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Mary D.

Brookside, NJ

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
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Hi! I'm Mary, a warm, energetic caregiver with 20+ years of experience working with children. I began babysitting at 13, nannied throughout high school and college, and spent the next 14 years as an international teacher, tutor, and Head of Early Childhood. I've taught primarily grades K-2 in six countries and led an early...
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Carla D.

Brazilian Nanny

Florham Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Briana C.

Long-term Nanny

Mount Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Briana and I am 27 y/o. I formerly was a Jr. Assistant for an after care program at an elementary School. I also nannied previously for families with varies age groups of children and I'm available to provide great references. I have a 11 years of experience with children in ages ranging from infant to pre...

Care Member says "Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling personality...

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Elizabeth D.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Summer Childcare Opportunity - Located In Chester, NJ

Chester, NJ

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have over 25 years of experience working with children. I have raised two wonderful children of my own and now love helping other families. I am a trained preschool teacher and have over 25 years of experience working with children of various ages. I also have experience cooking and doing light housework (e. g., dishes,...

Kailan B. says "Elizabeth is a fabulous caretaker. She is wonderful with our children and quickly became a member of our family. I would recommend her to anyone."

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Marietta C.

Responsible Nanny Or Babysitter. Loving And Caring Person.

Stirling, NJ

4.0(0)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
My name is Marietta. I am a responsible, capable and reliable person seeking a job as a nanny. I am fit, a non-smoker, energetic and self-motivated. I really enjoy working with children as their simple approach to every day life intrigues me and offers me a chance to learn from them. I am available to work in the morning and...
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Olivia B.

Mendham, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Hi families! Nice to meet you virtually. I am looking to watch your kiddos and spend time with them! I recently worked for 4 different families in Boston, ranging from ages 2-month-olds- 5-year-olds. I worked with some of these families every week and grew very close to them over the past two years. I have also worked at a...

Allyson H. says "Olivia did a great job watching our elderly dog in our home for a week. She was very responsive, and we returned to a happy pup and a very clean home!...

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Abigail S.

Whippany, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Abby :) I have 14 years of experience caring for littles and supporting families. While I have worked in a variety of childcare settings, most of my time has been spent working as a nanny and postpartum doula. I am comfortable with multiples of all ages, as I've worked in daycare and school settings and have cared for a...

Care Member says "Abby was a great date night baby sitter for us! Handled our 3 young boys with ease and they loved her so much they asked to go back the next day. Safe...

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Sarah I.

Energetic, Reliable Nanny Looking To Become A Great Addition In Your Family!

Bernardsville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
**Hello! I'm Sarah, a passionate caregiver . I graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's degree in Information Science. I now enjoy a flexible schedule that allows me to dedicate time to caring for children, which I absolutely adore.** **Growing up in a large Italian family, I've had the joy of babysitting...

Lauren A. says "I have nothing but positive things to say about Sarah. She is sweet, caring, fun, energetic, creative, and mature. She takes the initiative to prepare...

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Paige B.

Seeking A Nanny Or Babysitting Job For February 2021-August 2021!

Chatham, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
My name is Paige and I live in Chatham, NJ. I recently graduated from The College of New Jersey majoring in English and Secondary Education. I am currently working as a language arts teacher in a 6th grade classroom. I am looking for a babysitting/nannying job starting in February, as my temporary leave replacement position will...

Tara S. says "Paige is a responsible, reliable young lady. She is attentive to the needs of the children and the children LOVE spending time with her. She was a perfect...

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Melissa T.

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Randolph, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with kids, but I am also here to help around the house with...

Johanna F. says "Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a...

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Blasi A.

Babysit

Far Hills, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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I have 10 years of experiences as a nanny. I love kids. part time or full time I prefer to work in the Mendham area.

Kim U. says "Pitches in and helps keep the house straightened even without being asked. Very easy going."

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Ashley D.

Babysitting And Nanny

Mount Arlington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I have extensive experience caring for children ages ranging from infancy to teenage years. I have also dealt with an abundance of medical and behavioral challenges. I am CPR and first aid certified. I enjoy teaching and being active with the children that I care for.

Care Member says "Ashley is beyond responsible and caring. The second I met her I had a positive gut feeling and my gut was right. She has been a Godsend to our family "

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Maya D.

Experinced Nanny And Babysitter

Landing, NJ

4.4(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Maya, and I'm an experienced, reliable nanny with 13 years of professional childcare experience and 6 years as a special education teacher specializing in behavior analysis. I've worked with children from newborns through school-age, including extensive experience with special needs and developmental...

Care Member says "Unlimited stars. The absolute best. I trust her with my son’s life seriously. She’s had him the whole weekend no issues. Gets him to sleep without...

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Alicja D.

Chatham, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I have been specializing in care for newborns, infants, toddlers as a day's nanny for 26 years. I also cared for 7 pairs of twins. My long expertized knowledge came from my pedagogical field of studying, bachelor's degree in Early Child Education, as well being for 18 years infant/toddler professional nanny for 2 local, well...

Care Member says "Ania D. has been our Nanny for the past 6 months. Our entire family feels blessed to have found Ania to take care of our daughter, A. Ania is a...

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Paula R.

