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Luna L.

Highland Park, NJ

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$18/hr
I am a Rutgers student with Psychology major. I have attended Fieldwork: Autism course and got A this spring semester. I am currently also working with children who has special needs and receiving crisis training now.
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Neema W.

Professional Caregiver

Highland Park, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I have 15 plus years experience in daycare and private care. I was a preschool teacher and private nanny more years than 15 years. I have cared for all ages, special needs children and adults. If you think I can be a great fit for your family don't hesitate to reach out !
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Caroline C.

Highland Park, NJ

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$27/hr
8 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have worked for many years as a babysitter for children as young as 10 weeks to 12 years old. I have some experience with children with special needs ranging from autism to developmental delays. I have also worked for 5 years as a camp counselor with children from 5 years old to 14 years old. Additionally, I was an assistant...
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Neema W.

nanny

Highland Park, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello Parents, Thank you for visiting my profile! I've spent 20 years providing reliable, nurturing childcare, including 5 years as a preschool teacher and camp art instructor. I've worked with children of all ages from infants to school-aged in both daycare and private settings, and have experience with special needs...
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Theresa S.

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
As a dedicated mother of two and an early childhood educator with over 15 years of experience, I am passionate about fostering a loving, fun, and supportive environment where children thrive. I am CPR/AED/First Aid certified and offer professional nanny and tutoring services. My expertise includes fine and gross motor...

Brooke G. says "She is simply the best. I defy you to find someone who cares more about educating kids, or does it with more joy."

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Taiyanna N.

Passionate, Patient,will Go Above And Beyond !

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
When it comes to children I enjoy the fact that you have a chance to teach them and they teach you as well! Seeing the world through a child's eyes is an experience like no other. I am a student looking for work while in school studying to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Below are some of my strongest skills -Patient...

Kate B. says "Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great...

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Eunice D.

Full Category Giver

Parlin, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Is my pleasure to help those in need of help all field that is looking after their children and also laundry help maintaining clean kitchen and bath living rooms and all house chores. I am a New Jersey certified home health aide and a medication aide for seniors.

Audrey A. says "Eunice is very patient and careful with clients "

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Matthew S.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
I Started caring for my brother with special needs when I was only a child myself. I developed my selfless nature thereafter. I'm an extreme extrovert. Making others content brings me complete fulfillment. I have been a paid caregiver for more than 10 years. I had experience using Hoyer lifts with bedridden or stroke clients. I...

Falguni B. says "Matthew is very caring and loving person. He took care of my Father for about 1 and 1/2 year. When Matthew was with him I was at peace. He took care of...

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Aislinn B.

I Adore Being Someone Both You And Your Family Can Rely On!

New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Aislinn and I am an upcoming senior heading into my final semester at Rutgers University. I have over 5 years of child care experience and absolutely love children! I am so excited to be able to help your family in any way possible! I am currently looking for nanny work around the New Brunswick area starting in...

Natalie Y. says "Aislinn did a fantastic job taking care of our 1 year old daughter. She was on time, attentive, kind, and gentle. She cleaned up after our daughter...

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Cathi A.

Parlin, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$38/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have extensive experience in the child care field, providing a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants through early teens. Adaptable to special needs children and their care. I'm also a pet lover.

Heidi C. says "As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I...

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Leslie S.

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. With three years of experience, I've developed a friendly and creative approach to childcare. My background includes early childhood development coursework, ABA therapy and experience with special needs children. I am comfortable caring for up to three children, ranging...

Jennifer B. says "We contacted Leslie needing a last minute sitter for our infant daughter. Leslie is very communicative and gave me prompt updates about how everything...

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Katherine B.

South Bound Brook, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 35 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Kathy and I have been a nanny and providing childcare for 20+ years. I am a mom of 5 adult children. My goals are to provide children in my care with a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment so that they feel happy, loved and secure. I believe children should be children and have fun while exploring the world...

Care Member says "Kathy has been kind compassionate and eager to help in anyway with my parents. I can trust and rely on her. She is a true blessing to our family. "

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Amanda R.

Perth Amboy, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I live in Newark, NJ and I am a creative, compassionate, and positive person with about three and a half years experience in child care. I have experience working with multiple families! I have worked with newborns, toddlers, special needs, as well as helped with meal prep and animal care. I also don't smoke and have my...

Care Member says "Amanda is a super sweet, reliable and patient caregiver. She takes care of my baby boy since he was 4 months old and does really well with meeting all...

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Gabriela D.

Caregiver

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Gabriela, and I'm an experienced and dedicated caregiver with over five years working in a daycare setting, supporting children from newborns to 6 years old, including those with special needs. I have experience with children of all ages and both genders. In addition to childcare, I'm also comfortable caring...

Paula P. says "I don't have anything to complain about her. I really recommend Gabby to any family, she is punctual, flexible (always there when I needed some help with...

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Camelia M.

Patient And Caring With Good Communication Skills

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities and physically abused at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French nonprofit organization "L'École de clown" where I was...

Michelle M. says "Camelia was hired as a nanny to take care of my baby about one year of age for nine months. Camelia is very caring and have great interactions with my...

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Katie B.

Old Bridge, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$22/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a very healthy and active 57-year-old lady. I have an extensive history working with seniors at home and in rehab. I am CHHA licensed, and I specialize in companion care and dementia care. I am very reliable. I know how much your loved one means to you. If I have the pleasure of working with them, they will be a big part of...

Robin J. says "She is very patient and understands the population."

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Manjit K.

Child Care Baby Sitter

Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Dependable Honest Reliable baby sitter and senior care enjoy working with children do activity prepare snack dinner help with home work do activity ready for bed experience with special needs children CMA, CPR, CHHA, CNA love working with children & adult now I'm available over night and mornings I never had covid19 and I'm...

Daljit S. says "She take care my son pick up drop off school and after school she come on time sometime stay later if I'm late give him bath"

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Toniann P.

Old Bridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I'm Toniann, but prefer to be called Toni! I've been actively babysitting since 15 years old and I am also a swim coach for special needs athletes. My most recent experience was as a Nanny for a now 1-year-old child. I began working with this family when she was about 6/7 months old doing everything from bottle feedings,...

Julie E. says "Toni has been a caring, dependable, kind, and lovely presence for my daughter since she started nannying for us when my daughter was about 8 mos old. My...

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Jennifer G.

Fun Sitter With A Smile

Spotswood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Experienced Babysitter Available - Special Needs Friendly Hi! I'm a mom of 3 (ages 13, 11, and 5), and my youngest has a medically complex condition. I understand firsthand how important it is to have someone you can trust - especially when your child has unique needs. I'm also an ABA therapist with professional experience...

Elizabeth S. says "Jenn is an amazing nanny! We hired her to watch our four month old and she was WONDERFUL with him. He needed a bit of special care and Jenn picked it...

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  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of November 2025

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Theresa S.

She is simply the best. I defy you to find someone who cares more about educating kids, or does it with more joy.

- Brooke G.

Natalia L.

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...

- Care member

Taiyanna N.

Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits,...

- Kate B.

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