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Find babysitters in Columbus, NJ that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Columbus, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Columbus, NJ
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm 37 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 volunteered at American Red Cross. I was on the youth team at my church teaching children....
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"She is an excellent employee, and I would hiring again in a heartbeat!"
Lee S.
Madison S.
Mount Holly, NJ
$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.3
(7)
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 19-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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elisabel is absolutely the sweetest and loveliest person you will ever meet! My husband and I use Elisabel as our go-to sitter when we need a date night, about once or twice a month. She is too many things! SO reliable, flexible, professional, helpful, kind,...
Rachel H.
Shaddai F.
Joint Base MDL, NJ
$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays/Nights And Saturdays
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Shaddai and I'm currently a full time student Nurse and mom to three beautiful children.
Throughout the years I've always been passionate about serving people. Whether it has been working in a child care, helping individuals in their daily routine or even transporting to and from their medical appointments. I...
Shaddai can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Giulia A.
Allentown, NJ
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Giulia! I have worked at a daycare for 8 years and have experience with children from ages 2 months to 12 years. I love children and animals as well!
Giulia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Giulia has babysat regularly for our 2 toddlers for over a year. She has a lot of experience with children, as she also used to be our son's daycare teacher! Our kids love her. We love that we can come home to our kids happily fast asleep and our house is in order....
Anna A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Caila! I am a dedicated, caring, and fun-loving person. I have a degree in psychology from the University of Delaware and I am currently pursuing my masters in human development and family science while working as a preschool teacher. I love exploring art and communication through play with children. I think...
Caila can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I would highly recommend Caila to work with anyone's child! Caila cared for my one year old daughter over the last year. Chloe was obsessed with her and so my crazy Labrador retriever. We knew when we left for work each day that Chloe was in good hands. It was such...
Arlene T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently in the medical field with loads of preivous childcare experience. I have 7+ years of experience as well as experience with all ages and multiples! I am reliable and pay close attention to detail. I am very flexible with times and have reliable transportation with clean driving record.
Michele can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Words can't express how much my family LOVES Ms. Michele. She was my son's daycare teacher and then also babysat for all 3 of our kids several times. She is THE BEST! She is always reliable, responsible, and so caring. She is so much fun and the kids absolutely...
Anna A.
Aminta B.
Trenton, NJ
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience as a babysitter. I speak Spanish and English. I love children. I like to play game, and be activity outside. I can swim.
Aminta can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Stephanie D.
Bristol, PA
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm Stephanie. In June of 2024, I gave birth to my first child and decided to take a temporary leave from education to stay home with him. At this point in my career, I am looking to bring my expertise in childhood education and my commitment to an enriching, loving, Montessori-focused upbringing to another family in...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(31)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a Career Nanny! Therefore Expect the BEST!
This should be a stress free process for you.
A little about me. I am a mom of two boys, 18 and 20. I have had the best families who have found me on Care. . And because of those families, I continue to be the best at what I do. I treat them like mommy would. My families love me...
Romena can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Mena is fantastic! Our son LOVES spending time with her, and she is always reliable. She is also very kind and helpful. "
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Danitra P.
Bordentown, NJ
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is danitra. I currently have a bachelor degree. I'm fun, loving and a caring person. I'm also open to trying new things. I love and adore kids, I also know how to care and treat kids. I'm very good at teaching them how to count, ABC's, potty training, and reading books. I'm always excited when it comes to watching kids....
5.0
"She is very professional and passionate about her work."
Alexis G.
Kaneisha R.
Chesterfield, NJ
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.5
(4)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kaneisha! I have 9 years of paid experience working with children and 5 years of strictly nanny experience. I am passionate about caring for children and helping them reach developmental milestones in a timely manner. My goal is to give your child a fun and routine-focused environment where they can...
Kaneisha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"Kaneisha was good taking care of our infant daughter, walked her and held her. We booked a second appointment which they accepted but cancelled less than an hour before the appointment. An earlier cancellation would have helped us find a backup."
Care member
Anika M.
