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Find babysitters in Chester, NJ that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Chester, NJ
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Chester, NJ
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & 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.
Paige H.
Chester, NJ
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi - I'm Paige! I'm 26 years old, currently living in Chester, NJ and am looking for opportunities to babysit locally. I have around 10+ years of experience caring for children of all ages (infants, toddlers, pre-teens, teenagers) & of all backgrounds (special needs, etc.). References are available upon request! I am easygoing...
Paige can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Mackenzie S.
Chester, NJ
$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is MacKenzie, I love taking care of children and pets. I started out babysitting for a close family friends who's child is special needs. From than on I knew that I loved everyone kind of child. I am certified by my school in CPR. I am 24 years old and have my own car. I am going to college to become a special...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello! I am from Mount Arlington, NJ and a Seton Hall University graduate. I have been babysitting my younger cousins since they were 2 years old, and have always enjoyed being with them. I also have a 3 nieces who are the light of my life, and I adore spending time with them and helping take care of them. I love kids and have...
Christina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Current college student home for the summer looking for an opportunity to help a family out. Part of a large family surrounded by a lot of young cousins who I love to interact with. I love to be active and enjoy time outside playing sports, games, or swimming.
Eric can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Ella C.
Chester, NJ
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Ella and I attend University of San Diego in California. In my community growing up, I have had various unique opportunities to care for children including those with mild disabilities over the last 10 years. A few of my past jobs include a certified behavioral therapist for students with autism, nannying for...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
I've been taking care of children for 20+ Years. I've taken care of twin infants from the time they were 16 months until they were 6 years old, during which time they had a baby sister who I took care of also. I have many references from beautiful families all over Morris County New Jersey.
Patrice can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Elizabeth D.
Chester, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking For Summer Childcare Opportunity - Located In Chester, NJ
4.7
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of experience working with children. I have raised two wonderful children of my own and now love helping other families. I am a trained preschool teacher and have over 25 years of experience working with children of various ages. I also have experience cooking and doing light housework (e. g., dishes,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Elizabeth worked with us for about 2 years - helping me with a chaotic morning schedule of juggling kids. She has also watched my 4 year old on evenings/weekends when needed. She genuinely cares about me and my daughter and was a huge help during a difficult...
Terri T.
Sara B.
Chester, NJ
$22-50/hr
I have a year of hands-on childcare experience where I took care of two children after school. During this time, I was responsible for providing safe transportation from school, helping with homework, preparing snacks, and organizing fun activities to keep them entertained and stimulated. My ability to connect with the kids and...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Amira :)
I am a compassionate childcare worker: A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. I am currently an afterschool teacher, daytime nanny, and babysitter to multiple families. I received my Associates in Graphic Design & Child and Family Studies.
My love and passion comes from...
Amira can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She is very good with kids. She is very dependable and is great with kids!"
Isabella K.
Vanessa C.
Morristown, NJ
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
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: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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.
Grace G.
Bedminster, NJ
$24/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children and have had 5+ years of experience! In those five years I have worked with newborns to school aged children in a number of different settings and will be equipped to handle a variety of needs.
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Grace is one of the responsible people I know. She exceeded my expectations in caring for my son and she has a heart of gold. I would highly recommend Grace."
Melissa B.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Dioulie. I am 28years old. I've been working as a nanny for 9 years and I also have some experience in daycare. I love working with kids. I am a very patience and fun person. I am a hands on babysitting. I am not on my phone 24/7. I change diapers, bottle feed, nap time/bed time routine, potty training, cook,...
Dioulie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dioulie was a wonderful nanny for the time that she was with us. Ours kids loved her and was always looking forward to seeing her again. She was always on time, did household chores with out us asking her. She is a very loving and responsible person. She was the...
Paula K.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Bonnie R.
Randolph, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Determined To Provide Wonderful Care To Your Child On A Part-time Basis.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for over 36 years. While I do not have my own children, I hold the children in my heart that I do work with near and dear to my heart. I have babysat for newborns to teenagers. I also specialize in working with children or adults with special needs. Sometimes I can be available upon short notice. I am...
Bonnie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Bonnie is an exceptionally dedicated and talented teacher. She successfully tutored our daughters (who are both autistic) for their Bat Mitvahs. She comes up with great ideas for activities with children. Our daughters always looked forward to being with her."
Gayle R.
Sarah I.
Bernardsville, NJ
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Energetic, Reliable Nanny Looking To Become A Great Addition In Your Family!
5.0
(1)
**Hello! I'm Sarah, a passionate caregiver . I graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor's degree in Information Science. I now enjoy a flexible schedule that allows me to dedicate time to caring for children, which I absolutely adore.**
**Growing up in a large Italian family, I've had the joy of babysitting...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"I have nothing but positive things to say about Sarah. She is sweet, caring, fun, energetic, creative, and mature. She takes the initiative to prepare craft projects and other activities for the kids. She has excellent problem solving skills - literally nothing...
Lauren A.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren was an extremely dependable camp counselor at Camp Jotoni. This is a camp for children and adults with special needs which means that Lauren's job included a lot of personal care of campers. Her positive attitude and great sense of humor brought out the best...
Vicky T.
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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
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 Chester, NJ
Audrey C.
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.
Elizabeth D.
5.0
Elizabeth is a fabulous caretaker. She is wonderful with our children and quickly became a member of our family. I would recommend her to anyone.
- Kailan B.
Amira W.
5.0
She is very dependable and caring as well as super sweet.
- Darione R.
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.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Chester, NJ:
How can I find a Chester babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Chester, 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 9 babysitters in Chester, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 Chester, NJ?
The average rate for Chester, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $17.56 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 Chester, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Chester, 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 Chester, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in Chester, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.