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60 babysitters are listed in Carteret, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Carteret, NJ
Liana S.
Staten Island, NY
$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Liana and I am a graduate student pursuing a career in special education. I love working with kids and have prior experiences in refereeing and coaching young children in soccer, babysitting, and pick up and drop offs. I'm a huge dog lover as well so I'm open to pet sitting, walking, and feeding your furry...
Liana can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
5.0
"My only regret when I hired Liana was that I wish we had found her earlier. Everything with her was so easy. When it comes to childcare, there's so much stress, so it's nice when the person you hire doesn't add to that stress. One time I had her come watch my 2...
Lauren C.
3.4
(5)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dorothy is remarkably punctual, knowledgeable, and eager to help out. We have a daughter with a communication delay who bonded well with Dorothy, who knew exactly how to talk to and care for her. On several occasions Dorothy helped out on a moment's notice - for...
Warren R.
Melanie Z.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I love interacting with children and taking full care. It's a fun, heartwarming experience. What a better way to get through your day is taking care of children, I'm very passionate and willing to be inside and outside doors. I have an experience working in child daycare, babysitting family , friends , church members...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melanie is wonderful with my girls. She fully engages and cares for them. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am looking to obtain part-time babysitting jobs in the afternoon, evenings and some weekends. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds.
I want to be able to provide parents with comfort...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is fantastic! She provided evening care for our 3yo daughter S for 5 months, 3x/week (~12 hours). Maria picked S up from daycare, prepared meals, bathed her, and put her to bed before we arrived home late in the evenings. She was an extended member of the...
Victoria A.
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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & 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.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Aracely, I'm currently a 20-year-old student at Monmouth University and I am currently looking for a babysitting job.
I first started babysitting at 14 years old. I like working with kids because they are so fun and creative! I feel like a kid on the inside and love playing with them because putting a smile on...
Aracely can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"For the past 6 months Aracely has been my two-year old daughter’s weekly babysitter and we are so happy she came into our lives! My daughter is always excited to see her and runs to her for a big hug when she arrives. Aracely is very professional and stays in touch...
Maureen M.
Anahi C.
Bayonne, NJ
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Dependable and dedicated babysitter with 4 years in daycare and 5 years in babysitting From 6 mo -15-year-olds . Flexible and adaptable, bilingual. Devoted to helping children think creatively, and explore new ideas. I am an active listener, reliable and punctual , cheerful and energetic . Answer wide range of childcare needs...
Anahi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ana has helped me with my son during the summer before we moved , she always was on time and my son enjoyed being with her . He always was fed and always happy. She would take him to our local park and teach him as he played. She's very patient with him and caring....
Leslie M.
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
4.5
(2)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nairy was prompt, energetic and communicative. She was very responsible and caring with the kids, would hire her again no reservations!"
Care member
5.0
(14)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hannah and I absolutely love working with kids! I am currently in Graduate school at Kean University working towards my masters in occupational therapy. I have a wealth of babysitting experience. In high school I was constantly babysitting my little neighbors. Then, I started babysitting full time for a family...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind, a great homework motivator and just a good person. I recommend her with no reservations!"
Hana S.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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.
4.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, 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:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Princess has been a great sitter for my baby girl. She is so patient, loving, and caring to my child. It’s hard trusting your children with people, but she has proven herself trustworthy. Her contribution to tidying up our home was unanticipated but greatly...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Folasade is very sweet and dependable."
Rebecca P.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Carteret, NJ
Liana S.
5.0
My only regret when I hired Liana was that I wish we had found her earlier. Everything with her was so easy. When it comes to childcare, there's so much stress, so it's nice when the person you hire doesn't add to that stress. One time I had her come watch my 2 boys while I tidied the house and ran...
- Lauren C.
Dorothy B.
5.0
Dorothy is remarkably punctual, knowledgeable, and eager to help out. We have a daughter with a communication delay who bonded well with Dorothy, who knew exactly how to talk to and care for her. On several occasions Dorothy helped out on a moment's notice - for example, to accompany our daughter to...
- Warren R.
Melanie Z.
5.0
Melanie is wonderful with my girls. She fully engages and cares for them.
- Care member
Maria S.
5.0
Maria is fantastic! She provided evening care for our 3yo daughter S for 5 months, 3x/week (~12 hours). Maria picked S up from daycare, prepared meals, bathed her, and put her to bed before we arrived home late in the evenings. She was an extended member of the family and very kind, patient with...
- Victoria A.
Kristina P.
5.0
She was quick to respond to short notice. My kids loved her.
- Candice 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 20 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 $21.35 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 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 10 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.