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Care Member says "My daughter takes a while to warm up to people usually. Especially if it’s clear they are new to mom and dad and she warmed up to Jasmine so fast!...
Jennifer K. says "Keri has been babysitting for our children for approximately 4 years. She immediately connected with our older daughter, and my daughter looks forward...
Stephanie T. says "Janel babysat my 12 month old son recently and I am definitely inviting her back again soon. Janel sent me pictures of my son while I was gone, and...
Care Member says "Drew is an afternoon nanny for our 18 month old and 4.5 year old. She always comes excited to engage and play with the kids. She helps prepare and clean...
Danielle W. says "Katera helped watch our 2 boys on New Year's. She was prompt, very responsible and the kids warmed up to her quickly. Absolutely would hire again!"
Jason A. says "Amya has proven to be exceptional in her care for my daughter. Not only does she ensure that my daughter gets to school on time, but she also assists her...
John K. says "Vanessa watched our 3 kids (two 1.5 years and a 4 year old) when we were in town for a wedding. Very professional and punctual. We would trust her to watch...
Iesha W. says "Tiiera is reliable baby sitter. She kept great communication with me and my husband. My daughter is 10 months and she took great care of her. We hired her...
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...
Jessica F. says "Lucy is AMAZING!!! I hired her to pick up my two children and take them to aftercare at a nearby daycare facility. I couldn't be happier with her...
Adriana I. says "Autumn watched my 6 months old for 3 days for 4 hours each day. She is by far the best sitter I have ever met. I would hire her again. She is very...
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60 weekend nannies are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $25.83/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated weekend nannies is 5.0
Weekend Nannies in Cranford, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed weekend nannies
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To find a weekend nanny near you in Cranford, NJ, you can search through 6 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Cranford, NJ depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekend—especially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $25.83 per hour.
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Cranford, NJ, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 6 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Cranford, NJ to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
All weekend nannies near you in Cranford, NJ found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.