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Leah D.

Energetic And Easy Going Nanny At Your Service

Verona, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I am a fun loving, out going, experienced childcare provider. I've been taking care of kids in the Montclair area (where I grew up) since I was 12 years old. My hobbies include playing sports, playing music, reading, and going to the park. I love to share my interest in these hobbies with the children I take care of.

Jessica K. says "Leah is absolutely wonderful! I hired Leah to facilitate remote learning for my first grader. Leah is patient, caring and able to keep my first grader...

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Joan S.

Montclair, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have over 10 years experience in being a Nanny, I enjoy taking of kids ages newborn and up. I come from a large family and taking care and nurturing is second nature to me. And I love my job and I take pride in what I do. Looking forward to be a part of your family.

Christina C. says "Joan is a caring and very reliable person. She was a wonderful help this summer with caring for my newborn baby. I would thoroughly recommend her. "

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Nicole R.

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
I am passionate about helping children grow and develop. I am a patient, calm, and creative individual. I use my Early Childhood Education knowledge and certification to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. With my First Aid and CPR Training, I am also prepared to handle any emergencies that may arise. I...

Faith R. says "Nicole is a fun, punctual, and responsible caregiver. My little girl loves playing with her and doing art projects."

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Laurie A.

Currently Available Mornings For Child And Elder Care

Fair Lawn, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Mature professional caregiver. Used to working with young children and seniors. Worked as a paraprofessional in the local school districts for several years. The past 8 years I have been a nanny to 2 children. I an busy during the week, but I am looking for weekend babysitting jobs.

Katherine M. says "Laurie has been watching my 3 children for two months. She is very reliable and loves to cook. She has a grown son and is a safe driver. "

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Karine K.

Part-Time Nanny Available On Short Notice

Fair Lawn, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I've been caring for children/ managing households for about 10 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...

Cindy S. says "Karine is a sweet girl who loves children. She is punctual, dependable and outgoing. You can tell from the moment you meet her that she is comfortable with...

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Lourdes T.

Part-Time Or Full-Time

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
Nanny 14 plus years. I have taken care of new born to 14 years of age. Also I have experience in taking care of elderly. I am loving and caring. I've taken care of 8 kids at a time as well as twins. Also in my home there have been 58 kids living with us through foster care as my mom is a licensed foster mom so I help her through...

Miguel M. says "Es una joven buena y trabajadora cuida muy bien los niños y también siempre les está enseñando cosas Nuevas cómo leer y hablar es muy cariñosa y atenta...

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Courtney W.

Full-Time Nanny

Ridgewood, NJ

3.3(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Meaghan C. says "Courtney worked for us for a short time last spring before she moved back home for summer break. We didn't build an extensive rapport but she seemed...

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Rosetta T.

Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones

Little Falls, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy. I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...

Care Member says "Rosetta has been our son's full-time nanny for the past 18-months, starting when he was just 5-months old. She has played an instrumental role in his...

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Donna P.

Fun Learning Adventure Creator!

Cedar Grove, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello. for over 20 years I have created fun learning adventures and experiences for children newborn thru high school age. I am able to nanny, tutor, carpool, travel, cook, clean, shop, run errands, do light housekeeping, take care of pets, do kids laundry, etc. I have a flexible schedule and would love to create and carry out...

Care Member says "Our family has been blessed with Donna and we are very happy to have her in our lives. She’s an exceptional educator who understands children of all...

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Stephanie G.

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
As a childcare provider, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My journey with babysitting began at 17 as an occasional date night sitter, then evolving into part-time nanny. I was responsible for a family of four boys during my college sophomore year and currently I still work with multiple...

Care Member says "She is an amazing nanny who took care of my two kids, ages 2 and 5. She was so sweet and very prepared. She brought some coloring books and crayons....

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Karen T.

Nanny

Butler, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
I grew up in England. Trained as a nanny at 19 years old. I have been a nanny for 37 years, working with families with children ranging from newborn to teenagers. Most jobs I was there for at least 2 years, the longest one was 10 years. Working as a nanny has been a very rewarding experience. I have helped a lot of children...

Erin D. says "Karen is simply the greatest caregiver in the world! She was our nanny for nearly 10 years, and we were lucky every day to have her caring for our 2...

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Stefanie M.

