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4.3
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a full time, professional nanny with 6 years of experience. I started caring for a 6-month-old and I have experience with children up to 15 years old!
I am very big on sensory play for the younger ages. Also, reading, singing, coloring, any fun learning activites to keep your child reaching milestones!
For the older...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great babysitter! We hire her for occasional date nights and our children LOVE her. She comes up with fantastic, fun learning activities to keep the children busy. Would totally recommend to anyone, she's amazing!!!"
Xiomara C.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had great experience providing childcare for wonderful families for the past 5 years.
I have experience with children ranging in all ages. Previously I have assisted families with transportation to school and from school, driving to any after-school activities as well as play dates.
I also provide help with homework and...
Solanny can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
4.0
"She is very reliable and followed my request. She also can do flexible work. She is good at communication and very kind."
Miyuki S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families,
My name is Fernanda, and I have over 10 years of childcare experience. I'm honest, caring, and reliable, and I recently moved to NYC, looking for a great family to work with.
I've worked as a Sunday school teacher, YMCA after-school program leader, and private nanny in San Diego. My approach is warm, engaging, and...
Fernanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Fernanda worked for us for 2 months over the summer of 2023. She was punctual, proactive, responsible, attentive, and very sweet! Our kids very much enjoyed having Fernanda as their Nanny. We needed to transition to a FT nanny and that's the only reason we parted...
Gina R.
Gilma P.
Jersey City, NJ
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've been working as a nanny for over 10 years and I enjoy every second of it. There is not one moment I regret spending time and helping the children out. I have worked as a nanny for many families over the past 10 years taking care of newborns to teenagers. I consider myself more than a child care provider. I like to consider...
Gilma can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gilma provided three wonderful years of full-time care for our two boys, over which she came to feel like a member of our family. If they both didn’t need to be in school now, we never would have given her up. She is both so loving and so skillful with kids, even...
Anne B.
Alex S.
Bloomfield, NJ
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a reliable, hardworking, honest, patient, organized and very trustworthy person. I have a Biology degree but fell in love with children while working part time at a daycare center after school. I became really involved in the program and quickly realized that I did not want to wear a lab coat all day and decided to get a...
Alex can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alex is a blessing to our family. She genuinely loves children and is extremely knowledgeable. As a first time mom, I would be lost without her! Alex has years of experience and she is an expert at understanding and supporting milestones, starting and continuing...
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 30-year-old based here in Union County (Rahway). I have years of experience in childcare, my most recent position being a co-teacher of a Reggio style based classroom in a private school in Mountainside; previously, I worked as a 'guide' at a private school called Acton Academy. Years of experience in alternative...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy."
Dana A.
Nyitiasia D.
Jersey City, NJ
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, parents and caregivers!
My name is Asia, and I am dedicated to fostering a positive, enriching experiences for children.
I have extensive experience as a babysitter, tutor, camp counselor, and after-school instructor. In my role as an after-school instructor, I taught children the importance of recycling through...
4.0
"Asia was great! loved the activities she planned for the children. "
Care member
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very punctual and patient with children."
Kiara S.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Short:
I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years.
Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring.
Long:
-As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...
Sharifa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on...
Steven C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Rosalyn. I am a certified teacher with my P-3 license and special education. I am currently a teacher in a self-contained SLD classroom. I am looking for an after-school and/or Saturday position. I can help children in struggling subjects. If your child has special needs and needs extra guidance, please let me...
Rosalyn can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Rosalyn worked with our family with 2 young children for just over a year. She was loving and caring and was a pleasure to have her part of our family. She was always on time, communicative and flexible with the ever changing needs of our family. Our children...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Livia. I'm 39 years old and have been working with children for 6+ years. Teaching and caring for children is my passion - it gives me the opportunity to work with kids and make a difference in their lives. My undergraduate degree is in Pedagogy. I worked in an International School in Brazil like a teacher for 6 years...
