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Maggie F.

Dayton, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi everyone, my name is Maggie and I have experience caring for children in many different atmospheres. I'm a mom to a 4 y. o. Work full time and looking to help other families with childcare or transportation during early mornings or after school on weekdays. I was an education major in college and have taught in classroom...
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Nadia T.

Dayton, NJ

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$22/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a dedicated childcare provider with over 15 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing and educating young minds. My journey into caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my natural ability to connect with children and make a positive impact on their lives. My patient, calm, and...
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Jennifer K.

Dayton, NJ

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I experience as a caretakers for kids from 2 to 13 years old since I was in college. My tasks involved. Picking up the kids from school, dropping them off at after school activities, working on homework, going out for fun bringing them to the movies , friends, taking them showers, cleaning, preparing meals. Reading books with...

Maureen S. says "Jennifer has been helping us primarily with our preschooler while we are working for a little over a month now. She arrives in the morning, spends a few...

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Hallie M.

Part Time Child Care Provider

Sayreville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting children for almost 10 years and have worked at a preschool/daycare for 6 years. I currently work at the Learning Experience in Sayreville, New Jersey as a head teacher. I am CPR certified and am currently going to college in order to have a career in education in the future.

Terie W. says "Hallie was a very nice babysitter. She is dependable, personable and engaged very well with our 9 year old daughter. We look forward to hiring Hallie...

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Sarah O.

Princeton Junction, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 2 years experience working with special needs children and 1 year working with neurotypical children as well.

Lorgia G. says "We have worked with Sarah for a year. She is an incredible human, reliable, kind, and trustworthy. My kid loves her and so do we."

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Purva J.

Kendall Park, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi!! My name is Purva and I am currently a full time remote student. I primarily have experience with pet care. I'd love to help anyone out who needs any type of pet care or child care help! I have experience with taking care of my younger family members and love doing it! I'd describe my personality as loyal, kind and patient...

Joseph B. says "Purva card for our son with limited notice and she did an amazing job. She is such a caring person. She has excellent communication skills and she is...

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Amy B.

Sitter/Nanny/Educator/Remote Learning Assistant To Your Rescue!

Hightstown, NJ

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Amy, I am 43 years old. I have over 30+ years experience working with children in various capacities and age groups. Since as long as I can remember, I have always enjoyed working with kids in some capacity. I started babysitting in middle school plus my parents had my brother when I was 10 so I spent a lot of time &...

Alisha T. says "Amy came to us with a lot of experience. I especially appreciated that she had previously worked as an EMT and so was able to give us some medical advice....

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Nicole V.

Monroe Township, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Nicole and I am 22 years old. I currently attend Rutgers university with a major of health administration and a minor in public health. I have plenty of experience when it comes to children due to child care positions in the past as well as taking working with children and psychology classes. I am a very...

Nelson S. says "Nicole has been excellent with my son. Could tell from day one she had the experience I was looking for. Highly recommend."

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Jennifer G.

Fun Sitter With A Smile

Spotswood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Experienced Babysitter Available - Special Needs Friendly Hi! I'm a mom of 3 (ages 13, 11, and 5), and my youngest has a medically complex condition. I understand firsthand how important it is to have someone you can trust - especially when your child has unique needs. I'm also an ABA therapist with professional experience...

Elizabeth S. says "Jenn is an amazing nanny! We hired her to watch our four month old and she was WONDERFUL with him. He needed a bit of special care and Jenn picked it...

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Adi Z.

Hello! My Name Is Didi, And I Am About To Graduate From College This Spring!

Milltown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, responsible, and trustworthy I like working with kids because I love their curiosity, I love playing with them, and I love learning from them I'm looking for a job that has flexible hours and good communication I started working with kids when I was in high school and had to watch my...

Care Member says "Adi worked for us for us last year. I cannot say enough about this wonderful girl! She became a part of our family and we all love her. Anyone who hires...

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Donna C.

Part-time Caregiver

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
Hello all, I am a parent, auntie, mother figure, nanny/sitter, foster child advocate and mentor. My service is multicultural. All are welcome. I call myself a "LITTLE PEOPLE" magnet. I love all children, but my heart holds a passion for infants. It feels good knowing I'll play a role in nurturing their development. I have been...

Breanna F. says "I would definitely hire Donna any time any day . Loving caring & a very special person to me & my family . Love her to pieces not only because she loves...

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Youchun L.

Child Care

Englishtown, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
With 15 years of experience nurturing young minds, I'm dedicated to fostering a safe and stimulating environment where children thrive. My college degree complements my passion for early childhood development. I am certified in CPR and First Aid, and also have experience as a Doula. I enjoy engaging children through outdoor...

