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60 after school babysitters are listed in Dover, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 4 years
After school babysitters in Dover, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with kids, but I am also here to help around the house with...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a kind, caring, and responsible nanny. She communicated daily about when she was picking him up and any other...
Johanna F.
5.0
(31)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always worked with children and I love what I do. I started babysitting next door to help as a mother's helper. I went on to care for children in my neighborhood, , other child care centers, and a daycare as a Teacher and Substitute for five years. I have 3 children and a Maltipoo dog of my own. I babysit for local...
Rachelle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Raye has worked with our family full time for over a year, and we have nothing but positive things to say about our experience with her. She watches our eighteen month old son daily, and he adores her. She is kind hearted, fun, and active with him. She takes him to...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maureen and I am a mom of 3 grown children, my youngest just graduated college in May. I am a retired elementary school teacher with a Masters in Education. I love children of all ages and am looking forward to being a nanny/ babysitter as my next career step. I can help with homework, help with meal prep, drive...
Maureen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Maureen has been absolutely wonderful to my family. I wish I had met her years ago. She has cared so wonderfully for our newborn son, she is great to our dog, and my older children love her as well! "
Erin M.
Abigail D.
Stanhope, NJ
$21-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate of the University of Tampa with my BA in Criminology/Criminal Justice. I have my Child Development Associates degree and my certificate for CPR/AED/FA. I have experience working with children with special needs and children varying many ages from infancy to high school, in the class room environment and in...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abigail instantly became part of our family the moment she started working for us. While I would have loved to keep her forever, we had to let her go because we had to cut back on finances.
Abigail nannied for us part-time for about a year. When she started, my...
Marissa A.
5.0
(1)
I enjoy working with children very much, through out my experience as a sitter I have learn to understand what is necessary for the Children need.
Rosa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have been a nanny for 8 years with one of those years formerly being a Jr. Assistant for an after care program at an elementary School. I'm available to provide great references and I am vaccinated. I have experience with children in ages ranging from infant to preteens. I am...
Briana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Briana is a very sweet, reliable person. She will always be there when you need her and sometimes even on call. She pours her heart into the children and loves what she does! She will be the best nanny but also a friend to your child/children. You won't ever regret...
Carol S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Dear families and caretakers,
My name is Lauren, and I'm interested in being of help to a loving family as I finish the last year of my masters program. The past five years I have been the music teacher at a private, nonprofit school for students with complex multiple disabilities in Cedar Knolls. I have loved connecting with...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My girls loved Lauren! She helped us out with short notice and with some early morning hours. Very punctual and flexible with our weird schedule."
Danielle B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for years around the neighborhood helping out down to my family and baby cousins , I am one of seven and love big families and am incredibly comfortable in the environment . I am athletic and always willing to play with the kids ! I'm a non-smoker have my own transportation and have a clean drivers record...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kim was wonderful with our 4 and 1 year old. She was always very patient and kind and caring with the children. She made sure homework was done but also made sure both kids had fun all day. We are very grateful to have found her. Anyone would be lucky to hire her...
Sophia B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting most of my life and have been a nanny for the last 15 years. I have lots of experience with babies and toddlers. I've also been a tutor for special needs teens. Plus I worked in the child care room at the YMCA watching babies & kids up age 12 while their parents work out for 12 years until the pandemic....
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Colleen has been a very loving and nurturing caregiver for our three young boys. She makes sure that they are stimulated and have fun every day - she reads them lots of books, plays fun games, and takes them on creative "adventures". One of our children has...
Tim L.
Elda V.
Wharton, NJ
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! Friendly And Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekday, Weeknight And Weekend Jobs!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! I studied Education for four years and also studied Psychology for kids for six months in Spain. I did practice in college with little children. I had a training in New York for Au pairs. I have been working with kids for 8 years so my education and experience can be a great support in raising your children. Also, I am a...
Elda can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Elda is an amazing and beautiful person. Our children love her. She is patient, kind, warm, loving and sweet. I cannot say enough good things about her. She worked with us for 2 years and has become a part of our family. Even when times get crazy and the kids...
