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60 babysitters are listed in Chatham, NJ
The average posted rate is $24/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Chatham, NJ
Tais A.
Hillside, NJ
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker
5.0
(3)
Hello families,
I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too.
Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
Tais can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired her for a overnight, she is adorable, the kids loved her."
Sophia K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A letter of recommendation and/or my resume will be shared upon request.
I am a student earning a degree in Secondary and Special Education. I have 4 years of professional experience babysitting ages 1. 5-14. I have taught preschool for a year, in which I gained experience working with ages ranging from newborns-5-year-olds. I...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah is great. Very upbeat and engaged, patient with my very high- energy 8-year-old. Arrived on time, followed instructions, an overall pleasure to work with. And my son loved her. I recommend her without reservation. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families! I have 9 + years of experience with childcare. I worked at several childcare centers:
Tutor time
Goddard school
Primrose
West orange community house
I have experience with ages 6 weeks to 13 years old.
I also have experience being a nanny. My last nanny position was with a family of 5 ( 3kids ages 8, 10,...
Mitchna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Amazing girl, very punctual with timing. Able to keep my children occupied. Always made sure they completed their homework M-F before the end of her shift. I recently moved but i wish i could take her with us.
Very personable.
Overall all amazing girl, great...
John M.
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.
Lilla C.
Clark, NJ
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lilla . I am a mother of two grown children. I've worked in the medical field for many years, and have prior experience babysitting younger children prior to my work in healthcare. I am good with children and am looking for opportunities to assist families in need of childcare.
Lilla can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, 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.
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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gina was great. My kids loved her right away. She was punctual, kind, detailed and an amazing sitter.
She would be my first choice to babysit again."
Care member
Imani H.
Union, NJ
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Energetic babysittter with 10+ years of experience looking after infants/toddlers during the weekday, evenings, weekends, and during school holidays. Effective at engaging them in a variety of activities to meet their educational and physical needs. Vigilant about health and safety. Endorsed previous parents as a responsible...
Imani can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I really enjoyed working with Imani H. She is friendly, reliable, responsible, and she is trustworthy! I have the privilege seeing her interact with the babies and other children and it is priceless."
Care member
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
** Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified until 12/19/2024**
**I am not available during the week between 7:00am-6:15 p.m. I am available for date night sitting on weekdays and weekends.**
Hi! I am a senior Psychology major on the pre-med track and live in South Orange. I am a very reliable and fun person who has...
Jaimee can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jaimee has been great with my girls (8 and 5). She was easy to contact and on time. And they had lots of fun - I came home to a very proud 5 year old after they baked muffins together!"
Kristy G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I'm a very dependable, trustworthy, patient, and loving person. I have been sitting for children for close to 4 years now. I love to interact with the kiddos and do not have any problems doing some errands.
Please feel free to message me with any questions or concerns - more than happy to discuss further!
Ariel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
5.0
"Ariel is a dependable, flexible, and caring sitter who helped us over the summer months. Our kids enjoyed spending time with her and she is highly recommended."
Kevin G.
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, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come from a big family where there are always kids around! To us kids come first, they are little innocent angels. I babysit my nephews and other kids until now that I'm experiencing my own. I have been blessed with 2 precious boys, 2 and 4 years old who doesn't interfere with my job because a wonderful lady watches them, my...
Blanca can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Excellent. She used to watch my son. She's a good person, she took good care of my son when she babysat, and I never had a problem with her. She's excellent. Every time I'd get him he was clean and full. She gives him showers and baths and stuff like that, she's...
Care.com M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 20 years old formerly from Plainfield, NJ, but I have lived in Baltimore, MD since attending college in 2019. I am a full time college student majoring in Nursing. I am the oldest of 4 children, and I have been babysitting for almost a year now, so I have some experience with children from newborn to 12 years. I am...
Zaniyah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Niyah only watched our baby boy for 3 days but she is so sweet. She was good with our dogs too. I will definitely use her again in the future if I need a sitter."
Katherine T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Shanique, a dedicated caregiver with a passion for working with children of all ages. With 5 years of experience as a nanny, extensive babysitting know-how, and 2 years as a teacher assistant, I've had the privilege of nurturing kids ranging from 2 months to 14 years old.
Your child's safety is my top priority;...
Shanique can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Shanique was awesome with my preschooler. My daughter keeps asking me to have Shanique return. So glad I found someone dependable and on time. I was able to go on an interview and secure a job because of Shanique!"
Cassandra K.
Alexis B.
Parsippany, NJ
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lexy and I am from Parsippany, NJ! I am a 3rd grade special education teacher. I am CPR and first aid certified as well and being trained in CATCH. I am a extremely family orientated and love animals too. I hope to be the perfect fit for your family.
Alexis can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexis is an outgoing and caring young woman. She went out of her way to care for my nephew and treated him as though he was her own. I highly recommend her as a caregiver."
Jared S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
How are you? My name is Nicha from Thailand, I live in Parsippany.
I'm a stay at home mom who is looking for a part time babysit job during weekdays as my 14years old son goes to school. My special needs son is a gifted&honor student at school. He is a pianist who performed at Canergie Hall at age 6, and also the...
Nichakorn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She's awesome with babies! Love her. Would have kept her longer if wouldn't have to leave Jersey. I will definitely recommend her. She's great and was a pleasure to work with! "
Nandini S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years experience working with kids. I have done Occasional, Weekend, Date Night and Driving Sitter. Have been working for over 15 families, can provided references at anytime. Also I am currently working as Teacher in a Day Care a In West Orange NJ, have been working there for 16 years. I am CPR n First Aide...
5.0
"Yeny was and is wonderful with our kids. She took care of our 7 month old and 4 year old with no hiccups at all. We look forward to having her back soon."
Emma H.
Michelle H.
Morristown, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a RN major and certified for CPR. I am very family oriented and have 13 years of experienced dealing with newborns to preteen. I also have experience with dealing with special needs and sick children.
I am outgoing, friendly, and respectful .
I love doing crafts, arts, painting, reading, swimming anything...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
4.0
"Michelle is extremely charismatic, gentle and very caring. She takes care of my son and always goes the extra mile to make sure he is happy. :) She enjoys doing crafts like painting , making cakes or cookies. She is very gentle, polite and extremely professional ....
Amy A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Growing up in a family with many younger cousins and close family friends, I babysat a lot! This has lead to me nannying for various additional families throughout the years. I have experience working for a vet as well, which helped me care for those families animals also. I am looking for a part-time or full-time job that will...
Dina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We recently just hired Dina for after school child care for our 7 year old daughter. She is SO helpful, flexible, and best of all our daughter absolutely loves her! She helps our daughter do her homework and they are always playing or doing some type of arts and...
Margaret K.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chatham, NJ
Tais A.
5.0
Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions.
- Yaping W.
Hannah T.
5.0
Hannah is great. Very upbeat and engaged, patient with my very high- energy 8-year-old. Arrived on time, followed instructions, an overall pleasure to work with. And my son loved her. I recommend her without reservation.
- Care member
Mitchna J.
5.0
Mimi took care of my infant daughter for a few months. She was responsible, caring, and followed the schedule I gave her. Highly recommend her!
- Joy W.
Isabella P.
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.
Emma F.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Chatham, NJ:
How can I find a Chatham babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Chatham, 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 19 babysitters in Chatham, 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 Chatham, NJ?
The average rate for Chatham, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $24.11 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 Chatham, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Chatham, 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 Chatham, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Chatham, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.