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60 after school babysitters are listed in Rockaway, NJ
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 5 years
After school babysitters in Rockaway, NJ
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brooke was very sweet and nice! great with our two year old! definitely recommend!"
Lauren H.
Krystyn D.
Mount Arlington, NJ
$25/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced Baby-Sitter Looking To Provide Full/Part-Time Child Care.
4.6
(13)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Krystyn, and I am a mother of two with 25+ years of childcare experience, working with different families, around New Jersey. The care of children is a very special and sometimes trying job, but as a mother myself, I have the experience and patience to make it work, happily. I am certified in CPR/ First Aid and...
Krystyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Krystyn was a huge support system for us as we welcomed our first child, especially as I transitioned from maternity leave back to work full-time. She was a jack of all trades that helped us with everything including caring for our newborn, watching over our dog,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
-I'm looking for a family that needs an extra set of helping hands and loving heart!
-About me:
-I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and attentive. I am very flexible, always on time & will communicate very well with you. I served in the military so punctuality is very important to me.
-Skills include: having tons...
5.0
"Joyce watched our two kids when my husband and I went out for a date night. She did very well and our children enjoyed their time with her."
Jessica M.
5.0
(6)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Colleen has been a blessing to our family. She is always punctual, always upbeat and our little girl is always excited to see her! Colleen takes such good care of our toddler by playing with her, talking with her and always responding kindly to the needs of our...
Brianna F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, creative, and dependable
I like working with kids because I enjoy watching them grow into their own little personalities. As a 5yr dance teacher I shared my own passion and knowledge of sport with them and watched the excitement on their faces just brought me so much joy and ever since...
5.0
"We hired Isabella as our helper 2 days a week. We couldn't be happier with hiring her. She is the perfect addition to our little family. She is amazing with our daughter, punctual, helpful and professional. So far so good!"
Christina 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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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
(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
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Dear families and caretakers,
My name is Lauren, and I'm interested in being of help to a loving family as I finish the last year of my masters program. The past five years I have been the music teacher at a private, nonprofit school for students with complex multiple disabilities in Cedar Knolls. I have loved connecting with...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren was an extremely dependable camp counselor at Camp Jotoni. This is a camp for children and adults with special needs which means that Lauren's job included a lot of personal care of campers. Her positive attitude and great sense of humor brought out the best...
Vicky 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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was a first time mother and very nervous to hire some help. Once I met Julia I quickly learned how wonderful her communication is. Throughout her help with my family she has always been reliable with our arranged schedule. She always keeps my daughter happy,...
Allison D.
5.0
(31)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always worked with children and I love what I do. I started babysitting next door to help as a mother's helper. I went on to care for children in my neighborhood, , other child care centers, and a daycare as a Teacher and Substitute for five years. I have 3 children and a Maltipoo dog of my own. I babysit for local...
Rachelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Raye took care of my 10-month old son for a few weeks when I was in between childcare. Raye was wonderful with my son managing his schedule with ease and playing with and interacting with him all day. You can tell that she definitely is very experience with...
Caitlin C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with kids, but I am also here to help around the house with...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a kind, caring, and responsible nanny. She communicated daily about when she was picking him up and any other...
Johanna F.
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, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, 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.
I'm Tiana! I graduated with an associates in exercise science and bachelors degree in public health. I decided to go back to school and obtain my nursing degree. My hobbies include sports and cooking. I have experience with children ages ranging from newborns to 16 years old. I have been babysitting since the age of 16 then...
Tiana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Hi, I'm Leah! I'm currently a paraprofessional in a public school, meaning a one to one with a special needs student. My previous experiences are assistant and lead teacher of infant and toddler classes.
I have professional experience with children between 6 weeks and 8 years. I am CPR, First aid, and AED certified.
I am...
Leah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My top priority is the safety and well-being of the children in my care! I strive to entertain as well as educate children!
My career in childcare started in an after-school program where the focus of my teaching was activities in STEM, Art, Dance, Physical Edu, and SEL. I then moved on to a science based program. In my time...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My Name is Jessica! I am 19 years old and I have grown up and I still currently live in Pompton Plains NJ. I attend the County College of Morris, where I am majoring in Criminal Justice, with hope to become a police officer in the next 5 years! I have had a little over 6 years of experience with kids ranging from new borns to 12...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
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, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Tana H.
Denville, NJ
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Tana. I'm currently a College student studying Radiography.
I graduated with my Associates in psychology and after that I worked at Summer Camp for Six weeks to gain experience working with kids and adults with Autism. Shorty after, I started working with a great company that delivers direct support with kids...
Tana can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Rockaway, NJ
Brooke T.
5.0
Brooke was very sweet and nice! great with our two year old! definitely recommend!
- Lauren H.
Krystyn D.
5.0
Krystyn has been working with us caring for my disabled adult daughter since March of this year. She assists with toileting, showers, exercing, dressing, preparing meals and driving her to outpatient therapy. Caring for someone who is quadriplegic with limited mobility is a very time consuming and...
- Care member
Joyce B.
5.0
Joyce watched our two kids when my husband and I went out for a date night. She did very well and our children enjoyed their time with her.
- Jessica M.
Colleen F.
5.0
Colleen has been a blessing to our family. She is always punctual, always upbeat and our little girl is always excited to see her! Colleen takes such good care of our toddler by playing with her, talking with her and always responding kindly to the needs of our toddler. Any family would be lucky to...
- Brianna F.
Isabella P.
5.0
We hired Isabella as our helper 2 days a week. We couldn't be happier with hiring her. She is the perfect addition to our little family. She is amazing with our daughter, punctual, helpful and professional. So far so good!
- Christina B.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Rockaway, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Rockaway, NJ?
You can review 12 after school babysitter profiles near you in Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Rockaway, NJ is $17.50. 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 Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, NJ can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Rockaway, 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 Rockaway, NJ.