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Victoria A.

Part-Time Babysitter

Metuchen, NJ

from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
Hello! I am a fun, vibrant, and loving caretaker! My number one priority is to make sure your children are well taken care of, always safe and happy! I have work experience with many age ranges as well as a behavioral therapist for kids with Autism. Looking forward to hopefully become the best nanny for your kiddos! :)
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Layla W.

Metuchen, NJ

from
$18/hr
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Layla, and I enjoy working with children and being a positive part of their growth and development. I also currently work as a Behavior Technician offering ABA services to children on the spectrum, and I am in the process of earning my RBT certification. Through this work I have gained valuable experience...
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Jessica S.

Metuchen, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 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...
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Theo T.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Experienced Nanny Seeking Part-Time Position Hello! I am an experienced and dedicated nanny looking for a part-time position, ideally between 5-15 hours per week. Morning only and within 5 miles of Cranford. I bring over 10 years of full-time nanny experience and have worked with children ranging from 2 months to 16 years old....

Rebecca G. says "Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very dependable. She is...

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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
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 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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Donna C.

Part-time Caregiver

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
Hello all, I am a parent, auntie, mother figure, nanny/sitter, foster child advocate and mentor. My service is multicultural. All are welcome. I call myself a "LITTLE PEOPLE" magnet. I love all children, but my heart holds a passion for infants. It feels good knowing I'll play a role in nurturing their development. I have been...

Breanna F. says "I would definitely hire Donna any time any day . Loving caring & a very special person to me & my family . Love her to pieces not only because she loves...

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Nancy M.

Experienced Respite Worker Looking For Part - Time Work.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
With a decade of experience nurturing young minds, I'm eager to provide exceptional care for your child. My passion lies in fostering growth and creating a positive impact, which is why I became a caregiver. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework, as well as Early Child Development...

Whitney F. says "Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids to do and my...

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Natalia L.

Looking For A Full Time Job

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Natalia, 28. My past experiences included being an Au pair, where I stayed two years in the same family and was responsible for 4 kids, being age 5 months, 3, 5, 7 y. o. I have worked for other families caring for kids new born to age 12 y. o My full time job now is one kid I have been with her for 2 years. Kumon...

Care Member says "Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being caring,...

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Tri M.

Full Time Nanny Available.

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
Loving, nurturing, reliable, and responsible nanny with over 20 years of experience. I love taking care of kids of all ages - from newborns to school-aged kids. Working with kids has become a big part of my life. They bring me joy!.

Annette F. says "We were fortunate to have Tri as our nanny to our 2 daughters (4.5ys, 2.5 yrs) for the past few years. She was extremely caring, respectful,...

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Nubia D.

Best Babysitter Ever!

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Nubia I am a very experienced and professional nanny. I am extremely responsible, trustworthy, caring and loving mother of two beautiful grownup girls and I am looking to work as a part-time/full-time nanny. I have some college education and I'm also fluent in Portuguese. I have 18 years of experience...

Care Member says "Nubia has cared for my three children for the past year and they absolutely love her! She takes them on trips, makes sure they have lunch before heading...

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Helenanne L.

Caregiver Available - Flexible

Piscataway, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
My name is Helenanne. I live in Piscataway with my husband and teenage daughter. I have a total of 10 years' of experience as a teacher and teacher's assistant in two child care centers. There I worked with children six weeks of age and older. Additionally I have been a nanny for 4 different families. I have experience as a full...

John L. says "Thank you Helenanne for all your help watching our dog overnight. Super caring person who took great care of our dog. And even brought him a brand new dog...

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Samera M.

Plainfield, NJ

3.7(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Samera and I am an experienced child care provider and tutor. I've been working with children since I was in high school. My goal is to maintain the joy of learning as many families in our community have had to adjust to the virtual learning experience. I take particular interest in the educational...

Rudy E. says "Hello! I recently interviewed Samera for a childcare position. She was very bright, engaging, and positive! She was a perfect fit for our family but...

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Meriem Z.

Nanny/Babysitter

New Brunswick, NJ

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Meriem! With over 8 years of hands-on childcare experience of all ages-from infants to pre-teens. I'm a reliable, mature, and nurturing caregiver who values trust and open communication with families. I'm energetic, patient, and attentive, always striving to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment for the...

