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Christina B.
Columbia, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Christina. It's wonderful to "meet" you! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Education Technology. I am not currently, but have been a Red Cross lifeguard, so I had my CPR and First Aid certifications. I was working as a third grade teacher for about 9 school years, and now I am an...
Christina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Daisha T.
Columbia, NJ
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Some of these populations include:
- Children with ID/DD, developmental Delays, Medically Complex needs, cerebral palsy, other genetic disabilities, wheelchairs, hoyer lifting
- Adults with ID/DD as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), geriatric as a HHA
Education:
- Bachelor's in Psychology
- Master's in Social Work...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Antonia G.
Columbia, NJ
$15-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi my name is Antonia I am 22 years old with 9 years experience. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have an associates degree as well as a CDA. I have experience with Special education since I was a nanny for two special needs children. I also have work history within the child industry. Besides my experience I drive a reliable...
Antonia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello!
My name is Debbie. I have over 15yrs experience in childcare ranging in Daycare work, to in home Nanny work working with singles, multiples, and children with special needs. and overnight newborn care! I have over 7yrs experience working overnights as a baby nurse and sleep training. I absolutely love what I do, it's...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents! My name is Faith!
Here is a little information about me.
I attend classes from a university. I am a part time PHPM. working on moving forward with my schooling. I have been babysitting since 2014, with children ranging from new borns to 15 years old. I have taken care of multiple kids at once, children with...
Faith can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Faith was wonderful sitter for our 2 year old son. She was very attentive, engaged, and our kiddo enjoyed spending time with her. Highly recommend!"
Kristin C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience as a nanny. I can help with travel and grocery shopping as well as caring for pets and working on schoolwork with all ages!
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"As a Mom of Twins and running my own business, I hit the jackpot with Rebecca in childcare. My twins LOVE her, she's extremely thoughtful and extremely good with the kids. I trust her 100%, even to drive my kids if I needed. I highly recommend her!"
Susan B.
Grace G.
East Stroudsburg, PA
$10-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Grace, and I have worked teaching kids how to ski in the winter, I have been a counselor and I am now currently working as a 1:1 associate teacher for a student with autistic support with colonial intermediate unit 20. I love interacting with children, and playing with them all while in a safe environment
Katherine H.
East Stroudsburg, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
College Graduate With Child Care Experience-Date Nights And Weekend Availability!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katherine. I have over 20 years of childcare experience, at least 10 years of them spent in early childhood, daycare and most recently Special Education worlds. I have a Masters degree in Early Childhood Special Education from New York and currently work as a lead Pre-K teacher. I recently obtained my PK-12...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Where do I even begin? Kat was the first person I left my son alone with. I was a first time mom afraid to leave my baby with anyone. I learned very quickly that I had nothing to fear with Kat. She's amazing with kids, and wasn't annoyed by my requests for regular...
Heather H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Mom of 6 beautiful children. I am a fun and loving person . Raised and home schooled my children during their elementary years . Married for 27 years. Originally from the Philippines.
I have Bachelor's in Elementary Education. Part time substitute teacher . I will not only take care of your children physically but also...
Leila can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Leila is wonderful. My kiddo enjoys her and her kids so much. She is a loving person, fun to be around, super hands on. She takes an educational approach to activities she does with them. My kiddo has had a great time under her care."
Itana H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Mary. I am interested in being a nanny. I have 10 year of nanny experience and worked as a nursing assistant at a hospital for 25 years. I love what I do. I took care of two children who can be a handful at times. I love them and they love me but you just need to have lots of patience. I'm reliable,...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Miss Mary has gone from just a babysitter to a permanent part of our family. We adore her, and she is supportive in ways that go beyond childcare. We plan on keeping her with us as long as our children need."
Melissa R.
4.4
(13)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Jasmin and I am a medical assistant and graduate nurse, I am also certified in CPR and AED. I am looking for a part-time or as needed position. I have extensive experience working with children, I have previously worked in a pediatricians office with ages ranging from newborns to young adults. I am also a...
