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Brionna S.

Part-Time Caregiver

Colonia, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Graduate student balancing academics and a full-time job, eager to bring my passion for childcare back. I have over 10 years of nannying experience, ranging from working with agencies, working independently, to working at summer camps. I enjoy playing out doors, math, arts & crafts, and board games. I do have reliable...
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Dorothy B.

Full Time, Part Time Nanny/Babysitter

Colonia, NJ

3.4(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Dorothy I have experience taking care of children 5 yr.o and 10 yr.o. I took them to play dates , activities doctor's appointments prepared dinner, help with homework etc.. I'm very energetic and easy gong with youthful personality get along and love kids , fluent in polish Full/part time

Warren R. says "Dorothy is remarkably punctual, knowledgeable, and eager to help out. We have a daughter with a communication delay who bonded well with Dorothy, who knew...

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Lauren D.

Part-time Care Giver

Colonia, NJ

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
Currently, I am a graduate student at Monmouth University majoring in Speech-Language Pathology. I have experience working with children of all ages in both school and work settings (dance studio, baby sitting). I am looking for a position beginning in July, ending in August. I am fully vaccinated.
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Lauren G.

Part-time Babysitter

Colonia, NJ

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$15/hr
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a senior at Colonia High School, for the past 4/5 years I have worked as a counselor for a Colonia softball camp with children from 6-13, along with assistant coaching the Colonia Middle School softball team. I am interested in working with children when I pursue a career after college, and I believe this could be a great...
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Natalie P.

Part-Time Care Giver

Colonia, NJ

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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! I am a very energetic well organized person. I am the oldest of 6 children therefore I have helped my parents with my siblings. I love working with children they bring such happiness into my life because they are all so full of life. I have nannied for three different families between 2022/24. I have cared for children...
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Kiara O.

Part-time Or Full-time

Roselle, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Kiara. I am currently a college student and I am looking to work Part-time or Full-time. I enjoy children a lot being that I have a lot of younger family members, so I was always designated as the "go-to sitter". I have an open availability and I am willing to help out! My favorite things to do are arts and...

Jacqueline L. says "My little one loved spending time with Kiara. She was always on time and completely dependable. I recommend her to anyone."

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Maria S.

Part-time Child Care

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
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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Hannah F.

Fun And Dependable Sitter

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Hannah and I absolutely love working with kids! I am currently in Graduate school at Kean University working towards my masters in occupational therapy. I have a wealth of babysitting experience. In high school I was constantly babysitting my little neighbors. Then, I started babysitting full time for a family...

Hana S. says "Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind,...

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Andrea S.

Occasional Date Night Or Part-Time Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
*Seeking flexible summer job* Hi everyone! I am a first grade teacher looking for a flexible summer job. I've worked for four different families long-term. I absolutely love being outdoors and allowing children to explore the world and learn! If you're looking for part-time summer help and even occasional sitting (date nights,...

Ayanna M. says "Andrea is a sweetheart, my 7-year-old son really liked her. it was my first time hiring help and I will definitely hire her again."

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Olivia S.

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi I'm liv! I love working with kids, and I'm looking for a part/ full time job to work for a family with young children. I'd love to lend an extra hand to parents who are working or are out doing things out of the house!!

Britt R. says "Liv was great! She was on time and did great with our 1 year old son."

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Carla J.

A Special Educator With Experience With Children Of All Ages, Available Part Time Babysitter.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am currently an elementary Special Education teacher for the Department of Education under the Autism Spectrum program and I have been working with children for over 5 years. I have experience with children of all ages, both in general education and students with special needs. I have received my Master's in Special Education,...
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Jessica D.

Energetic Babysitter - Part Time

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi, I am Jessica. I am a Occupational Therapy Assistant right now at Irvington School district. I have experience working with both regular and children with disabilities. I have been babysitting over 10 years now. I have an understanding of food allergies and I have been educated on administering an EPI Pen. I am a strong...

Patricia M. says "Jessica was so great with our 5 year old son and you could tell she had years of experience with kids! She came prepared with games and fun activities...

