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60 babysitters are listed in Allendale, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Allendale, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 54 years of age, I am a very active person, I am a mother of six children. They range from 27 to 17. I have 4 daughters and 2 sons, and one grandson. I am available Wednesdays through Friday and have an open schedule these days. I love newborns and children of all ages. I also worked in a private nursery school for 3 years...
Karen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Karen is fantastic. My kids loved her and she was a life saver for me. She's punctual, thoughtful, great with kids and the absolute best. I would highly recommend her for anything. She's seriously the best!!! The only reason I stopped using Karen was...
Sonya R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I come from a large family of 11 siblings and assisted my mom in caring for my younger siblings at a young age, as well as, aiding family friends for overnight weekends and occasional babysitting. Over the years, my responsibilities have consisted of essential childcare tasks such as bathing, educational activities,...
Lucia can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"One of the best childcare experiences we've had! We were in a bind and needed childcare as soon as possible and Lucia responded right away. She is a very responsible and dedicated nanny. The kids were so happy with her."
Sarah U.
5.0
(1)
I enjoy working with children of all ages and with children with disabilities. I have 10+ years of experience. I am looking for a long term job and grow to be apart of your family!
Heather can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Liza S.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Liza, I am currently a graduate student at NYU getting my masters in Speech Pathology. I have years of babysitting experience with infants to 13 years old. I have been working at KinderCare daycare for a year and a half in all the classrooms but mainly focused in the infant and toddler rooms. I am looking for any...
Liza can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Liza has been taking care of my 16 month old daughter for the past 2 weeks. My daughter LOVES her and Liza keeps her busy and well cared for everyday. Our family also loves having her around and we hope we will be able to continue having her as a babysitter that we...
Lauren F.
Edie O.
Hillsdale, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Sitter- Over 25 Yrs Experience - Available For Sick Days, Occasional Nights
4.4
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Edie. I've lived in Hillsdale for 25 yrs with my family. I coached everything from soccer & softball to swimming & gymnastics, life guarded as well. I was involved in the PTA, as Membership chair & did the school's photography. I've been a Nanny, a Sitter & Counselor for over 30yrs. I was 2nd VP of BCP (responsible...
Edie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Edie is very thoughtful and organized. She cares greatly for kids and it shows how much she enjoys her work!"
Carolyn W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mature professional caregiver. Used to working with young children and seniors. Worked as a paraprofessional in the local school districts for several years. The past 6 years I have been a nanny to 2 children.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Laurie has been watching my 3 children for two months. She is very reliable and loves to cook. She has a grown son and is a safe driver. "
Katherine M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of childcare experience, which includes both non-paying and paying jobs. The non-paying "gig" involves raising my two sons, one is a college graduate, and the other is a high school sophomore. I've been a substitute teacher in the Westwood Regional School District since 2019. Prior to COVID, I was a...
Patricia can also help with: Travel, carpooling
5.0
"Fabulous babysitter, would hire her again in a heartbeat"
Sian R.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha is the best! My kids love her. She is so fun, patient, and great at drawing."
Maggie K.
Shannon F.
Township of Washington, NJ
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Shannon and I just graduated high school. I have been a babysitter since I was 12 and have worked as an after care counselor for a year. My experience includes taking care of kids ages 10 months to 10 years old. I absolutely adore babysitting and being involved in childcare. I love singing, crafts, animals, and games I...
5.0
"Shannon watched my 8-year-old daughter for a week while my regular babysitter was on vacation. The two of them clicked immediately. I would totally hire her again the next time I'm in need of a babysitter!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Lauren and I am currently going back to school for my second masters degree in behavior analysis (my first is in school counseling) and I am temporarily working part time as a behavioral assistant at Ridge elementary school in ridgewood! I absolutely love working with kids (I'm a huge Disney fan, and I love arts and...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
Maria P.
Suffern, NY
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I like working with kids because I loved being a mom. My daughter is now 32 successful Ivy League Graduate . Kids are positive and always learning. I have extra time
I'm looking for a job that is rewarding
I started working with kids when I had my own
In my spare time, I like to go fishing I walk 2-3 miles a day keep...
5.0
"Maria is an exceptional cleaner. She pays attention to detail. She goes above and beyond to clean our house. She’s professional, always on time, trustworthy and very kind. She has a great personality and we are always so happy when it’s her day to come clean...
Pierre A.
5.0
(1)
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with three years of experience, I am passionate about positively impacting children's lives. My journey into caregiving was fueled by my previous babysitting roles, which solidified my desire to support families and provide reliable childcare.
My calm and friendly nature allows...
Maureen can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maureen watched our little boy for several months when he was a newborn. She was great at caring for him, soothing him, and helping him explore new things. She’s a great choice for someone to keep your little ones safe!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am a super energetic fun loving nanny who is nurturing and patient. I am truly grateful to have this as my profession and love going to work. It is a great joy for me to watch and help children grow and develop. I am currently working as a full time nanny / house manager . I have been with the family almost 6 years and my...
