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60 after school babysitters are listed in Garfield, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 6 years
After school babysitters in Garfield, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am very dedicated women and wonderful with children. Working in the education field (since 1990) has been a great experience for me knowing the different age of students and their personality as well. I am comfortable being around them and have a fun yet education approach. I have compassion and love for children. Spending...
Drita can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dritta was taking care of my 9 year old twin boys since Spring. She is very reliable, polite, dedicated and made sure to spend quality time with my kids. She even helped them with supervising homework and helped me with some household chores. It was a pleasure to...
Shweta K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has 2 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm also willing to do help with light cleaning , grocery shopping and other errands. Personally, I'm an organized , artistic and a...
Gianni can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working 32 hours a week with a 6-year-old deaf autistic boy who lives on Wall Street, and he is about to head back to school. Once he's back he sadly won't need me, so I am looking for a new full time position. His parents asked that I note "we will absolutely recommend you as the best nanny to absolutely...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"When Rebecca left Boston I felt I lost my hands...
She is great with everything she is touching. Not only the cleaning was fast and superb, she put together and attached to the wall a foldable Ikea desk.
She helped me sort through the clutter and I was working...
Alena Z.
Edie O.
Hillsdale, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Sitter- Over 25 Yrs Experience - Available For Sick Days, Occasional Nights
4.4
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Edie. I've lived in Hillsdale for 25 yrs with my family. I coached everything from soccer & softball to swimming & gymnastics, life guarded as well. I was involved in the PTA, as Membership chair & did the school's photography. I've been a Nanny, a Sitter & Counselor for over 30yrs. I was 2nd VP of BCP (responsible...
Edie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
" Edie has a great deal of experience with children, as I have found evident in the way she has interacted with my daughter. She is engaging, generous and warmhearted. What I also like about her is she is, similarly, a no nonsense kind of person and is always...
Laura C.
5.0
(1)
I have 3+ years of child care experience. I am totally willing to help with errands and light housework.
I have special needs care experience, including being a teacher's aide in a special needs classroom.
Excited to hear from you! :)
Tara can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I have six years of experience working with children of all ages (infants to teenagers). I am a positive, energetic, and tenacious hard worker who ensures a safe, healthy, and happy environment for your family. I maintain a patient and calm manner during times of conflict, and believe communication is important for...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is so sweet, helpful, reliable, and she plays with the kids! She is our kids' favorite sitter and we miss her terribly since she moved away."
Kara C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am a very creative person. Kids and I bond very well and have fun while learning. Love teaching crafting and creating things from scratch.
Venus can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Venus has been phenomenal with my son. So much that when she leaves, my son keeps asking where she is. =) She is reliable, punctual, flexible, and extremely loving to my son. I would HIGHLY recommend."
Juliana G.
Kristen M.
Weehawken, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Kristen I currently have my Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Services with a concentration in Early Childhood from The University of Buffalo. I have previously earned my Associates degree from Rockland Community College in Early Childhood Education. I currently work at a private school in New York City as a...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristen is an amazing caretaker. She's punctual, reliable, and most importantly kids love her! She cares for our elementary aged kids after school and keeps them well entertained with activities and board games. I'd recommend her wholeheartedly!"
Payal P.
Jackie P.
Dumont, NJ
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Jackie. I am grateful to have raised such well-rounded, kind and mature young adults. As a mother, I have many years of experience raising my own children as well as providing child care for family and friends. I am a very punctual and reliable person as well as responsible and caring. I have a brand new minivan and can...
Jackie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jackie is an amazing, warm, nice and reliable person. She is very understanding and patient and all of our kids loved being with her. She is very trustworthy and kind and we felt very comfortable having her help with our kids. She’s an excellent driver and always...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have 5+ years of experience cleaning and babysitter I can Cooking/Meal Preparation, shopping list and errands.
I'm 38 years old I very responsible, friendly, organize commitment whit my job, pet friendly, no smoker, CPR and First AID certificate, warm, energetic.
Zuleyma can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zuleyma was efficient, quick, on time and she always maintained the house clean. She would also take care of my kids and was kind and patient with then."
Care member
Christine W.
New York, NY
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
I'm Too Young To Have Kids, But Children Are The Source Of My Joy!!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enter every room with love and grace! Happy to bring ease to your life and help however I can! I'm a 24-year-old musical theatre actor living in Hamilton Heights. I've spent my entire life working with children, through camp counseling, teaching, and primarily babysitting. Additionally, I have four years of experience of...
Christine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Christine for a week when our usual nanny was on vacation. She was fantastic. She made a quick bond with the kids and they easily felt comfortable with her. She handled pick ups, driving to activities, dinner, laundry and baths for the kids without any...
Caroline H.
4.5
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been a stay at home mom since 2013. Prior to staying at home I worked with families directly affected with domestic violence for 10 years. Our daughter started Pre-K in September of 2017, but prior to that big day she stayed home with me. I simultaneously cared for another child in my home. They were 1 month apart. I cared...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was able to assist me with short notice.
Very friendly and helpful."
Jismar S.
Rebecca S.
