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60 babysitters are listed in Columbus, NJ
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 8 years
Babysitters in Columbus, NJ
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have various certifications, Medical Asst., Certified Home Health Aide, and Certified Nurse Aide. I am CPR certified to 2024. I have over 10 years experience as a companion/caretaker, babysitter caring for the elderly with Alzheimer's/Dementia and Parkinson just to name a few. I can provide 2 references upon request. I'm a...
Mae can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mae has worked for my family for several years - she is experienced, reliable, and caring and I always knew my kids were in good hands with her. She drove my to/from school, or to after school activities, did their laundry, prepared meals, helped take care of my...
Stacey L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! I'm glad you have come across my profile while looking for a caregiver! A bit about me is I am currently in college for early childhood education to become a first grade teacher. I have been babysitting for 6+ years. I worked in a daycare as an infant/toddler teacher alongside an infant/toddler specialist. I have...
Alyse can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Alyse had watched my boys 5,7 for a date night. She was very profession and my boys absolutely loved her! I without a doubt would hire Alyse again and recommend her!"
Cade C.
Ryan N.
Columbus, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/nanny With 5 Years Of Childcare Experience Home For The Summer!
Experienced and compassionate babysitter/nanny with a heart for children ages 1-11. With five years of dedicated care, I've earned a stellar reputation for parent and child satisfaction. Whether it's consistent childcare or a one-time gig, I'm here to make your life easier. Currently pursuing a degree in elementary education...
Ryan can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Cindy S.
Columbus, NJ
$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun-living, responsible.
Working with kids has been my life's mission. I am a retired special educator, and still work with children in community theatre.
My husband had a stroke 10 years ago and I was able to care for him for seven years. He is now in a care facility. Now I would like...
Kayla F.
Columbus, NJ
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi I'm Kayla! I'm A Freshman Psychology Major And I Have A Great Time Working With Kids.
I started working with kids when I was 15 at a summer camp.
In my spare time, I like to study, workout, paint, read, write, and explore.
One thing you should know about me is I like to have a lot of fun, I try to let kids be as creative as possible so they get to express themselves.
My skills include patients, creativity,...
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
If you are looking for a warm, nurturing, educated, amazing, high energy, loving, patient, creative, fun, engaging, and organized nanny/babysitter, allow me tell you a little bit about myself! I am mother of three grown college educated adult children. I love reading, animals, gardening, music and sports. I have a natural...
Kim can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Extremely dependable conscientious and compassionate. Highly recommended"
Liza B.
Maya J.
Burlington, NJ
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Maya, and I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with 5 years of experience in babysitting children of various ages. I have a genuine love for children and a commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for them to grow and thrive. I believe in fostering a positive and stimulating...
Maya can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Maya was the best thing to happen to me and my little. It’s always hard trusting someone to care for your little one at first, but as soon as I saw the connection her and my 4 year old had I was filled with ease immediately. My daughter gravitated to her with no...
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Jackie R.
Mount Holly, NJ
$15-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former Dance Teacher And Occasional Babysitter With 9 Years Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started with my twin younger sisters when I was 12 (they were about 8). Then would watch my neighbors' children (ages 2-6) they are 9-13 now and I still watch them from time to time when needed. When I was 16 I became a dance teacher and have taught anywhere between 4-18 children at one time and ages have ranged from 2-adult....
Jackie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jackie was a wonderful choice when I needed childcare during summer break a few years back. My two children when they started with Jackie were 10 and 6 and now are 13 and 9 and they still ask to "hang out" with Jackie. Jackie treats the kids with respect and keeps...
Lucy T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm always on time, and am great with kids. I have two sons, who come with me when I nanny. We are currently homeschooling my oldest who is 6 and we plan to homeschool my 2 yr old when it is time. I am currently working with one little boy and have been for 5 years but he is going to school. So sad our time is coming to an end....
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"She is perfect wish I could hire her back. Keep up the loving work Ally"
Takeya D.
Ana O.
Bordentown, NJ
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi Families! I'm Ana, 29 Years Old, From Colombia. I Love Kids And I Will Always Give My Best.
5.0
(2)
Hi Families!
I am a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented individual with 5 years of experience providing exceptional care and support to infant children and in homes. Quick learner and effective communicator with pleasant interpersonal and strong math skills. Fluent in English and in Spanish.
I can help with swimming...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I had a great experience having Ana as my private nanny with my two young kids, ages 1 and 4. She was very patient with then and treated them as her own. Would definitely hire here again and recommend to anyone looking for high quality child care."
Emily V.
5.0
(6)
I'd describe my personality as respectful, loving and joyful.
I like working with kids because they make me happy. Being able to make a crying child smile just warms my heart , playing with them and watching them grow is just so nice to me.
I started working with kids when I was around the age of 16.
In my spare time, I...
5.0
"Works well with kids, lots of experience and always has a positive attitude and influence on the children "
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Corinne G.
