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Denean M.

Child Care Provider / Nanny

Iselin, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a experienced loving childcare provider, and mother having 20 years of experience, not including raising my own two children (now 23 and 25 years old). Caring for and teaching children has always been my passion. I treat every child as if they were my own. I have worked as a nanny for multiple families, staying with each...
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Mercedes M.

Iselin, NJ

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
Worked with special needs and Ill children I nanny 3 kids right now and how always taken care of young children.
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Cathi A.

Parlin, NJ

4.5(1)
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$38/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
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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Cierrah W.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
Hello! My name is Cierrah, and I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over seven years of experience in child care. I graduated from Rutgers with a Bachelors in Psychology. I have a genuine love for children and enjoy helping them grow, learn, and explore the world around them. I have experience with children from...

Dip R. says "Cierrah babysat for my two children during spring break. She was great with both of them, whether she was caring for the newborn or playing with the 4 year...

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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)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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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Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)
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$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...

Care Member says "Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was...

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Theresa S.

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...

Jonaliza C. says "Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates...

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Sopio D.

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
As a mother and teacher, I've always been drawn to nurturing young minds. Working in preschool, I saw firsthand how vital early childhood development is, and I'm eager to use my five years of experience and training to support families. I hold a graduate degree and certifications in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Child...

Care Member says "Sophia was placed as a student teacher in my son ‘s class and I can t thank you enough for being so supportive. We just came to USA last year and my son...

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Violeta P.

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
I have always enjoyed working with the elderly people. I have great respect for their wisdom and really listen to their needs and concerns. Thus, I was assisting seniors as a live-in/live-out aide for over 20 years. Through my years of service I have acquired a great deal of experience and outstanding references. In the past, I...

Lisa Z. says "Violeta was employed by our family 2015-2017. During that time she cared for our invalid mother who was wheelchair bound. Violeta's duties included all...

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Eileen P.

Experienced Nanny

Clark, NJ

4.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
I have been working as a nanny for 15 years. For 4 years, I have worked for a great family in Metuchen with three children, two who have special needs. Also, I have experience in working with infants. I am CPR certified. I do potty training, pick up/drop/off school, homework help. I also do Children's laundry, cleanups, meals,...

Paul T. says "Eileen cared for our three toddlers for a year and was wonderful. She was dependable, always willing to be flexible when we needed extra help, and our 3...

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Theo T.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
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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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Kathleen K.

Special Needs Provider

Clark, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a college graduate and I have worked with a variety of children with special needs. I am honest and trustworthy. I love all kinds of children.
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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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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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Nicole S.

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
My name is Nicole, I am 31 years old. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and Nannying since I was 18 years old. I am looking for a family who I can treat their child as one of my own and help the family with whatever they need. I also do house work; such as clean,...

Ashley W. says "I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone."

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Melissa C.

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...

Ariya V. says "Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the...

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Cathi A.

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...

- Heidi C.

Cierrah W.

Cierrah babysat for my two children during spring break. She was great with both of them, whether she was caring for the newborn or playing...

- Dip R.

Malka S.

Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months...

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