Morristown, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Paula, I'm 30 years old, and I'm from Colombia. I live in this beautiful country since 2013. I have been a nanny for 7 years. I enjoy sharing time, and plying with kids. I love educating and mentoring. I'm CPR, AED and first ID certificate.

Julia H. says "I am so glad we hired Paula to be a part of our family for this summer! Paula is sweet, trustworthy, reliable and knowledgeable about the needs of children...

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Kayla W.

Flanders, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Kayla, an experienced and dedicated nanny with a strong background in caring for children of all ages. Currently, I care for a wonderful little boy. I truly enjoy helping him learn, grow, and have fun every day. I take pride in creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children. Whether it's assisting with...

Care Member says "Kayla has been super dependable since hiring her. She has showed up every time to babysit and has never called out ( although we would totally...

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Alison P.

Morristown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
I started officially being a nanny in August of 2020, I worked with a 1. 5-year-old and a 10-year-old. I relocated to New Jersey in September of 2020 and worked with another family who had a 2-year-old- I drove her to and from music class, dance class, as well as school occasionally. I also have younger cousins that I have been...

Alex W. says "Alison was our babysitter for several months last year. We love her so much and can't recommend her enough. Alison is engaging, creative, attentive and...

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Olivia L.

Part Time Nanny/babysitter Available

Parsippany, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
Hi, I am Olivia! I am a law student at Stetson University, and I have my undergraduate degree in criminal justice from The University of Alabama. I have years of experience in child care, as I was a camp counselor and cheer coach for kids ages 5-12 for four years. I have a younger brother who is 11 and have babysat him his...

Christina H. says "Olivia is by far my favorite babysitter! If you hire her, you won't be sorry. She has a calming presence about her that my kids loved about her. They...

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Eileen C.

Morristown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
Live in Morristown. Mother of 4 grown children. 15 years of childcare/nanny experience. Certified children's yoga instructor, certified nurse aide.

Kirsten D. says "Eileen has been caring for my 2 and 4 year old for almost 2 years now. She is extremely dependable, loving, caring , and always has an activity to do...

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Megan D.

Fun Nanny

Parsippany, NJ

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$11/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Megan I'm 25 Years old When I was 18 I worked at a day care with children 2 years I loved every moment of it then when I was 20 I was a nanny we did lots of Arts and craft Fun learning together I felt like I was part of the family then The family move to another Country I went back too day care I feel like...
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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $28.00/hr as of October 2026

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Brookside, NJ

Nannies in Brookside, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

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

Briana C.

Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling...

- Care member

Elizabeth D.

Elizabeth is a fabulous caretaker. She is wonderful with our children and quickly became a member of our family. I would recommend her to...

- Kailan B.

Common questions about hiring a nanny in Brookside, NJ

The average hourly rate for nannies on Care.com in Brookside, NJ is around $28.00 as of October, 2026. Actual costs can vary based on your location, the nanny’s experience, and the number of children who need care. Families who need specialized help, such as infant care, overnight support, or light housekeeping, may pay higher rates. For a detailed breakdown of average nanny pay and what factors affect pricing, visit our guide to nanny costs or explore the Care.com Cost Calculator for more information on the cost of nannies in Brookside, NJ.
There are a few good ways to find a trusted nanny in Brookside, NJ. Many families start by asking friends, relatives, or neighbors for recommendations. You can also post in local parenting groups or community boards to find caregivers who come with personal referrals. Online platforms like Care.com make it easy to connect with qualified nannies near you. There are currently 1 nannies in Brookside, NJ on Care.com. You can filter by experience, hourly rate, and availability, then review profiles and read feedback from other local families. For more tips and ideas on finding the right fit, see our guide on how to find a nanny.
Families in Brookside, can find many different types of nanny services to match their schedules and needs. Options include full-time and part-time nannies, live-in nannies, bilingual nannies, and those with experience caring for infants, toddlers, or multiple children. Some families hire night nannies to help with overnight routines, while others look for caregivers who can assist with homework, school pickups, or after-school care. Many nannies also provide light household help, like meal prep or tidying up after the kids, offering families extra support day to day.
When interviewing a nanny in Brookside, it’s helpful to ask questions that give you a sense of their experience, approach to childcare, and daily routines. You might ask about their past roles, preferred age groups, comfort with activities like meal prep or transportation, and how they handle discipline or emergencies. It’s also a good idea to discuss scheduling, communication style, and expectations around household duties. Parents often prepare a a nanny interview checklist to make sure important topics like scheduling, communication, and responsibilities are covered.
When choosing a nanny in Brookside, NJ, consider both experience and personality fit. Look for someone with strong references, a proven track record in childcare, and certifications like CPR or first aid. It’s also important to find a nanny who communicates clearly and aligns with your family’s values, routines, and expectations. Many families on Care.com take additional steps such as setting up trial days, and discussing responsibilities in detail to make sure they find a reliable and trustworthy match.
Yes, many nannies in Brookside, NJ offer flexible schedules to fit different family routines. You can find part-time nannies who provide care a few days a week, after-school help, or morning coverage. Families who need extra support can also find weekend nannies for occasional or regular care on Saturdays and Sundays. Care.com makes it easy to filter by availability, schedule, and experience so you can find a nanny whose hours align with your needs.

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