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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
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My girls loved Lauren! She helped us out with short notice and with some early morning hours. Very punctual and flexible with our weird schedule."
Danielle B.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
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.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience working with kids all ages since 1980's at the elementary schools in New york as School Safety with all the training in safety. As a Mother of 3 Children and now Grandmother of 5 children my experience became stronger. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation, Homework, crafts...
Vivian can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Vivian is wonderful! She is experienced, reliable, and nurturing. She watches our toddler son and now has begun to watch our newborn daughter. My son loves when she comes and enjoys playing with her. She keeps him busy all day while also keeping him within his...
Care member
5.0
(4)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Oak Street Elementary School, Basking Ridge, NJ September 2007 Present
A Food Service Kitchen Supervisor
Serve 300+ children daily
Assure all children have meals
Knowledge of children with allergies or special needs
Manage financial responsibilities and inventory
F Family, Millington NJ. I worked...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle took care of my 1 and 3 year old daughters. She was always punctual and professional. She has a gentle voice with the kids and they were well taken care of. Our oldest has behavior issues and speech delay and was able to go through a smooth day with...
Barbara C.
Paula D.
Hackettstown, NJ
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Paula. I am originally from Colombia. I came to this country 10 years ago; as an au pair. I have worked for two families as Nanny in the states. I love children and I tried to do my best to take care of children as a mother would do; I got that sense of responsibility and caring from my Mother, and from the many years...
Paula can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I needed a temporary nanny for a few days and we were so lucky to find Paula. My two year old daughter adored her! I would definitely hire her again and would recommend her to any of my friends."
Caitlin M.
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experiences as a nanny. I love kids. part time or full time I prefer to work in the Mendham area.
Blasi can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Pitches in and helps keep the house straightened even without being asked. Very easy going."
Kim U.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ashley. I am here to help you when needed. My services include plan and prepare meals for the children, accompany children to activities outside the home, keep kitchen and its environs neat and in good condition during work hours, take charge of feeding the pets (if any) during work hours. I am a mom of two so...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Ashley has been phenomenal. She's helping to care for my infant and preschool age sons while I work a couple of days a week. She is super attentive and meets my children were they are. I was particularly impressed with her patience and how she handled challenging...
Teri R.
5.0
(5)
Hello I'm Albert! I am a recent graduate from Muhlenberg College. This fall I have accepted a part-time position in Brooklyn, working Thursdays and Fridays, but I am currently looking to fill up the rest of my week.
I have a lot of experience babysitting children from the ages of 3 months-10 years old, and can provide...
Alberto can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alberto was very professional and extremely caring and responsible when it came to our children. He provided us with childcare and also did online schooling with my son. He was always dependable and my children still ask about him."
Amanda C.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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...
Sophia B.
Barbara S.
Basking Ridge, NJ
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For A Nanny Position Or Babysitting Position Part Time Full-Time Or Part-Time
4.9
(16)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am currently looking for around 15 to 25 hrs of work I am a mature and experienced Babysitter/Nanny who was working FT in the Corporate World until 2015. My current job for a 5 yr old ends June 17th. My job working for a 2 yr old little girl in Morristown ended 8/23. In 2022 was working for a 2 1/2 yr old boy in Cranford. He...
Barbara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Barbara is currently watching my 2.5 year old son since December 2020. She is very dependable and caring to our energetic toddler. She truly loves what she does and it shows in her care for our son. Our son looks forward to her arrival every day and ask for her...
Barbara P.
Alyssa H.
Hackettstown, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
HELLO! I am currently working as a part-time 911 dispatcher and would love to start babysitting on the side. I can make my own hours at my dispatch job so scheduling is not an issue. I am the oldest of 6 kids and have been babysitting since I was 12. My family fostered 20+ kids that I helped to take care of so I have had a lot...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa is a wonderful addition to our family. She is flexible, on time and my children adore her. She is a pleasure to work with, and I know my kids are in good hands when with her."
Courtney B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 42-year-old female with 2 daughters. My oldest will be 16 years old in December and the youngest just turned 14 years old in October. I have over 20 years of child care experience which includes newborns, as well as caring for many children at one time and special needs. I have worked in daycare and have been a nanny. I...
Mary can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mary is currently my 14 month old daughter's babysitter. She is wonderful and organized. My daughter loves being there and especially loves playing everyday with her two daughters. I could not ask for more and am so happy I found her. I completely trust here...
Rachel H.
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:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
4.4
(7)
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Unlimited stars. The absolute best. I trust her with my son’s life seriously. She’s had him the whole weekend no issues. Gets him to sleep without issues a whole sleep whisperer i swear "
Care member
Becca D.
Randolph, NJ
$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Becca and I'm from Randolph NJ. I am a junior at the University of Delaware studying Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education. I have worked as a camp counselor, soccer coach, and have many years of babysitting experience with kids of all ages. I have also had experience working at preschools...
5.0
"We've hired Becca to take care of our 1 year old. She is very mature, professional, and reliable. Above all, she is great with our baby who loves her! I can tell she has a lot of passion for working with children based on how great she is at this job. I can...
Ruchi C.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Live in Basking Ridge with my youngest of 4 children. Older 3 have graduated from college and are on their own.
24 years of childcare/nanny experience.
Certified children's yoga instructor, certified nurse aide.
Eileen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Eileen is creative, dependable, and nurturing. We feel so lucky to have her in our kids' lives! She does an excellent job balancing the needs of our infant and toddler. She's been a huge help for major milestones like crawling and potty training. We also love how...
Mia S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am in the process of becoming a school teacher. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have been a preschool teacher and have also worked at a childcare facility at a gym. I have had many children under my care at once. I am a mother of a wonderful 7-year-old girl. I am ready to help! I am active, outgoing, and...
Julieta can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Julieta is very caring and punctual. My daughter loves her!"
Care member
Jesica L.
Hackettstown, NJ
$30-34/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jesica. I am from Peru and am able to speak Spanish and English. I am a mother of four kids and after raising four kids I still love children! I am a happy person and enjoy meeting new people. My preferred type of exercise is walking; I could walk all day. I also enjoy cleaning and organizing. I delighted in having a...
Jesica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jesica is an outstanding caregiver who is reliable and will become a part of your family. Jesica is a mom and she brings that type of care to your children."
Stephanie P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Chester, NJ
Lauren G.
5.0
My girls loved Lauren! She helped us out with short notice and with some early morning hours. Very punctual and flexible with our weird schedule.
- Danielle B.
Danielle T.
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 therefore she can no longer be with us....
- Erica A.
Angelica G.
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 highly dependable and the kids...
- Nora N.
Vivian P.
5.0
Vivian has so much experience with babies and children. She is knowledgeable and was easy to trust immediately. I know my kids will be safe and happy when I leave them with Vivian.
- Care member
Michelle B.
5.0
Michelle has babysat my infant from when he was born till now. He is 7 months and we still use her multiple times a month. She is great with him, plays with him, feeds him, rocks him to sleep and meets all his needs. I would highly recommend Michelle if you are looking far an attentive, punctual and...
- Courtney F.
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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.