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After school babysitters in Metuchen, NJ
Mara T.
Metuchen, NJ
$20-30/hr
I have over 10 plus years of experience caring for children/youth as a babysitter, caregiver and after school enrichment coordinator.
Mara can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brenda U.
Metuchen, NJ
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I am a very reliable and patient, person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers.
im also a mother of two.
With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. With all experience, I'm able to provide a...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning
Briel C.
Metuchen, NJ
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. With five years of childcare experience, and 4 years of teaching experience, I'm a reliable and enthusiastic caregiver for up to four children, ranging from newborns to preteens. I prioritize open communication with parents, following their preferred methods...
I have 10 years of babysitting experience, 7 years of professional paid work with children, and 7 years of experience working with kids with autism ages 2-18. I completed my BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Vermont. My post-grad work experience includes 1. 5 years of working as a therapist in an...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Anita M.
Metuchen, NJ
$30-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
My name is Anita and I am a 27-year-old professional nanny with nearly a decade of experience. Growing up as the youngest in my family, I often wished for a younger sibling. While that wish didn't come true, I had the joy of caring for a baby cousin, which ignited my love for nurturing and supporting young ones. I would even...
Bridget C.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bridget. I've been a middle and high school English teacher for 8 years, but I also have worked as a nanny and babysitter for a number of summers. Although I teach older students, I have taken a number of early childhood development courses, and I love working with little ones too! I also tutor (elementary,...
Bridget can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bridget is amazing and absolutely wonderful with babies. She watched our 8 month old just for a week but I absolutely love how she was reliable - and engaged my daughter in interactive ways. My daughter was always excited to see Bridget! Highly recommend! Bridget -...
Amrita I.
Lisa F.
East Brunswick, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lisa I am a part time dental assistant looking for some extra hours during the week to help out a family in need. I have two children of my own that are now grown up and starting their own families. I am willing to help out with before or after school hours, assistant with meal prep, homework, cleaning, keeping the...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa has been absolutely wonderful with my two young girls! They adore her! Lisa is always on time, if not early and always cleans up around the house and is great with our dogs as well! She is so friendly and has such a loving and caring personality!"
Carli H.
Petra B.
Highland Park, NJ
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Baby Sitter Have My Own Child Personal Experience
5.0
(1)
Hello everyone I have a 11-year-old son. I believe the best babysitting experience comes from having children of your own. I also worked as a babysitter in the past. I graduated from Rutgers. I am a caring babysitter that loves kids. I like outdoor activities as well as indoor board games =)
Petra can also help with: Travel
Delia K.
Cranford, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Energetic College Student Looking For Weekly Babysitting Job!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Delia, I'm a 25 y/o legal professional looking for babysitting opportunities on the weekends/after school hours on certain weekdays (I work a hybrid schedule). I currently work full-time in NYC and live in Westfield. I have about 11 years of experience with children ages 2 and up. I'm energetic, responsible, organized...
Delia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Delia K. is a caring, responsible, knowledgeable, determined, hard working individual. She is dependable and very resourceful. Her interaction with children is sincere and concise, providing great communication and compassion. She is also amazing at hands on...
Yvette D.
Rebecca M.
Edison, NJ
$18-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello !
My name is Rebecca and I am a recent graduate from Queens College with a studio art/art education major pre-k-12. What made me love children and seniors was working with them in community houses/ nursing homes, after-school programs and babysitting my brother, cousins and neighbors since I was a young teen. Through these...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca is loving, caring and attentive. Anyone (human or animal!) will be in good hands with Rebecca!"
Anna B.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Monica! I have 3+ years of experience with children of all ages. I have a big family so I've been babysitting since I was about 13 years old. Outside of family, I started babysitting for pay when I was in high school, mostly summertime. I have a little experience with children who have special needs. In the past year and...
Monica can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Monica is very sweet with our kids. She is helpful around the house. She goes above and beyond what is asked which is greatly appreciated."
Rebekah P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Emma! I am a recent graduate from NYU where I studied dance and psychology. This past school year, I worked at an after school program in Brooklyn teaching dance to 4-5-year-olds. Given the current state of uncertainty we live in, I have moved out of Manhattan and back home with my loving parents in Westfield, NJ....
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!"
