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60 after school babysitters are listed in Garfield, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Garfield, NJ
5.0
(1)
I have been working with children for four years now, as well as having prior experience in a daycare setting in high school. I am one of nine children, and as such have had much experience babysitting and managing sometimes hectic situations. I have also been a Classroom Counselor at a summer school camp for 2 years working...
5.0
"Hannah provided childcare for my two daughters, ages 9 and 6. She also tutored my oldest in math and ELA. She created a fun, supportive, and challenging learning environment. Both of my children loved spending time with her. I would highly recommend Hannah to...
Jamie A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is natalie. I am a loving babysitter with over a decade of experience caring for newborns and toddlers. I love the outdoors reading books and structuring activities. I plan nutritious meals and encourage children's have a well-balanced diet.
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She took great care of my 3 kiddos"
Care member
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Cheryl. I have 10+ years helping families and caring for children. I am patient, friendly and reliable. I enjoy being able to help your home run smoothly. In addition to caring for your children, I'm happy to help with cleaning, laundry, meal prep, and errands if needed. After many years of working in corporate America,...
Cheryl can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Cheryl took care of our children for nearly 4 years. She started when our boys were 2 years and 6 months. She instantly made our home feel more at ease. She helped by cleaning, doing laundry, and occasionally preparing meals. You will find her to be dependable,...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I can't wait to help you and your family with your care needs! I am a vaccinated graduate student studying vocal performance (opera) at Manhattan School of Music. I graduated from Belmont University with a degree in music education and vocal performance in 2023. I am looking to pick up some additional work in addition to...
Mary Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's kind, patient, speaks French, sang to and with my daughter, cooked with her, was creative and engaging! My daughter still, and I'm sure always will, asks to call and see her!"
Colleen W.
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: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
(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
"Wonderful! Very compassionate and caring individual and great with my 4 kids. She always has a positive attitude and is eager to help out around the house as needed.
I would highly recommend Venus as a baby sitter/caregiver."
Alexa G.
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, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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
(15)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Vanessa, I'm able to speak both Spanish and English, I recently graduated from Communication and Corporate Relations. I have experience with babies, toddlers and kid's ages 5 to 12. In 2015 I signed for an exchange program called Au pair in California where I took care of several kids from different ages and...
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vanessa is amazing! She has helped watch my toddler now that I have a newborn and my toddler loves her! She helps keep her entertained for hours, playing with her toys, going to parks or out on adventures. She is so engaging and very perceptive as well. My...
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, 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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had the privilege of working with Christine at a Camp during the summer of 2018. Christine and I worked closely for eight weeks, and even shared workstations.
Christine was incredible in her role as a camp counselor. Our camp served hundreds of children,...
Caroline K.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(1)
Hello, I am currently a nursing student at Felician University and I'm excited to introduce myself as a reliable and caring babysitter. With a passion for creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children. I bring previous experience from taking care of infants and toddler and I've also worked in a learning center for...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hi my name is Gabby. Lizbeth took care of my baby girl Hannah since about 4 months old until she turned 3 years old. She is extremely patient and loving! I definitely recommend her! "
Care member
Isabel B.
New York, NY
$17/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.
Rebecca S.
Elmwood Park, NJ
$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"She's very sweet, caring,, reliable, intelligent and courteous"
Peggy G.
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Kelly ! I'm 22 and have my associates degree in early childhood education and am studying full time to get my bachelors and masters in elementary education:)! I've been babysitting for four years for infants up until toddlers. I work part time babysitting weekends and have experience with children from infants up to...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Kelly has been babysitting our son twice weekly for over a month and has become someone we trust, rely on and our son absolutely adores. She is trustworthy, caring and intelligent. She is fantastic with understanding my sons needs and wants. He has toddler moments...
John K.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Margaret nannied for our eldest and still helps out with babysitting. She's very sweet, nurturing, and fun loving. She always planned activities to get our kiddo of the house and go experience something new. We would, without a doubt, hire her again!"
Danielle P.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Eka is the most wonderful caregiver. She takes excellent care of our infant, is respectful of our schedule/routine, on time and communicative and always engaging with our baby boy. Would highly recommend her! "
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Garfield, NJ
Hannah H.
5.0
Hannah provided childcare for my two daughters, ages 9 and 6. She also tutored my oldest in math and ELA. She created a fun, supportive, and challenging learning environment. Both of my children loved spending time with her. I would highly recommend Hannah to anyone looking for childcare or a tutor....
- Jamie A.
Natalie F.
5.0
She took great care of my 3 kiddos
- Care member
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.
Cheryl L.
5.0
Cheryl took care of our children for nearly 4 years. She started when our boys were 2 years and 6 months. She instantly made our home feel more at ease. She helped by cleaning, doing laundry, and occasionally preparing meals. You will find her to be dependable, kind, organized, a great listener and...
- Care member
Mary Katherine S.
5.0
Mary Katherine cared for my daughter (5) and son (2) regularly thru the summer and we couldn't have been more pleased! She kept them engaged all day with all different activities, inside and outside, including reading for hours. My kids took to her instantly. Punctual, reliable and would highly...
- Michelle B.
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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 20 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 $21.80. 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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