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After school babysitters in Short Hills, NJ

Amanda R.


Montclair, NJ

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Amanda and I am a student at Montclair State University. I am currently studying Sociology. I am also a full time preschool teacher. Most of my experience is with kindergarten to middle school aged children. However I have some some tutoring in high school level courses as well. I would love to help further your...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Medina P.


Belleville, NJ

$18/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Safe, And Energetic Sitter

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, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
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.

Tatiana C.


Kenilworth, NJ

$24/hr2 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as fun, respectful, trustworthy I like working with kids because they keep you young, days are filled with adventure, and I truly love taking care of others including kids. Making sure they feel loved and safe! What I mainly look for in a job is that the people I am working for appreciate me and...
Tatiana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Tatiana was super great!! she took care amazing care of my daughter and she absolutely loved her! Tatiana took her to the park, on little errands and even to the zoo! My daughter would constantly be talking about Tatiana and how much she loves her. She was...

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Alexa A.


Rahway, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alexa and I am an experienced babysitter that would love to work for your family! I am a special education elementary school teacher. I have been teaching for 11 yrs, and currently teach Kindergarten and 1st Grade Autism (ABA). I have experience babysitting and working with kids from 2-16 years. I am a graduate of...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"This is a very long overdue recommendation, but better late than never! Alexa is a great sitter! From the moment we met, I liked her instantly. She is comfortable and confident in a way that you find in a seasoned teacher. She spoke to my kids, asking them...

Melissa G.

Mitchna J.


West Orange, NJ

$24-36/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter - Available Full Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Families! I have 9 + years of experience with childcare. I worked at several childcare centers: Tutor time Goddard school Primrose West orange community house I have experience with ages 6 weeks to 13 years old. I also have experience being a nanny. My last nanny position was with a family of 5 ( 3kids ages 8, 10,...
Mitchna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mimi took care of my infant daughter for a few months. She was responsible, caring, and followed the schedule I gave her. Highly recommend her!"

Joy W.

Imani H.


Union, NJ

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Energetic babysittter with 10+ years of experience looking after infants/toddlers during the weekday, evenings, weekends, and during school holidays. Effective at engaging them in a variety of activities to meet their educational and physical needs. Vigilant about health and safety. Endorsed previous parents as a responsible...
Imani can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I really enjoyed working with Imani H. She is friendly, reliable, responsible, and she is trustworthy! I have the privilege seeing her interact with the babies and other children and it is priceless."

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Theo T.


Cranford, NJ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

EXPERIENCED Nanny available for weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). I'm not looking for a steady weekend job, just an "as needed" job. Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old. About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own...
Theo can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very dependable. She is engaged in the community and prides herself on a fun active and nurturing environment for the kids she cares for....

Rebecca G.

Esther N.


Elizabeth, NJ

$16-21/hr7 yrs exp

Friendly And Nurturing Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Esther and I am currently a 22-year-old student at Kean University in Union, NJ. As an older sister, I have always known the responsibilities of taking care of my younger sibling and being in charge of a household from a young age. I have babysat for a family of 2 (7 years old and infant) for the last 7 years and I am...
Esther can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"She was punctual, polite, and great with our 1.5 year old son. "

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Claudia P.


Elizabeth, NJ

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Responsible After-school Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Claudia and I'm 24 years old. I have 6+ years of paid experience, I've taken care of kids from newborn to 14 years old. I'm very patient and loving, I'm comfortable with taking care of pets, meal prep, and dropping off and picking up from activities. I love play time and I'm good with arts and crafts. I did community...
Claudia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Claudia had been working with our daughter since September of 2020. She is very punctual, caring and responsible. Our daughter loves her. We highly recommend her. If you are looking for some who is honest, caring and responsible then she's the one! She stays late...

Aisha N.

Rosa K.


Cedar Knolls, NJ

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Reliable & Fun Sitter

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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep

Katja Y.


Montclair, NJ

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a dual degree in Theatre and Psychology with a minor in Childhood Studies from Case Western Reserve University. Children respond very well to me, and I have worked as a part-time nanny for the same family for two years as well as numerous babysitting gigs. I especially enjoy finding age-appropriate outdoor activities that...
Katja can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Katja is unbelievable. We have hired a number of different sitters through the years (many whom we liked) but we have never experienced anyone that is as thoughtful, attentive, energetic, kind and playful as Katja is with our son. He is in heaven when she is...

Kathleen A.

Manuela M.


Madison, NJ

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

After School Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a senior in college majoring in psychology. I love to babysit as my after school job. I've been taking care of kids for 6 years now and I've had multiple jobs. I worked as a counselor at an aftercare program and have had 6+ long term babysitting jobs. I have two younger siblings one who is 17 and has Down syndrome who I...
Manuela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"Manuela is really friendly, sweet and easy to get along with. I was all set to hire her to start in September but my after school current sitter decided to stay with our family longer. Her references were very strong when I called and they both told me that she...

Carrie N.

Michelle R.


