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Find babysitters in Avenel, NJ that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Avenel, NJ

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Avenel, NJ

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Citlalli A.


Avenel, NJ

$22/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Citlalli A :) I'm a positive and energetic college student. I am currently a teacher assistant at a daycare! I love working with kids. I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing I love. I'm confident, energetic, and fun. I will be more than happy to meet you and your kiddo soon!
Citlalli can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Citlalli helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions."

Yaping W.

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Aarilyn I.


Avenel, NJ

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a dedicated childcare provider with 5 years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. My calm and patient demeanor, coupled with my formal and reserved nature, allows me to effectively manage and care for children of various ages. I prioritize clear...
Aarilyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great time working with aarlyn she’s so hands on with my daughter I feel so at ease when she babysits my daughter is 9 month old and she has been helping with her since birth "

Dominique D.

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Sarah C.


Avenel, NJ

$20-32/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

8 years experience working children and babysitting for many families. Experience includes meal prep, driving kids to and from school and activities, crafts, homework, trips to the park, and more :)
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sofia G.


Avenel, NJ

$20/hr1 yrs exp

hello! my name is sofia. although I'm young, I love to stay active. doing things to help people, always was a thing I enjoyed doing. we all go through things and have busy lives. I'm just here to make it a little easier I'm very reliable and understanding and love to communicate! kids can be stressful and a handful (I have...
Sofia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Amber P.


Avenel, NJ

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I've grown up in a dance studio where I would have to assist/teach kids of multiple ages. I have experience with picking kids up from school, and taking them to where they need to be. I cook for them, clean up after them, help them with their homework. I keep them busy and out of trouble. Very infant friendly and a super warm...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
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Danielle C.


Avenel, NJ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Danielle, and I have been working with children for over 10 years. I have my Bachelor's degree in Sociology/ Anthropology and am in my last year of grad school in which I will obtain my Masters in Social Work. I have worked with the infancy to pre-k age range, and I currently intern at an elementary school. I...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Hi! I'm a dedicated, and compassionate, individual with a genuine passion for nurturing the growth and development of children. I'm very patient and calm when it comes to working with kids and adhering to their needs. I believe in open and effective communication with parents, but I also go along with whatever mode of...
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Indrani D.


Irvington, NJ

$30/hr20 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

4.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

From 1995-2000, I was a stay at home mom with my son for five years. I taught him to read and write. From 2001-2007, I worked at an elementary school as a teacher's aide. From 2007-2008, I worked at a daycare center as a teacher and caretaker of 2 to 3-year-old toddlers. From 2008-2011, I worked at a preschool as a teacher and...
Indrani can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"It is with great pleasure that I recommend Indrani as a nanny. She is reliable, affectionate, and caring. She relates to our children in such a delightful way. They trust her, depend on her, and love playing with her. We feel fortunate to have had Indrani in our...

Swapna P.

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Shayla E.


Edison, NJ

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Shayla! I recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University and am a Registered Nurse. I am CPR certified, a non smoker, COVID-19 vaccinated, comfortable with pets, and I am able to provide my own transportation. I have done work in a daycare, summer camp, as well as one-on-one child care. I have worked...
Shayla can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My wife and I hired Shayla to watch our 7-month-old son while we were in town for a wedding. She was very responsive, on time, kept us up to date throughout the evening, and most importantly took great care of our son! We would hire again without hesitation if we...

Peter L.

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Diana A.


Edison, NJ

$23-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm Diana, a 28-year-old industrial engineering graduate from the class of 2019. That same year, I traveled to Maine to care for three adorable kids, 2-year-old twins and their 5-year-old big brother. I spent two amazing years with them, wrapping up in September. Since I'm an only child, they truly felt like my...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"She's very nice and sweet girl. Really responsible and patience. Very good with kids and energetic. I highly recommended her. She also speak Spanish that's an extra now."

Natalia C.

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Lauren B.


Garwood, NJ

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Personal Details

I like working with kids because being around them is fun, yet challenging and rewarding. I'm looking for a job that lets me provide a service with two purposes. On one hand I get to care for, comfort and entertain an awesome kid, while at the same time being there for the parent when needed and offer some support....
5.0
"Lauren is great for watching the kids! She’s fun, gets right down next to the kids to play while making sure that they’re safe, happy and engaged. "

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Dorothy B.


Colonia, NJ

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time, Part Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Dorothy I have experience taking care of children 5 yr.o and 10 yr.o. I took them to play dates , activities doctor's appointments prepared dinner, help with homework etc.. I'm very energetic and easy gong with youthful personality get along and love kids , fluent in polish Full/part time
Dorothy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Dorothy is very caring, trustworthy and dependable. Can definitely become part of your family."

Elizabeth M.

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Imani H.


