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60 after school babysitters are listed in Rutherford, NJ
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in Rutherford, NJ
4.5
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I've been a stay at home mom since 2013. Prior to staying at home I worked with families directly affected with domestic violence for 10 years. Our daughter started Pre-K in September of 2017, but prior to that big day she stayed home with me. I simultaneously cared for another child in my home. They were 1 month apart. I cared...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was able to assist me with short notice.
Very friendly and helpful."
Jismar S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a college student and an older sister with a passion for helping children learn. I enjoy being with children and feel that we can learn just as much from them as they do from us. I have had experience working with children with mental and physical disabilities through my years of work with Best Buddies. I have also...
Isabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am young professional living in Harlem after attending UC Berkeley and graduating with a Bachelor's in Sociology. I am enthusiastic, love to be active with kids and am very patient. I love kids and have always tried to fit babysitting in around the edges even at school because I find it fun for both me and the kids I'm...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"A really active and charming babysitter. She played terrifically with all of my 5 kids and took care of the fussy twin toddlers for the night. She has a brilliant future ahead of her and look forward to seeing her again. Thanks again!"
Monica O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've been in childcare for over 8 years. In the past I was caring for children between the ages of 3 months to 2 years old at a daycare. Changed diapers, fed, and encouraged the enhancement of motor skills. Cheered for them as they took their first steps, said their first words and danced to the beat of their own drum....
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha is the best! My kids love her. She is so fun, patient, and great at drawing."
Maggie K.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I have six years of experience working with children of all ages (infants to teenagers). I am a positive, energetic, and tenacious hard worker who ensures a safe, healthy, and happy environment for your family. I maintain a patient and calm manner during times of conflict, and believe communication is important for...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is so sweet, helpful, reliable, and she plays with the kids! She is our kids' favorite sitter and we miss her terribly since she moved away."
Kara C.
Trucquan D.
Hackensack, NJ
$25-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I have been working with kids of all ages my whole career. Currently, I'm a full time nanny for a sweet toddler after leaving a nannyshare. I have experiences at a k-8 school as well as an outdoor summer camp for 3+ years. Outside of these hours, I babysit for many different families that need assistance and I hope I can...
Trucquan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Margaret is great! The whole family love her. She is fun, responsible and reliable. "
Katherine V.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Gisselle. I live in Belleville, NJ. I was a public school teacher for 5 years and have been working at a private school in Nutley for two years. I am a fourth grade teacher. I am available after school hours and on weekends as a tutor or as a babysitter. Feel free to message or email me.
Gisselle can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I am fourth year drama and film student at NYU who has I has 3+ years of experience with children from ages 1-8. I am very active and enjoy spending time making crafts, playing outside, going to museums and cooking. I am highly organized, adaptable, and dependable.
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caroline is extremely capable, level headed, kind, & very responsible. She arrives with a smile & she's great with children! They love her, and she goes above & beyond with whatever is asked of her. Caroline makes certain the children stay on their schedule & she...
Care member
Beverly B.
Englewood, NJ
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Childcare Giver, Certified Home Health Aide And Companion.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always worked with children, as a Teacher's Assistant, and part-time after school childcare(15 years). I also have a CDA in Early Childcare and I'm a Certified HHA. I can do companion work also pertaining to seniors and/or children. My typical availability for children are before care + after school care hours. As for...
Beverly can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Beverly is very reliable and our communication was wonderful. She has a good way with kids, she was responsible for caring for my 3 children (ages 9, 5, & 1). She was also very patient and flexible with our schedule changes. Our children loved when she arrived for...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jessica and I'm a mother to 2 beautiful children. I have cared for babies, toddlers and older children since I was in high school. I'm originally from the Midwest and moved to NYC after I graduated with a Degree in Social Work. I enjoy helping others and making a difference. I currently watch a 2-year-old child...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica is such a wonderful sitter! Our son can be shy and clingy towards us, but he absolutely loves her. He's always excited to see her, and often talks about all the fun they have together =) She is extremely reliable and trustworthy, all the things you would...
Daniel H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm a friendly, responsible, and experienced babysitter based in Newark. I have over 10 years of experience babysitting kids of all ages. I'm known for my reliability and punctuality, and I always come prepared with fun and engaging activities to keep the kids entertained and learning. I have experience with everything...
Success can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Success was great with our little one! We were worried, because it was our first time asking a babysitter to pick him up from daycare. But our toddler liked her from the moment he met her, she did wonderfully with his chaotic energy, and we've rehired Success...
Care member
5.0
(1)
My name is Nanique I am 33 years of age born and raised in the United Kingdom. I currently reside in Bloomfield, NJ. I have several years of experience babysitting where I developed an exceptional expertise in looking after children of all ages. I am very passionate about everything I do, & do all things for a purpose. I Work in...