East Hanover, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

hi my name is Michelle, I have been a pre-school teacher for 20 years. Over my 20 years of experience I have worked with all children ranging from infants to preschoolers. Due to the age ranges I have worked with my experience includes; changing diapers, preparing meals, creating a fun learning environment, and arts and crafts....
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Michelle has cared for my 4 year old son on multiple long-term and short-term occasions since my son was 1.5. This time includes overnight stays, transportation and all aspects of child care. Michelle is an excellence influence and is a very trustworthy individual."

Michelle N.

Rachel K.


Plainfield, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Full-Time

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:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I met Rachel six years ago, when I needed help with my first baby. I had found her information on Maplewood online, so I asked her to come meet me and my baby. Upon meeting Rachel, I noticed quickly that she had a very kind and nurturing quality. I was so pleased...

Christine H.

Janelle G.


Linden, NJ

$15-28/hr10 yrs exp

Sweet, Loving, Fun Babysitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name's Janelle and I am fully vaccinated! I've completed vocational school specialized in early childhood development. Even before enrolling in this course I was caring after children ages 6 months to 10 years old. Anywhere from introducing them to new foods and habits, creating engaging activities, potty training/...
Janelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Janelle is fantastic! She has babysat our two girls (ages 6 and 4) on multiple occasions. She has proven to be responsible, warm and caring as well as thoughtful! While babysitting for us she engaged the kids in fun activities, fed them meals, and managed bedtime....

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Charlotte M.


Madison, NJ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Charlotte is clearly passionate about raising children mindfully and lovingly. Her abilities to care take and educate, while infusing her appreciation for art and nature is inspiring, to say the least. Any classroom is lucky to have her warm presence and dedication...

Lily M.

Ariyonnah P.


Newark, NJ

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ariyonnah, I am 20 years old. I am an ongoing junior in college majoring in childhood education.(switched online ) I have a passion for teaching kids and educating others. I have worked with children as young as two months and as old as 13 years old . I have a pretty large family and many sibling so for years a...
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Ariyonnah is awesome, she is great with my 1 year old. She is very patient and so caring and gentle. I have a peace of mind knowing that my daughter is well cared for."

Addy M.

Sherese P.


Newark, NJ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Childcare Provider Who Loves To Read And Enjoy Outdoor Activities

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teaching. Currently, working with 3rd graders. The past 2 years I taught 2nd grade. Prior to teaching I was a paraprofessional for 7 years. I enjoy working and caring for children. Prior experiences with families includes preparing meal, schedule play dates, assist with homework, and light housekeeping...
Sherese can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Sherese is an excellent caregiver. She is punctual, reliable, communicative, caring and responsible. Sherese has a calm, patient and gentle nature. I highly recommend her."

Alexandra G.

Indrani D.


Irvington, NJ

$30/hr20 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

From 1995-2000, I was a stay at home mom with my son for five years. I taught him to read and write. From 2001-2007, I worked at an elementary school as a teacher's aide. From 2007-2008, I worked at a daycare center as a teacher and caretaker of 2 to 3-year-old toddlers. From 2008-2011, I worked at a preschool as a teacher and...
Indrani can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Indrani has been with my family for several years. I highly recommend her! She is reliable, dependable, more than punctual (usually early in fact), a good driver who has taken my kids to school and after school activities without any issues, and trustworthy. My...

MIRIAM J.

Jessica R.


Belleville, NJ

$20/hr6 yrs exp

I Am Able To Watch Your Child Whenever It Is Convenient For You I Love Working With Children.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jess I am a 23-year-old nursing student. I have plenty of babysitting experience I have babysat for kids ages 4-10 and willing to work with any age. I am willing to help run any errands necessary. I've held a steady job for 6 years and handle responsibility very well. Please don't hesitate to contact me and I will...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I was in need of a babysitter for my 23 month old son on short notice. I reached out to Jessica and she responded almost instantly. I was relieved that she was available on such short notice. She was punctual and curious. My son instantly gravitated towards Jessica...

Nicole H.

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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Short Hills, NJ

Medina P.

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 together. I never have to worry when he’s...

- Christina W.

Tatiana C.

5.0

Tatiana was super great!! she took care amazing care of my daughter and she absolutely loved her! Tatiana took her to the park, on little errands and even to the zoo! My daughter would constantly be talking about Tatiana and how much she loves her. She was extremely helpful around the house as well!...

- Care member

Alexa A.

5.0

This is a very long overdue recommendation, but better late than never! Alexa is a great sitter! From the moment we met, I liked her instantly. She is comfortable and confident in a way that you find in a seasoned teacher. She spoke to my kids, asking them questions in a natural, easy way. I knew...

- Melissa G.

Mitchna J.

5.0

Mimi took care of my infant daughter for a few months. She was responsible, caring, and followed the schedule I gave her. Highly recommend her!

- Joy W.

Imani H.

5.0

Will definitely recommend Mrs. Imani! She is amazing with children! She is super energetic!

- Care member

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