Union, NJ

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Energetic babysittter with 10+ years of experience looking after infants/toddlers during the weekday, evenings, weekends, and during school holidays. Effective at engaging them in a variety of activities to meet their educational and physical needs. Vigilant about health and safety. Endorsed previous parents as a responsible...
Imani can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I really enjoyed working with Imani H. She is friendly, reliable, responsible, and she is trustworthy! I have the privilege seeing her interact with the babies and other children and it is priceless."

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Lin X.


Staten Island, NY

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, this is Lin! Nice to see you here! I currently work in a preschool as a classroom teacher. My master is about early childhood and special education. And I'm certified in both General Ed and Special Ed in NYS. I love kids, enjoy working with kids. They have 100 languages that wait us to learn! An occasional babysitting...
Lin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"She was nice and caring. My son liked her so much."

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Iris M.


Elizabeth, NJ

$17-22/hr7 yrs exp

Great Babysitter Available For A Part-Time Or Full-Time Job.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Iris. I'm 27 years old. I have a total of 5 years experience working as a nanny and babysitter. I am fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. I was part of two choirs in Argentina and played classical and formal piano as well. I am extremely reliable, energetic, creative, loving, patient, healthy,...
Iris can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Iris worked with me for 2 years and my kids love her. She is very caring, very patient and very good with kids. Iris has been part of our growing family and will hire her in a second. She was with my first kid since he was 5 months and my second since he was...

Maria T.

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Ashleigh P.


Plainfield, NJ

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ashleigh, i'd love to help care for your loved ones. I am understanding , patient , and kind . I'm a retired Division 1 Athlete. In college studying Health & Wellness as well as Exercise Science. Taking care of people and helping out has always been my passion!
5.0
"My three kids, ages 7, 5, and 3, absolutely adore Ashleigh! They can be a tough sell, but took to her right away! She knew exactly how to play with them and keep them entertained. She even helped them clean and make their beds! We would definitely hire Ashleigh...

Beth C.

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Alison V.


Elizabeth, NJ

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

ABOUT ME: I AM FULLY VACCINATED. Criminal Background Check Available (From July 2021) I am a loving, patient, caring, attentive, and enthusiastic woman. I love arts and crafts, interactive play (both indoor/outdoor), reading books, etc. Please note that activities WILL VARY based on the developmental needs & age of the...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alison is the most trustworthy, honest, professional, responsible, sweetest, reliable, amazing care provider I've ever met. I can trust her with my kids as though we are family! She not only shows my kids so much love, she is patient, understanding, fun, and...

Melissa R.

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Kathryn D.


Scotch Plains, NJ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there. My name is Kathryn, I often go by Katy or Kate for short. I am a 29-year-old, born and raised in Scotch Plains. I've graduated with a sociology degree from Roanoke College. Prior to graduation I worked as an administrative assistant and admissions persons for FlexSchool, a micro school for gitted and twice...
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Katy is a dependable, responsible fun and engaging babysitter for my two children age 7 and 4. She has regularly provided care for them for the past 4 years. She is punctual and incredibly reliable. My children absolutely adore her and can't wait to spend quality...

Kristen A.

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Ysabel D.


Perth Amboy, NJ

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Sitter

Thank you for checking out my profile! I was a Social Studies teacher in the Dominican Republic for a few years. I've had my NJ Child Care License for 2 years now. I am highly qualified, motivated, fun, high alert, and am detail-oriented. :) Please note that my primary language is Spanish, I do understand English and speak it to...
Ysabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Excellent. Would recommend to anyone."

Rosa A.

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Jessica O.


South Plainfield, NJ

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Jessica! I am currently a 4th grade teacher. I have over 7 years of experience with babysitting and I have also been in a classroom with children so I have plenty of experience with kids. I am a huge dog lover (and have 1 dog and a cat myself) and have my own transportation. I look forward for any job opportunity on here....
Jessica can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"My kids love Jessica! She is very dependable, she has always arrived on time and for emergencies she was almost always available last minute! She always went above and beyond for my girls! I would recommend her again and again! She's trustworthy and so kind!"

Alexandria F.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Avenel, NJ

Citlalli A.

5.0

Citlalli helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions.

- Yaping W.

Aarilyn I.

5.0

Great time working with aarlyn she’s so hands on with my daughter I feel so at ease when she babysits my daughter is 9 month old and she has been helping with her since birth

- Dominique D.

Indrani D.

5.0

Indrani has been with my family for several years. I highly recommend her! She is reliable, dependable, more than punctual (usually early in fact), a good driver who has taken my kids to school and after school activities without any issues, and trustworthy. My kids love her like a second mother and...

- MIRIAM J.

Shayla E.

5.0

I hired Shayla to take care of my 8 month old daughter. I had never hired a babysitter before, and she made me feel so comfortable! She was great with the baby and she texted me an update midway through the evening to reassure me that everything was going well. She was easy to communicate with, and...

- Abby M.

Diana A.

5.0

Diana is kind and loving. Always at my house early to take care of my little one. I have recommended Diana and will over and over again! She is wonderful!

- Kimberly H.

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