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Katherine L.
East Stroudsburg, PA
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a dedicated childcare provider with three years of experience, I'm committed to nurturing the growth and development of children. My passion for caregiving stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to support families by providing a reliable and nurturing environment.
I believe that...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
I'm a dedicated childcare provider with 6 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development, coupled with my positive experience in previous babysitting roles, motivated me to pursue a career as a caregiver.
My calm and patient demeanor, combined with my friendly and...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Tammy T.
East Stroudsburg, PA
$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing and experienced caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. I'm friendly and approachable, yet comfortable enforcing household rules. With three years of experience, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child.
My patience and creativity...
Hello, I'm Melissa! I have been babysitting since I was 14. I am now 24 with a 2-year-old daughter. I love doing arts and crafts, taking my daughter outside to play+get fresh air, and teaching her useful skills so she can grow up to be a successful women some day! I am available Monday-Friday at any time. I can also be there on...
Christina C.
Bangor, PA
$15-50/hr • 16 yrs exp
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with over 16 years of experience, I have a passion for supporting families and positively impacting children's lives. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which reinforced my desire to make a difference in young lives.
With a patient and calm demeanor,...
Amanda M.
East Stroudsburg, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm an experienced and caring nanny and educator. I worked as a full time nanny for over 2 years. I have over 18 years experience babysitting and teaching. As an undergraduate Theater Arts major I encourage creativity. I love singing and music. I hold my MA in education and have taught and tutored at all grade levels. As an...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
I have over 10 years of experience caring for children, as well as experience with children who have Special needs. I am a mama to an almost 10-year-old child who has Mild Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and is nonverbal autistic. I am also a registered behavioral technician. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
My name is Jennifer and I'm 34 years old. I feel that I will be able to provide much needed help in taking care of your family members. I've worked in a daycare in NYC before. I also have a certification of Early Childhood Education and training program and the Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification. I have...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Jessica V.
East Stroudsburg, PA
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Jessica, I'm 22 years old and I'm currently working on my associates degree in social work. I love kids and have experience with teaching and working with children of all ages. I also have experience cleaning of one year! At age 13 I began my own gymnastics classes teaching kids from ages 1-8 gymnastics skills! I...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Laura R.
Bangor, PA
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hello my name is Laura,
I am currently working as a medical assistant in a pediatric doctors office. I have been working as a certified nursing assistant for 5 years in rehabilitation/nursing homes and hospital settings. I have worked with people with brain damage, stroke, mental illness, mental and physical disabilities,...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
I received my BS in Early Childhood Education at William Paterson University in 2012 and worked as a substitute teacher and teacher aide for 5 years after graduating. I loved working with children but shifted gears to pursue a career working with animals and accepted a job at The Seeing Eye in Morristown. After 4 years there I...
Amanda can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Early Education
Hello, I love taking care of kids. I have taken care of all my little cousins and my two little sisters. I am used to taking care of toddlers up to 12 years old. I have helped out in a daycare that a friend owned. I currently have two kids ages 5 and 8.
Nelly N.
Hackettstown, NJ
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Experienced Nanny - Great With Babies/Young Children
5.0
(2)
Greetings! My name is Nelly and I am the proud mother to two grown boys. I have been caring for children since I was young. First, it was watching over my younger siblings, then babysitting for close family and friends before I became a mother myself. I worked at St. Mary's School in Hackettstown, NJ running their after care...
5.0
"Nelly is awesome with children in that she is nurturing, caring, patient, and responsible. My two daughters 20 months apart in age were under her care while they were 3 months to 6 years old and while my husband and I worked. Now they are older and my husband is...
Lorrie N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emma, I recently graduated from university and am planning on going to law school next year so am currently studying for lsat and volunteering. I have babysat significantly in the past and absolutely love being around kids. I have been babysitting since I was about 15 years old and have experience with kids of...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Melissa C.
