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60 after school babysitters are listed in Highland Lakes, NJ
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 8 years
After school babysitters in Highland Lakes, NJ
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am 25 years old and have been looking after children since I was 13. I can change diapers, make and heat up bottles, preform light housework like tidying up or vacuuming, make meals and more. I have cared for children ranging from 2 weeks to 8 years old. I provide a loving, safe, playful yet organized approach to caring for...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Shannon. I have a passion for children and families. I have 4 years experience babysitting for families within the Bergen County area ranging in all ages. I am able to prepare light meals, tidy up after the kids and of course playing with kids. I love being outdoors, going to the park, creating art activities that...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Childcare. I enjoy spending time with children and partaking in activities with them. I am a responsible person making sure safety comes first and foremost. Currently I am a substitute teacher and looking for after school and or summer employment . I would love the opportunity to chat regarding how I can help take care of your...
Iris can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a reliable, patient and attentive person. I have lots of experience nannying/babysitting with various ages and have experience in a daycare setting. I also have my degree in Early Childhood Education. If you choose me, your child/children will receive the developmentally appropriate care and attention that they deserve....
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shannon is the sweetest babysitter I've ever experienced. She was always in a happy mood, loved to interact and watched over my young children very carefully. She's very good with children with allergies since she always reads the labels of everything. Whoever ends...
Anthony H.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I retired after working 30 years for the post office. I raised 3 children of my own, and I am now babysitting my grandchildren during the day.
I also have been doing other babysitting, during my 6 year retirement. I've cared for infants and toddlers till they were of school age. And I do date night babysitting.
I have many...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Susie was wonderful with our 2 little ones! So patient and caring. My kids were comfortable almost immediately with her. Her experience with children was obvious right away. I would absolutely hire her again."
Elizabeth C.
Jessica H.
Haskell, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient, Energetic, Interactive, 9 Years Experience, Available Full Time
4.3
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 18 yrs experience as a nanny as well as experience with special needs children (autism and cerebral palsy specifically). I've worked for families with up to 5 children of all ages, aged infant to teenager. Comfortable with housework, laundry, meals, homework, overnights, pets etc. I adore children and am excellent...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jess worked for us during the summer through October until my schedule changed. My 2 yr old daughter absolutely loves her and we still use her whenever we need a sitter. She's very responsible, loving, and fun. She always handled meals, activities, pets and...
Robert B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Mariana. I am 24 years old and live in Buddlake, NJ. I love children and have experience in baby-sitting. I speak Spanish, so I hope that is a plus! I'm very easy to confine on, responsible and patient. I love animals so if you have pets that wont be one bit of a problem. I like to describe myself as creative, active...
Mariana can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am so happy I found Mariana! She has been reliable and a huge help to our family. She takes initiative and does things that need to be done without me having to ask her. She is great with my kids and has a wonderful and bubbly personality!"
Jen O.
5.0
(1)
I have babysat on and off for the last 8 years or so. I also helped my mom with a summer camp at the preschool she worked in.
Erin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Erin is caring funny and responsible. Loves children. Enjoys playing with them. Also very hard worker. Learns fast and a very neat person. Follows instructions very well. Very respectful. "
Nancy S.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Kayleen, a sophomore in college with about 2+ years of experience. I would constantly baby sit my little brother as well as a little one year til he was old enough to start daycare. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping and meal prepping. As well as taking the kids where they need to be after...
Kayleen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"We had a great experience with Kayleen. She cared for our two girls (4 and 2) for a week and showed up every day on time and ready to go. Our kids had a great time with her and she leaned in to help cleaning without being asked. Would definitely hire again."
Mike B.
Jenissa P.
Wayne, NJ
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I am a current college student finishing up my senior year at Rowan University. I am double majoring in Psychology and Law & Justice. I am willing to work around my school schedule and over our holiday breaks.
A little bit about me :
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, selfless, and honest.
I like working with kids...
Jenissa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It was a pleasure to have you over the summer !! We will definitely miss you since you are back to school. Very responsible and kind with our children."
Georgia J.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My name is Merolyn, I live in Middletown NY.
I have over 10 years of experience in child care services. I am an organized and responsible person. I am a creative, with a great sense of responsibility and love with children. I like to teach new things, use the creativity of children and allow them to be who they want to be.
I...
Merolyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had the pleasure of working with Merolyn for the past two years. During our time working with Merolyn she became part of our family and will forever be a part of our family. Merolyn is reliable, caring, responsible, and wonderful with children. She was able to...
