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Nicole H.

The Fun Aunt

Cranford, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have over 10 years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and being the "fun" aunt who helps get things accomplished while making the tasks enjoyable. I have no problem lending a hand in the house with prepping dinners and doing a load of laundry, or even taking the family dog on a walk. I enjoy helping with homework, and...
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Melissa A.

Loving And Patient

Cranford, NJ

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hello! My name is Melissa, and I'm a dedicated nanny with over 8 years of experience, as well as a proud mom myself. Caring for children has always been a natural part of my life, and I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to every family I work with. I've supported families with children of all...
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Olivia A.

About Me!

Cranford, NJ

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Olivia, I am currently a student at union college and I am looking for a nannying/baby sitting job. I am experience in child care and have worked in classrooms usually with children 1-4 years of age but I have also helped with the older kids, 5-8. I am looking for a more long term job and an everyday schedule. My...
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Kelly L.

Fun, Sweet, Energetic Nanny

Cranford, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello I'm Kelly. I have been working with children for over 24 years. I do potty training bath time diapering etc for the little ones. I have worked with an entire range of ages from 2 to 14. I am CPR/first aid certified. l have worked at a preschool for 7 years so I have built many relationships and contacts. I have done alot...
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Raquel H.

Stirling, NJ

4.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
I am energetic, loving, responsible, and happy person. I love to play with kids, take them to different activities indoors and outdoors. I have experience as a nanny. I have my own transportation. l love pets and I don' t smoke. I am clean and organized.

Ashley H. says "We recently hired Raquel for our open nanny position. She just started 3 days ago, but we are really happy so far!"

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Coley S.

Caring For Children: A Decade Of Dedication And Passion

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
With over a decade of dedicated experience working with children aged 0-18, my passion for creating nurturing environments and supporting young learners' development has grown immensely. Beyond teaching American Sign Language and admissions leadership, I have also been deeply involved in nannying roles, providing personalized...

Care Member says "Coley was great! She came on time and I could tell my daughter really liked her. As a new time mom, I truly felt comfortable leaving my 3 month old with...

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Kimberly S.

Nanny Kim

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with healthy meal prep, travel, and crafts. I am a certified yoga instructor and life coach. I am a mother of 4 magical children (and a cat momma) ages 21, 19, 16, and 10. My 10 yr old is a professional gymnast. I love children, and they love me! Please allow me to support your family as...

Care Member says "I am a mom, labor & delivery nurse, doula and former daycare owner. I have known Kimberly S for over 20 years. Kim watched my oldest son for many years...

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Katherine A.

FT Caring Engaging Nanny Near Woodbridge

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello everyone, my name is Katherine or better known as Miss Jay! Been in childcare for a decade. I am an advocate of learning through play. I specialize in early childhood development ensuring milestones while also creating a safe and engaging learning environment. Certification from Penn State Extension "New Jersey Health and...

Makeda D. says "Miss Jay cared for our daughter for just under two years, starting when she was 10 months old. We are only parting ways with her as a full-time nanny...

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Alicja D.

Infant/ Toddler Professional Nanny (Covid- 19 Vaccinated)

Chatham, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I specialize in care for newborns, infants, toddlers as a day's nanny, night's baby nurse from 25 years. I used to care for regularly born, pre-matured, colic, single, and twins babies as well toddlers. My long experience (18 years of being a professional nanny for 2 local childcare agencies ) ... and Bachelor in early...

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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Deicy L.

Nanny With More Than Two Years Of Experience

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I pride myself on maintaining the perfect equilibrium between being protective, fun, creative, patient, and attentive when looking after children. Safety and well-being are always my top priorities, creating a secure environment for them to flourish. My distinctive quality lies in my natural knack for infusing joy and...

Elizabeth B. says "Deicy has been babysitting my 5 year old boy and she has been amazing. We are so happy to have found her. She's creative, kind, calm, attentive, and...

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Secilia J.

Hoping To Be A PART OF THE FAMILY !

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
Hi everyone! A little bit about me.... I have been in the nanny field for 11 years! WOW. Time flys! I have had 3 long term positions. I started with all of my little ones as newborns and toddlers. So I would definitely say its my specialty! I enjoy being active. Going on adventures and exploring new things. I love to read....

Zana B. says "It's with heavy heart that we are leaving NJ and having to part with Secilia. Secilia has been a part of our family over the last year, and we will truly...

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Concetta T.

