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60 babysitters are listed in Carteret, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Carteret, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kristina P. This is my 8th year working as a ELA Special Education teacher. I received my masters in Special Education from the University of Kansas in 2021. I have my BA in Special Education from Kean University, as well as 3 teaching certifications.
My past work experience includes working for 13 years in a...
Kristina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was quick to respond to short notice. My kids loved her."
Candice M.
Emily V.
Bayonne, NJ
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily and I am 26 years old. Interacting and being energetic with children is something I very much love to do! I have been babysitting on this app for over six years. I also have been babysitting my niece since she was a newborn and I love helping my older cousins with their kids. I am really playful with...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Emily was able to help us out in a pinch with our 1 year old son, while we were transitioning from our previous nanny to daycare. She sang songs, read books, went over shapes/colors, fed him his meals, and got him down for his naps. Communicative, punctual, and...
Melissa S.
Nairy N.
Elizabethport, NJ
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Nairy ! I Am The Oldest Of Four Siblings ,I Love Animals And Kids. I' A Child At Heart
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Nairy !
I am fun loving, responsible and reliable! I have experience working with children through a number of my volunteer roles and work including babysitting. I am in my second year of college majoring in psychology. I speak Fluent English and Spanish!
I really cherish the moments where I can help families...
Nairy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Nairy was punctual, kind and helpful. She was sweet and engaging with the children. They looked forward to seeing her each week and enjoyed playing with her.
Since we only saw her once a week, we didn't get a lot of time with her to give a more detailed review,...
Tami G.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Friendly and passionate nanny with 5+ year progressive experience in nurturing and developing children of different ages. I am a person that I love children. I am very creative I make beautiful party decorations especially for children. I love reading to children and playing with them. You will not regret hiring me. I always...
Femia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Femi is awesome! She is very intentional. First day she bought a change of clothes and changed before holding my baby, her own house slippers and was willing to cook. She is reliable and great with babies. She watched my almost 5 month old baby girl. If you hire...
Imani L.
Jaqmeille M.
Staten Island, NY
$17/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting kids since I was 9 years old. I have worked as a Clinical Nurse Assistant for two years. I was CPR certified from 2013-2015 and am willing to get re-certified. I also worked at Kumon Learning Center for two years tutoring in math and reading from ages 4 to 18.
Jaqmeille can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"She has been an amazing addition to our family! We love working with her."
Robert B.
3.7
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents, if you are looking for a trustworthy, loving, patient + fun nanny then please continue to read. My name is Nancy + if you ask the kids I have worked with what my job is, they'll say 'keep me safe, happy + healthy!' My experience is extensive. I have a degree in Elementary Education but my wealth of knowledge comes...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nancy interviewed with us. She was more than qualified to take care of our 18-month old daughter and it was extremely difficult to choose between her and the applicant we went with. We would highly recommend a family consider Nancy for a position as she is caring...
Christina D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tiiera and I am interested in being your Nanny! I am currently a Masters of Social Work candidate at Rutgers University and I have about 2-3 years of experience with nanny/babysitting work. I have a clean driving and background record, I don't smoke or drink, and I can provide resume upon request. If you're...
Tiiera can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tiiera is reliable baby sitter. She kept great communication with me and my husband. My daughter is 10 months and she took great care of her. We hired her twice and both times she came on time. She has a bubbly personality. Will hire her again."
Iesha W.
3.7
(3)
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Excellent. Would recommend to anyone."
Rosa A.
Jazmin R.
Edison, NJ
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I love interacting with and caring for children. I do have past experience working with kids. I grew up looking after my younger sister, younger cousins, and I've babysat children in my neighborhood from time to time. I worked at a day care where I primarily cared for 2-3-year-olds and some ages above. I am certified...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jazmin is truly become apart of my little family! I'm a first time mom and needed child care for my 3 month old in September. She quickly adapted to the routine I had established for my daughter. Also, she was very honest, up front and communicative. She even took...
Krystalle T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Emma! I am a recent graduate from NYU where I studied dance and psychology. This past school year, I worked at an after school program in Brooklyn teaching dance to 4-5-year-olds. Given the current state of uncertainty we live in, I have moved out of Manhattan and back home with my loving parents in Westfield, NJ....
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!"
Kerry J.
Alyssa G.
Staten Island, NY
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I have recently graduated from my Masters of Education in General and Special Education program. As a child caregiver, I provide a nurturing and safe environment for children to learn, play, and grow. With a keen sense of responsibility, creativity, and patience, I aim to foster a positive and engaging atmosphere where children...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Alyssa is my goddaughter so I may not be considered unbiased but I have trusted her to car for my child who happens to have autism. She is loving and patient and never gets flustered."
