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60 after school babysitters are listed in Wood Ridge, NJ
The average posted rate is $27/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 9 years
After school babysitters in Wood Ridge, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As the oldest of 4 children, I've been a built-in babysitter since the age of 2. I've held daily babysitting jobs, caring for multiple children, getting them off the bus, and taking care of them after school. I'm all about having fun and being creative with the kids, as well as making sure they are completely safe. I'm CPR...
Kylie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kylie was great with the kids, she kept them engaged by playing games with them and they had a great time with her. "
Cara J.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Liza and I am a doctoral candidate at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I have babysat and nannied children from infancy to high school for the past nine years. I absolutely love working with kids, whether it's babysitting, working as a camp counselor, tutoring, or working with special needs students. I have...
Liza can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of experience and is skilled with children. She is professional, punctual, organized, honest, kind and flexible. I can tell that...
Loren W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am a very creative person. Kids and I bond very well and have fun while learning. Love teaching crafting and creating things from scratch.
Venus can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Wonderful! Very compassionate and caring individual and great with my 4 kids. She always has a positive attitude and is eager to help out around the house as needed.
I would highly recommend Venus as a baby sitter/caregiver."
Alexa G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my names is Sarah! I have my B. S. from the University of Central Florida. I recently moved to New York from South Florida. I babysat throughout high school and a bit in college. This past summer I was a sleep-away camp counselor and realized my love of working with kids and education. I am currently working on getting...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Experience taking care of children of all ages from newborn - 13 years of age. Drop off and pick up from school, help with homework. I prepare meals, do light cleaning and looked after pets. I can do grocery shopping. I am very caring and patient. I am reliable and responsible. I am a non-smoker. Valid Child care certification.
Yajaira can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yaya began caring for our daughter when she was about 10 weeks until she was 15th months old. As first time parents, we learned a great deal from Yaya she is excellent at caring for infants and very patient with new parents. She quickly helped us get our daughter...
Cara T.
5.0
(3)
Hello.
My name is Norma and I'm writing to offer my services as a babysitter. As an full-time teacher and single parent to two beautiful, active, loving and respectful children (teenagers). I have a wealth of experience in taking care of babies, toddlers, young children and teenagers. I've been a school teacher for 17 years and...
Norma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have known Norma for over 10 years. She has helped me out on numerous occassions, watching my two children and my dogs. She is a dependable, kind, caring and simply a wonderful person. "
Tania H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Jessica. I'm an experienced nanny for over 8 years, with great references. I have my own transportation and a clean driving record. I have worked with infants, toddlers, and elementary aged kids. As part of my responsibilities, I have taken children to school and various activities such as gym, story time, the...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jess is an incredible nanny and cook! Her meals are healthy and delicious for everyone in the family. With Jessica's help, my son's diet now consists of so many healthy foods he refused to try before! I'm so glad to have found her, highly recommend!!"
Miriam A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Mother of 5 children, have extra time on my hands, available anytime. Just give me a call or text message! I've worked with ages from newborns and 15+.
5.0
"she is a very caring responsible woman she took care my 2 year old toddler took her the park watches her late night. she also has a great supportive family of children she's absolutely amazing. I am only having to let go because I have my father to watch my...
Chantel L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love kids and have been working with a family watching their 4-year-old (just turned 5) son during the weekdays since November. They will be away this summer, so I am looking for full or part time work beginning in July and am flexible to extend into the fall school year. I was responsible for picking him up from school,...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anyone that hires Katie is so lucky to have her. Katie joined our family Fall 2020 and worked with us through July 2021, taking care of our 5 year old son after school. He loves her and misses her. They created an instant bond and had so much fun together at...
Sarah F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rebecca, and I have over years of experience babysitting children across various age groups. My top priority is ensuring that every child in my care feels comfortable and secure. From teaching new skills and doing crafts to exploring the outdoors, I love to foster a nurturing and stimulating environment. Above...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca was great, she made us feel very comfortable leaving our two girls with her while we went out. My daughter asked to have her back the next day!"
Sarah K.
5.0
(8)
Hi there! I'm Rosa. I have been caring for children for over 15 years as a babysitter and Nanny. I experience working with infants as well as toddlers, I formally directed an after school program ages 5-11. I truly love working with young kids, and I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow, teach and develop....
Rosa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Es una persona confiable 18 años conociéndola, y hasta la fecha no he tenido nada negativo de ella amable,respetuosa,con un muy buen nivel de educación especialmente con los niños."
Carmen P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Natalia, a friendly and responsible babysitter available for date nights and evenings. With a natural love for children and over seven years of experience in childcare, I take pride in creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for your little ones.
Throughout my years of babysitting, I have developed a knack...
Natalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalia was recommended by a close friend and she has become my first choice. She's very reliable, energetic, organized, loving and FUN! My son adores her and I should add I have a very hyper toddler but she knows how to keep him engaged and active. She has...
