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Babysitters in Brookside, NJ
Jacklyn P.
Brookside, NJ
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jacklyn and am 25 years old. I am currently a graduate student at Seton Hall University and I live at home in Mendham, NJ. I have babysat for multiple families since I was in high school and have really enjoyed it! I have experience with kids ages 4 months-10 years old.
Jacklyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Barbara S.
Basking Ridge, NJ
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For A Nanny Position Or Babysitting Position Part Time Full-Time Or Part-Time
4.9
(16)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am currently looking for around 15 to 25 hrs of work I am a mature and experienced Babysitter/Nanny who was working FT in the Corporate World until 2015. My current job for a 5 yr old ends June 17th. My job working for a 2 yr old little girl in Morristown ended 8/23. In 2022 was working for a 2 1/2 yr old boy in Cranford. He...
Barbara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Barbara has been caring for our children after school for the last 2 school years. She is dependable, detail-oriented, and trustworthy. She takes her role very seriously and makes the children her highest priority when she is with them. I never EVER worry when...
Care member
Milagros A.
Succasunna, NJ
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Milagros, I am 24 years old and I have been a babysitter since a very young age. I live in Parsippany NJ, and I finished my bachelors this past December and trying to go back to school for my masters this coming semester for one class per semester. I have more experience with newborns and little kids. Love...
Milagros can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
5.0
"She is very gentle with kids and very helpful around the house as well. I had her come by to help me babysit my two little ones that are under the age of two. It was a pleasure having her my kids loved her. "
Sanna A.
Carla R.
Dover, NJ
$20-50/hr
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Carla, I'm a mother of two wonderful kids who are 16 and 12 years old. I did babysitting from home a few years ago. I love kids and I'm good with them. I currently work at a bank in Chester NJ and I've been at this job for over 5 years. I'm fluent in English and Spanish
5.0
"Carla was absolutely great with our 3 and 4 year old kids. She helped with the house, was organized and detail oriented, and was everything we hoped for in a nanny!"
Curt G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Christina and I graduated from college at Kent State University majoring in Nursing this past May. I have been a babysitter for the past five years with various families that have different child needs. I am very adaptable with many circumstances. In the past, I have babysat for a family with five children and it...
Christina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christina is going to school to be a nurse dealing with kids..She has babysat for numerous people from our church not only my daughter whom has ADHD and autism.She has a huge heart for families and loves kids.Shes always on time and she can cook and clean.Enjoys...
Carol S.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Kayleen, a sophomore in college with about 2+ years of experience. I would constantly baby sit my little brother as well as a little one year til he was old enough to start daycare. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping and meal prepping. As well as taking the kids where they need to be after...
Kayleen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
5.0
"We had a great experience with Kayleen. She cared for our two girls (4 and 2) for a week and showed up every day on time and ready to go. Our kids had a great time with her and she leaned in to help cleaning without being asked. Would definitely hire again."
Mike B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
**Seeking a temporary summer position**
You sound like an experienced and caring caregiver! Here's a care. com bio draft for you:
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Hey there! I've been immersed in childcare since I was 15, now at 27, with 4 years of full-time kindergarten teaching under my belt. I adore nurturing children and aiding in their development. I...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Danielle has been with us for almost 3 years. Both my 8yr old daughter and my 2yr old son absolutely adore her. She is always punctual, caring, extremely passionate about her job and loved my children like her own. Unfortunately, both of our schedule changed...
Erica A.
Destiny S.
Dover, NJ
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(14)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love kids. I've had many years of experience ever since I was young from watching newborns to teenagers throughout the years. I am a very reliable and responsible young woman, who is willing to expand my experiences even more with babysitting. Some words to describe me would be positive, energetic, fun, and happy....
Destiny can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Destiny was awesome with my boys. Very patient and kind. She's also quick to respond and is flexible. Would definitely hire again."
Sabrina K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 46 years old. l live in West Orange, NJ. I have over 23 years of experience preemie to school age children. I'm responsible, affectionate, understanding, caring, energetic, and I'm very sensitive towards children. I enjoy being around children and helping them learn and grow. I can prepare children's meals. I have knowledge...
Tagemattie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Tagemattie has been our nanny and a part of our family for the last three years. She was on time (actually..early) every single day, and took fantastic care of our son from when he was an infant to him being a toddler. She does meal prep, school pickup and drop...
David P.
Audrey C.
Chester, NJ
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Audrey, I currently live in Chester. I've been babysitting for 10 years, and was a summer camp counselor for six. I also take care of animals- once even a pig!
I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Audrey can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Audrey was the best summer sitter I think I could have chosen. She was very dependable, accepted my crazy household situation, and was amazing with my 3 and 5 yr old boys. Spent lots of time outdoors learning new things and playing. They adored her!"
Cori A.
Smadar R.
Florham Park, NJ
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.9
(14)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm a mom of 3 kids. I have a background of working with children through daycare and nannying. I enjoy working with children and value how much love and attention they need which I'm willing to give. I'm responsible, reliable, hardworking, and always on time. I can clean, prep dinner, and provide transportation for the...
Smadar can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"If you have the chance to hire Sam, DO NOT HESITATE! We feel so fortunate to have had her in our lives as she worked full time for us from when our daughter was 4 months old to 15 months old. Sam loved our daughter like her own and taught her (and us) so much. She...
Allie G.
Becca D.