Care Member says "Meriem was fantastic! She was warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. We hired her during our...

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Aarika N.

Part-Time Caregiver

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I have been a nanny for over 8 years both live-in and live-out, as well as sitting for occasional date nights. I had the experience of caring for children of a number of diverse families, for which I am thankful, for I have gained a lot of knowledge of different cultures and their traditions, whether it be food, religion, etc....

Frank C. says "Aarika has been an amazing help with my 5 month old daughter. She has helped us with overnight shifts, and does a wonderful job prepping her for bed,...

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Maren F.

Part-Time Caregiver

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...

Katie C. says "Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have...

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Lily M.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hi there! I'm Lily! I've been working in childcare since I was 17 and now work as a Teacher's aide part-time and as a Party Princess Performer in the Jersey/NYC area! I have worked in childcare with ages 1 - 7, summers as an art teacher at Columbia Association's Art Camp and aftercare for ages 5 - 14! I have experience in...

Jenny X. says "Lily is very sweet, dependable and responsible. She always shows up on time. When she can't come (which is very rare), she notifies me as soon as possible...

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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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Tatiana C.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/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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Heather A.

Loving Nanny Looking To Give Part-Time Care

Somerset, NJ

3.3(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
My name is Heather and I have been around kids most of my life. I have worked at a daycare since I have been 19, mainly as an assistant teacher. I have worked with infants up to preschool. I also was lead teacher for a short time with toddlers. I worked with family friends set of twin for a little over a summer. I have worked...

Shweta V. says "We interviewed Heather but could not hire her because of the long commute. It is rare to find someone as responsive and honest about a position as...

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Kathleen K.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Kathleen. I am interested in positions such as babysitter, nanny, dog walking, housekeeping etc. I am a college graduate holding a BA in Sociology and a minor in Psychology and one course away from teacher of the handicapped certification. I have a work history of 18 years plus with the state of NJ. I have also worked...

Heather F. says "We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic."

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  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of April 2026

Recent part time nanny reviews from local parents in Metuchen, NJ

Part Time Nannies in Metuchen, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed part time nannies

Theo T.

Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very...

- Rebecca G.

Charlene M.

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...

- Naomi S.

Donna C.

I would definitely hire Donna any time any day . Loving caring & a very special person to me & my family . Love her to pieces not only...

- Breanna F.

Common questions about part-time nannies in Metuchen, NJ

The average cost for a part-time nanny in Metuchen, NJ as of April 2026 is $17.00 per hour. Rates can vary based on the number of children, schedule, and level of responsibility. Some nannies charge higher rates for specialized care such as infant care, tutoring, or managing multiple children, while consistent weekly schedules may offer more predictable pricing.

Part-time nannies in Metuchen, NJ typically help with child care during specific hours, such as after school, mornings, or a few days per week. Common responsibilities include supervising children, preparing meals or snacks, helping with homework, and organizing activities. Some nannies may also assist with light housekeeping related to the children, such as tidying play areas or doing laundry. If you're exploring flexible options, you can also learn more about what a part-time nanny does.

To find a reliable part-time nanny in Metuchen, NJ, many families compare profiles based on experience, reviews, availability, and schedule flexibility. It’s helpful to interview candidates, check references, and discuss expectations around routines and responsibilities. Many families also start with a trial period to ensure the nanny is a good fit.

Families in Metuchen, NJ often hire part-time nannies when they need consistent but limited child care support. This can include after-school care, coverage during work hours, or help a few days per week. Part-time care is a good option for families who don’t need full-time support but still want reliable, in-home care, especially for those balancing work schedules like working from home with child care.

In Metuchen, NJ, a part-time nanny typically provides ongoing, scheduled care and may take on more consistent responsibilities such as routines, meals, and developmental activities. A babysitter is often hired on an occasional or short-term basis, such as for evenings or weekends. The right choice depends on whether you need regular support or more occasional care.

Before hiring a part-time nanny in Metuchen, NJ, consider your schedule, the number of hours needed, and the type of care required. It’s also important to align on responsibilities, communication preferences, and expectations around reliability and flexibility. Finding someone who fits both your logistical needs and your family dynamic can help create a successful long-term arrangement.

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