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5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Alexa! I am a graduate from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelors degree in Psychology. I love spending time outside and adventuring. I have plenty of experience babysitting for the past 8 years. I have babysat for families through families, day cares, summer camp, and a local babysitting Let me know if...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Alexa to watch my 7 year old son and there's not enough good things I could say about her! She was very communicative and let me know she was taking my son on a walk (which I had said beforehand was OK to do). She played with his toys with him, made some...
Lauren D.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
(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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very good energy and interactive with kids."
Amy S.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Amira :)
I am a compassionate childcare worker: A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. I am currently an afterschool teacher, daytime nanny, and babysitter to multiple families. I received my Associates in Graphic Design & Child and Family Studies.
My love and passion comes from...
Amira can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Amira is heaven sent!
This Job is not for everyone, but for someone who cares! And that’s Amira!
She is gentle and sweet, has that nurturing touch. Her heart is pure and she is reliable. It doesn’t get better than her!"
Care member
5.0
(8)
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, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are very grateful for our time with Colleen. She connected with our one year old son immediately because of her warm and joyful nature. She is reliable and punctual. We felt very confident in the care she provided for our family. We highly recommend her to...
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Rachel D.
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
$18/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rachel, I'm 28 and a college graduate that majored in education and received my bachelors degree May 2022. I have eight years of experience working with children, aging from newborns-13 years old. I also have a 4-year-old nephew and a 1-year-old niece who I have watched since they were born.
I have a lot of...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Rachel has always done such a great job of watching my step-son, all the way back from when he was a baby. I wouldn't choose anyone else to care for him. Highly recommended!"
Richard K.
4.5
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 years experience working with children. I worked at a preschool in Chester NJ and volunteered at a vacation bible school/camp as a camp leader. I have experience as a nanny through care. com from 3 different families with children aged 3 months-13 years old. I am extremely motivated to work and consider myself to be...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
4.0
"Jessica worked for us for over 6 months. Reliable is a understatement. Always 5 min early. My daughter loved her. Unfortunately, I was not able to give her full time. She would be true asset to any family."
Melissa M.
5.0
(8)
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
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
Florencia S.
Flanders, NJ
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have experience working in a private nursery school for 7 years, as an assistant teacher. Developing activities for brain development, gross and fine motor skill development. Along with babysitting/nanny experience of working with one singular family. Providing services of light housekeeping, running errands, doing laundry...
Florencia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Maddie and I am a rising sophomore at Lafayette College where I am a neuroscience major and a member of the Lafayette Women's Lacrosse team. I have spent the last five summers working as a lacrosse coach for girls in grades K-8 at Lax Lacrosse in Summit. I have also volunteered at Homeless Solutions in Morristown...
Madeleine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years experience working with children of all ages. I have 15 years of experience as an After School Director and Summer Camp Director for elementary aged children. I have 20 years of experience working with high school students that have learning and emotional disabilities. I truly have a passion to work with...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Hello, its great to meet you! I have been working with children for the past three years consistently in jobs at a YMCA, as a summer camp counselor, at a church daycare and babysitting in my town. I have experience working with ages 2-15, and know how to get along with any child with any interest and will always be able to have...
Sofia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Taylor H.
Wharton, NJ
$15/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have many year of experience in multiple fields working with children. Currently, I work in an elementary school as a paraprofessional while going to college (again!) to get my teaching certification and a masters in special education. Throughout my first college experience, I worked at a daycare and an after school...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have babysat for multiple families, with children ranging in age from 6 months - 12 years old! I can send you references if you would care to see! I am also currently the lead instructor/director in a before and after care program at an elementary school! I am pursuing a degree in education, and have always had jobs that...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I am a senior in high school. I have my own car and I have experience with young kids to teens. I also have experience working with many types of animals. I'm available after 3 every week day i'm able to pick up and drop off. I can also be available on some weekends and Sundays. I have been babysitting and face painting since I...
Addison can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
I am a certified yoga teacher for kids, adults and special needs. I went to school in Massachusetts to become a holistic health counselor and have been helping clients here and there on their health journey. I have experience babysitting between the ages of 0-3 years old for a few years now and absolutely love it! We go to the...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Brianna T.
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a full-time college student working towards a degree in English Education for grades 6-12. Before I became a full-time student I worked with a handful of families caring for a range of ages from infants to age 13. I was a nanny to two children during covid years, to help them with online school work. As well as take care of...
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Ledgewood, NJ
Alexa A.
5.0
I hired Alexa to watch my 7 year old son and there's not enough good things I could say about her! She was very communicative and let me know she was taking my son on a walk (which I had said beforehand was OK to do). She played with his toys with him, made some arts and crafts and made sure to give...
- Lauren D.
Kimberly P.
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 for their family.
- Sophia 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.
Brittany C.
5.0
Very good energy and interactive with kids.
- Amy S.
Amira W.
5.0
Amira is the best. She’s kind, reliable and it’s clear she loves working with kids. I would highly recommend her!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Ledgewood, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Ledgewood, NJ?
You can review 4 after school babysitter profiles near you in Ledgewood, 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 Ledgewood, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Ledgewood, NJ is $19.00. 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 Ledgewood, 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 Ledgewood, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Ledgewood, 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 Ledgewood, NJ can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Ledgewood, NJ?
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 Ledgewood, NJ.