Randolph, NJ
$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Becca and I'm from Randolph NJ. I am a junior at the University of Delaware studying Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education. I have worked as a camp counselor, soccer coach, and have many years of babysitting experience with kids of all ages. I have also had experience working at preschools...
5.0
"We've hired Becca to take care of our 1 year old. She is very mature, professional, and reliable. Above all, she is great with our baby who loves her! I can tell she has a lot of passion for working with children based on how great she is at this job. I can...
Ruchi C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am in the process of becoming a school teacher. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have been a preschool teacher and have also worked at a childcare facility at a gym. I have had many children under my care at once. I am a mother of a wonderful 7-year-old girl. I am ready to help! I am active, outgoing, and...
Julieta can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Julieta is very caring and punctual. My daughter loves her!"
Care member
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hiii!! My name is Farrah !! I have been officially in the childcare field for about 5/6 years and prior to that have been a babysitter to loved ones! I've grown to love all the laughs, silliness and challenges that working with kids!! I love watching kids grow and develop such a strong relationship with them! I've been working...
Farrah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We hired Farrah to watch our 2yo and 4yo in our hotel room while we were at a family wedding. She was absolutely wonderful, reliable, down to earth - and the boys loved her. Would recommend her again and again."
Lucy O.
Michelle K.
Madison, NJ
$23-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello... I am looking for a babysitting job in my neighborhood. If anyone has an interest in me, I would be appreciated if you send me a message. Thanks.
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Michelle helps us on weekends and week nights. She is incredibly driven, committed to learning the way the family works, eager to learn, eager to help, and brings tons of fun and engaging activities for children. We feel so lucky to have her a part of our team!"
Katie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm a local caregiver with six years of childcare experience. I've babysat/nannied for family and friends, do pickups and drop off to school, and run arts and crafts activities for large groups of children. My schedule fits around the normal school day, so I am available if transportation is needed. I'm comfortable with all...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Natalie to watch our then 2 year old son while I worked from home upstairs. Natalie was amazing at calming my son who was (post-COVID) not used to leaving my side. She was able to confidently and assuredly distract him so that I could go upstairs to get...
Abby G.
Madeline W.
Morris Plains, NJ
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Madeline, I am a tcnj student looking for a family that needs date nights or part time work. I have 7 years of experience including babysitting, 3 summer camps, and three years as an assistant teacher at a local daycare/preschool for children ages 2-4. I have worked with and love all ages and I am comfortable with...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madeline was fantastic with our kids. We've used her to babysit several times and she has done a fantastic job. Our two daughters (5 and 2) love her and get really excited to have her come over. We highly recommend Madeline as a babysitter to all our friends."
Jon G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Dear families and caretakers,
My name is Lauren, and I'm interested in being of help to a loving family. The past five years I have been the music teacher at a private, nonprofit school for students with complex multiple disabilities in Cedar Knolls. I have loved connecting with my students and their families.
As a trained...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lauren was my son's Friendship Circle buddy for years. My son is Autistic and having Lauren come and play with him every week was the best part of his week. We have also had Lauren babysit. Both of my kids love it when she comes over. I would highly recommend...
Danit R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone my name is Nasenya! I am a 22-year-old full time college student studying communications and I live at home with my parents. We just became new residents of Summit, but I grew up in Chatham!
I have been nannying for 3 years and I previously worked for a family of 3 children (7, 9, 13) in Short Hills. With them I...
Nasenya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
5.0
"Nasenya was great with our 7 year old son. Attentive, easygoing, and playful - everything we were looking for in a babysitter. We would recommend her to any family and would hire her again."
Joel K.
5.0
(31)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always worked with children and I love what I do. I started babysitting next door to help as a mother's helper. I went on to care for children in my neighborhood, , other child care centers, and a daycare as a Teacher and Substitute for five years. I have 3 children and a Maltipoo dog of my own. I babysit for local...
Rachelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Raye took care of my 10-month old son for a few weeks when I was in between childcare. Raye was wonderful with my son managing his schedule with ease and playing with and interacting with him all day. You can tell that she definitely is very experience with...
Caitlin C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Brookside, NJ
Barbara S.
5.0
Barbara is an excellent caregiver. She's fun, dependable, and a great communicator. Barbara has been caring for our 2 year old daughter for several months and has become an integral part of our family's care support system. Barbara is very kind and connects easily with children and adults. As a...
- Jane D.
Milagros A.
5.0
She is very gentle with kids and very helpful around the house as well. I had her come by to help me babysit my two little ones that are under the age of two. It was a pleasure having her my kids loved her.
- Sanna A.
Carla R.
5.0
Carla has been stupendous baby sitter. Her warmhearted nature makes my son (1 year old) very comfortable in her care. We are so blessed to have Carla as a babysitter for our little boy
- Gabrielle D.
Christina S.
5.0
Christina did a wonderful job with my 2 boys. My oldest (8yr) has ADHD and my youngest (3yr) absolutely loved her and were always happy after she spent time with them. Christina is very sweet and always communicated with me what was going on with the boys. She does a wonderful job and I would highly...
- Christina G.
Kayleen S.
5.0
We had a great experience with Kayleen. She cared for our two girls (4 and 2) for a week and showed up every day on time and ready to go. Our kids had a great time with her and she leaned in to help cleaning without being asked. Would definitely hire again.
- Mike B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Brookside, NJ:
How can I find a Brookside babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Brookside, 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 1 babysitters in Brookside, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Brookside, NJ?
The average rate for Brookside, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.00 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 Brookside, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Brookside, 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.