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60 after school babysitters are listed in Cranford, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in Cranford, NJ
3.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Claudia and I'm 24 years old. I have 6+ years of paid experience, I've taken care of kids from newborn to 14 years old. I'm very patient and loving, I'm comfortable with taking care of pets, meal prep, and dropping off and picking up from activities. I love play time and I'm good with arts and crafts. I did community...
Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was so sweet and the kids loved her - 18mo & 3yrs. She was attentive to them, changed diapers, gave them snacks and lunch, took them in the backyard and handled nap time like a pro! I will definitely hire her again"
Jennifer J.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Rachel and I am seeking a full-time position with a great family.
Over the past 20 years I have worked for numerous families and with a range of children across various ages (from newborn up to 11 years old).
Duties varied depending on family needs and age of the child/children. Care of newborns, infants and...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel worked for our family for about 1 1/2 yrs, before my daughter started preschool. This summer when my now elementary aged kids were between summer camp and the start of the school year, we were glad to have her return to sit and my kids were very happy to see...
Melissa G.
4.0
(3)
I have extensive child care experience. I have been babysitting for over 10 years for family and close friends. Also, I took safe sitting classes and became certified in safe sitting and CPR for all age groups. I enjoy working with children and look forward to finding work with a great family.
I DO work a FT job so I am...
Angelina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She watched my newborn till she was about one and a half and took very good care of her. Even giving medicine and informing us when she has a cough or rashes or anything. I would definitely recommend her to watch any ages because I've also seen her with older kids...
Shane D.
5.0
(1)
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy."
Dana A.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm a friendly, responsible, and experienced babysitter based in Newark. I have over 10 years of experience babysitting kids of all ages. I'm known for my reliability and punctuality, and I always come prepared with fun and engaging activities to keep the kids entertained and learning. I have experience with everything...
Success can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Success was great with our little one! We were worried, because it was our first time asking a babysitter to pick him up from daycare. But our toddler liked her from the moment he met her, she did wonderfully with his chaotic energy, and we've rehired Success...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for ever since I was little and helped out my previous babysitters with my siblings, cousins and other kids of all ages. I can cook, clean, change a diaper and more. Providing after-school care is not a problem. I can tutor and help with homework. I'm caring, nurturing and a great listener and plus a go...
Nyasia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was very nervous about a stranger coming into our home and sitting for us but Nyasia made me very comfortable. Nyasia was great with our 4-month old son. She was very patient, loving, and caring. She cared for him for five hours and followed the instructions that...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther and I am currently a 22-year-old student at Kean University in Union, NJ. As an older sister, I have always known the responsibilities of taking care of my younger sibling and being in charge of a household from a young age. I have babysat for a family of 2 (7 years old and infant) for the last 7 years and I am...
Esther can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Esther did a great job with my 11 month old son. I was home working so could hear them all day and she was super engaged and played with him the whole time and they connected great! Which is saying a lot as my son doesn't always love strangers. Would definitely...
Stephanie T.
Taylia J.
Elizabethport, NJ
$27-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's very sweet and did a wonderful job caring for my Nayla, we loved her she was like one of the family."
Marsha G.
Keturah M.
West Orange, NJ
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Keturah! I am 30 years old and I live in West Orange, NJ. I love reading and the Arts, and I do a lot of fun crafts in my free time. I' m also a big science lover, and on top of being certified in CPR and first aid. I am a Rutgers University alumnus. I currently work full time for the CDC foundation. I love...
Keturah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Julia, and I've been babysitting for over 3. 5 years, gaining hands-on experience with children of all ages. I truly love working with kids and enjoy creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for them to grow and thrive.
Over the years, I've built strong relationships with families, providing trustworthy,...
Julia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Julia vibed extremely well with my son. I was nervous at first because it's his first time being babysat by non-family but they clicked and she even taught him a few new words in Portuguese while I was away! Will definitely be seeking her out again. I recommend...
Jessica R.
5.0
(4)
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
"Cami is a wonderful nanny and she was great with my one year old. She's energetic, punctual, and has the natural instincts to take care of your child and put your mind at ease. She does great art projects and my daughter bonded with her immediately. I would highly...
Bisma M.
5.0
(1)
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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Livia. I'm 39 years old and have been working with children for 6+ years. Teaching and caring for children is my passion - it gives me the opportunity to work with kids and make a difference in their lives. My undergraduate degree is in Pedagogy. I worked in an International School in Brazil like a teacher for 6 years...
Livia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Livia is a great babysitter and mommy's helper! She is very kind, nice, punctual, dependable, hard working and has a great personality. She was our first babysitter. And she was the best one!"
Elena Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I hope you and your loved ones have been blessed in every way aspect of life.
I have been tutoring and taking care of children and young adults (newborn to 18 years old) in the United States, South America, Central America, and Europe for 8 years. I've traveled the world to enhance my experience to educate children of...
Stacy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stacy is one of the best caregivers I have ever worked with. She was always on time and so much fun for the kids to be around. She has created three soccer champs! Always playing and teaching! She was incredibly attentive during virtual school sessions. Easy to...
Pilialoha Y.
5.0
(1)
Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...
Alissa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates their time together. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a trustworthy babysitter."
Jonaliza C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Nicole, I am 29years old. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and Nannying since I was 18 years old. I am looking for a family who I can treat their child as one of my own and help the family with whatever they need. I also do house work; such as clean,...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone."
Ashley W.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hii!
Currently I'm FREE for date nights weekdays after 6:30 p.m. Mondays
Fridays rotate sometimes free after 2:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays - after 2:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays I'm FREE - I'm in two weddings this year (I love my friends LOL) they are back-to-back, so looking for another income source,...
Khayanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Khayanna is the best, she’s been watching our little girl on weekends and date nights. She’s reliable and has been super helpful especially when we’re looking for care last minute. Khayanna is sweet personality and appreciative that she takes the time to play with...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone my name is Nasenya! I am a 22-year-old full time college student studying communications and I live at home with my parents. We just became new residents of Summit, but I grew up in Chatham!
I have been nannying for 3 years and I previously worked for a family of 3 children (7, 9, 13) in Short Hills. With them I...
Nasenya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Nasenya was great with our 7 year old son. Attentive, easygoing, and playful - everything we were looking for in a babysitter. We would recommend her to any family and would hire her again."
Joel K.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Cranford, NJ
Sharifa F.
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 regularly , we recommend her highly!
- Steven C.
Claudia P.
5.0
I've hired Claudia to babysit my boys on two occasions. She is the best and my kids love her! Always arrives early and willing to stay late. She's very patient with the kids and friendly. No complaints at all!
- Lanai S.
Rachel K.
5.0
Rachel is amazing! She has babysat for us for over 2 years. Rachel is responsible, caring, and dependable. Our 2 year old and 4 year old love her and are always so excited to see her. I feel so comfortable having Rachel care for my children. Anyone would be lucky to have Rachel take care of their...
- Kristine K.
Angelina C.
5.0
Angelina is very fun loving caring kindhearted she is dependable and will always try her best at whatever she does. She is a wonderful person she loves kids and making them happy has never been an issue she plays with them and likes to go to the park.
- Dominique H.
Emma M.
5.0
Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy.
- Dana A.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Cranford, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Cranford, NJ?
You can review 17 after school babysitter profiles near you in Cranford, 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 Cranford, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Cranford, NJ is $21.29. 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 Cranford, 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 Cranford, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Cranford, 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 Cranford, NJ can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Cranford, NJ?
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Ratings for Cranford, NJ after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.1 / 5
After School Babysitters in Cranford, NJ are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 40 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.