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Donna M.

Part-Time / Full-Time Babysitter Available

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am the mother of four grown children. I am interested in providing my services an expertise to assist parents in babysitting their own children. My genuine love and maternal instincts are truly an asset that any parent would appreciate from a caregiver to their loved one. I believe in positive reinforcing, challenge your...

Katie B. says "There are many things I could say about Donna, but most importantly, we trust her with our three young children. It was not easy for me to find someone I...

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Jessica S.

Experienced Sitter - Various Availability

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been in childcare for over 10 years. In college I was an on call / date night nanny for over 10 families that I accumulated by working as a camp counselor and at a daycare. At the same time, I was also a part time nanny for a family I met through here! I have a BA in elementary education and special education. I also have...

Care Member says "Jess is a fantastic babysitter! My little one really enjoyed her company. She was very patient with her and even assisted with homework. She comes...

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Katera P.

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
As a big sister of two younger brothers and a younger sister, I've learned the responsibilities of handling children at a young age. I'm mature, reliable, and punctual. I take initiative and take charge but still create a fun environment for kids. I have worked privately with multiple families over the years as a...

Danielle W. says "Katera helped watch our 2 boys on New Year's. She was prompt, very responsible and the kids warmed up to her quickly. Absolutely would hire again!"

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Charlene M.

Part Time Caregiver, Nanny Housekeeper

Sayreville, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have worked for many families. I am also oldest in my family so I cared for brothers and many cousins throughout the years. I cook, and clean. I do it all. I give 150 percent. I am loyal, punctual love children animals, and I am a neat freak. My first and foremost priority is the safety and happiness of your child. I have...

Naomi S. says "Charlene worked for me for about 8 months and I loved her. The kids really loved her and she treated them like family. She left only because I lost my...

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Celine V.

Roselle Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Celin I am an experienced babysitter and I have references from my previous works. I am available for a part time job. I understand English but I do not speak it very fluently. I have capacity to attend two children of any age. If interested, feel free to contact me by phone, message, email.

Eva A. says "Celine is an incredible caregiver. She was patient, attentive and caring with my son. She is a gem!! "

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Joan C.

Part Time Caregiver Available.

Piscataway, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
As of my profession I love taking care of people like adult or child I even have a child of my own whom I took care of since newborn until now. I graduated my four year course in bachelor of science in Nursing that is why I am used to take care of people adult and child. I can also tutor a child, do the housekeeping and cook as...

Care Member says "Joan has been with us taking care of my baby since 8 months now. She is very warm, compassionate, caring and kind hearted. She is very punctual and...

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Naomi T.

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi!! I'm Naomi. -I am 26, with a BA in Criminal Justice, and minor in Public Administration. - I am currently working in ABA therapy providing in person, and Telehealth therapy sessions. -I started working with children over a decade ago and I love it. Let me help where it counts! General availability below -9am-1 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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Tatiana C.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello dear parents, I've been living in NYC for 14+years, now I live in NJ, I am a loving, friendly, creative, trustworthy, mature and experienced nanny/babysitter with over 10+ years of experience. I understand how important it is for your child to spend every day with someone who cares about them and is interested in their...

Care Member says "Tati, our absolute gem of a nanny, has been with our family the last two years. She is the most hardworking, responsible, loving, energetic, and...

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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.40/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 3.0

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Colonia, NJ

Part Time Babysitters in Colonia, NJ are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Dorothy B.

Dorothy is remarkably punctual, knowledgeable, and eager to help out. We have a daughter with a communication delay who bonded well with...

- Warren R.

Kiara O.

My little one loved spending time with Kiara. She was always on time and completely dependable. I recommend her to anyone.

- Jacqueline L.

Maria S.

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,...

- Victoria A.

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Colonia, NJ

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Colonia, NJ. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.

When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Colonia, NJ, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.

How much babysitters are paid near you in Colonia, NJ depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Colonia, NJ is $20.40.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Colonia, NJ, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.

Part-time babysitters near you in Colonia, NJ offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.

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