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Makenna L.

Rutherford, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
Hi! I am a fun, reliable, and responsible person who has many years of babysitting and daycare experience. I have been babysitting for about 10 years, nannied, and spent 4 summers working at a daycare during the summers off from college. I'm first aid-trained and CPR certified, and worked with children with multiple food...
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Katie B.

Babysitter Available For Evenings/Weekends

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Katie, an experienced nanny on the UES looking for new evening and weekend opportunities. While I work in-office four days a week at my full-time job, I've also been a weekend nanny to a family of 5 kids on the UWS for the past 3 years. I do have a handful of families in the city that I date-night sit for as well, but I...

Bryan M. says "Katie interacted amazingly with my kids, they all love her. She is present, energetic, and can engage with my kids for hours. She has helped drive my kids...

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Mary V.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
I have been a Nanny for five years and am interested in pivoting into "Night Nurse" work, taking care of infants overnight so that parents can sleep, a role I performed for my sister when her twins were born. Growing up, I helped my mother care for my younger siblings, and I babysat extensively in high school and college. Over...

Christina C. says "Mary was an absolute dream with our infant son. She was always making sure she was doing everything exactly how we wanted and asked a lot of questions...

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Sheila H.

Experienced Sitter, Nanny And Tutor

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Sheila! I am 26 and am excited to meet you and potentially babysit, nanny or tutor. I am a high school science teacher and am comfortable tutoring and providing child care for all ages. I have a wide range of experiences from newborns to teenagers, occasional date night sitting to nannying for the summer. I look...

Katy C. says "Sheila was fantastic! She was very responsive prior to caring for my children and was great with them when she was with them. Both my 9 year old twin boys...

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Chelsea B.

Responsible And Loving Sitter

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$39/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Chelsea. I live in West Orange, NJ. I am a college student majoring in forensic psychology. I've worked at Retro Fitness for quite some time in the childcare section. The parents loved me so much I currently still babysit their kids at their homes. I love kids. They brighten up my day even when they're fussy. I'm...

Cassandra K. says "Chelsea is really awesome. I wish I had the money to pay her full time. My girls live her. She's very dependable and I am glad to have found her."

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Edeline F.

New York, NY

4.8(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello am Edeline; I have 11+yrs of experience working with children. Currently in a position with a infant, which should be closing out in summer 2026. Looking for part-time or date nights clients. Being surrounded by children of all ages growing up brought me so much gratification that I started working as a babysitter for...

Care Member says "Edeline has worked with our family for the last 2+ years caring for our now 3 y/o son. She is a trusted, warm and communicative caregiver. She takes...

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Rosemary G.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I am an art educator and caregiver, with over 10 years of experience working with children. I currently nanny an infant, a 3-year-old, and a 4-year-old. I am looking for date night babysitting or art tutoring. I have taught numerous art programs for kids, including a year teaching art at a private middle school and running a...

Sky G. says "Rosemary was a great help for some last minute care we needed for our 8 month old son. She was responsive, attentive, and easy to coordinate with. Thank you...

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Karema B.

Experience Nanny/babysitter

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello Parents, My name is Karema. I am a nanny/ babysitter in the Essex County area and I am open to all surrounding areas. I have taken care of multiple families as a nanny/babysitter for the past 10 years, but overall I have 16 years of experience in childcare. I enjoy interacting with the children of all age's from newborn to...

Mirah H. says "Karema was reliable, kind, considerate and extremely helpful when caring for my grandmother. She always took the initiative to help with tasks around the...

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Stephanie G.

Paterson, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
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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Molly M.

Warm, Friendly, And Experienced Babysitter!

Jersey City, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Molly, and I'm a graduate student at Columbia University. I am looking for a part-time nannying job for evenings and weekends. I have over 5 years of babysitting experience for families with kids ages 1-8 years old. I am also a teacher and tutor, so I am great with homework help. I love to cook, tidy, and spend...

Care Member says "Molly is trustworthy, reliable, communicative, responsible, open, gentle, sophisticated, pleasant and fun."

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Paige C.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
With more than a decade of experience, I have built a 10-year career as a professional nanny and household manager. As a certified Newborn Care Specialist and Pediatric Sleep Consultant, I bring both passion and proven expertise to every family I support. Throughout my career, I've managed household operations while caring for...

Jessica B. says "Paige was our nanny for a year, starting when our daughter was 4. We were first-time parents and she taught us so much in addition to caring deeply for...

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Julie R.

Hoboken, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
looking for a position as a summer babysitter/nanny and/or a date night babysitter. I currently teach elementary school in Hoboken but before that I worked as a nanny to an active 1-year-old girl in NYC for four months (reference can be found below) and then a nanny to two amazing boys in NYC for almost three years. Besides my...

Svetlana M. says "Julie is a full-time nanny for our, now, 16-month-old daughter and has been with us for over 4 months. Unfortunately, we are now moving to Boston,...

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Zuehailey I.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hackensack, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello loved ones!! Currently looking for date nights/part time opportunities! I have cared for children starting from the age 1 and older. Some responsibilities I have assisted with include after school pick-up, Lunch/Dinner, homework help, nap/bedtime, after school activities, play dates, park and attraction visits, full...

Sandra B. says "Zuehailey is a wonderful babysitter. She is punctual, reliable and more importantly nurturing and caring. She took care of our young son who is on the...

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Tracey G.