Anita P. says "Lexi was our Au pair for 1 year. She was amazing! My kids loved her and miss her very much. She was engaging and approach life with positive can do...

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Abigail L.

Loving And Trustworthy Babysitter Looking For Part Time Job

Princeton, NJ

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! I'm Abby. I have 9 years of experience caring for children. My experience includes teaching and planning swim lessons, nannying, teaching dive team, and assistant teaching kids with mental and physical disabilities at a public middle school. I assisted teaching middle school beginning in 2022. ELA, math, social studies,...

Robert N. says "Abby helped our family for 2 years before the pandemic. She was very loving with the baby and helped with things around the house. Would highly...

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Jasmine O.

Full / Part Time

Somerset, NJ

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a full time, professional nanny with 6 years of experience. I started caring for a 6-month-old and I have experience with children up to 15 years old! I am very big on sensory play for the younger ages. Also, reading, singing, coloring, any fun learning activites to keep your child reaching milestones! For the older...

Stephanie H. says "I can't say enough good things! From the very first day Jasmine met our children, she connected with them, and quickly developed a reliable routine...

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Ololade S.

I Have Been Babysitting For A Very Long Time And I Love Being Around Children.

Princeton, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Name: Ololade Age: 23 Education: New graduate Nurse Occupation: Nurse Assistant Profile: I'm a recent nursing graduate currently preparing for my NCLEX and living in the Princeton area. While I already have a nursing job lined up, I'm spending this transition period doing what I've always loved: caring for kids and bringing joy...

Care Member says "Lola is an amazing babysitter. She babysat my 4 kids and they all raved about her. She’s my go to for help. We are so glad we found her"

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Lisa F.

East Brunswick, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Lisa I am a part time dental assistant looking for some extra hours during the week to help out a family in need. I have two children of my own that are now grown up and starting their own families. I am willing to help out with before or after school hours, assistant with meal prep, homework, cleaning, keeping the...

Jenniferlynn M. says "I'm so happy to have met Lisa. She's great with my 3 year old and he looks forward to playing with her every week. I feel very fortunate to have her...

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Claudia G.

Part-Time Caregiver

North Brunswick, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
My name is Claudia. I have a 16-year-old boy . I love working with children . I am responsible, mature, loving, playful and honest. I have more than 15 years of experience in taking care of infants to 13 years old. I worked at a child care center in New Providence, NJ for more than five years. Also , I did work for different...

Jessica R. says "Claudia is mature, patient and very kind with my rambunctious children. She focuses on playtime and learning, and isn't the kind of babysitter that would...

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Jo-ann C.

Energetic And Loving Babysitter And Tutor

Hightstown, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Jo and I'm in my final year of university currently. I have a Bachelor's in Political Science and am getting my Master's in Elementary Education with a specialization in Special Education. I have been working with youth either as a camp counselor, teacher, or babysitter. Childcare and teaching are my passions and I would...

Dozie A. says "Jo is so amazing. She is great with our baby girl.. Our daughter loves her and is always happy to see her. Jo is the best person you can hire. Shes great...

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Meriem Z.

Nanny/Babysitter

New Brunswick, NJ

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Meriem! With over 8 years of hands-on childcare experience of all ages-from infants to pre-teens. I'm a reliable, mature, and nurturing caregiver who values trust and open communication with families. I'm energetic, patient, and attentive, always striving to create a safe, fun, and supportive environment for the...

Care Member says "Meriem was fantastic! She was warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. We hired her during our...

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Bricia B.

Childcare

Spotswood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hey! My name is Bricia and I was born in Brazil in 1995! I have a degree in Brazil in Psychology I love pets and I'm vegetarian (eat egg and diary) I love to help the kids development I'd describe my personality as honest, lovely, funny

Care Member says "We loved Bricia! She was great with the kids and we’ll definitely call her again for our next date night!"

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.67/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.0

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

After School Babysitters in Dayton, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Jennifer K.

Jennifer has been helping us primarily with our preschooler while we are working for a little over a month now. She arrives in the morning,...

- Maureen S.

Hallie M.

Hallie was a very nice babysitter. She is dependable, personable and engaged very well with our 9 year old daughter. We look forward to...

- Terie W.

Sarah O.

We have worked with Sarah for a year. She is an incredible human, reliable, kind, and trustworthy. My kid loves her and so do we.

- Lorgia G.

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Dayton, NJ

You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Dayton, 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.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Dayton, NJ is $20.67. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

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 Dayton, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.

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 Dayton, NJ can really come in handy.

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 Dayton, NJ.

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