Livia can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Livia is a great babysitter and mommy's helper! She is very kind, nice, punctual, dependable, hard working and has a great personality. She was our first babysitter. And she was the best one!"
Elena Z.
5.0
(4)
Hello families! My name is Annabelle and I am available to help sit for your children! I have over 10 years of experience caring for children of all different ages. I worked as a pre school teacher at Honey Tree Forest School so I have extensive experience working with children. I have also taken summer jobs babysitting as well...
Annabelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am recommending Annabelle, as an experienced (19yrs) early childhood teacher/parent running an indoor/outdoor EC school, HoneyTree Forest. Annabelle worked with us at our Prospect Park based Summer Camp as well as our at our HomeBase Program. She is a very...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sarah and I'm 25 years old. I currently live in Hoboken, NJ and work as a paraprofessional at the South Bergen Jointure Commission in Lodi, NJ. The SBJC is a school that provides special education classes to students with autism and behaviors disorders. Prior to my current job, I worked at my local YMCA as a site...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah cared for our children for two years. My children were 4 and 7 when she started with us and watched the children in the after school and evening hours while I went to work.She also worked for us on weekends. Sarah would be a blessing to any family who hired...
Kristin L.
Lindsay B.
Brooklyn, NY
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As an educator who has worked in classrooms with children ages 3-18+ I absolutely love creating unique learning experiences for kids. I believe life experiences are the greatest learning tool we have, so whether its a picnic at the park, a trip to the zoo, or baking something delicious I am all about finding ways to use these...
Lindsay can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Nydia L.
Belleville, NJ
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I was after school teacher for about 5 years so am great with helping with homework and playing games with you child/children.
Nydia can also help with: Craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a full time teacher I am looking for opportunities after school and in the summer. Available to assist with after school pickup, homework help, tutoring, taking to and from after school activities, preparing dinner and more.
I am a certified special education teacher and have been for the last 3 years. I grew up...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Leidy A.
Roselle Park, NJ
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I currently work as a special needs teacher assistant. I'm looking for an after school gig. I love working with kids and I just want to help families. 4 years of experience working with kids as a nanny. I had 3 boys I loved it. Also I have a son that is 21 years old. I have a car and don't mind driving the kids to extra...
Skills:
First Aid
I have 5 nieces and nephews and plenty of babysitting experience among them as well as growing up babysitting after school. I am currently an education major at school so have field experience working with kids built into my course load. Used to help out in nursery at church on Sundays.
Grace can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Newark, NJ
Jasmine O.
5.0
I can't say enough good things! From the very first day Jasmine met our children, she connected with them, and quickly developed a reliable routine that kept the kids happy, healthy, and engaged/ entertained. She is great with arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor play, and even helps remind the kids...
- Stephanie H.
Solanny S.
4.0
She is very reliable and followed my request. She also can do flexible work. She is good at communication and very kind.
- Miyuki S.
Fernanda M.
5.0
Fernanda has been caring for our 8 month old baby during work hours for the last week or so. She has been incredibly attentive with our child and communicative with us. She’s always on time and has a big smile and warm greeting for the family. We especially like that she is proactive at getting the...
- Care member
Gilma P.
5.0
Gilma provided three wonderful years of full-time care for our two boys, over which she came to feel like a member of our family. If they both didn’t need to be in school now, we never would have given her up. She is both so loving and so skillful with kids, even at challenging ages (such as when...
- Anne B.
Alex S.
5.0
Alex is a blessing to our family. She genuinely loves children and is extremely knowledgeable. As a first time mom, I would be lost without her! Alex has years of experience and she is an expert at understanding and supporting milestones, starting and continuing solids, offering nutritionally...
- Care member
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FAQs for after school child care in Newark, NJ
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Newark, NJ?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Newark, NJ through Care.com will cost an average of $23.00 per hour as of April 2025. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.
How can I find after-school child care near me in Newark, NJ?
Care.com currently has 8 after school child care providers in Newark, NJ. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.
What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Newark, NJ?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Newark, NJ to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Newark, NJ, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.