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Babysitters in Brookside, NJ
Vanessa C.
Morristown, NJ
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Vanessa, I am 27 years old and I am from Mexico. I've been taking care of children since I was a teenager, I was a dance instructor at school where I taught lessons to different groups of children in kindergarten, elementary and middle school and babysitting in my free time. I came to USA and finished my Au Pair...
5.0
"Vanessa is extremely patient and has many qualities that make her an ideal childcare provider like being cautious and prioritizing the safety of the child, she is a great driver and an expert at multitasking, but above all, Vanessa is passionate about her job, she...
Ana R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a senior in college majoring in psychology. I love to babysit as my after school job. I've been taking care of kids for 6 years now and I've had multiple jobs. I worked as a counselor at an aftercare program and have had 6+ long term babysitting jobs. I have two younger siblings one who is 17 and has Down syndrome who I...
Manuela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
5.0
"Manuela is really friendly, sweet and easy to get along with. I was all set to hire her to start in September but my after school current sitter decided to stay with our family longer. Her references were very strong when I called and they both told me that she...
Carrie N.
Kate J.
Chatham, NJ
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kate, and I am going to be a sophomore at Boston College in the fall. I have lots of babysitting experiencing including a variety of ages. I can help with housekeeping, organization, cooking meals, and laundry. During the summer I live in Chatham, NJ.
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with over two decades of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have only solidified this passion. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, play, and...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for years around the neighborhood helping out down to my family and baby cousins , I am one of seven and love big families and am incredibly comfortable in the environment . I am athletic and always willing to play with the kids ! I'm a non-smoker have my own transportation and have a clean drivers record...
Kimberly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kimberly is a warm and enthusiastic person. She is responsible and reliable."
Kathleen B.
Elaina C.
Landing, NJ
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elaina, I just moved here from Phoenix, Arizona in July. I am currently looking to take care of children full time. In Arizona, I was recently employed with the Xplore program taking care of children after school. Before that, I worked with Special Ed. children for about 2 years. I helped them with their daily...
Elaina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Elaina was on time and was very sweet with the kids. Would love to have her come back ????"
Stephanie B.
Taryn L.
Stirling, NJ
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Taryn! I grew up in New Jersey and recently moved back from Maryland where I was working in a childcare center teacher preschool. I taught at this center for 7 years and worked with all ages ranging from infants to 5 years old. I love to read in my spare time and be outside as much as I can!
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are high energy, have food allergies, and my son has a language impairment and sensory difficulties. Taryn handles their needs and...
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Corinne G.
Florham Park, NJ
$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Corinne, I'm 22 years old and I live in Florham Park. I have been nannying/babysitting for over 5 years and I have experience with children of all ages. I am currently a Biology major at Fairleigh Dickinson University, which I commute to. I have several years of previous experience babysitting and enjoy spending time...
Corinne can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Corinne interviewed for a childcare position with my wife and I. Although we ultimately chose a different candidate, we were very impressed with her professional demeanor, references and experience.
We would absolutely feel comfortable hiring her and encourage...
Bart Z.
4.3
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maya. I am a 30-year-old special education teacher at west Morris Mendham high . I would love to find an awesome family for the afternoon nannying. Before being an educator, I was a career nanny and worked with the same family for 5 years. I am CPR, first aid and Aed certified as well as water saftey trained. I...
Maya can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I would hire Maya again in a heartbeat! From the moment she started working for us, I knew she would blend really well into our family. And she ended up working for us for 3 years :)"
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Chelsea A.
Flanders, NJ
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
25 y. o. ICU nurse, in between jobs. Nonsmoker. CPR certified. Covid vaccinated. Car accessible, never in an accident.
I have extensive experience in childcare, including raising a (now) 5-year-old nephew and a 3-year-old niece, as well as pediatric nursing experience. I have been using Care. com and have never had anything but...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chelsea cared for our son (who was between 3-5 months) 2x/week (3-5hrs) over the summer to give this tired mama an extra hand with the baby & around the house. She always arrived with a smile on her face, upbeat energy, a genuine willingness to help out, and a...
Alyxie H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with kids, but I am also here to help around the house with...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a kind, caring, and responsible nanny. She communicated daily about when she was picking him up and any other...
Johanna F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, creative, and dependable
I like working with kids because I enjoy watching them grow into their own little personalities. As a 5yr dance teacher I shared my own passion and knowledge of sport with them and watched the excitement on their faces just brought me so much joy and ever since...
5.0
"We hired Isabella as our helper 2 days a week. We couldn't be happier with hiring her. She is the perfect addition to our little family. She is amazing with our daughter, punctual, helpful and professional. So far so good!"