Jasmin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We needed a nanny for 2 weeks to look after and entertain our 2 kids (3.5 and 5 yrs old) while we were in the Poconos to allow us to work from home. We are very glad to have found Jasmin! We wanted someone reliable who would keep the kids safe and busy, and...
Sonia M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Jodiann! I am a occupational therapy student!
I would describe myself as patient, creative, reliable, and energetic!
I love working with kids and have been for over 5 years, including teenagers/preteens, newborns and toddlers! This has been done with babysitting, interning at Ivy Rehab Pediatric Facility, and...
Jodiann can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jodi is a very kindhearted individual with a passion for care! Very well mannered and respectful as well!"
Taea B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as creative, open minded and adaptive.
I like working with kids because they are lots of fun and it interesting to see how much potential they have.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible and allows me to expand my knowledge and level of experience.
I started working with kids when I was 16...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Isabella was wonderful with my kids! "
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Caitlin M.
Bangor, PA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello everyone!
I'm looking for either a full time or part time babysitting/nanny job in the summer of 2020! I also walk dogs and take care of pets. I do have my CPR/First Aid certification. I have also worked at a daycare for 2 years so I have experience handling many children in different situations.
Caitlin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Emma K.
Blairstown, NJ
$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I only have this app to sched with the family I currently babysit for. Unfortunately I do not have any other availability!
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Lauren I.
Mount Bethel, PA
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello!
My name is Lauren. I am currently a student online at Kansas State University for Animal Science. I am 23 years old and I love kids! I worked at a daycare for about a year when I lived in Syracuse, NY and I've been babysitting for almost 10 years. I have lots of references if you would like! I have worked with kids of all...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Lexus D.
Delaware Water Gap, PA
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing and dedicated childcare provider with a strong passion for fostering children's growth and development. I have over four years of experience caring for children of various ages, including infants, toddlers, and school-aged children.
I believe that play is an essential part of a child's development and I strive...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kaitlin B.
Belvidere, NJ
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I am a college student at The College of New Jersey. I have babysat for many family friends and others, all with younger kids. I am able to help with homework as well. My availability is fairly limited due to school, Saturday, Sunday,...
Kaitlin can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with kids for about 7 years now and I have loved and appreciated every moment of it. I would consider myself to be loving, caring, and a person that values hard work. I have a reliable vehicle and have never been in an accident or received a traffic violation. Also, I love to help kids learn and make learning fun,...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Nora M.
Blairstown, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have years of experience working with kids, starting from being teacher in Europe for 18 years(regular kids and kids with disabilities) to raising two children of my own who are now 21 and 31 also have a granddaughter who is 10yrs old. I have a degree is psychology. I have worked with kids with different types of disabilities....
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbia, NJ
Faith B.
5.0
Faith was the best nanny I have ever had and my two kids absolutely loved her, she is very dependable and trustworthy. 10/10 recommend!
- Susan M.
Rebecca W.
5.0
As a Mom of Twins and running my own business, I hit the jackpot with Rebecca in childcare. My twins LOVE her, she's extremely thoughtful and extremely good with the kids. I trust her 100%, even to drive my kids if I needed. I highly recommend her!
- Susan B.
Katherine H.
5.0
Katherine was absolutely amazing. She came the day before to meet my girls and they both immediately loved her. She was great at communicating with me and very through with her questions. She was on time the night that she came. Katherine took the time to make both my girls feel very comfortable...
- Stacey B.
Leila J.
5.0
Leila is wonderful. My kiddo enjoys her and her kids so much. She is a loving person, fun to be around, super hands on. She takes an educational approach to activities she does with them. My kiddo has had a great time under her care.
- Itana H.
Mary S.
5.0
Miss Mary has gone from just a babysitter to a permanent part of our family. We adore her, and she is supportive in ways that go beyond childcare. We plan on keeping her with us as long as our children need.
- Melissa R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Columbia, NJ:
How can I find a Columbia babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Columbia, 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 4 babysitters in Columbia, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Columbia, NJ?
The average rate for Columbia, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $18.75 per hour as of March 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 Columbia, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Columbia, 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.