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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a realtor/real estate developer and work for Keller Williams Realty. The schedule of a developer is one which affords great flexibility, and I am hoping to use my spare time constructively as a part-time caregiver! I would love to help your family of 1-3 children with all of their before-school, after-school,...
Douglas can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Katarzyna C.
Clark, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
driving to and from school, meal preparation, help with homework, playdate arrangements,, after school activities.
Katarzyna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katarzyna was hired to watch my children and to run errands. My family found her to be personable, dependable, and punctual. My kids took to her immediately and she was very flexible with her time."
Pat R.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy."
Dana A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for ever since I was little and helped out my previous babysitters with my siblings, cousins and other kids of all ages. I can cook, clean, change a diaper and more. Providing after-school care is not a problem. I can tutor and help with homework. I'm caring, nurturing and a great listener and plus a go...
Nyasia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I was very nervous about a stranger coming into our home and sitting for us but Nyasia made me very comfortable. Nyasia was great with our 4-month old son. She was very patient, loving, and caring. She cared for him for five hours and followed the instructions that...
Care member
Rita E.
Union, NJ
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Im Rita! Fun Sitter ,love The Smiles, Love Being With The Kiddos
3.8
(2)
Hi im rita I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision, prepare after school snacks , help the kids with homework, take them to any afterschool activities , and anything else that needs to be done. I am currently attending a university as a nursing major , and located in union nj.
Rita can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Nashaly M.
Parsippany, NJ
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Behavioral Therapist with a Bachelors in Psychology and interested in babysitting/nannying part time. I love working with kids and have worked at a daycare for almost 2 years and another for about a year now. My mother is also a teacher who has taught me a lot on how to care for a child. I have a 3-year-old brother who...
Nashaly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Appreciated the responsiveness , things didn't work since we booked someone else but will reach out next time ."
Hitesh M.
Elda R.
Plainfield, NJ
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Responsible, Caring Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Job
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Elda. I have been a professional nanny for 7 years. I have worked for 2 amazing families, and cared for newborns up to the age of 8. I am CPR certified. I am also a good swimmer, and fluent in Spanish. I have a clean driving record, and a reliable car. I love going to parks, playgrounds, and libraries. I like to...
Elda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elda is a fabulous caregiver. Our family was so lucky to have her care for our 3 kids ( 1.5 year old twins and a 6 month old). She always kept the kids engaged, played games, read books, managed nap times and made it all look easy. She took the kids to the...
Care member
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I studied child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work (I've not yet finished my degree but plan to part time at some point in the future). I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."
Manasi C.
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
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello , Moms and Dads, I am an experienced , youthful, energetic young at heart woman, with a genuine love for children. I am loving, dependable, patient trustworthy, responsible, kind, with a fun outgoing personality. My first priority is to keep your children safe while ensuring they complete their homework assignments. (I can...
Barbara can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
5.0
"Very sweet. Bet as a part time babysitter. Like her very much. Honest and caring. "
Laura D.
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"
Former Member A.
Taylia J.
Elizabethport, NJ
$27-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hi my name is Taylia , I have lots of experience with kids over the years I've been volunteering at after school programs and sporting events for teens , also I have prior work experience with children of all ages most importantly including infants, I once was a live in sitter for 2 years and have 8+ years of experience with...
Taylia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She Is very good with kids and the children love her"
Samone W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Tatyana. I am 24 years old. I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, crafts, Swimming Supervision, homework, and creating a loving and healthy environment for your children while you are away. I am comfortable and happy to care for children of all ages and those who may have special...
Tatyana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Emma! I am a recent graduate from NYU where I studied dance and psychology. This past school year, I worked at an after school program in Brooklyn teaching dance to 4-5-year-olds. Given the current state of uncertainty we live in, I have moved out of Manhattan and back home with my loving parents in Westfield, NJ....
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!"
Kerry J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dear family, I have over 15 years of experience working as a nanny. From newborns to teenagers.
A little about me, I'm originally from Costa Rica, and I moved in 14 years ago, I have an associate degree in Culinary arts. I'm blessed with a beautiful family, I'm a mother of two boy and girl. Here is where I understand the...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ana has a lot experience with kids, she is responsible, fun, patient.
She is great at engaging with the kids, great cook!"
Vanessa B.
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & 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.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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.
Theo T.
Cranford, NJ
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
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, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Short Hills, NJ
Katarzyna C.
5.0
Katarzyna was hired to watch my children and to run errands. My family found her to be personable, dependable, and punctual. My kids took to her immediately and she was very flexible with her time.
- Pat R.
Emma M.
5.0
Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy.
- Dana A.
Nyasia W.
5.0
She was great with the kids. She understood how i felt with this being my first time ever using a nanny. She responds quick and is flexible
- Care member
Nashaly M.
5.0
Appreciated the responsiveness , things didn't work since we booked someone else but will reach out next time .
- Hitesh M.
Elda R.
5.0
Elda is a fabulous caregiver. Our family was so lucky to have her care for our 3 kids ( 1.5 year old twins and a 6 month old). She always kept the kids engaged, played games, read books, managed nap times and made it all look easy. She took the kids to the library for storytelling, made them...
- Care member
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FAQs for after school child care in Short Hills, NJ
In 2025, how much is after-school care near me in Short Hills, NJ?
Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Short Hills, NJ through Care.com will cost an average of $15.00 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 Short Hills, NJ?
Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, NJ?
As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, 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.