Special Needs, Senior Care

Bergenfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
***COVID VACCINATED Available to work in Bergen, Essex and Morris County*** Hi there! My name is Tracey and I am a qualified caregiver for Special Needs, Senior Care, Child Care. I have over 18 years of experience. I am available for week night M-F overnight (flexible with start time)(7/8pm-7am)or weekend Fri-Sun overnight...

Christina D. says "As a first time mommy, I needed extra help with my son. At one month old Tracey came to the rescue! She was very patient not only with our son, but...

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Victoria L.

Flexible And Experienced Student Sitter

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Victoria, a caring and dependable nanny with six years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids. I'm CPR and lifeguard certified and spent two years as a child swim instructor, so safety is always my top priority. Originally from Florida, I'm a recent UF graduate now pursuing my...

Violeta B. says "She's an extremely mature, responsible, reliable and caring person. Your children are safe with her. My kids love her!"

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Kiera M.

Mental Health Therapist/Nanny Available For Part Time Positions

New York, NY

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kiera. I am a Mental Health Therapist/nanny living in Manasquan, NJ. My experience includes age ranges from 3 m/o-preteens. While completing my undergraduate degree, I worked in Hamden, CT where I specialized in working with infants (5 m/o-2 y/o), as well as preschoolers (3-4 y/o). During my summers in...

Irina Z. says "Kiera is absolutely phenomenal and we love her dearly! She tamed my wild and independent 8yo who drove crazy two other nannies. Our 3yo could not wait for...

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Emily W.

New York, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I am a fun loving, energetic, and responsible babysitter/nanny with over 12 years of paid experience. I have experiences with all ages, including experience with young infants! I went to school for musical theatre and hold a degree from Boston Conservatory. I enjoy sharing my love of music with the children I care for! In my...

Karen D. says "Emily is a wonderful person and was great with our 2 month old baby!"

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Kimberly K.

Dedicated, Hardworking And Loving NANNY

East Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I am a professional nanny and overnight newborn care specialist for the last 10+ years . I am seeking a FULL TIME /PART TIME nanny position starting early JANUARY 2026Also, excellent resume and references are available upon request. Looking forward to speaking with you with additional details soon have a good day.

Allison T. says "Kimberly was a wonderful part of our family helping us care for our baby son on the weekends for a year. We ended up moving to TX at the end of the year...

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Taea B.

Hi, My Name Is Taea (pronounced Tay-uh) And I Am So Excited For This Opportunity & What It Entails!

Teaneck, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Taea and I'm so excited to work with you! I previously worked at an overnight summer camp which specializes in close care with kids aged 7-13 which I've done for the past 8 years, and during this time I've also babysat/nannied for various families caring for newborns, babies and toddlers. I have experience in...

Elizabeth A. says "Taea responded to a request immediately, asked questions to feel comfortable and arrived on time the next day. We are so grateful for her care and our...

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Laura C.

Experienced & Creative Nanny

Fair Lawn, NJ

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

Katie interacted amazingly with my kids, they all love her. She is present, energetic, and can engage with my kids for hours. She has helped...

- Bryan M.

Mary V.

Mary was an absolute dream with our infant son. She was always making sure she was doing everything exactly how we wanted and asked a lot of...

- Christina C.

Sheila H.

Sheila was fantastic! She was very responsive prior to caring for my children and was great with them when she was with them. Both my 9...

- Katy C.

What to know about night nannies in Rutherford, NJ

The cost of hiring a night nanny in Rutherford, NJ typically depends on experience level, certifications, the number of overnight hours needed, and any additional responsibilities required. As of April 2026, families in this area pay an average of $25.00 per hour for overnight support. In addition to wages, you may also consider costs associated with benefits, overtime, or extended shifts. To estimate total childcare expenses for your household, you can use the Care.com cost calculator to explore general childcare cost estimates in Rutherford or nearby areas.

Deciding between a night nanny or a night nurse in Rutherford, NJ depends on the level of support your newborn and family need. A night nanny typically helps with overnight care such as feeding support, diaper changes, soothing, and establishing early sleep routines. A night nurse, who often has clinical training, may be better suited for babies with medical considerations, premature infants, or families needing monitoring and specialized newborn care. Understanding the differences between these roles can help you choose the best fit for your situation, and many parents start by learning more about night nannies and night nurses before deciding.

Night nannies in Rutherford, NJ typically support families during overnight hours by managing feedings, diaper changes, soothing infants back to sleep, and tracking nighttime patterns. Many also help with sleep conditioning, offer guidance to new parents, and support multiples or babies with reflux or colic. Profiles on Care.com outline each nanny’s experience, certifications, and approach to newborn care so you can find someone aligned with your routine and preferences.

You can browse 1 night nannies in Rutherford, NJ by filtering for availability, experience with newborns, overnight care, or specialized training such as infant CPR. Reading reviews from other families and messaging candidates about your baby’s routine can help you shortlist the best options. Many parents schedule an introductory call or trial night to confirm fit before beginning ongoing care.

When interviewing a night nanny, consider asking about their experience with newborns, comfort with feeding methods, approach to soothing and sleep routines, and how they handle situations such as colic, reflux, or multiple wake-ups. It’s also helpful to discuss communication preferences and what updates you’ll receive overnight. A detailed list of helpful topics is included in our guide to night nanny interview questions.

Many families hire night nannies to get longer stretches of sleep, support newborn feeding schedules, and reduce stress during the early months. A night nanny can help stabilize routines, offer guidance to new parents, and provide reassurance for babies with special sleep or feeding needs. For more insight, you can read about the benefits of hiring a night nanny and how overnight care can support your family.

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