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Jasmine W.

Personal Assistant, Babysitter And Night Nanny!

Cranford, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
With over 14 years of experience, I'm passionate about creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, including multiples and special needs. For the past 3 years, I've worked with children with special needs, adapting activities to suit their individual needs with patience and creativity. I'm...
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Nicole H.

The Fun Aunt

Cranford, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
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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Sofiya N.

Sofiya

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Sofiya. I am a college grad who loves taking care of other people. I have experience taking care of children (ages: 8mon - 12yrs old) as well as of elderly people which includes handicapped (ages 80+ yrs old). As parts of National Honor Society, I tutored my younger peers in English and Biology in high...

Care Member says "I've known Sofiya since she was a baby—I’m a friend of the family. She’s always been kind, thoughtful, and willing to help out. I’ve hired her for a few...

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Autumn Tines T.

Cranford, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi!! My name is Autumn. I'm a 20-year-old college student attending Montclair state, from Cranford, NJ. I'm a fun, caring, and sweet nanny who is looking for babysitting opportunities/ senoir care, including part-time care and date nights! I have over four years of experience with children ages 2 months-13 years old and have...
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Chrisany N.

Part-Time Caregiver

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, my name is Chrisany. I am the proud mother of 2 children, one in elementary school and one starting college. I'm a small business owner but I've always loved working with children and I understand the importance of needing exceptional child care for my own children, one who has severe allergies and asthma. I would like to be...

Naveen P. says "Took care of my 8 month old twins with great care. She was very pleasant, punctual, and was able to handle them with great ease."

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Melicet A.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknight

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, and I have dedicated the past 12 years to making a positive impact on the lives of the children I care for. As a Certified Teacher in my country , I bring a wealth of knowledge to my role, ensuring that your little ones are supported through every developmental...

Swasti A. says "Melicet has been our nanny for our two daughters since the younger one was 2 months old and the older one was 4 years old. She has been our nanny for the...

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Stacy M.

Nanny/Care Taker/Tutor

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
Hello! I hope you and your family are doing well and feeling blessed! By profession, I'm a landscape architect and graphic designer, and I earned both my Bachelor's and Master's in Landscape Architecture from Rutgers University. But at heart, I've always been drawn to working with and caring for children. I've had the...

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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Zaniyah M.

ZaNiyah M.

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hello! I am a 20 years old formerly from Plainfield, NJ, but I have lived in Baltimore, MD since attending college in 2019. I am a full time college student majoring in Nursing. I am the oldest of 4 children, and I have been babysitting for almost a year now, so I have some experience with children from newborn to 12 years. I am...

Katherine T. says "Niyah only watched our baby boy for 3 days but she is so sweet. She was good with our dogs too. I will definitely use her again in the future if I need...

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Silvia D.

My name is Silvi.

West Orange, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Silvi! With over 15 years as a teacher, nanny, and house manager, I bring warmth, reliability, and expertise to every family I work with. I'm skilled in infant sleep training, establishing smooth routines, and caring for children from newborns to preteens. Families describe me as "part of the family," I'm available...

Kyle K. says "Silvia has taken care of my daughter for the past 5 years. She is beyond great with her, my wife and i honestly cannot say enough great things about Silvia,...

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Maria S.

Part-time Child Care

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I have many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am looking to obtain part-time babysitting jobs in the afternoon, evenings and some weekends. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort...

Victoria A. says "Maria is fantastic! She provided evening care for our 3yo daughter S for 5 months, 3x/week (~12 hours). Maria picked S up from daycare, prepared meals,...

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Autumn H.

Occasional Date Night

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Please read my profile before contacting me. Serious inquires only. $35 hour Currently seeking : *After school Hours/ Evening/Nights 4 p.m. on * Pet sitting in your home. * Occasional sitting weekend/overnights *Travel Nanny w Passport and local events (weddings etc.) My Early Educator as a teaching assistant, began 2007 to...

Adriana I. says "Autumn watched my 6 months old for 3 days for 4 hours each day. She is by far the best sitter I have ever met. I would hire her again. She is very...

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Samantha C.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight Babysitting Jobs

Roselle, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm a caring, organized, responsible and enthusiastic caregiver with 11 years experience. I am an educator so my hours have to be tailored towards late afternoons into the evening. The age groups I have babysat range from infants to children up to the age of 13. The care provided includes but is not limited to pick and drop...
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Vanessa H.

Child Care Worker

West Orange, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Vanessa! I have 10 + years of babysitting experience. I am an excellent date night sitter, or a weekend sitter when you need to go out and run errands. I can assist cleaning, feeding, and homework assignments. I have experience with working with special needs children. I have a Bachelors Degree in Early...
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Karla S.

