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60 weekend nannies are listed in Oakland, NJ
The average rate is $25/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby weekend nannies is 7 years
Weekend nannies in Oakland, NJ
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Shannon! I am a graduate student at New York Medical College studying speech language pathology. I have worked at a daycare in my hometown for the past 5 years and have spent plenty of time in each room (infant to 5 years old). I have also babysat and nannied for many different families for over 6 years and treat...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Shannon during the school year last year after my babysitter of five years went to college. She made the transition from babysitters very easy because of how good she is with all children. Since the first day I met her I knew she was someone I could trust...
Athena K.
4.7
(19)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Married,
Experienced over 18 year, 11 year in the USA
None smoke. Fully COVID vaccinated and yearly flu shot. Tdap.
Newborn Care Specialist certificate
Certificate of First Aid and CPR
Certificate of Safe Sleep Practices
Professional Sleep Conditioning for the Newborn Care Certification
A professional nanny, I have...
Tania can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"The best of the best, I couldn't say enough"
Thanyarat V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
**Currently only available for occasional date nights** Hello there! I'm a freelance theater artist with a passion to see our next generation thrive in an environment of love and learning. I've worked with children newborn to 14 years. Previous experience: short/long term nannying with families of 1-4 children under age 10....
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Laura was our full time nanny for a couple years and I have nothing but amazing things to say about her. She has a calm demeanor but knows when to be firm. As 2 working parents we needed a lot of help. She got them dressed, fed them, read to them, played with them...
Ali H.
5.0
(2)
I currently work at a daycare in Whippany in the infant room. Previously I was a nanny for a family with 3 boys for 16 1/2 years, I started when the boys were 2 yrs old and 3 months. Before that I worked with a family of four kids between the ages of 5 and 13 for almost 2 years. I've been babysitting since I was 10 yrs old. I...
Misty can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Misty is trustworthy, loving and attentive. We have 5 kids and have fostered many kids of many different ages. She has always taken on the challenge of multiple children and ages and all the kids we had in and out over the years. Misty has driven with my kids,...
Melissa J.
3.3
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm 25 years old and am looking for one-time nanny jobs on weeknights and weekends, as I currently have a couple part time jobs during the week. I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, which certifies me to teach anywhere from Pre-K to 3rd grade. This degree also incorporates music. I have experience teaching in...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
4.0
"Courtney worked for us for a short time last spring before she moved back home for summer break. We didn't build an extensive rapport but she seemed comfortable around my 1 and 4 yr olds. She had a natural way with them and didn't seem to get frazzled under...
Meaghan C.
Mischa C.
Ridgewood, NJ
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mischa! I am 1 of 6 girls! I grew up in a big family and always loved kids! I have worked in a Montessori preschool as well as church nursery/Sunday school! I have been babysitting for over 10+ years as well as nannying. Can't wait to met you and your kiddos!
COVID 19- FULL VAXXED
Mischa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I've never felt more comfortable leaving my daughter with anyone. Mischa babysat for us when my daughter was around 10 months old. The only other person I've felt this safe with is my own mother. She was sweet, playful, knew how to properly change diapers, feed...
Nisha K.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Martina, and I am a very friendly & trustworthy person. I have variety of experience caring for children.
I worked for 7 years with family of 4 children and currently I am nanny for 2. 5 years old girl. I have volunteer at church camp for many years. I work with all age group , but mostly with infants and...
Martina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
27 years old. I have over 15 years of experience watching children of all ages. Comfortable with pets. Looking for weekend jobs only. Can provide references upon request.
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"All around excellent caregiver! Jackie knows exactly how to handle the baby and does so with ease. He remains calm in her arms. Jackie's solid experience with newborns shows through and I am very happy to have her. She follows directions with the baby's schedule...
Diana W.
Wanda K.
Franklin Lakes, NJ
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Wanda and I am a mother of 3 wonderful children from Franklin Lakes, NJ. Now that my kids are working professionals in New York City, I would love to share my love for kids with your children.
I am a stay at home mother who has a passion for childcare between the ages of 6 months to 9 years old.
I am only...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Wanda is the best sitter that my family could have ever hired. We moved to New Jersey 4 years ago and needed a sitter to help with the kids (6 months old and 2 years old) while my wife and I were going to work in the city, and she was amazing. She was always...
Claudio S.
5.0
(2)
I describe myself as creative, dedicated, patient, kind, generous, caring, loving and energetic. I love nature and the outdoors. My hobbies are hiking, camping, biking, swimming, dancing, farming and cooking. I also enjoy reading, crafting and sewing. I started caring for young children in my neighborhood in Portugal when I was...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's a nice person, friendly, very good with the kids including teacher homework. She is very responsible and loving. "
Care member
4.2
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Fantasia. I'm a full time (online) student majoring in Child Development and Education/Psychiatric Nursing. I was raised with 4 other children whom I basically raised due to my legal guardian working full time. I love children of all ages and forms. I've worked with children with autism and down syndrome as well. I am...