Andrea L.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience working with kids all ages since 1980's at the elementary schools in New york as School Safety with all the training in safety. As a Mother of 3 Children and now Grandmother of 5 children my experience became stronger. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation, Homework, crafts...
Vivian can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vivian has so much experience with babies and children. She is knowledgeable and was easy to trust immediately. I know my kids will be safe and happy when I leave them with Vivian. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, creative, and dependable
I like working with kids because I enjoy watching them grow into their own little personalities. As a 5yr dance teacher I shared my own passion and knowledge of sport with them and watched the excitement on their faces just brought me so much joy and ever since...
5.0
"We hired Isabella as our helper 2 days a week. We couldn't be happier with hiring her. She is the perfect addition to our little family. She is amazing with our daughter, punctual, helpful and professional. So far so good!"
Christina B.
Brittany C.
Landing, NJ
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Want To Be A Babysitter Because I Am A Full Time Student
5.0
(1)
I am a graduate student at Saint Peters University and my major is Special Education with a teaching certificate. I have been working with kids since my Sophomore year of high school. I worked in an aftercare program helping kids with homework and interacting with them until about 6. That job was also linked to a summer camp...
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very good energy and interactive with kids."
Amy S.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Brooke, and I am a responsible 27-year-old college graduate with professional experience in childcare and social work. I have my Master's degree in Social Work. I recently relocated, but was previously a school-based therapist, devotedly serving elementary-aged children and their families. I was also a long-standing...
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mature, married woman with 2 adult sons. I have worked professionally with children and teens for over 20 years in hospitals, schools, and as a private nanny through Care. com. In my last professional job, I worked as an Assistant Director of a Montessori School. I have also worked as a case manager for The NJ Early...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Genesis B.
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm an Bilingual, English and Spanish speaking student at Jefferson Township High School with a knack for connecting with children and making learning fun. I'm committed to creating a safe and engaging environment for your kids, whether it's through tutoring or babysitting. I'm available after school hours and look...
Genesis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been baby sitting all throughout high school. I love children! I am a Freshman at Purdue University studying Elementary Education. I have worked at the Mountview Road after school program for about two years now. I am CPR certified as well as first aid certified. Last summer I watched a family five days a week. I love...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'm Tiana! I graduated with an associates in exercise science and bachelors degree in public health. I decided to go back to school and obtain my nursing degree. My hobbies include sports and cooking. I have experience with children ages ranging from newborns to 16 years old. I have been babysitting since the age of 16 then...
Tiana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
I would describe myself as reliable, kind and sensitive to others needs.
Currently I work in the afternoons at an elementary school after care program.
I have morning availability to help with getting your little ones off to school
My rate is $27 per hour.
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have a car in case it is needed for anything. I enjoy working with kids and have been doing it my whole life since I have a little sister. She was born when I was 6 so I treat her like my child because I helped my parents raise her when they...
Jahre can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Dover, NJ
Melissa T.
5.0
Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a kind, caring, and responsible nanny. She communicated daily about when she was picking him up and any other updates that were good for us to know....
- Johanna F.
Rachelle W.
5.0
Raye has worked with our family full time for over a year, and we have nothing but positive things to say about our experience with her. She watches our eighteen month old son daily, and he adores her. She is kind hearted, fun, and active with him. She takes him to library classes and playgrounds...
- Care member
Maureen R.
5.0
Maureen has been absolutely wonderful to my family. I wish I had met her years ago. She has cared so wonderfully for our newborn son, she is great to our dog, and my older children love her as well!
- Erin M.
Abigail D.
5.0
Abigail instantly became part of our family the moment she started working for us. While I would have loved to keep her forever, we had to let her go because we had to cut back on finances.
Abigail nannied for us part-time for about a year. When she started, my daughter was 2.5 and my son was a...
- Marissa A.
Briana C.
5.0
Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling personality immediately. Highly recommend her for children of all ages!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Dover, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Dover, NJ?
You can review 16 after school babysitter profiles near you in Dover, 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 Dover, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Dover, NJ is $20.88. 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 Dover, 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 Dover, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Dover, 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 Dover, NJ can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Dover, NJ?
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