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60 nannies are listed in Oakland, NJ
The average rate is $20/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Oakland, NJ
I have 4 years of experience with children ranging in ages 4-13. I have my own car, so will be able to drive the kids to wherever they need to be. I love doing activities such as crafts and games with the children I watch. I am very friendly and always make sure the kids are super comfortable with me the minute we meet. I am...
Sierra can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Hi I'm Julia! I am currently a physician assistant graduate student and am looking for a part time summer position (return to school 8/24). I have a lot of experience working with kids, in 2012 to 2016, I worked at the Oakland Recreation Summer Camp as a counselor for 1st and 2nd graders and have I have 7 years experience...
Skills:
CPR
Hi everyone! My name is Brandi and I am 21 years old. I have plenty of experience working with children. I have experience with babies as little as 6 months old to children up to 14 years old. I have nannied, babysat, and have been a counselor at sleep away camp! Please feel free to reach out with any questions:) I try to always...
Skills:
CPR
Pam H.
Oakland, NJ
$22-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I, mother of grown twins, have plenty of child care experience, ranging from caring for my own children to being paid to do so for others(babysitting and nanny work) Years ago, I ran a preschool summer camp program, where I planned the day (outdoor games, songs, crafts, etc.) for the children. I recently worked for 11 years as...
Pam can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Payton C.
Oakland, NJ
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello I'm Payton C.! Ever since I was little, I've always wanted to be a teacher. I attended Montclair State University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Family Science and Human development. Babysitting is such a great job for me to get even more experience than I already have. From June 2020-August 2021, I was a part time nanny...
Payton can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Shannon! I am a graduate student at New York Medical College studying speech language pathology. I have worked at a daycare in my hometown for the past 5 years and have spent plenty of time in each room (infant to 5 years old). I have also babysat and nannied for many different families for over 6 years and treat...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Shannon during the school year last year after my babysitter of five years went to college. She made the transition from babysitters very easy because of how good she is with all children. Since the first day I met her I knew she was someone I could trust...
Athena K.
I have 5 years of experience as a babysitter. I can help with summer homework, carpooling, and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
4.7
(19)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Married,
Experienced over 18 year, 11 year in the USA
None smoke. Fully COVID vaccinated and yearly flu shot. Tdap.
Newborn Care Specialist certificate
Certificate of First Aid and CPR
Certificate of Safe Sleep Practices
Professional Sleep Conditioning for the Newborn Care Certification
A professional nanny, I have...
Tania can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The best of the best, I couldn't say enough"
Thanyarat V.
Elisabeth S.
Wayne, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 12 years old. I love kids, the outdoors, arts and crafts, and provide a stable, consistent presence. Competent with light housework and cooking. Great with homework help and tutoring.
Elisabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Where do I even begin, Lissa is an absolute SAINT and I really found a needle in a haystack. She is highly professional, educated, well-spoken, accountable and extremely experienced. She took care of my son for almost an entire year. She doesn't need much direction...
Miram E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Mary. Over the years, I have held 6 separate Nanny Positions, worked in a preschool. I have newborn experience and have worked with multiple children. I love to keep children engaged and active with fun activities such as reading, doing art and crafts and playing games. I'm also a big believer that kids should...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Mary has watched my son since I went back to work after maternity leave. Having to leave your 3 month old baby and go back to work is is a terrifying experience, especially for a first time mother like I was. Thankfully, we had Mary. I never had to doubt whether...
Heather T.
Susie R.
Ringwood, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I'm a mom of three and young grandma and very young at heart with lots of family and local experience. Im great with kids of all ages. I love newborns/babies and am capable and responsible and can be the support you need to adjust to this precious yet exhausting time of life. I am flexible and willing to do some overnights with...
Susie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Susie is a close family member and I have trusted her with my now 8-year old son since he was born. She is fun, outgoing, responsible and really sweet. She will come up with creative ways to make everyone happy! I highly recommend Susie!"
Aly W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've always loved working with children, whether it was working with nurses in neonatal facilities or babysitting, it became a huge part of my life. I have over 17 years of experience being a nanny. I also have 10 years of medical experience where I worked with premature babies and elders. I see babysitting as more of a hobby...
Claudia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Claudia is a beautiful human and caregiver. She has come into our family and now feels like family. For the past two years she has demonstrated commitment and care to our daughter (who is now about to be 2). She buys gifts for her for all the holidays, home remedy...
Barbara K.
5.0
(2)
I currently work at a daycare in Whippany in the infant room. Previously I was a nanny for a family with 3 boys for 16 1/2 years, I started when the boys were 2 yrs old and 3 months. Before that I worked with a family of four kids between the ages of 5 and 13 for almost 2 years. I've been babysitting since I was 10 yrs old. I...
Misty can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Misty is incredibly responsible and reliable. She is great with the kids and not only cares for them but teaches them responsibility and makes them accountable. In return my kids loved and respected her."
