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Find after school babysitters in Colonia, NJ that you’ll love

60 after school babysitters are listed in Colonia, NJ

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 4 years

After school babysitters in Colonia, NJ

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Kate O.


Colonia, NJ

$25-40/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter

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My name is Katie and I am a four year special education teacher in the area. I just turned 26 years old. I love working with children and I have a lot of experience in the field. I think my students would describe me as a warm, dedicated, and patient person. Although I work full time as a teacher, I would love to work with a...
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Juliana R.


Colonia, NJ

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Juliana and I am an experienced nanny looking to help out with a kind and loving family! I have my own car and have 4 years experience in before + after school nannying, in addition to babysitting baby cousins for years. I enjoy cooking/baking, outdoor activities, reading, games, crafting, music, movies and love...
Juliana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Amanda O.


Colonia, NJ

$20-35/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(2)

With 8 years of hands-on experience in child caregiving, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep love for nurturing children at every stage of their development. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with numerous families, building lasting relationships and becoming a trusted part of their lives. My experience...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"The word is out, Amanda O. is the best! She worked at my home as a babysitter for two years mostly weekends. During this duration, I have had the satisfaction of seeing her grow from a high school student to a mature young lady pursuing her Bachelor's Degree. I...

Ashley C.

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Melissa S.


Colonia, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Childcare Professional

I am a public school teacher with over 10 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. I have worked in schools, summer camps and have done in home baby sitting for several families.
Melissa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lindsay P.


Colonia, NJ

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

1.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a very passionate person when it comes to children. I have experience in watching children of all ages from 2 years old to the age of 14. I have helped raise my little brother and little cousins throughout the years. I love babysitting because I like teaching kids new things. Children are fun to spend time with and get to...
Lindsay can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

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Danielle G.


Colonia, NJ

$15-19/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Nanny

I have over three years of experience caring for children. I most recently cared for a 4-year-old child and a 1-year-old child at the same time. I always make sure that the children are happy and having fun. I make sure they follow the rules, but I also let them explore, create, and use their imagination. I like to play games,...
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Dareen N.


Colonia, NJ

$26-36/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Dareen :)

As an experienced caregiver with over four years of babysitting experience and a year of teaching in a daycare, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for working with children. I recently graduated with a bachelor's degree, and my educational background has further solidified my commitment to providing nurturing...
Dareen can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Brittany L.


Colonia, NJ

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Brittany

I'd describe my personality as fun, caring and nurturing I like working with kids because I love children I'm looking for a job that is long term I started working with kids when I was 16 In my spare time, I like to read, hike, swim One thing you should know about me is I provide safe educational fun My skills include...
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Imani H.


Union, NJ

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Energetic babysittter with 10+ years of experience looking after infants/toddlers during the weekday, evenings, weekends, and during school holidays. Effective at engaging them in a variety of activities to meet their educational and physical needs. Vigilant about health and safety. Endorsed previous parents as a responsible...
Imani can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Will definitely recommend Mrs. Imani! She is amazing with children! She is super energetic! "

Care member

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Emma F.


Westfield, NJ

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Friendly Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Emma! I am a recent graduate from NYU where I studied dance and psychology. This past school year, I worked at an after school program in Brooklyn teaching dance to 4-5-year-olds. Given the current state of uncertainty we live in, I have moved out of Manhattan and back home with my loving parents in Westfield, NJ....
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!"

Kerry J.

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Camelia M.


Woodbridge, NJ

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Patient And Compassionate Baby Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. My 2 daughters are my highest achievement making me proud every single day. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French...
Camelia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Camelia (or Cammy) worked with us 5 months, caring for our 6 & 8 year old boys. Lovely woman overall. She picked them up from school, drove to activities, made them snacks and dinner, supervised homework, played many rounds of monopoly and drew beautiful pictures...

Shelby M.

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Katarzyna C.


Clark, NJ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

driving to and from school, meal preparation, help with homework, playdate arrangements,, after school activities.
Katarzyna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katarzyna was hired to watch my children and to run errands. My family found her to be personable, dependable, and punctual. My kids took to her immediately and she was very flexible with her time."