Marianne T.
Folasade A.
Parlin, NJ
$22/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love caring for children. I used to take care of my neighbor's kids for three years, and I became close to them like my siblings.
Folasade can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Folasade is very sweet and dependable."
Rebecca P.
Princess M.
Newark, NJ
$20-21/hr • 8 yrs exp
Looking Forward To Helping Out Families By Providing Care To Their Children While They Are Away.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Princess, and I am a 24-year-old college student majoring in nursing. With over 8 years of experience caring for children, including those with disabilities, I am passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment for kids of all ages-from infants to teenagers.
I have been surrounded by...
Princess can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Princess is wonderful! She was very loving and respectful with our baby and our home. My daughter is very energetic and Princess was always patient and encouraging with her. We enjoyed having her around and would recommend her services."
Amanda S.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & 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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Fatou and I am a recent graduate from the University of Connecticut. I am currently continuing my education at the Rutgers DPT program.
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, patient, and adaptive.
I like working with kids because their joy is contagious and they remind you to find happiness in the...
Fatou can also help with: Travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Fatou to watch our 16 month old son. She was prompt and very professional. She has watched him twice so far and both times she has been extremely attentive and caring. Our son became very comfortable with Fatou quickly because she treated him with such...
Ronald W.
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
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Mom to 3 adult sons. School aide 2 years. Full time nanny 3 years to a little boy , nanny 1 year for toddler twins, full time day care in Westfield for newborn to 20 months
Phyllis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Phyllis cared for our son since he was 6 months old and I wholeheartedly trust her with him. She is punctual every single time, and very communicative - so we never felt like we didn’t know what was going on. She made sure our son was always cared for and within...
Christine Y.
5.0
(1)
Hello!
My name is Jazmin, and I'm a 24-year-old, happy, energetic, and loving nanny with a strong background in childcare. I'm fully COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted, and I hold a CPR certification. My experience ranges from caring for infants as young as 2 months to teenagers up to 15 years old, including those on the autism...
Jazmin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jasmin is amazing for taking care of my kids, always that she's needed she's there even if last minute she goes above and beyond. She has always been responsible and amazing at emergency situations that have happen. She's someone we trust 100% with our kids would...
Maria S.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther, I am 27 years old. I speak both English and Spanish fluently. I am courteous, easygoing, detail-oriented, fun, focused, I love children and animals, and I'm flexible. I have custody of three children for about four years, 1 niece and 2 nephews, 1 has ADHD, but I have raised them since they were babies. I cook...
Esther can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
3.0
"I am hiring her seeing her enthusiasm. She spent 2 hours with my son and looked like she would be able to take care of him. I gave only 3 starts since I haven't seen her working full-time. I will update my rating when she starts working."
Haritha K.
Chloe R.
Westfield, NJ
$43/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Compassionate, And Responsible Nanny Available!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Chloe and I enjoy cooking, traveling, arts and crafts, and being outdoors. I'm enthusiastic about working with children and have extensively for many years now. I have had long term and short term nannying experiences with a very wide range of ages, so I am well prepared for your family and situation! I have...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Carteret, NJ
Kristina P.
5.0
She was quick to respond to short notice. My kids loved her.
- Candice M.
Emily V.
5.0
Emily was able to help us out in a pinch with our 1 year old son, while we were transitioning from our previous nanny to daycare. She sang songs, read books, went over shapes/colors, fed him his meals, and got him down for his naps. Communicative, punctual, and friendly! Her flexible availability...
- Melissa S.
Nairy N.
4.0
Nairy was punctual, kind and helpful. She was sweet and engaging with the children. They looked forward to seeing her each week and enjoyed playing with her.
Since we only saw her once a week, we didn't get a lot of time with her to give a more detailed review, hence the 4 stars.
- Tami G.
Femia T.
5.0
It was our first time hiring a nanny for our newborn so we were a little hesitant. But Femia put our fears to rest the very first day. She is punctual, professional and very good with kids. She had a set of work clothes and shoes to change into when taking care of the baby which we really...
- Madhura K.
Jaqmeille M.
5.0
I had hired Jaqmielle for child care and was super pleased!! She was polite/friendly/confident and my children loved her!! I would definitely hire again!
- Latriece M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Carteret, NJ:
How can I find a Carteret babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Carteret, 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 18 babysitters in Carteret, 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 Carteret, NJ?
The average rate for Carteret, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $21.06 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 Carteret, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Carteret, 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.
Ratings for Carteret, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Carteret, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.