Fantasia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Fantasia was my live in night nanny in 2012 for my one girl with Down syndrome and my one boy 3 years old at the time. She was literally heaven sent because my husband and I worked non stop. She always came in short noticed and always had a smile on her face. You...
Rebecca C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lena! I have been babysitting children of all ages and personalities since I was 12 years old and absolutely love it. I have been trained at the YMCA for a babysitting course, and I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a variety of different children with the ages varying from 3 months to 13...
Lena can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We hired Lena to watch our 7 month old for 4 days a week for about a month while we juggled working and looking for homes in the area. It was the first time hiring anyone for us so I was nervous but Lena was great with our son. He warmed up to him instantly as...
Vanessa F.
Kelly O.
Ramsey, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Mom of an 8-month-old interested in nanny/babysitting opportunities for evenings 2-3/times a week.
I am also available Saturday evenings for date nights and special occasions
Kelly can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ashley and I am a current graduate student getting my masters of science in speech language pathology. I have plenty of experience with children and was a full time nanny last year due to graduating with my bachelors early and waiting to start my graduate program. I live in Franklin Lakes and am fully vaccinated. Due...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name's Giavanna. I'm 22 years old and I recently graduated Lehigh University with a dual degree in Psychology focusing on Child Development and Public Health! I have 6 years of experience. In high school, I babysat a newborn and his older brother on the weekends and during the week, I was a mommy's helper for a woman with...
Giavanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi there! My name is danielle, I'm 29. I have two children, 6 and 2. I love children of all ages and I truly feel like caring for them is my passion. I'm currently looking for part time work while my children are in school, or for occasional date nights/weekend care as needed. I'm open to being more on call as my schedule is...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
After raising my daughter to become a successful, beautiful young woman, I have my days, nights and weekends free. I am looking to help families care for their young ones. I love children, have sat for many, and helped raise many... I also take care of elderly patients who need assistance around the house cooking, cleaning, and...
Josephine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Carmen Q.
Fair Lawn, NJ
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My Name Is Carmen, I Love To Sing And Get Creative.
I'd describe my personality as happy, kind and adventurous.
I like working with kids because it is exciting and there is always something new.
I'm looking for a job that is fun, loving and thoughtful.
I started working with kids after my fourth daughter, 25 years ago. I worked as a nanny in NY. Years later, about 10 years...
Professional nanny looking for part time baby sitting on the weekends! Comfortable with all ages but the little ones are my favorite :) Overnights possible with advance notice. Dogs both big and small are a bonus not a deterrent!
CPR/first aid certified with reliable transportation
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Jess! I have just graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's in Communications and Psychology.
I adore kids. I am one of four, with my youngest sibling being a 6-year-old girl. She keeps me current on what the cool kids are doing these days, and I love her for it. My childhood involved live in nannies...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent weekend nanny reviews from local parents in Oakland, NJ
Shannon F.
5.0
I hired Shannon during the school year last year after my babysitter of five years went to college. She made the transition from babysitters very easy because of how good she is with all children. Since the first day I met her I knew she was someone I could trust even the young ones! I would...
- Athena K.
Tania V.
5.0
I reached out to Tanya with short notice, well responded above then that she take a good care of my kids and my dogs weekend,special occasion always on time that is very important for us.
- Emma N.
Laura C.
5.0
Laura was one of our favorite sitters when we lived nearby. She is responsible, dependable, and extremely caring. If you get the opportunity to hire Laura, you'd be silly to pass her up!
- Paul C.
Misty Y.
5.0
Misty is trustworthy, loving and attentive. We have 5 kids and have fostered many kids of many different ages. She has always taken on the challenge of multiple children and ages and all the kids we had in and out over the years. Misty has driven with my kids, taken them swimming and cooked...
- Melissa J.
Courtney W.
4.0
Courtney worked for us for a short time last spring before she moved back home for summer break. We didn't build an extensive rapport but she seemed comfortable around my 1 and 4 yr olds. She had a natural way with them and didn't seem to get frazzled under pressure. My kids can be challenging and...
- Meaghan C.
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FAQs for finding a weekend nanny near you in Oakland, NJ
Where can I find a weekend nanny near me in Oakland, NJ?
To find a weekend nanny near you in Oakland, NJ, you can search through 1 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 does it cost to hire a weekend nanny near me in Oakland, NJ?
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Oakland, 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 $25.00 per hour.
What questions should I ask in an interview when looking for a weekend nanny near me in Oakland, NJ?
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Oakland, 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.
What types of responsibilities do weekend nannies near me in Oakland, NJ take on?
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 1 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Oakland, NJ to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
How can I safely hire a weekend nanny near me in Oakland, NJ?
All weekend nannies near you in Oakland, 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.