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Hi! I have had 2 years of experience on and off with taking care of kids in my town and have references if needed. I love to watch kids and am 19 years old (just finished my freshman year at University of Richmond). I can also help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry!
Ana K can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I am a freshman at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY, majoring in Business Administration. During holidays or breaks, I have a very flexible schedule.
I have always had a big heart for children and find joy in making them happy and entertained. I have previously worked with families caring for their children, doing light...
James can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Brooke, and I am a responsible 27-year-old college graduate with professional experience in childcare and social work. I have my Master's degree in Social Work. I recently relocated, but was previously a school-based therapist, devotedly serving elementary-aged children and their families. I was also a long-standing...
Brooke can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brooke was very sweet and nice! great with our two year old! definitely recommend!"
Lauren H.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
5.0
(1)
I would describe myself as reliable, kind and sensitive to others needs.
Currently I work in the afternoons at an elementary school after care program.
I have morning availability to help with getting your little ones off to school
My rate is $27 per hour.
Christine can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dependable and easy to communicate with. So helpful for our day to day needs with our kids. Appreciate her so much!"
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hiii!! My name is Farrah !! I have been officially in the childcare field for about 5/6 years and prior to that have been a babysitter to loved ones! I've grown to love all the laughs, silliness and challenges that working with kids!! I love watching kids grow and develop such a strong relationship with them! I've been working...
Farrah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Farrah arrived on time and was kind, friendly, and courteous. She immediately jumped into an art activity with my child. She played games and was engaged the entire time. We will definitely have Farrah watch our child again. "
Care member
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
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)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Bridget and I have been babysitting children for over 10 years. I love kids and try to make everyday fun, while creating a structured, safe environment. I believe I am an enthusiastic, friendly person who loves to take care of others.
I am currently a first grade teacher and have been teaching elementary school for...
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Bridget to babysit my 3 grandchildren at the venue where my older son was getting married. I also hired her for a couple of hours prior to the wedding to make sure everyone was a good match. It was a long day. Bridget arrived on time and immediately took...
Maureen B.
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.
Nashaly M.
Parsippany, NJ
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Behavioral Therapist with a Bachelors in Psychology and interested in babysitting/nannying part time. I love working with kids and have worked at a daycare for almost 2 years and another for about a year now. My mother is also a teacher who has taught me a lot on how to care for a child. I have a 3-year-old brother who...
Nashaly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Appreciated the responsiveness , things didn't work since we booked someone else but will reach out next time ."
Hitesh M.
Vanessa C.
Morristown, NJ
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Vanessa, I am 27 years old and I am from Mexico. I've been taking care of children since I was a teenager, I was a dance instructor at school where I taught lessons to different groups of children in kindergarten, elementary and middle school and babysitting in my free time. I came to USA and finished my Au Pair...
5.0
"Vanessa is a creative and very responsible girl with a great ability to connect and take care of children. Her good education is reflected in her way she treats families and children. I have seen her journey through different families and how each child loves her...
Isabel G.
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.
Rosi A.
Fairfield, NJ
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello,
My name is Rosi, I'm a mother of 4, and grandmother of 5. Work as a nanny raising babies and children of different age.
I've raised my children, and raising my grand-kids, including my grand twins, now they are at an age of 3. My responsibilities include, feeding, showering, changing diapers, pickup and drop off, and the...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Rosi was referred to me by my girlfriend, I interviewed her and hired her on the spot.
Loved everything about rosi, her caring for my children was highly appreciated, highly recommended!"
Maggie S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Asta. I am 44 years old. Live in Fairfield, Nj.
I am available Monday to Friday hours can be flexible if needed.
I have multiple years of experience in childcare from babies, toddlers to big kids. I have warm, caring, and nurturing personality and
very reliable and punctual. I have a clean driving record.
I...
Asta can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Asta has been caring for our 2 year old twins since they turned 6 months old. She is bright, reliable and affectionate. She relates to our boys in such a delightful way, turning practically everything into a fun game.
She always came to our home on time, cheerful...
Kim L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Melissa. I am currently a school counselor at Chatham High School and looking for some summer work. I have 10 years of experience babysitting and 3 years of experience working in preschools. About 8 of those years involve working with a boy on the autism spectrum. My current position as a school counselor is...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa was amazing! She helped with my daughters over the summer. Melissa showed up on time and always with a smile on her face. My kids loved her! We continue to keep in touch."
Jaclyn T.
Julia I.
Parsippany, NJ
$15-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am an proactive, resourceful, energetic nanny flexible in any situation that is needed including odd hours, holidays and tasks to be done. I pride myself on my adaptability and quickly learn new skills. From caring for infants to teenagers, I am effective in engaging them a variety of activities to meet their educational and...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia was very helpful in watching my 3 year old son for two months as I was figuring out childcare in the midst of COVID-19. I really appreciated her upmost attention to detail in regards to making sure everything was sanitized after running errands and ensuring...
Gina P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide range of experiences caring for children.
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I also have experience in daycare, primarily with toddlers. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Education in 2012, I substitute taught in elementary schools and tutored students in reading and math. In May 2016, I...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We loved having Stephanie! Being new to the city I was nervous about leaving my children with a stranger but I felt right at ease after talking to Stephanie on the phone. My two children (6&3) loved having her over and said she was their favorite "Stephanie" lol I...
Melodie H.
Charlotte M.
Madison, NJ
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Charlotte. A little bit about me-I started as a mother's helper when I was 11 years old, and since then, have been working with children. I babysat up until college and then after receiving a bachelors degree in art education at the University of Vermont, I became a Lead Teacher for the Infant/toddler program.
Charlotte can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Charlotte is a warm, silly and enthusiastic teacher. I have had the honor of working with her as her assistant teacher. Charlotte knows how to bring a child's interests to the forefront of their day in a way that is creative, artistic and engaging. She is very...
Anna W.
5.0
(1)
I enjoy working with children very much, through out my experience as a sitter I have learn to understand what is necessary for the Children need.
Rosa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Elda V.
Wharton, NJ
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! Friendly And Experienced Babysitter Available For Weekday, Weeknight And Weekend Jobs!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! I studied Education for four years and also studied Psychology for kids for six months in Spain. I did practice in college with little children. I had a training in New York for Au pairs. I have been working with kids for 8 years so my education and experience can be a great support in raising your children. Also, I am a...
Elda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Elda is an amazing and beautiful person. Our children love her. She is patient, kind, warm, loving and sweet. I cannot say enough good things about her. She worked with us for 2 years and has become a part of our family. Even when times get crazy and the kids...
Andrea L.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Mountain Lakes, NJ
Brooke T.
5.0
Brooke was very sweet and nice! great with our two year old! definitely recommend!
- Lauren H.
Kayleen S.
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.
Christine G.
5.0
Dependable and easy to communicate with. So helpful for our day to day needs with our kids. Appreciate her so much!
- Care member
Farrah M.
5.0
Farrah arrived on time and was kind, friendly, and courteous. She immediately jumped into an art activity with my child. She played games and was engaged the entire time. We will definitely have Farrah watch our child again.
- Care member
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
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Mountain Lakes, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Mountain Lakes, NJ?
You can review 2 after school babysitter profiles near you in Mountain 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 Mountain Lakes, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Mountain Lakes, NJ is $15.50. 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 Mountain 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 Mountain Lakes, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Mountain 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 Mountain Lakes, NJ can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Mountain Lakes, NJ?
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