Jacky V.
Jamie B.
Mahwah, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny 15yrs Experience Looking For Full Time/part Time Position.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!! :-). My name is Jamie and I have been nannying for families for over 20 yrs. I don't consider it a job when you love what you do. I love children of all ages and find myself to be a big kid at heart. I am also a huge animal lover!! I am very caring and patient and find that this allows me to be able to really have a...
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jamie is a very caring person and is great with kids. My toddler loved having her as a caregiver, she read to him, took him to the library, and kept up my toddlers routine. She is friendly, engaging and nurturing, we hired her for full time hours until my kid...
Divya A.
5.0
(1)
I enjoy working with children of all ages and with children with disabilities. I have 10+ years of experience. I am looking for a long term job and grow to be apart of your family!
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Throughout high school, college and presently I've had babysitting experience on and off. Experience with babies to age 15. Did common things such as play games, meal prep, bring to park to play (weather permits), errands and so forth. Currently I am an RBT (registered behavior technician) which means I work with kids who are on...
Melissa can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa was the first person we've ever hired to babysit our son and she did a great job! She was very professional and sent us lots of photos and updates to make sure that we felt comfortable while we were away. I would definitely hire Melissa again."
Kari N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
**Currently only available for occasional date nights** Hello there! I'm a freelance theater artist with a passion to see our next generation thrive in an environment of love and learning. I've worked with children newborn to 14 years. Previous experience: short/long term nannying with families of 1-4 children under age 10....
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Laura was our full time nanny for a couple years and I have nothing but amazing things to say about her. She has a calm demeanor but knows when to be firm. As 2 working parents we needed a lot of help. She got them dressed, fed them, read to them, played with them...
Ali H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting for about 8 years now. I was a camp division head for 2 years, and was a paraprofessional for kids with special needs for 2 years as well. I am available on short notice, and am extremely reliable. I received my bachelors degree from Montclair State University, majoring in Psychology minoring in Cognitive...
Karine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I interviewed Karine and was amazed at how confident, outgoing, mature and light hearted she appeared to be. I am very confident that she will be accepted and can adapt to any home and would be a wonderful asset to any age group of children. She strikes me as being...
Doris S.
3.3
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm 25 years old and am looking for one-time nanny jobs on weeknights and weekends, as I currently have a couple part time jobs during the week. I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, which certifies me to teach anywhere from Pre-K to 3rd grade. This degree also incorporates music. I have experience teaching in...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Courtney has watched our three children for over two years. She is extremely responsible, punctual and our kids love her! She is wonderful with newborns all the way up to our 6 year old. "
Lauren S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love children. I enjoy dancing, singing, playing and educating them. Didn't raise my kids on TV. Much crafts, library visits, Nanny and me classes, park outings, zoo, seaquarium, museums, play dates with other children and fun children safe activities. Worked with same family for 7 years. Three siblings, all 2 years apart....
Lourdes can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Luly was a wonderful nanny to my two kids. She is positive, reliable, punctual, great with toddlers and preschoolers and always ready with songs, games, reading and playing. 100% recommend her. My job situation changed so we no longer needed childcare, but if it...
Liana P.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Oakland, NJ
Shannon F.
5.0
I hired Shannon during the school year last year after my babysitter of five years went to college. She made the transition from babysitters very easy because of how good she is with all children. Since the first day I met her I knew she was someone I could trust even the young ones! I would...
- Athena K.
Tania V.
5.0
I reached out to Tanya with short notice, well responded above then that she take a good care of my kids and my dogs weekend,special occasion always on time that is very important for us.
- Emma N.
Elisabeth S.
5.0
Where do I even begin, Lissa is an absolute SAINT and I really found a needle in a haystack. She is highly professional, educated, well-spoken, accountable and extremely experienced. She took care of my son for almost an entire year. She doesn't need much direction at all, childcare to her comes...
- Miram E.
Mary C.
5.0
Mary has watched my son since I went back to work after maternity leave. Having to leave your 3 month old baby and go back to work is is a terrifying experience, especially for a first time mother like I was. Thankfully, we had Mary. I never had to doubt whether or not my baby was getting enough...
- Heather T.
Susie R.
5.0
Susie is the best babysitter!! She has a ton of experience with all ages and I trust her completely. She instinctively knows how to care for and connect with kids no matter the ages. She has been babysitting my kids who are now 1 and 4, and has been with us since they were infants. They love her!...
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FAQs for finding nannies in Oakland, NJ
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2024 near me in Oakland, NJ?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Oakland, NJ is as of is $20.14 per hour as of May, 2024. 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.
How can I find a nanny near me in Oakland, NJ?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 7 in Oakland, 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.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Oakland, NJ?
You can find different nanny services in Oakland 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 Oakland, NJ with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.