and date night babysitting jobs to supplement my schedule, either in the evenings or on the weekends. I...
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Norma P.

Spanish Speaking Nanny

Bloomfield, NJ

from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
My name is Norma . I am a mature and responsible Spanish speaking nanny originally from Colombia. I have experience teaching and taking care of children for more than 20 years. I worked as a teacher with students from elementary to high school in Bogota Colombia. I have been working as a bilingual nanny since October 2013,...
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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.50/hr as of November 2025

Recent infant nanny reviews from local parents in Short Hills, NJ

Infant Nannies in Short Hills, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies

Jazmin R.

Jasmin is amazing for taking care of my kids, always that she's needed she's there even if last minute she goes above and beyond. She has...

- Maria S.

Carla D.

Carla was a phenomenal caretaker for our newborn daughter. I always trusted that she was being attentive and caring to our daughter, all...

- Care member

Marla G.

My children absolutely love Marla. She has such an upbeat personality that is contagious. They enjoy spending time with her in my absence.

- Jennifer S.

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Short Hills, NJ

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Short Hills, NJ, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $22.50. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.

Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Short Hills, NJ, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.

TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 2 infant nanny profiles near you in Short Hills, NJ that you can check out. You can also read 0 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.

Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Short Hills, NJ, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.

We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.

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