Ann can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ann is honest, caring, organized, and experienced working academically, socially , and emotionally with your child or children. She is patient and has worked with special needs children."
Carol C.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a trained, certified Waldorf Early Childhood Educator. Over the past 20 years, I have worked as a teacher (preschool through high school) and Nanny/Family Assistant as well as having raised my own college-aged child. I hold 19 ECE units and maintain ongoing professional development. I have worked with children of all ages...
Roberta can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Our experience with Roberta was truly wonderful. While her time with us was occasional, she left such a positive impression on our family and especially our 4-year-old daughter. Roberta has a wonderful calming presence that our daughter immediately connected to and...
Tatum K.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello Parents, my name is Wendy, and I love to work with children. I have worked in the childcare industry for more than 10 years and I consider myself to be a professional nanny. Since I was a child I have loved taking care of children. I have found in my profession as a Nanny a very rewarding experience. I offer you an...
Wendy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Wendy is great! She is always on time and my kid loves spending time with her."
Divya K.
Lauren B.
Paramus, NJ
$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
Caregiver, Sister, Lifeguard, Private Swim Instructor, Cpr Certified, Dog Lover.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caregiver, swimming instructor, babysitter, degree in art, and exceptional time management skills.
I'd describe my personality as Hardworking, Patient, Empathetic
I like working with kids because I grew up with my younger siblings and I had a natural ability to nurture and care for kids ever since I was little.
I'm looking...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren was an absolute pleasure. She was on time, took her time to get to know our son, friendly, knowledgeable and just overall a professional. We will definitely be using her again! "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Throughout high school, college and presently I've had babysitting experience on and off. Experience with babies to age 15. Did common things such as play games, meal prep, bring to park to play (weather permits), errands and so forth. Currently I am an RBT (registered behavior technician) which means I work with kids who are on...
Melissa can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa has become our most reliable sitter. She is reliable and trustworthy, and our kids love her. We've even used her to dog sit and house sit when we are out of town! I wouldn't hesitate to give her my highest recommendation!"
Caitlen S.
Rosetta T.
Waldwick, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sweet Caring Girl Looking To Join A Nice Family To Be An Extension Of Them To Care For Loved Ones
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, hard working, trustworthy.
I'm looking for a position where I can become part of your family that's long term. Communication is important to me. I'm fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day...
Rosetta can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rosie is great with our girls! We've used her for years for our newborn/infant and older toddler, and we've always been very happy with her. Super trustworthy, on time, dependable, etc."
Kimberly W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am 32 years old, and originally from Thailand. I currently live in Ridgewood, NJ. I graduated with bachelors degree from Thailand, faculty of economics. I am non-smoker and I love pet. I describe myself as a reliable, caring, friendly, responsible, patient, hard-working, adventurous, and easy-going person. Moreover I am...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My son loves to play with Waranrat so much. She's good at providing him great amount of physical/brain activities both indoor and outdoor. She works really hard, very attentive, communicates with him very well. We're very happy to work with her and would like to...
Kiyoka K.
Miriam C.
Westwood, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Miriam, and I have been working as a dedicated nanny for families in New Jersey since 2016. I have over 10 years of experience caring for children ranging from newborns to 8 years old, and I take pride in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for every child I work with. Over the years, I've been...
Miriam can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Miriam has been a lifesaver for our family! For two years, she provided wonderful care to our now 8yo and 11yo girls. She is kind and responsible and was able to do everything we needed, including driving the girls to sports, practices, play dates, etc. She has...
Ariela H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Allendale, NJ
Karen M.
5.0
Karen is fantastic. My kids loved her and she was a life saver for me. She's punctual, thoughtful, great with kids and the absolute best. I would highly recommend her for anything. She's seriously the best!!! The only reason I stopped using Karen was because my two kids started school and...
- Sonya R.
Lucia S.
5.0
Lucia was wonderful and able to help on short notice. Our baby girl can be fussy with new faces but took to her very quickly, which was important as I and my husband work. She was polite, punctual, very attentive and we we're quickly comfortable with Lucia caring for our baby girl. Most...
- Danielle C.
Liza S.
5.0
Liza has been taking care of my 16 month old daughter for the past 2 weeks. My daughter LOVES her and Liza keeps her busy and well cared for everyday. Our family also loves having her around and we hope we will be able to continue having her as a babysitter that we can call when we need her. She is...
- Lauren F.
Edie O.
5.0
Edie was willing to babysit on very short notice. She arrived early and followed all of our provided requests and instructions. She watched our 4 month old while we attended a wedding. We would be happy to have her watch our child again!
- Sara J.
Laurie A.
5.0
Laurie has been watching my 3 children for two months. She is very reliable and loves to cook. She has a grown son and is a safe driver.
- Katherine M.
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How can I find a Allendale babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Allendale, NJ?
The average rate for Allendale, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.00 per hour as of April 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Allendale, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Allendale, NJ through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.