Trustworthy And Reliable Nanny

Garfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
21 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Stefanie and I am excited to start this journey to find an awesome family to become a part of. I am open to part time, temporary, occasional, and date night positions. I am enthusiastic about health and fitness. I am an excellent cook and am happy to do it if needed. I work most days in education. I have...

David B. says "Stefanie took care of our daughter from when she was 6 weeks old until she was 16mo old (when we moved out of the area). Her schedule is very flexible and...

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Laura C.

Experienced & Creative Nanny

Fair Lawn, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
**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....

Paul C. says "Laura was one of our favorite sitters when we lived nearby. She is responsible, dependable, and extremely caring. If you get the opportunity to hire Laura,...

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Suzette L.

Live-in Caregiver/Nanny Available

Mahwah, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Craft assistance
I am an energetic, responsible and loving individual with a passion for working with children. I am patient and understanding of child development. I have a kind and cheerful personality, the ability to cope with unexpected situations and to stay calm under pressure. Children in my care are constantly monitored and supported...

Danielle C. says "Suzette has been babysitting for my three kids since December. She has always been on time and always reliable. My almost one year old feels very...

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Rebecca S.

Elmwood Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! My name is Rebecca and I am 31 years old. I was raised in Paramus and have always had a great love for children and animals. I do not have any kids yet, except for my rescue baby (dog). I have had a lot of experience over the years with children, along with great memories. From babysitting siblings, to nannying for a foster...

Peggy G. says "She's very sweet, caring,, reliable, intelligent and courteous"

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Dana P.

Township of Washington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Dana! A lifelong New Jersey native & fluent monolingual English speaker, fully authorized to work for any U. S. employer. I am a highly experienced nanny with 10+ years of professional childcare (newborn-teen), working with special needs children, & a preschool teachers aide. Clean background check & driving record,...

Care Member says "So gentle and loving with my boy N. They play together for hours and always gets him down for his naps. "

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Angela P.

Caring Full Time Nanny

Clifton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Bringing a decade of childcare experience, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children. My background includes Early Child Development coursework, which helps me to understand and support each child's unique growth. I am CPR trained and have First Aid Training, ensuring I can handle any...

Kathy S. says "Angie's been with our family since my LO was 3 months old and she is simply amazing. She's dependable, professional, caring, patient and extremely...

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Isabel O.

Fun

Hawthorne, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I describe myself as creative, dedicated, patient, kind, generous, caring, loving and energetic. I love nature and the outdoors. My hobbies are hiking, camping, biking, swimming, dancing, farming and cooking. I also enjoy reading, crafting and sewing. I started caring for young children in my neighborhood in Portugal when I was...

Care Member says "She's a nice person, friendly, very good with the kids including teacher homework. She is very responsible and loving. "

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Alexandra R.

Babysitter/Nanny

Clifton, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hey there ! My name is Alexandra but call me Allie. I have my Bachelors degree in Psychology and Philosophy. I am currently a doctoral student and I attend school locally. I am available to baby sit for date nights and weekends. :) A little about me: As an undergraduate student, I gained 4 years of experience working as a...

Care Member says "Alexandra was amazing with my daughter. It was our first time using her and I was hesitant going into the city a being fae away from my home when my...

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Rebecca A.

Nanny,Personal Assistant

Montclair, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Becca or Becs! I absolutely love young minds! I'm extremely punctual, patient, flexible, energetic, and fun. On the other hand I've had to run an entire household from sun up to sun down on my own so I know that kids can be wild and I'm totally prepared to become a jungle gym. I personally incorporate gentle...
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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $24.00/hr as of November 2026

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 4.4

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Wayne, NJ

Nannies in Wayne, NJ are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

Leah D.

Leah is absolutely wonderful! I hired Leah to facilitate remote learning for my first grader. Leah is patient, caring and able to keep my...

- Jessica K.

Joan S.

Joan is a caring and very reliable person. She was a wonderful help this summer with caring for my newborn baby. I would thoroughly...

- Christina C.

Nicole R.

Nicole is a fun, punctual, and responsible caregiver. My little girl loves playing with her and doing art projects.

- Faith R.

Common questions about hiring a nanny in Wayne, NJ

The average hourly rate for nannies on Care.com in Wayne, NJ is around $24.61 as of November, 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 Wayne, NJ.
There are a few good ways to find a trusted nanny in Wayne, 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 28 nannies in Wayne, 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 Wayne, 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 Wayne, 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 Wayne, 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 Wayne, 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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