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60 babysitters are listed in Bound Brook, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Bound Brook, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience. I've worked with a variety of families, I love working with children.
Paola can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Kristina J.
Somerset, NJ
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Kristina, I hold a masters in fine arts. I've worked with kids from ages 5-15 and I'm first aid/CPR certified. I also have experience watching and caring for dogs for about 7 years. For 5 years, I worked as a counselor and specialist at a children's youth theatre camp, so I know a ton of goofy games! My family has an...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Kathryn has been a great help to our family! She has watched my niece on several occasions and you can just tell when we get back home that they had a great time. I am pregnant now and know I will also be using her when our first comes along. It's nice to have...
Lindsay R.
Maria S.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available From 8.30 To 3 Pm. But Can Be Flexible After Talk.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Maria Cristina, but everyone call me just Cristina.
I'm Portuguese, living in Scotch Plains. I talk /write fluent English, and understand and talk some Spanish .
Im a babysitter with 10 years of experience, and I can provide references.
Im available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Occasionally I can...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Very reliable person, great personality, goes the extra mile."
Mirella D.
Tanya T.
Plainfield, NJ
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Tanya, and I have a deep passion for working with children. With experience caring for kids of various ages, I strive to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where they can learn, grow, and have fun.
I understand the importance of patience, creativity, and consistency in childcare, and I always...
Tanya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very dependable she is awesome with children my child absolutely adores her she's fun and creative and loves doing activities with kids."
Irene R.
Gina P.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient, Reliable ,organize, honest, fun Great Cook And Excellent Housekeeping Skills
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
A little about me and my believes...
I have always known that any career that I chose would involve children. Being a Nanny/babysitter allows me to not only be surrounded by children but to use my skills and experience to help them develop into happy and healthy kids.
I believe the one thing that a care giver needs above all...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Gina is great- she is reliable, punctual, organized, thoughtful and my kids really like her. She is fun and incredibly trustworthy. "
Rebecca M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Jessica. I am a Occupational Therapy Assistant right now at Irvington School district. I have experience working with both regular and children with disabilities. I have been babysitting over 10 years now. I have an understanding of food allergies and I have been educated on administering an EPI Pen. I am a strong...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica was so great with our 5 year old son and you could tell she had years of experience with kids! She came prepared with games and fun activities to keep him engaged and busy. She prepped him for bed and he was asleep by the time we got home. He told us in the...
Patricia M.
Nicole A.
Berkeley Heights, NJ
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Nicole and I am a recent college graduate. I love working with kids and I am animal friendly as well. I have been babysitting since 8th grade, I have my license and a car. I also speak Spanish and Portuguese.
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is a responsible, sweet and wonderful sitter. My girls love her and I always feel confident being away when she is with my kids."
Amber C.
Maggie K.
Plainfield, NJ
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Nice to meet you! My name is Maggie and I have 4+ years working with children and adolescents in various settings. Primarily, I have been working at a therapeutic middle and high school for students ages 10-18 who suffer from various mental health diagnosis. During my time here, I have helped aide students academically as well...
Maggie can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Worked with Maggie for interim childcare needs and she was fantastic! Communicated well, punctual, and my 2.5 year old daughter was very comfortable with and enjoying when Maggie came to watch/take care of here. Thank you, Maggie!"
Maxine B.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As of my profession I love taking care of people like adult or child I even have a child of my own whom I took care of since newborn until now. I graduated my four year course in bachelor of science in Nursing that is why I am used to take care of people adult and child. I can also tutor a child, do the housekeeping and cook as...
Joan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joan worked with us for 3 years taking care of our daughter until she was about 4. We would absolutely recommend her to any family wanting a nanny/babysitter. Always punctual and professional and more importantly kind and incredibly caring to both our kids. She was...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Rachel and I am seeking a full-time position with a great family.
Over the past 20 years I have worked for numerous families and with a range of children across various ages (from newborn up to 11 years old).
Duties varied depending on family needs and age of the child/children. Care of newborns, infants and...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel is amazing! She has babysat for us for over 2 years. Rachel is responsible, caring, and dependable. Our 2 year old and 4 year old love her and are always so excited to see her. I feel so comfortable having Rachel care for my children. Anyone would be...
Kristine K.
Roxanne C.
Manville, NJ
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am staying home with my 10-month-old baby girl. looking for a family that is in need of child care to join us on our adventures this summer. I love to be outside, going to parks and the zoo, swimming and just having fun!
Roxanne can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Very trustworthy and dependable. A nice young lady."
Melissa Y.
4.8
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a second grade teacher in Somerville, NJ, but live in Somerset. I love kids, I have been working with them for years and would love to meet you and your lovely family and help out in any way I can. . I was a lifeguard for 6 years, have my Master's Degree, and have experience in Customer Service and Childcare. My...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Samatha definitely is a person you can trust to leave your dog and a house with!
