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Summer child care in Short Hills, NJ

Hi! My name is Binuki and I am a rising junior in college studying international affairs and criminal justice! I am staying in nj over the summer and I am really excited to have the opportunity to work with kids over the summer! I have babysat occasionally for family friends whose children ranged from 3-7. I also took on a...
Binuki can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hello! I have cared for kids since I was a freshman in high school! Whether it came to babysitting after school to being a camp counselor for years to nannying, I truly love working with kids and being a caregiver and friend to them! I am a junior in college at Miami University with an internship this summer during the day. I am...
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Douglas A.


Short Hills, NJ

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Responsible And Reliable

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a realtor/real estate developer and work for Keller Williams Realty. The schedule of a developer is one which affords great flexibility, and I am hoping to use my spare time constructively as a part-time caregiver! I would love to help your family of 1-3 children with all of their before-school, after-school,...
Douglas can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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Alison V.


Elizabeth, NJ

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

ABOUT ME: I AM FULLY VACCINATED. Criminal Background Check Available (From July 2021) I am a loving, patient, caring, attentive, and enthusiastic young 23-year-old individual. I love arts and crafts, interactive play (both indoor/outdoor), reading books, etc. Please note that activities WILL VARY based on the developmental...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alison is the most trustworthy, honest, professional, responsible, sweetest, reliable, amazing care provider I've ever met. I can trust her with my kids as though we are family! She not only shows my kids so much love, she is patient, understanding, fun, and...

Melissa R.

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Alison P.


Morristown, NJ

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started officially being a nanny in August of 2020, I worked with a 1. 5-year-old and a 10-year-old. I relocated to New Jersey in September of 2020 and worked with another family who had a 2-year-old- I drove her to and from music class, dance class, as well as school occasionally. I also have younger cousins that I have been...
Alison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alison is a super duper star!!! She is attentive, energetic, loving, creative, smart and FUN!! She tirelessly chases my 15 month old son around for 8 hours+ a day and always with a smile! She is great with my big boy too! I really don't want to lose her but she is...

Ashley H.

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Paige B.


Chatham, NJ

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Seeking A Nanny Or Babysitting Job For February 2021-August 2021!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Paige and I live in Chatham, NJ. I recently graduated from The College of New Jersey majoring in English and Secondary Education. I am currently working as a language arts teacher in a 6th grade classroom. I am looking for a babysitting/nannying job starting in February, as my temporary leave replacement position will...
Paige can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Paige is a responsible, reliable young lady. She is attentive to the needs of the children and the children LOVE spending time with her. She was a perfect fit for our family! "

Tara S.

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Ashley M.


Newark, NJ

$40/hr15 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I come from a family of 10 children and I am the second eldest. I grew up in a busy household and recognized early that I wanted to make a career out of working with children professionally. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in honors psychology and neuroscience taking courses in lifespan psychology and early child...
Ashley can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ashley is a hard working and reliable young lady. She gives of her time and talents to minister to others."

Leslie H.

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Bridget C.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Bridget. I've been a middle and high school English teacher for 8 years, but I also have worked as a nanny and babysitter for a number of summers. Although I teach older students, I have taken a number of early childhood development courses, and I love working with little ones too! I also tutor (elementary,...
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bridget is amazing and absolutely wonderful with babies. She watched our 8 month old just for a week but I absolutely love how she was reliable - and engaged my daughter in interactive ways. My daughter was always excited to see Bridget! Highly recommend! Bridget -...

Amrita I.

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Jaleah C.


East Orange, NJ

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Childcare Provider

With a smile, respect, compassion, integrity and a whole heart. I provide daily educational care for children, ages infants and up. As a student in early childhood education, I excel in creating fun and inspiring learning experiences for families in my care! I love working with parents and their children to enhance the...
Jaleah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She occasional babysits for me and has always been sweet and really helpful. "

Zakia T.

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Harley D.


Union, NJ

$12-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Harley! I have over 10 years of experience being that I have younger twin sisters and also a younger brother. I have always loved children and love teaching them new things! I am currently a college student with my own car. I also worked a summer camp where I was responsible for a large number of children. I am trying to...
5.0
"I have two daughters, ages 10 and 8. Harley cared for our daughters after school during the 2019-20 school year and was absolutely fabulous. She greeted our children after school, drove them to/from soccer practices, and helped them with homework and dinner. She...

Adrienne A.

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Grace M.


South Orange, NJ

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Adventure Enthusiast

Hi! I am a fun and spontaneous babysitter who always ready for a fun adventure! Previously had babysat continuously for seven years and a nannied part time for the same family for five years during the summer and also after school during the school year. I have had other consistent babysitting jobs since. I am most experienced...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace is incredible. She is extremely responsible and dependable, she plays with the kids keeps them entertained and at the same time knows how to set ground rules. My kids have spend several hours and summers with Grace and they love and miss her.She is also a...

Anna A.

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Stacy O.


South Orange, NJ

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

The Most Fun And Responsible Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Stacy, I live in south orange New Jersey where I graduated high school at Columbia high school and now currently in college. I am pursuing nursing and I absolutely love helping people.. I currently have 5 years of experience babysitting (spent all summer 2023 babysitting kids ranging from newborn- 11 years old) I drive...
Stacy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stacy was attentive to all four kids and made sure they were safe and looked after. She took them out to do different activities and got along well with them all. Would definitely recommend especially with our kids age group of 8-10 year olds :) "

Care member

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Katherine H.


