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Nicole H.

The Fun Aunt

Cranford, NJ

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
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
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Hi!! My name is Autumn. I'm a 20-year-old, college student, from Cranford NJ. I'm a fun, caring and sweet nanny. I'm looking for babysitting opportunities, part time or date nights! I have over four years of experience with kids between the range of 2m-13 years old, and have worked in summer camps! I can provide my own...
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Chrisany N.

Part-Time Caregiver

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Miranda D.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I am Miranda, and available for 1-2 days a week, occasional date night 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 of babysitting...

Care Member says "Miranda has been a wonderful after-school caregiver for my two daughters (10,8). She is always punctual, communicates well, and most importantly, my...

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Kyrsten G.

New Providence, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
**PLEASE READ: NOT AVAILABLE FOR WEEKLY BABYSITTING! Sorry!** Hi, I'm Kyrsten! I have been babysitting for over 10 years and I have worked for many, many families whether it was weekly babysitting or just date nights. I also have experience with kids who are neurodivergent and neurotypical. I am licensed Occupational...

Care Member says "Kyrsten is amazing with my kids. She is reliable, fun, professional and I put all of my trust in her when she’s with my kids. "

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Melicet A.

Experienced Babysitter Available On Weeknight

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I like to work with children because they have especial manner to see The world I am responsible and dependable person to take care your children I am babysitter or Nanny so I can teach art too I have experience with newborns toddlers . I have good reference from families that I had been worked for many years I have CPR first...

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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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
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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Maria P.

Child Care

Irvington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Maria. I love to spend time with children. I am a great babysitter. I really like taking children to the park and pool. Spending time with kids brings joy and happiness. I have 3 years of experience in being a babysitter. I would like to start working any time. I can also take care over night for example date...

Justyna F. says "Maria was by far the best nanny we've had for our (hard to handle) son! She is extremely patient and kind, not to mention extremely reliable and...

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Giana E.

Babysitter For The Week And Your Nights Out :)

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I was a camp counselor for 5 years. I have worked with babies ranging from 3 months old-14 months old and children ranging from ages 3-12 years old. I have also worked with children with disabilities such as Asperger's, ADHD, and on the spectrum. I am looking for babysitting job from Monday-Friday at the starting rate of $25/hr....

Alexandra M. says "Giana took care of our 2.5 year old and they had a great time! She arrived on time, was great at keeping him busy, and at calming him down when needed....

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Zaniyah M.

ZaNiyah M.

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Bridget K.

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Jess S.

Newark, NJ

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hello I am a current graduate student and an experienced loving babysitter. I enjoy being around children and helping / attending to their needs. I am available during the week , on weekends, date nights , after school, and summer months . I have 9 years of experience . I am responsible, nurturing , reliable, and energetic. I...

Yolanda D. says "Jess was very hands on. As soon as she arrived she immediately went into action without hesitation. My kids loved her immediately and want her to come...

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Maria S.

Part-time Child Care

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Naomi T.

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi!! I'm Naomi. I am 26, with a BA in Criminal Justice and a minor in Public Administration. Experience working in ABA therapy providing in-person and telehealth therapy sessions. Began working with children over a decade ago and I love it. Let me help where it counts! General Availability: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (M-F) 3:30 p.m....

Rodney B. says "My family loves her. She's the only one we allow to watch over our children which our 10 yr son has Autism and he adores her. Our daughter's also connect...

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Autumn H.

Occasional Date Night

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Please read my profile before contacting me. Serious inquires only. $35 hour Currently seeking : * 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 2012 ages 2 to 5 y. o Promoted to LT of...

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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Karema B.

Experience Nanny/babysitter

Newark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Jazmin R.

Nanny

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Jazmin, and I'm a 24-year-old, happy, energetic, and loving nanny with a strong background in childcare. I'm fully COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted, and I hold a CPR certification. My experience ranges from caring for infants as young as 2 months to teenagers up to 15 years old, including those on the autism...

Maria S. says "Jasmin is amazing for taking care of my kids, always that she's needed she's there even if last minute she goes above and beyond. She has always been...

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Melynda J.

Mom-Helper-Babysitter-Pet Sitter-Elderly Care-Extraordinaire

Metuchen, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Melynda and I am a wonderfully happy, outgoing, kind and personable. I am looking for work as a mothers helper, babysitter, elderly care helper, errand runner, date night sitter, grocery shopper, etc. I have a full time job but need extra income, so am willing to help out as needed on nights or weekends. I love people...
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Samantha C.

Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight Babysitting Jobs

Roselle, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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  • 60 overnight babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.67/hr as of April 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.

Miranda D.

Miranda has been a wonderful after-school caregiver for my two daughters (10,8). She is always punctual, communicates well, and most...

- Care member

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 $22.67, 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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