Plainfield, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Karla I am 23 years old. I hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education licensing. During the school year I am a pre-kindergarten teacher. I am very passionate about early childhood development and helping children better their skills. I am fluent in Spanish and English. At this time I am...
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Samia C.

Elizabeth, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
Experienced & Caring Babysitter Caring, reliable, and trustworthy babysitter with 15 years of experience working with families in Montclair and Livingston, NJ. I spent 10 years caring for a boy and a girl in Montclair, followed by 5 years caring for two girls in Livingston. My experience also includes caring for infants and...
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Miranda D.

South Plainfield, NJ

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$27/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! I am Miranda, and am looking for a nanny position! I also offer occasional date night, travel or overnight care. I am looking for family that's seeking a loving provider for their child. I can care for multiple children at once, have a clean driving record and experience with infants and children of all ages. I have 7 years...
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Deikel O.

Babysitter With 10 Years Of Experience Available After School And On Weeknights.

Roselle, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi my name is Deikel. I'm 27 years old and I am a Criminal Justice major at Montclair State University, I have my Associates Degree in Liberal Studies. I've been nannying for many years and have a lot of experience with children of all ages including newborns. I am Red Cross certified and know how to perform CPR. I am looking...
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Heloisa G.

Livingston, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. My previous babysitting experiences solidified my desire to support families by providing reliable care. I have two years of experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers, and I am comfortable watching up to three children at once....
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Alexia V.

Watchung, NJ

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$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi families! I'm currently offering date night/weekend babysitting services in the area and would love to help out any families looking for an experienced and reliable sitter. I work full-time as a nanny Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. so I'm available to start 6 p.m. depending the area, and every other...
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Nathalia V.

Babysitting Available Weekdays/ Nights And Weekends. Been Babysitting For 4 Years.

Roselle Park, NJ

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
I have babysit for at least 4 years as a part time, have a toddler of my own. Love kids and animals!
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  • 60 overnight babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $23.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated overnight babysitters is 5.0

Recent overnight babysitter reviews from local parents in Cranford, NJ

Overnight Babysitters in Cranford, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed overnight babysitters

Sofiya N.

I've known Sofiya since she was a baby—I’m a friend of the family. She’s always been kind, thoughtful, and willing to help out. I’ve hired...

- Care member

Chrisany N.

Took care of my 8 month old twins with great care. She was very pleasant, punctual, and was able to handle them with great ease.

- Naveen P.

Melicet A.

Melicet has been our nanny for our two daughters since the younger one was 2 months old and the older one was 4 years old. She has been our...

- Swasti A.

FAQs for finding an overnight babysitter near you in Cranford, NJ

To find a trusted overnight babysitter in Cranford, NJ, many parents compare caregiver profiles based on experience, reviews, availability, and past overnight care experience. Browsing options like babysitters near you or in-home babysitters can help narrow your search. Reading reviews from other families, conducting interviews, and discussing expectations in advance can help ensure the sitter is reliable. Many families also schedule a trial evening or shorter shift before committing to overnight care to build confidence and ensure a good fit.
Overnight babysitters in Cranford, NJ typically start at $23.25, but total cost can vary depending on the number of children, hours needed, and the sitter’s experience. Some sitters charge an hourly rate for awake hours and a flat overnight fee once children are asleep. Reviewing resources like overnight babysitting rates or how much to charge for overnight babysitting can help you better understand pricing. Discussing the structure in advance helps avoid surprises and ensures expectations are clear.
An overnight babysitter in Cranford, NJ remains responsible for the children throughout the night, even when they are asleep. This can include monitoring for wake-ups, handling nighttime routines, and responding to any needs or emergencies. Many sitters rest while children are sleeping but stay alert and available if needed, ensuring continuous supervision. If you’re unfamiliar with the role, you can learn more about what an overnight babysitter does.
Overnight babysitters in Cranford, NJ may help with evening routines such as dinner, bath time, and bedtime, as well as morning routines depending on the schedule. Some also assist with light household tasks like cleaning up after meals or preparing breakfast. In some cases, families may also consider support roles like mother’s helpers for additional daytime assistance. Responsibilities can vary, so families often outline expectations clearly before the booking.
Families in Cranford, NJ often hire overnight babysitters for occasions such as travel, work commitments, special events, or when consistent nighttime care is needed. Overnight care can also be helpful for parents with irregular schedules or those needing extended support beyond typical evening hours. Exploring different types of child care options can help determine if overnight care is the right fit.
Before an overnight babysitter arrives in Cranford, NJ, parents often prepare important information such as emergency contacts, bedtime routines, allergies, and any special instructions. Providing clear guidance on schedules, house rules, and expectations helps ensure a smooth experience and allows the sitter to confidently care for your children throughout the night. Some families also review best practices for overnight care using guides like overnight babysitting planning resources.

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