Elmwood Park, NJ
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rebecca and I am 31 years old. I was raised in Paramus and have always had a great love for children and animals. I do not have any kids yet, except for my rescue baby (dog). I have had a lot of experience over the years with children, along with great memories. From babysitting siblings, to nannying for a foster...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Rebecca is my girlfriend we have been together for years. She is loving and hardworking, she maintains my home and cares for a our dog hunter. As long as I have known her she has had such a strong love for children and animals. She is incredibly dependable in every...
Andrew M.
Isabel B.
New York, NY
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a recent graduate of UPenn, grew up in Manhattan, and have been doing babysitting jobs since early high school! I've taken care of children ages 4 and up, solo or two at a time, and have lots of free time for the next couple months!
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Isabel is very responsible and also fun! She respects the children and is so calm even when there is a lot going on!! My kids love her!"
Andrea S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! With four years of experience in the early childcare setting and two years working with special needs individuals under my belt, I would say there is not much I cannot handle. Despite my young age, I bring a responsible, caring, yet fun and engaging energy to any family! Prepped with sample lesson plans acquired during my...
Anna Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna is a very responsible caregiver. She had to juggle multiple drop-off/pick-ups for my kids each day. She managed my 4 kids and was very playful with them. I would recommend her for a childcare position."
Michelle L.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 kids, all in college. My objective in care is to provide safety, respect, love, I don't believe in time outs, or taking away toys as a form of punishment, what I do is talking, teaching, explain, always communicate in any way possible. And the most important is help your little one in any need. I studied...
Yanina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Yanina is a FANTASTIC nanny. She has worked with us for almost 2 years and has taken excellent care of our children (now 2 and 5 months). She is kind, honest, dependable, hard-working, and genuinely loves children.
Having her in our house daily, especially...
Danielle P.
Aleeah M.
Bloomfield, NJ
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am sociable and kind spirited and like to keep a positive energy going. I also love to work with and be around kids. I have two nieces and a nephew in which I absolutely love and adore. I love looking after them whenever I can. I am a family oriented person and am very artistic. I also make sure that anything that can help...
5.0
"Aleeah is really great with my 1 and 3-year-old daughters. I call her whenever my husband and I want to go out for date night since our kids love her so much. She feels like a part of our family. She is reliable and trustworthy, and I would definitely recommend her...
Hesanna M.
Eka K.
Jersey City, NJ
$20-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 50 years old, I am looking for a job. I have a great experience with newborns,, I can do cleaning, I am a very good cook, can look after the house well. I am very positive and happy person, jolly, full of energy, love children and pets. play on piano, can teach swimming. till to day I'm working with two baby's 18month and...
Eka can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eka is an absolutely wonderful caregiver. She has been providing part-time support for my 2 year old.
She was able to quickly build rapport with him and whenever she is with him, she is very active and he is always happy and engaged - whether they are playing...
Lidia A.
Trucquan D.
Hackensack, NJ
$25-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have been working with kids of all ages my whole career. Currently, I'm a full time nanny for a sweet toddler after leaving a nannyshare. I have experiences at a k-8 school as well as an outdoor summer camp for 3+ years. Outside of these hours, I babysit for many different families that need assistance and I hope I can...
Trucquan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Margaret is great! The whole family love her. She is fun, responsible and reliable. "
Katherine V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Avital
I have a lot of work experience with children.
First Aid & CPR certified.
Throughout my 4 years of high-school, I worked with kids with aging from 1-15 years old. I have also been babysitting since the age of 13!
I am a registered dietitian with my Masters degree.
I love to cook, be in nature ( the...
Avital can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Avital to babysit our one-year old daughter. She has been and still is a fantastic babysitter. She is wonderful with our daughter. She reads to her, plays with her, takes her for walks, brings her swimming, and has her laughing and in a playful mood all...
Brandon S.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Garfield, NJ
Drita H.
5.0
Dritta was taking care of my 9 year old twin boys since Spring. She is very reliable, polite, dedicated and made sure to spend quality time with my kids. She even helped them with supervising homework and helped me with some household chores. It was a pleasure to have Dritta watch my kids.
- Shweta K.
Rebecca S.
5.0
When Rebecca left Boston I felt I lost my hands...
She is great with everything she is touching. Not only the cleaning was fast and superb, she put together and attached to the wall a foldable Ikea desk.
She helped me sort through the clutter and I was working along the way together, and she...
- Alena Z.
Edie O.
5.0
Edie was willing to babysit on very short notice. She arrived early and followed all of our provided requests and instructions. She watched our 4 month old while we attended a wedding. We would be happy to have her watch our child again!
- Sara J.
Tara P.
5.0
Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!
- Care member
Ashley B.
5.0
Ashley is so sweet, helpful, reliable, and she plays with the kids! She is our kids' favorite sitter and we miss her terribly since she moved away.
- Kara C.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Garfield, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Garfield, NJ?
You can review 24 after school babysitter profiles near you in Garfield, 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 Garfield, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Garfield, NJ is $20.42. 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 Garfield, 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 Garfield, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Garfield, 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 Garfield, NJ can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Garfield, NJ?
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