Stewartsville, NJ
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is melissa and I love working with kids and pets ! I have babysat ever since I was younger and have a bunch of younger cousins that gave me experience. I can help with all your needs!
Melissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Over the years Melissa has become a part of our family! She started watching my 2 and 4 year old during the 2021 school year while she was still in high school finishing her senior year.
Melissa was always on time, reliable, and wonderful with the children. A...
Jennifer N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Graduate from high school, Attended babysitting courses through the hospital, and CPR classes, and have my certificate. Also, I am a direct support professional. I work with development disabled adults/ children. I'm certified in Abuse and neglect certification through the state of new jersey. I have a medication administration...
Jenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jenna is great with kids and an all around great person with a big heart. Jenna has a lot of patience and compassion for others. She is easy going flexible, reliable and responds quickly. Thank you Jenna!"
Sharon W.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Madi, I have a strong passion for caring for kids and I am a big people person! I also love animals. I'm CPR and BLS certified and have many years experience caring for people of all ages from friends and family. I am also a patient care technician at Lehigh Valley hospital. I can provide meals, games, arts and crafts,...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Watched 2 of my kids last month during a date night! Children loved her!"
Kenny H.
5.0
(1)
I am dependable and very reliable, have raised three children of my own. Worked in childcare for over 15 years and in-home day care. The ages of children I have cared for range from infants to after school. I am looking forward to a nanny/babysitting position. I'm comfortable when speaking with people I never been with because...
Marie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marie has been taking care of my son, who is now 11 months old, since August 2013. She is moving back up North and we are completely devastated that she is leaving. I have trusted Marie 100% with my son from day one. She does arts and crafts with him, helps him...
Susan K.
Andrea E.
Cresco, PA
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was teaching 6-8 years old children back in the '90s, after that I was baby-sitting in the US different age groups from age 2 to 16 . I can do light housekeeping, food preparation as well, whatever needed for a very 'smooth' day. Always the well-being of the child comes first.
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Andrea was absolutely amazing. I was very lucky to find her. She is patient, understanding and caring. My daughter can often be a handful and then some, but Andrea was always patient with her and knew how to get the best out of her. They got along really well...
Jennifer G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 children. There is nothing better than making a child smile and see the joy of life through their eyes! I have done a few nanny/babysitting jobs in the last few years, I loved it. I do not mind helping with lighthouse care or meal preparation.
Maureen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She was marvelous. Came right in and was warm and friendly. You can tell she loves children. She was great with communication, on time, and my son took right to her. She also cleaned up which was wonderfully unexpected. "
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbia, NJ
Nelly N.
5.0
Nelly is awesome with children in that she is nurturing, caring, patient, and responsible. My two daughters 20 months apart in age were under her care while they were 3 months to 6 years old and while my husband and I worked. Now they are older and my husband is around more for them so we have...
- Lorrie N.
Melissa C.
5.0
Over the years Melissa has become a part of our family! She started watching my 2 and 4 year old during the 2021 school year while she was still in high school finishing her senior year.
Melissa was always on time, reliable, and wonderful with the children. A bonus is that she always left the...
- Jennifer N.
Jenna K.
5.0
Jenna is great with kids and an all around great person with a big heart. Jenna has a lot of patience and compassion for others. She is easy going flexible, reliable and responds quickly. Thank you Jenna!
- Sharon W.
Madeline C.
5.0
Watched 2 of my kids last month during a date night! Children loved her!
- Kenny H.
Marie B.
5.0
Marie has been taking care of my son, who is now 11 months old, since August 2013. She is moving back up North and we are completely devastated that she is leaving. I have trusted Marie 100% with my son from day one. She does arts and crafts with him, helps him develop his motor skills and...
- Susan K.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Columbia, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Columbia, NJ?
You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Columbia, NJ to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Columbia, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Columbia, NJ is $18.50. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Columbia, NJ?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Columbia, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Columbia, NJ to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Columbia, NJ can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Columbia, NJ?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Columbia, NJ.