Pat R.

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Sharifa F.


Elizabeth, NJ

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter Going To Kean For Teaching

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Short: I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years. Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring. Long: -As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...
Sharifa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on...

Steven C.

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Emma M.


Rahway, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Seasoned Sitter Looking For Work Asap

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a 30-year-old based here in Union County (Rahway). I have years of experience in childcare, my most recent position being a co-teacher of a Reggio style based classroom in a private school in Mountainside; previously, I worked as a 'guide' at a private school called Acton Academy. Years of experience in alternative...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy."

Dana A.

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Ysabel D.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

Sitter

Thank you for checking out my profile! I was a Social Studies teacher in the Dominican Republic for a few years. I've had my NJ Child Care License for 2 years now. I am highly qualified, motivated, fun, high alert, and am detail-oriented. :) Please note that my primary language is Spanish, I do understand English and speak it to...
Ysabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ysabel is very dependable and always willing to help. I felt very comfortable with her, and always exceeded my expectations"

Kiana R.

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Melissa T.


Linden, NJ

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Outgoing, & Creative Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a 3rd grade teacher looking for a family to work with for the summer. I have 10 years of experience with children of all ages. I love spending time with children and creating fun and engaging activities, crafts, and experiences to keep them entertained and engaged!
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our family absolutely loved her, especially our toddler! Melissa is sweet, smart, dependable and so energetic. She is a school teacher, and maybe that's the reason for her being so great with kids. My toddler and her had a lot of fun together. Melissa has a gift,...

Reshmee T.

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Delia K.


Cranford, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Energetic College Student Looking For Weekly Babysitting Job!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Delia, I'm a 25 y/o legal professional looking for babysitting opportunities on the weekends/after school hours on certain weekdays (I work a hybrid schedule). I currently work full-time in NYC and live in Westfield. I have about 11 years of experience with children ages 2 and up. I'm energetic, responsible, organized...
Delia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ms. Delia K. is a caring, responsible, knowledgeable, determined, hard working individual. She is dependable and very resourceful. Her interaction with children is sincere and concise, providing great communication and compassion. She is also amazing at hands on...

Yvette D.

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Monica S.


Rahway, NJ

$15-18/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable & Fun Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Monica! I have 3+ years of experience with children of all ages. I have a big family so I've been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. Outside of family, I started babysitting for pay when I was in high school, mostly summertime. I have a little experience with children who have special needs. In the past year and...
Monica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Monica is very sweet with our kids. She is helpful around the house. She goes above and beyond what is asked which is greatly appreciated."

Rebekah P.

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Taylia J.


Elizabethport, NJ

$27-30/hr9 yrs exp

Hi my name is Taylia , I have lots of experience with kids over the years I've been volunteering at after school programs and sporting events for teens , also I have prior work experience with children of all ages most importantly including infants, I once was a live in sitter for 2 years and have 8+ years of experience with...
Taylia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
"She just so wonderful anytime we needed her she always came during any circumstances , she's very friendly and extremely punctual i high recommend hiring her !"

Karen M.

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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Colonia, NJ

Amanda O.

5.0

I recommend Amanda as she was an awesome babysitter to my children. She watched my kids twice a week over the summer and it was a joy to have her. Amanda always came to our home on time, cheerful and ready to engage with the children. She is intelligent, kind and a great listener. My kids love...

- Alexis L.

Imani H.

5.0

Will definitely recommend Mrs. Imani! She is amazing with children! She is super energetic!

- Care member

Emma F.

5.0

Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!

- Kerry J.

Camelia M.

5.0

I am writing to express my recommendation for Camelia M. Cami has worked as a babysitter for my two year old toddler for the last 9 months. She serves as an excellent role model to my young child. My daughter always looked forward to her time with Cami and are always very sad to see her leave. She...

- Rubina S.

Katarzyna C.

5.0

Katarzyna was hired to watch my children and to run errands. My family found her to be personable, dependable, and punctual. My kids took to her immediately and she was very flexible with her time.

- Pat R.

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