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60 babysitters are listed in Allendale, NJ
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of child care experience as a babysitter, nanny, camp counselor, and teacher for children ranging from infants and toddlers to teenagers. I'm first aid, CPR, and epipen certified and take safety very seriously. I have a music, arts and crafts, and sports background and tremendously enjoy sharing these with...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sara is wonderful and completely dependable. I would recommend her to anyone!"
Nancy P.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
" Edie has a great deal of experience with children, as I have found evident in the way she has interacted with my daughter. She is engaging, generous and warmhearted. What I also like about her is she is, similarly, a no nonsense kind of person and is always...
Laura C.
Johnieka D.
Spring Valley, NY
$23/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.5
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working with different families for a few years now and although I got my degree in a different area, I enjoy the joy that comes with working with children. I currently work at a Montessori Preschool with babies 6 months to children age 5. I have grown to love and enjoy their company. I am also open to working with...
Johnieka can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Carpooling, travel
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha is the best! My kids love her. She is so fun, patient, and great at drawing."
Maggie K.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
Shannon F.
Township of Washington, NJ
$10-20/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!"
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Taylor G.
Township of Washington, NJ
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am 26-years-old, I used to work at a daycare with children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years. I now work as an aide in a preschool classroom at a school in Hillsdale. I was previously a volunteer EMT for the Rochelle Park Ambulance corp. Therefore I am certified in BLS(Basic Life Support), CPR/AED & Epi-pen training.
I...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taylor is very patient and caring individual. She is very trustworthy and dependable. I highly recommend her and feel she would be an asset to any company. "
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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
(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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"She is a top of the line caregiver. She is deeply attuned and I immediately learned from her watching her interact with our 10 month old. We have had her occasionally support our daughter over a few months for a few hours at a time and our daughter felt calm and...
Suzanne A.
5.0
(1)
Resposible, Friendly , puntual
I like working with kids because
do my Job Well, on time andWith love
20 Years
In my spare time, I like to
I am Very responsabilidad and accomplished
Love fot my work patient, Caring
5.0
"Aleida is a great person and cares about the patient and loving human being."
Care member
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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
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!"
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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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, 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 was the first person we've ever hired to babysit our son and she did a great job! She was very professional and sent us lots of photos and updates to make sure that we felt comfortable while we were away. I would definitely hire Melissa again."
Kari N.
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Rosetta is extremely easy to deal with. She is great at following instructions and communicates thoroughly and efficiently. She plays well with the kids, bringing them outside whenever possible, and does well disciplining the kids when necessary, keeping them well...
Phil S.
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
"Kay was taking care of my daughter who was 7 months at that time. She had been with us for more than a year. We adore her dearly! She is always on time, willing to follow the instructions and very quick in terms of picking up new things. Most importantly, she is a...
Zoe Z.
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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.
Sara P.
5.0
Sara is wonderful and completely dependable. I would recommend her to anyone!
- Nancy P.
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.
Patricia P.
5.0
Fabulous babysitter, would hire her again in a heartbeat
- Sian R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Allendale, NJ:
How can I find a Allendale babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Allendale, NJ can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 6 babysitters in Allendale, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Allendale, NJ?
The average rate for Allendale, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $18.17 per hour as of February 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.