Nicole T.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Lauren and I am currently going back to school for my second masters degree in behavior analysis (my first is in school counseling) and I am temporarily working part time as a behavioral assistant at Ridge elementary school in ridgewood! I absolutely love working with kids (I'm a huge Disney fan, and I love arts and...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ashley. I have an energetic, fun & loving personality. I am from a family of 9. I am one of the oldest siblings so I was an automatic babysitter in my household. From babysitting my infants, toddlers and teenagers. I've been through it all. I live a holistic and Christian lifestyle. Of course, I am respectful...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Our kids loved Ashley amd she did a great job."
Jennifer K.
Barbara Q.
Middletown, NY
$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm A Fun Sitter Have A Great Personality And Very Trustworthy
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10+plus years experience. I can help with lighthouse work and laundry. Lead children in fun Activities. Keep children's living & play area tidy. Help with homework an tutoring as needed. Care. for infants include feeding diapers & dressing. I want you to know that when you leave the house your kids will be in very...
Barbara can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Barbara helped me for 2 months with my 4 month old while I worked from home. She was so sweet with him and did a great job! She even offered to go with me to a doctors appointment an hour away since my husband couldn't go. We are moving out of the area or I would...
Hannah F.
Debbie G.
Oak Ridge, NJ
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Debbie and I graduated college with a degree in early childhood education. I taught pre-k for 12 years and then took a leave from teaching to have my own family. I was a substitute teacher with the Jefferson Township Public Schools. I was a nanny for a family of 2 boys for 5 years until they both started public...
Debbie can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Debbie is by far the best nanny we have ever had. Punctually is amazing. Personality is beyond this world. She engaged with our daughter in ways that only someone who cares could.. she played with her, sang to her and had so much patience. You won't regret having...
Emelia K.
Paula M.
Goshen, NY
$16-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Paula I'm 21 and I love kids. I started off babysitting my younger sisters, nephews, and other younger family members. Then as I got older I worked in summer camps and a daycare and enjoyed it very much. I am currently in college majoring in Mechanical Engineering Technology. I tend to make my class schedules around my...
Paula can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with kids for over 15 years. I have worked in camps, homes, and schools. Among the many families that I have watched have been a family with four kids, including an 1-month-old and two dogs, and a family with 16-month-old twins. I am good with caring for multiple kids of different ages, picking up after kids are in...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura babysat for my 10 year old one evening and looked after our extremely energetic dog on several occasions. She was terrific with both my daughter and the dog and professional and courteous with me and my husband. I would definitely recommend Laura as a top...
Theresa B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've worked with a lot of families and have great references from each. I can easily balance multiple situations at once and handle any challenge I'm faced with. I have a lot of experience and patience being a mother myself. I have a clean driving record and background check and can be available on short notice as my scheduled...
Rana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a recent grad from the University of Pittsburgh for my Doctorate of Occupational Therapy. I am in New Jersey for a few weeks before moving for work mid August. I am looking to babysit while home! I have clinical experience working in pediatric hospitals and schools, as well as childcare in general!
I have childcare...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Melanie was wonderful with my son. She was very intentional during her time with him. He really enjoyed her and was always happy when she would arrive. I felt very comfortable with her being with him! I would recommend her!"
Kerri A.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Highland Lakes, NJ
Shannon B.
5.0
Shannon is the sweetest babysitter I've ever experienced. She was always in a happy mood, loved to interact and watched over my young children very carefully. She's very good with children with allergies since she always reads the labels of everything. Whoever ends up hiring her, you better keep...
- Anthony H.
Susan N.
5.0
Susan babysat for our two young children at a hotel while we were at a wedding. She was by far the best babysitter we could've asked for. She was warm, flexible, and had a wonderful attitude. Our kids loved their time with Susan - she brought great toys to play with and clearly loved playing with...
- Rachael S.
Jessica H.
5.0
Jess worked for us during the summer through October until my schedule changed. My 2 yr old daughter absolutely loves her and we still use her whenever we need a sitter. She's very responsible, loving, and fun. She always handled meals, activities, pets and playdates without a problem and the house...
- Robert B.
Mariana P.
5.0
I am so happy I found Mariana! She has been reliable and a huge help to our family. She takes initiative and does things that need to be done without me having to ask her. She is great with my kids and has a wonderful and bubbly personality!
- Jen O.
Erin P.
5.0
Erin is caring funny and responsible. Loves children. Enjoys playing with them. Also very hard worker. Learns fast and a very neat person. Follows instructions very well. Very respectful.
- Nancy S.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Highland Lakes, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Highland Lakes, NJ?
You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Highland Lakes, 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 Highland Lakes, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Highland Lakes, NJ is $16.67. 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 Highland Lakes, 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 Highland Lakes, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Highland Lakes, 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 Highland Lakes, NJ can really come in handy.
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