Vivian H.
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting for over 20 years. I had a job for 10 years until the girls where too old. I had a sitting job for 3 children for 8 years. I went from them to 2 children. Job ended when the family returned to the Netherlands. I am seeking a part time job minimum 15 hours a week. I have experience with newborns to...
Kathy can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Kathy was wonderful. She was prompt, reliable and always went above and beyond. She helped me with my priorities for my children, kept them to an amazing routine, and played endless hands of uno and completed an insane amount of jigsaw puzzles. I was able to run...
Care member
Kaitlin L.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a BSW graduate from Marist College and I am currently an MSW student at NYU, graduating this month. I am currently looking for a summer job before I begin a social work job in the fall. I have 7 years of experience of working with children. I have an extensive history in babysitting, nannying, swim instruction, and...
Kaitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Kaitlin was our summer nanny for our 5year old and 10year old and was amazing! She did school work, arts and crafts, took them to the park and on field trips to movies and museums! My girls ask for her every day and I would still be using her if she didn’t move for...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. In the beginning mostly for neighbors and my parents friends. On the regular since I was 16 I have sat cousins and siblings. I have two little sisters seven and eight and have lots of fun with them on the regularly. They mostly enjoy creating slime, playing with lol dolls and...
Suehaydee can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Suehaydee has been part of our family since the beginning of the pandemic. She is dependable, responsible, and creative. My kids love her! When she is with the kids she does crafts, takes them outside to play, plays with them and works on reading and math with...
Brandy R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Avital
I have a lot of work experience with children.
First Aid & CPR certified.
Throughout my 4 years of high-school, I worked with kids with aging from 1-15 years old. I have also been babysitting since the age of 13!
I am a registered dietitian with my Masters degree.
I love to cook, be in nature ( the...
Avital can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Avital to babysit our one-year old daughter. She has been and still is a fantastic babysitter. She is wonderful with our daughter. She reads to her, plays with her, takes her for walks, brings her swimming, and has her laughing and in a playful mood all...
Brandon S.
Hannah M.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've always loved children and as one of five kids, I had plenty of experience taking care of my younger siblings even before I started babysitting for other families. My siblings also gave me a great deal of practice in navigating big families - keeping an eye out for multiple children at once, appealing to different ages...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Hannah has been wonderful. She shows up on time, communicates well and handles the kids like a pro. Hannah is kind, calm and caring."
Michelle G.
4.2
(6)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced babysitter who has been babysitting pretty much all my life. I am the oldest of 3 siblings and also many little cousins. I am into art, all kinds of music and a great cook.
Keliza can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Keliza cared for my infant for two nights and she was amazing. Very attentive to details, easy-going, and comfortable with the baby. All my concerns went away with her. Looking forward to hiring her again."
Dawanna W.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Ashley! I am a 28-year-old woman who is 2nd grade teacher. My passion is working with kids, I love being around children and being a part of their growth. Prior to being a 2nd grade teacher, I was a teacher in a preschool program for 4 years and prior to that I worked in a toddler program. I have babysat for over...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Ashley is a loving, nurturing, and caring person. She has a way with children that is remarkable! Working with children ranging from ages 3-9 throughout her career, I know that she is more than capable of caring for any child. As I have seen her around children in...
Amy M.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Wood Ridge, NJ
Kylie M.
5.0
Kylie was great with the kids, she kept them engaged by playing games with them and they had a great time with her.
- Cara J.
Success U.
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 multiple times since. Thank you!!
- Care member
Liza M.
5.0
We hired Liza a few weeks ago to care for our daughter 1.5 days a week while I sleep between work shifts. Liza has a thorough resume of experience and is skilled with children. She is professional, punctual, organized, honest, kind and flexible. I can tell that Liza really takes the time to learn...
- Loren W.
Venus A.
5.0
Wonderful! Very compassionate and caring individual and great with my 4 kids. She always has a positive attitude and is eager to help out around the house as needed.
I would highly recommend Venus as a baby sitter/caregiver.
- Alexa G.
Yajaira R.
5.0
Yaya is absolutely amazing. She only worked for us for a couple of months but we unfortunately had to let her go strictly due to loss of employment. Yaya is so beyond amazing in so many aspects. She became part of our family in no time. She's kind, honest, VERY dependable, and flexible. Most...
- Adam M.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Wood Ridge, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Wood Ridge, NJ?
You can review 4 after school babysitter profiles near you in Wood Ridge, 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 Wood Ridge, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Wood Ridge, NJ is $27.00. 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 Wood Ridge, 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 Wood Ridge, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Wood Ridge, 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 Wood Ridge, NJ can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Wood Ridge, NJ?
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Ratings for Wood Ridge, NJ after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
After School Babysitters in Wood Ridge, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.