I would suggest on a pay-as-we-go arrangement, rather than an upfront bullet payment though. We factually paid for 3 hours daily spent at our house with a dog, but Samatha was...
Oleksandra K.
Karla C.
Watchung, NJ
$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Karla. I have experience working at a daycare in Warren for 3 years. I also have worked for plenty of families on care. com. I have 2 wonderful children a girl and a boy. Ages 10 and 7. I'm very flexible and reliable . I'm currently looking for a part time job from any time 9am-2 p.m. . Hope to hear from you soon !
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Karla has been a wonderful nanny/babysitter to our two kids who are now 9 and 12 years old. Karla has been with us for over 6 years. We have appreciated her commitment to watching our kids. She is very dependable and has always adjusted her schedule to...
Care member
Alyssa P.
South Plainfield, NJ
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Alyssa. I am 22 years old. I have been babysitting for almost 5 years full time and always babysat kids around my neighborhood before that. I worked at a daycare for a little while with kids of all ages and loved working with the different kids. I have two brothers, one younger and one older and usually watch my...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa has been a wonderful addition. She is reliable and always punctual which is very important to our family as she picks the children up from school. Alyssa is organized, flexible, and very engaged with the children. The kids love having her come over to play...
Matthew C.
Grysmeldy G.
Middlesex, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a registered nurse with a bachelor's from Rutgers University and currently work in postpartum home visiting. I enjoy working with small children and have clinical experience with newborns and children up to 2 years old. I have experience babysitting children ages 1 to 8 years old. I am enrolled very par time in a...
Grysmeldy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Grysmeldy to watch our toddler while we attended a wedding in NJ. We are from out of state and have never really left our son with a babysitter before, but Grysmeldy was just the best and made us feel totally at ease. Our son had so much fun and talked...
Meredith C.
Emily R.
Hillsborough, NJ
$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Love Teaching Young Children Through Play. All Children Have Good Days And Bad Days, Patience.
4.5
(2)
I'd describe my personality as patient, nurturing, protective, and fun
I like working with kids because they're creative, caring, energetic, and silly
In my spare time, I like to skateboard, journal, take care of my cat, dog and guineapig, play piano or guitar
One thing you should know about me is:
My skills include I am...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Was very prompt and was efficient. "
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been baby-sitting since I was 10, starting with my younger sister, cousins, and local families. Once I could drive, I was able to baby-sit as well as pet-sit anywhere.
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alex is great with kids and extremely responsible. My kids loved her! Great communication with the parents, always on time, will play games with the kids - overall a great sitter!"
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Layani B.
South Plainfield, NJ
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Layani!
I'm a hardworking, caring, and outgoing person who absolutely loves working with children! I have two years of experience in aftercare programs at local elementary schools, as well as working at summer camps. I'm also CPR certified, ensuring your child's safety is always my top priority.
In addition to my...
Layani can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Layani was great! The kids had more fun with her then they did with me. I would highly recommend her. She jumped through hoops for me and took great care of my kids. She's awesome! "
Jessica C.
Karina S.
Plainfield, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I have my GDA babysitting certificate. I also did a first aid course. I worked in a daycare for three years.
Karina can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Kind ! Has kids of her own ! Understanding And dependable"
Michelle G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Bound Brook, NJ
Kathryn D.
5.0
Kathryn has been a great help to our family! She has watched my niece on several occasions and you can just tell when we get back home that they had a great time. I am pregnant now and know I will also be using her when our first comes along. It's nice to have someone close and reliable you can...
- Lindsay R.
Maria S.
5.0
Maria is a terrific nanny and an amazing person! She was a nanny to our young children for two years. I was immediately struck by her genuine warmth and connection to my children. She was an extraordinary help to me and was a big part in helping keep our house running smoothly. My youngest is now in...
- Denise B.
Tanya T.
5.0
Absolutely amazing experience! Babysitter Tanya took great care of our 19 months old and 3 year old kids. I felt very comfortable leaving my precious children with her for a few hours. Thank you!!!!
- Sara L.
Gina P.
5.0
Gina is great- she is reliable, punctual, organized, thoughtful and my kids really like her. She is fun and incredibly trustworthy.
- Rebecca M.
Jessica D.
5.0
Jessica was so great with our 5 year old son and you could tell she had years of experience with kids! She came prepared with games and fun activities to keep him engaged and busy. She prepped him for bed and he was asleep by the time we got home. He told us in the morning he had a lot of fun and we...
- Patricia M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Bound Brook, NJ:
How can I find a Bound Brook babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Bound Brook, 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 14 babysitters in Bound Brook, 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 Bound Brook, NJ?
The average rate for Bound Brook, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.71 per hour as of March 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 Bound Brook, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Bound Brook, 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.