Verona, NJ

$10-50/hr3 yrs exp

Katie's Bio

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a college student looking for some summer work. I'm super friendly and love kids, great at communication, have a flexible schedule, and love to entertain! I'd describe my personality as outgoing, intelligent, caring
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Julie C.


Verona, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Julie. I have 15+ years of babysitting experience. I currently teach cooking and nutrition classes to elementary-aged children. I am looking for a summer job. I just graduated with my Master's in Nutrition and Food Science from Montclair State University. I look forward to hearing from you!
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"My girls loved spending time with Julie. She was always on time and very reliable. "

Carolyn A.

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Dana B.


Union, NJ

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

About Dana

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

To start off, I have always loved caring for others. That is how I got into childcare, and have stuck with it for over 5 years. As a pre-teen I was involved with summer camps, and babysitting for neighbors. From there I found my love for children, I then became a private nanny for 2+ years then worked at a private preschool for...
Dana can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Dana was very good with communication. She arrived on time and had lots of great questions to start. She followed all my directions and got my two toddlers down for their naps the first time she was here. She was very cool and kind."

Kristen S.

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Alize C.


Bloomfield, NJ

$17-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! I Am 23 Years Old And Hopefully Your Future Favorite Babysitter!

Hi, I have a little over 6 years of childcare experience. I've worked for a summer camp for about four years, while in high school age range 5-12-year-olds. I've also been a regular babysitter for two different families for four years, and am experienced with working with babies as young as 10 months old. I can help with Light...
Alize can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alize is just simply amazing ! She has been watching my kids for about 5 years now and they absolutely adore her ! She goes above and beyond !! She's professional, friendly , and always a pleasure to be around ! My kids do not want anybody else besides her staying...

Deanne L.

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Rahmah M.


Orange, NJ

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi , I Am Rahmah I'm 25 Years Old And Looking To Start Out My Babysitting Career.

Hi, my name is Rahmah! I am 25 and I have over 10 years experience in childcare. I first started out babysitting in high school for neighbors and I have experience with all ages. I then branched out and worked a few years at a summer camp and loved it! I am a part time chef with my own business and I am looking to supplement the...
Rahmah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She has been with our family for few years, I'm so sad that we had moved to Virginia but she was our neighbor and the best sitter she really felt like family! Until this day my kids ask for her, they're now 7 and 8 years old. For sure would recommend her, such a...

Ashley M.

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Melissa C.


Bloomfield, NJ

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny Looking for Part-time Work :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have many years experience caring for kids. I have babysat my whole life. I have also worked at schools before and summer camps. I currently work as a nanny for a 10-year-old boy.
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Melissa is great with my cats - I highly recommend her! She is also punctual and neat, and sends text updates (if you want) so you are aware of what's happening while you're away."

Katie A.

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Sharifa H.


East Orange, NJ

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

A Reliable Sitter Who Creates Smiles

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am Sharifa. I'm a cheerful and vibrant mother of two children. I have earned a college degree in Visual Communications and have always found a way to transfer my skills as a creative. I have worked at a community library on several programs that included reading with young children, building legos, and completing...
Sharifa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Hiring someone to watch my baby was new for me and Sharifa was the perfect person. She is caring, friendly, and is great at keeping her busy throughout the day. She is flexible and accommodating and was a huge part of my ability to return to work knowing my little...

Nikita G.

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Flor R.


Belleville, NJ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Preschool Teacher Available To Babysit

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Flor. I am a preschool teacher and also a Spanish teacher. I have worked for the same preschool for the last eight years. I teach 3, 4, and 6-year-old's. I also tutor Spanish up to middle school. I am in my 40's. Prior to that I owned a home-based family daycare from home for about 10 years. I am licensed with the...
Flor can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Flor looked after my 2 year old one one day a week for a few months. She was dependable and I always felt comfortable leaving my daughter with her. She was thoughtful (brought little games or activities with her some days), reliable (always let me know what went on...

Shannon W.

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Most recent reviews for summer child care in Short Hills, NJ

Alison V.

5.0

Alison is the most trustworthy, honest, professional, responsible, sweetest, reliable, amazing care provider I've ever met. I can trust her with my kids as though we are family! She not only shows my kids so much love, she is patient, understanding, fun, and adventurous. The kids absolutely love her...

- Melissa R.

Alison P.

5.0

Alison was our babysitter for several months last year. We love her so much and can't recommend her enough. Alison is engaging, creative, attentive and responsible. Our daughters love her and ask for her all of the time even though we've since had to relocate for work. We were so sad to lose her and...

- Alex W.

Paige B.

5.0

Paige is a responsible, reliable young lady. She is attentive to the needs of the children and the children LOVE spending time with her. She was a perfect fit for our family!

- Tara S.

Ashley M.

5.0

Ashley has been our nanny for over five years. She has been fantastic! She has taken exceptional care of our four children. My husband and I highly recommend Ashley as a nanny.

- Staci S.

Bridget C.

5.0

Bridget is amazing and absolutely wonderful with babies. She watched our 8 month old just for a week but I absolutely love how she was reliable - and engaged my daughter in interactive ways. My daughter was always excited to see Bridget! Highly recommend! Bridget - please come back :)

- Amrita I.

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