Christina B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very reliable, trustworthy, and organized individual who loves to give back and help people in any way possible! In the future I plan to be a pediatric doctor and hopefully work in the hospital! With five years of caregiving experience I have cared for children from ages 3-15. This past summer I worked as the head coach...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Olivia is the most caring, reliable caretaker we have ever had. She's extremely dependable, trustworthy and warmhearted person we know."
Michele P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Olivia! I am a law student at Stetson University, and I have my undergraduate degree in criminal justice from The University of Alabama. I have years of experience in child care, as I was a camp counselor and cheer coach for kids ages 5-12 for four years. I have a younger brother who is 11 and have babysat him his...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Our kids love Olivia and so do we. Very dependable and great with our kids."
Jenna L.
Susan R.
Morristown, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Montessori Teacher and have worked in the field for the past 16 years. I am also a caregiver and have worked with children ranging in age from 3 to 16 for past 9 years. I enjoy working with children of all ages. I also enjoy reading with children, doing homework and having fun.
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Susan worked for us for a couple of months, taking care of our two boys aged 9 and 13. She helped us with kids school work, pick ups / drop offs, and general household help. Susan was always very thoughtful, helpful, courteous and a pleasure to deal with. We found...
Pranav P.
Krystyn D.
Mount Arlington, NJ
$25/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced Baby-Sitter Looking To Provide Full/Part-Time Child Care.
4.6
(13)
Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Krystyn, and I am a mother of two with 25+ years of childcare experience, working with different families, around New Jersey. The care of children is a very special and sometimes trying job, but as a mother myself, I have the experience and patience to make it work, happily. I am certified in CPR/ First Aid and...
Krystyn can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Krystyn has been working with us caring for my disabled adult daughter since March of this year. She assists with toileting, showers, exercing, dressing, preparing meals and driving her to outpatient therapy. Caring for someone who is quadriplegic with limited...
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Paige B.
Chatham, NJ
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Seeking A Nanny Or Babysitting Job For February 2021-August 2021!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Paige and I live in Chatham, NJ. I recently graduated from The College of New Jersey majoring in English and Secondary Education. I am currently working as a language arts teacher in a 6th grade classroom. I am looking for a babysitting/nannying job starting in February, as my temporary leave replacement position will...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Paige is a responsible, reliable young lady. She is attentive to the needs of the children and the children LOVE spending time with her. She was a perfect fit for our family! "
Tara S.
Charlotte M.
Madison, NJ
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Charlotte. A little bit about me-I started as a mother's helper when I was 11 years old, and since then, have been working with children. I babysat up until college and then after receiving a bachelors degree in art education at the University of Vermont, I became a Lead Teacher for the Infant/toddler program.
Charlotte can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Charlotte is the most reliable, kind and responsible person I have had the pleasure of knowing and would recommend her in all her endeavors-- childcare related or otherwise."
Zach D.
5.0
(1)
I enjoy working with children very much, through out my experience as a sitter I have learn to understand what is necessary for the Children need.
Rosa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Angelica. I am 35 years old I have been a professional nanny, Housekeeper, DogSitter for the past 15 years. I am a mature, responsible, honest, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills, I simply love children, love caring for them and find them fascinating, and I am seeking...
Angelica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Angie is currently working for us, watching our two children. She is punctual, respectful, hard working and loving! I feel very comfortable going to work every day knowing that Angie will be home with the children and trust her completely with their care. She is...
Nora N.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Brookside, NJ
Vanessa C.
5.0
Vanessa is extremely patient and has many qualities that make her an ideal childcare provider like being cautious and prioritizing the safety of the child, she is a great driver and an expert at multitasking, but above all, Vanessa is passionate about her job, she takes her responsibility seriously...
- Ana R.
Manuela M.
5.0
Manuela is really friendly, sweet and easy to get along with. I was all set to hire her to start in September but my after school current sitter decided to stay with our family longer. Her references were very strong when I called and they both told me that she is very responsible. My 4 year old...
- Carrie N.
Kimberly P.
5.0
Kim was wonderful with our 4 and 1 year old. She was always very patient and kind and caring with the children. She made sure homework was done but also made sure both kids had fun all day. We are very grateful to have found her. Anyone would be lucky to hire her for their family.
- Sophia B.
Elaina C.
5.0
Elaina was on time and was very sweet with the kids. Would love to have her come back ????
- Stephanie B.
Taryn L.
5.0
Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are high energy, have food allergies, and my son has a language impairment and sensory difficulties. Taryn handles their needs and differences flawlessly. My children...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Brookside, NJ:
How can I find a Brookside babysitter near me?
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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 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 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.