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Ayana W. says "Giuliana worked for my family and she did an outstanding job. I have been disappointed by other caregivers, but Giuliana despite being a quick hire was a...
New York, NY
Minh N. says "I hired Ethan for a one-time evening sitting job for my two kids age 4 and 6. I specifically chose Ethan because of his German language skills. While...
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....
Elizabeth P. says "Had Arbesa for 3 years!! My kids loved her, she was helpful towards everything. Truly a gem & anyone who gets to work with her will see that :)"
Abigail S. says "Anna is wonderful! She watched our son on a few occasions so we could have an evening out. She also helped put him to bed for bedtime (not the easiest ha...
Aaron F. says "Arianna was great with our 1.5 year old daughter! She is engaging, punctual and caring. We are sad to have moved out of Buffalo otherwise we would be...
Care Member says "Hi my name is Gabby. Lizbeth took care of my baby girl Hannah since about 4 months old until she turned 3 years old. She is extremely patient and...
Adam D. says "Jennifer has experience as a teacher of young children and it shows. She is so great with kids and has the added benefit of being a great tutor! Always on...
New York, NY
Stephanie C. says "Brooke nannied for our 1 year old boy and was wonderful! She is professional, punctual, and great with little ones. She was great at being aware of his...
Rae W. says "Tina is Amazing! She is not only caring and fun but is patient and dedicated. She worked with us for a little over a year and our son has grown into an...
Star K. says "Olivia is wonderful! She worked as an after school sitter a couple of days a week including school pick up. She was dependable and my kids and I adore her."
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...
Tanya B. says "Chloe is an extremely organized person, taking pride in creating and maintaining a schedule and identifying her immediate priorities. Her assignment and...
Tom D. says "I have only positive things to say about Banmattie - she's one of the best!"
Anne M. says "Meghan is wonderful! She is caring, responsible, calm under pressure and she loves to play with kids. She talks to them like peers and is always up for...
Humera A. says "Christina is a responsible and a very friendly and sweet person. She helped to transport my children and their nanny to and from grandmas to our home. She...
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60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.25/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0
Part Time Babysitters in Rutherford, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters
- Ayana W.
- Minh N.
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You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ is $21.25.
If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, 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.