Kerry J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 30-year-old based here in Union County (Rahway). I have years of experience in childcare, my most recent position being a co-teacher of a Reggio style based classroom in a private school in Mountainside; previously, I worked as a 'guide' at a private school called Acton Academy. Years of experience in alternative...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy."
Dana A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a passionate camp counselor and Care. com babysitter for over 7 years. I have First Aid/CPR certification, college education in child development, and a BS degree from Rowan University. I have babysat for three families through care. com over the past year. I drove the kids to and from school and activities, prepared...
Joe can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Joe was very professional and kind when meeting our child and proved to be an excellent communicator while we were out. There was no fuss when we returned, and our kids had a good time with him as well!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello ! My name is Jordyn. I am 23 years old. I have been a resident of Staten Island my whole life. I am a compassionate, loving, and responsible. I live and breath childhood development. I received my bachelors in psychology in 2018, and I am currently pursuing my masters in social work. I have over six years of experience...
Jordyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 1st grade special education teacher with my masters in early childhood special education. I love what I do. I am either looking for some after school opportunities that can be catered to your needs. Need help with homework after school? Need a tutor? Need a babysitter for a few hours or someone who can do light...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We are very lucky to have Kelly come to our son Lenny for fun activities, like drawing, play dough, dancing, reading, learning how to count, colours, shapes, animals, etc. She’s a talented teacher! Very caring and cheerful."
Care member
4.8
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a second grade teacher in Somerville, NJ, but live in Somerset. I love kids, I have been working with them for years and would love to meet you and your lovely family and help out in any way I can. . I was a lifeguard for 6 years, have my Master's Degree, and have experience in Customer Service and Childcare. My...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samatha definitely is a person you can trust to leave your dog and a house with!
I would suggest on a pay-as-we-go arrangement, rather than an upfront bullet payment though. We factually paid for 3 hours daily spent at our house with a dog, but Samatha was...
Oleksandra K.
Shamsiya I.
East Brunswick, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Shamsiya can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"After an accident I had surgery on my knee and I should have to hired someone as a companion. I found Shamsiya who cared of me about 2 years on weekends from Friday to Monday. She helped me to transport to and from hospital, organize my mailbox, prepare meals,...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Rachel and I am seeking a full-time position with a great family.
Over the past 20 years I have worked for numerous families and with a range of children across various ages (from newborn up to 11 years old).
Duties varied depending on family needs and age of the child/children. Care of newborns, infants and...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel worked for our family for about 1 1/2 yrs, before my daughter started preschool. This summer when my now elementary aged kids were between summer camp and the start of the school year, we were glad to have her return to sit and my kids were very happy to see...
Melissa G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sofia and I am a 23-year-old graduate student at Rutgers University. I graduated from TCNJ with a BS in Elementary Education. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I am a certified babysitter through the Red Cross program and am CPR certified. I have experience with infants and am comfortable with...
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was awesome. Very good with our little guy."
Sarah F.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Metuchen, NJ
Bridget C.
5.0
Bridget is amazing and absolutely wonderful with babies. She watched our 8 month old just for a week but I absolutely love how she was reliable - and engaged my daughter in interactive ways. My daughter was always excited to see Bridget! Highly recommend! Bridget - please come back :)
- Amrita I.
Lisa F.
5.0
I'm so happy to have met Lisa. She's great with my 3 year old and he looks forward to playing with her every week. I feel very fortunate to have her babysitting my greatest gift.
- Jenniferlynn M.
Delia K.
5.0
Ms. Delia K. is a caring, responsible, knowledgeable, determined, hard working individual. She is dependable and very resourceful. Her interaction with children is sincere and concise, providing great communication and compassion. She is also amazing at hands on projects with children.
- Yvette D.
Rebecca M.
5.0
I hired Rebecca to take care of my 5-years old son. My boy really loved being with her, he said it was fun to read and make his homework with her. She always followed the rules, she was always on time, my son was always fed and put to sleep on time. I recommend Rebecca as a reliable, kind and...
- Iuliia K.
Monica S.
4.0
Monica was friendly and one time; she kept in communication with me her entire shift which i loved she even got my son to take a nap on her first day :)
- Kendra M.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Metuchen, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Metuchen, NJ?
You can review 5 after school babysitter profiles near you in Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Metuchen, NJ is $23.00. 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 Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, NJ can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Metuchen, 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 Metuchen, NJ.