Nanique can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nanique has accumulated her knowledge and understanding of children through work and hands on experience with other families. She truly understands what it means to be not only a teacher/ aid but also to be a friend who provides honest feedback and positive...
Petra M.
Charlotte W.
New York, NY
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm a 29-year-old former-nanny, student, longtime sitter, and native New Yorker living on the Upper West Side. I've spent two years babysitting around 25 hours a week while pursuing my dual-BA in Anthropology and Psychology. My comfort zone is caring for kids ages 8mo to 5 years, although I also have experience babysitting...
Charlotte can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Charlotte is great with our two year old - very responsible, caring, and engaged. I would definitely recommend her!"
Meghan D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
** ONLY AVAILABLE for date nights **
Hello! My name is Nicole and I have been in childcare for 10 years+. I am a recent master's graduate and licensed therapist.
I am Covid19 vaccinated.
I have experience working with newborns to preteen. I possess a valid driver's license and own a reliable and insured vehicle. I am educated...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Think Mary Poppins and Alice from Brady Bunch. Our daughter is a crafting dancing fort building conversing machine. Nicole was the family member and partner we needed for both of us to commute to NYC and have 100% confidence that our daughter was safe, Happy,...
Kara V.
Olivia M.
Bloomfield, NJ
$22-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Olivia.
33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can.
Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"
Former Member A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was 13. I have extensive experience with children with special needs. ! I am currently looking for after school and recurring weekend/date night babysitting jobs in and around Cambridge! I am also available for tutoring or direct instruction/homework help for an additional fee. I have had...
Kelsey can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kelsey is warm and friendly. My daughter took to her immediately. Kelsey was attentive to her and played developmental games with her. She did a great job and she made a great first impression.
"
Jay M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for neighbors and family friends for the past seven years. I have dealt with children ages 2 through 11. I have helped them with homework, cooked meals for them and played outside. I have done both before and after school/camp care as well as pickups and drop offs from various after school activities. I am a...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Loved her! Great with my son!! She is calm, sweet, fun! "
Kimberly R.
Christiana A.
New York, NY
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hi! My name is Christiana and I live in Brooklyn, New York. I am currently in school to be a Veterinary tech and have 4 years of babysitting/nanny experience with toddlers and middle schoolers. I enjoy activities like light cleaning, cooking, walks in the park, homework, and fun activities like painting. I have also worked as an...
Christiana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very punctual and patient with children."
Kiara S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I've been working with children grade pre-k to 12 for a few years. I babysat since high school. I was also a substitute teacher for 2 years. I'm very comfortable with children of all ages and can keep them entertained. I will also make sure your child is always in a safe and comfortable environment. If your child needs to be...
Medina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Medina is wonderful! She’s been babysitting our 2.5-year-old son twice a week for the past 4 months, and he loves playing with her. She’s reliable, punctual, caring, and trustworthy. The two of them are constantly reading, playing, laughing, and having fun...
Christina W.
4.1
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Growing up in a Latino household, I learned early what it truly means to care for children. Baby sitting my cousins and siblings after school was a big responsibility, but I loved it. Helping children grow pushed me to look for jobs as a nanny when I was 18. Now that I'm 30 and I've changed countless diapers and put band aids on...
Dalma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"When Dalma worked with us, she showed up early which beat all of our expectations, she then had an instant connection with our 9 months old even though she was Cranking and teething. Everything was a breathe, she has tons of patience to play, talks a lot, has a lot...
Sophie L.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Rutherford, NJ
Nicole D.
5.0
Nicole has already become family. She was attentive and sensitive to my little’s transition into school as well as some recent life changes, and took extra measures to make the fit comfortable and easygoing. It is the mark of someone who really loves children that Nicole is always willing to be...
- Care member
Maria W.
5.0
Maria watched my two children three days a week after school for five months. She was 100% reliable. She was always on time, very tidy and always got done what I asked her to. On a personal level, Maria is whip smart, kind and lovely to be around. My kids adore her and so do I. I would hire her...
- Kellie A.
Samantha S.
5.0
Samantha stepped in when our regular nanny called in sick - she was great with our son (1 year old) right off the bat, took him for several walks, and quickly picked up on his routine to keep things running smoothly. She was also very punctual which was fantastic on a busy workday morning. We would...
- Care member
Ashley B.
5.0
Ashley is so sweet, helpful, reliable, and she plays with the kids! She is our kids' favorite sitter and we miss her terribly since she moved away.
- Kara C.
Trucquan D.
5.0
We’ve been fortunate to have Margaret in our lives for over two years, specifically helping care for both our infants into toddlerhood in two separate nanny shares. We can say, without a shadow of a doubt, that bringing her on would be the right decision for you and your family.
Both our children...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Rutherford, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Rutherford, NJ?
You can review 10 after school babysitter profiles near you in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Rutherford, NJ is $18.80. 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 Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Rutherford, NJ?
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