Hainesport, NJ
$15-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi- My name is Corinne. I graduated from USC with a bachelors and masters degree in 2015. I have been babysitting and teaching swim lessons for 14 years. I swam competitively on the national level throughout high school, and lifeguarded during the summers. I have experience teaching swim lessons from 12 months through coaching...
Corinne can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Corinne was communicative and punctual. Very friendly. I would definitely hire her again and recommend her to other families."
Jennifer S.
Brittany C.
Burlington, NJ
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have provided for many different children of all ages from newborn to age 7 and older. I have experience with children with special needs including children on the autism spectrum. I was a foster parent for 8 months in 2016 into 2017 and I have plenty of experience changing diapers,...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I haven’t used care.com before, but with my babysitter not available in time for a family emergency, I panicked and remembered a care.com ad on facebook. I decided to look, and I found Brittany. I was nervous. Scared even. How do you trust your children and animals...
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Laura A.
Trenton, NJ
$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! Im Laura I'm 21 years old. I speak Spanish and I love teaching the children I care for. I'm an experienced and enthusiastic babysitter who children care. I started out babysitting for a lot of families in my neighborhood. I have 3 year of babysitting experience and with newborn. I'm very interested in childhood...
Barbara M.
Bristol, PA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Barb, I'm a reliable retiree available for your childcare needs. I have a lifetime of experience caring for people of all ages, even your 4 legged family members. I am CPR certified. I would love to meet and or chat with you to discuss your needs. Best of luck with your search! Thank you for your consideration.
Barbara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Barbara has been a lifesaver for me as a working mom the past 7 years! I know that our girls are safe, fed, loved and always have fun when they are with her. She makes sure homework is done and they get to all activities on time and prepared. I don't know how I...
Jennifer B.
Bianca C.
Bordentown, NJ
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 25-year-old creative, energetic, reliable, and adventurous person who loves working with kids. I have experience working as a lead teacher at a daycare for 6 years. Over the years I have created an exciting way of learning and exploring for children ages 2-6 while also maintaining social/emotional growth for a...
Bianca can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"My son loves her. She great with kids and kept me informed about what he ate for lunch and how his day was."
Courtney G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I received my Bachelor's in Communicative Sciences & Disorders from New York University in 2013 and my Master's in Public Health and Bioethics from University of Pennsylvania in 2017. I believe that I am well qualified to care for children of all ages, tutor/mentor, and care for pets (including birds). I have experience working...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm 35 years old and currently looking for work. I've been in the finance industry prior to my childcare career but my real passion is working with kids. This started when I was 14. I volunteered at a daycare center in Morristown, NJ. I've also volunteered at American Red Cross. I was on the youth team at my church teaching...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"My daughter was immediately interested in hanging out with Jen. We look forward to having her back."
Sarah L.
Madison S.
Mount Holly, NJ
$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Madison. I love children and truly believe they are all unique in their own ways! I have a 1-month-old daughter who is my entire world. I have previously nannied for a year and a half for one family! I also have daycare experience of 3 years with children ages 1 month to 6 years. I also have experience with...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"We interviewed her and had a very pleasant visit. She sat down immediately with my daughter and got to playing with her. Asked about all of her routines, feedings, etc. She was very nice and outgoing. My daughter loved her."
Alannah M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, everyone! I am a college senior at Rutgers University- Camden. On my spare time, I love babysitting children of ages from 0 to 10. I have been babysitting since age 15. I began by babysitting my cousins and siblings, and since my family liked my work ethic and bubbly personality, they started recommending me to their...
Elisabel can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elisabel is a fantastic babysitter. She is interested in and attentive to my children, and she is a professional at being a constant and consistent communicator with parents. I feel so lucky to have found her, and know that other families would love to have her...
Gillian G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbus, NJ
Mae B.
5.0
Mae has worked for my family for several years - she is experienced, reliable, and caring and I always knew my kids were in good hands with her. She drove my to/from school, or to after school activities, did their laundry, prepared meals, helped take care of my pets and helped around the house....
- Stacey L.
Alyse D.
5.0
We hired Alyse as a last minute caregiver and she exceeded expectations. She was very polite and always had a smile. She arrived on time if not a few minutes earlier and our kids loved her. If you want a great caregiver we recommend Alyse she was awesome!!
- Care member
Kim S.
5.0
Extremely dependable conscientious and compassionate. Highly recommended
- Liza B.
Maya J.
5.0
Maya was the best thing to happen to me and my little. It’s always hard trusting someone to care for your little one at first, but as soon as I saw the connection her and my 4 year old had I was filled with ease immediately. My daughter gravitated to her with no hesitation. Maya is patient, kind,...
- Care member
Jackie R.
5.0
Jackie was extremely dependable; and flexible. She really went above and beyond. Not only just watching my child but also engaging and participating in educational/fun activities for my son while I was out. I would certainly hire here again
- Lauren S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Columbus, NJ:
How can I find a Columbus babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Columbus, 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 5 babysitters in Columbus, 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 Columbus, NJ?
The average rate for Columbus, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $18.80 per hour as of January 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 Columbus, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Columbus, 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 Columbus, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Columbus, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.