Nanny/Caregiver

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
The child I am with will be starting full-time school shortly. Ideally searching for a newborn/infant, as I am looking for longevity. I was also a PreK teacher in Metuchen for 4 years and a teacher's aide in the Edison school system for 17 years. I have nannied for over 10 years for 4 amazing families whose children have since...

Care Member says "If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Tina is amazing. She is loving, caring and completely reliable. After taking care of our daughter for the...

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Bridget K.

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, my name is Bridget. I live in Rahway, New Jersey and I am currently a third grade teacher looking for a full time nanny position. I have my bachelor's degree in early childhood education, a bachelor's degree in sociology, and a master's degree in teaching from The College of New Jersey. I graduated from Union County...

Reuwai H. says "Bridget took care of our three girls on many occasions. She was always on time, friendly, and responsible. She was also flexible if we had last minute...

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Alexandra R.

Nanny

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Alexandra and I have been a Nanny for 3 years. I am comfortable looking after kids of all ages and have flexible hours. I can perform light housekeeping jobs and have transportation. I am comfortable with animals as well. If you are looking for a Nanny please contact me!

Care Member says "Alexandra is great! She cleans thoroughly, takes pride in her work, and communicates well with us. She is also wonderful with cats. We would highly...

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Stacy M.

Nanny/Care Taker/Tutor

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! I hope you and your loved ones have been blessed in every way aspect of life. I have been tutoring and taking care of children and young adults (newborn to 18 years old) in the United States, South America, Central America, and Europe for 8 years. I've traveled the world to enhance my experience to educate children of...

Care Member says "Stacy is absolutely phenomenal. She is extremely patient and kind with our two small children, neat, and goes above and beyond. She is also an excellent...

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Krystal G.

nanny

Newark, NJ

4.7(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Krystal! I'm a dedicated nanny and babysitter with 9 years of experience bringing joy and reliable care to awesome families. My experience throughout the years includes being a nanny for infants and older children, a head teacher in a toddler classroom where I developed engaging and age-appropriate activities, and also...

Care Member says "Krystal is amazing. She was my daughter’s teacher at daycare from ages 2 to 3 and was so caring and loving. My daughter seemed to love her, so I decided...

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Anesta C.

Exceptional Care Giver And Amazing Personality

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
A pleasant day to you! If you are looking for someone who is fun, caring, attentive to your child's/children's needs, someone who is respectful and takes their job seriously? Then you need not look any further! My name is Anesta , and I am very passionate about all that I do, including being the best nanny any family could ask...

Heather Y. says "If you want the other parents to be jealous of you because your caregiver actually engages with your children when you're not around, then Anesta is your...

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Tiiera B.

Social Work Student Available For Part-Time Work

Roselle, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Tiiera and I am interested in being your Nanny! I am graduate in Masters of Social Work candidate at Rutgers University and I have about 2-3 years of experience with nanny/babysitting work. I have a clean driving and background record, I don't smoke or drink, and I can provide resume upon request. I am looking for...

Iesha W. says "Tiiera is reliable baby sitter. She kept great communication with me and my husband. My daughter is 10 months and she took great care of her. We hired her...

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Sopio D.

Experienced Nanny Available On Weekend

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a passionate and experienced caregiver with a decade of experience, dedicated to fostering children's growth and development. My creative and caring nature shines through in my interactions with children. I create a fun and nurturing environment where they can thrive. I keep parents involved and informed about their child's...

Care Member says "Sophia was placed as a student teacher in my son ‘s class and I can t thank you enough for being so supportive. We just came to USA last year and my son...

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Nicole S.

Nanny

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My name is Nicole, I am 29years old. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and Nannying since I was 18 years old. I am looking for a family who I can treat their child as one of my own and help the family with whatever they need. I also do house work; such as clean,...

Ashley W. says "I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone."

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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of August 2025

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 5.0

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Cranford, NJ

Nannies in Cranford, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

Raquel H.

We recently hired Raquel for our open nanny position. She just started 3 days ago, but we are really happy so far!

- Ashley H.

Coley S.

Coley was great! She came on time and I could tell my daughter really liked her. As a new time mom, I truly felt comfortable leaving my 3...

- Care member

Kimberly S.

I am a mom, labor & delivery nurse, doula and former daycare owner. I have known Kimberly S for over 20 years. Kim watched my oldest son for...

- Care member

FAQs for finding nannies in Cranford, NJ

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Cranford, NJ is as of is $22.00 per hour as of August, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 24 in Cranford, NJ. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.

You can find different nanny services in Cranford through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Cranford, NJ with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.

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