Chesterfield, NJ
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am passionate about nurturing the development of young minds and have dedicated the last seven years to providing exceptional childcare. My previous babysitting experiences and unwavering belief in the power of positive impact have fueled my desire to be a childcare provider.
My approach to childcare is holistic and...
Anika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Anika was absolute wonderful with my kids. She is reliable, responsible and trustworthy. When coming to the care of my children, she was always kind, warm, and made the time with them fun. My children absolutely love her which is the best indicator of her as a...
Anita D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am currently a paraprofessional for elementary special education looking for a part time summer job. I am enrolled in college for early childhood education but only taking one online class this summer so I will have open availability once the school year is over in June. I have over 12 years experience in child care as...
Carly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carly was amazing with my two boys. She helped with homework, drove them to all their appointments; made dinner. She was very attentive to my special needs son and kept the kids active. She stills babysits for me on date nights. "
Lina C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I graduated with my masters in Public Administration and an undergrad degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in English. I am a criminal investigator.
I have been babysitting for the past 15 years and I truly enjoy it. I have babysat kids of all ages, as well as some with disabilities. For the past 3 years I have been...
Sabrina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sabrina was amazing with my daughter! Her demeanor is so gentle and kind; I trust her completely. From arts and crafts to playing ball to visiting local farms and parks, she always was willing and enthusiastic to keep my daughter busy. I cannot say enough good...
Megan H.
Hello! My name is Jada & I've had a passion for working with children since I was about 13 years old. Working with children not only brings me joy, it motivates me to set an example to the younger generations & help them grow into amazing human beings. If you're looking for a reliable, hard working, & flexible babysitter, here I...
Skills:
CPR
Andrea N.
Burlington, NJ
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for nurturing and educating young minds. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which ignited a desire within me to make a positive impact on children's lives. I believe that every child deserves a safe, stimulating environment where they can thrive.
As a patient,...
Courtney J.
Burlington, NJ
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Disclaimer: I am a school teacher so my schedule changed depending on the season. I am currently only taking date night jobs on weekends until June. Thanks!
Hello,
My name is Courtney and I am an English Language Arts tutor and babysitter. During the school year, I am a 7th Grade Language Arts teacher. I am a graduate of...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Sarah W.
Trenton, NJ
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! I have two years of teaching experience, I am currently the athletic director and coach as a part time job at my local school. So, as you can imagine I love kids! I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and love spending time with all ages. I have 12 siblings so I am very comfortable with multiple kids at a time,...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago with a family oriented community which gave me the opportunity to provide baby sitting services and pet care to several local families. My experience includes children of all ages. I have a gap in experience of babysitting which occurred while I attended...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbus, NJ
Jennifer V.
5.0
My kids really enjoyed Jennifer! They are still talking about her:)
- Cherron C.
Madison S.
5.0
Madison came to interview for a nanny job. She came right in sat on the floor and started playing with my kids. She seemed sweet, eager to work, and grow with a family. We ending up keeping the boys in daycare because it was just too much money to have a nanny and daycare for my three year old. If...
- Elizabeth M.
Elisabel L.
5.0
We have had the pleasure of having Elisabel help us with our girls for almost 6 months now and we are so so happy we've found someone trustworthy and reliable. Elisabel is always a good communicator and so patient with our two daughters. Our daughters adore her! We feel so lucky to have her around...
- Sarah S.
Giulia A.
5.0
Giulia has babysat regularly for our 2 toddlers for over a year. She has a lot of experience with children, as she also used to be our son's daycare teacher! Our kids love her. We love that we can come home to our kids happily fast asleep and our house is in order. We love you Giulia!
We actually...
- Anna A.
Caila J.
5.0
I would highly recommend Caila to work with anyone's child! Caila cared for my one year old daughter over the last year. Chloe was obsessed with her and so my crazy Labrador retriever. We knew when we left for work each day that Chloe was in good hands. It was such a relief!! Caila was such a...
- Arlene T.
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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 6 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 $19.00 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 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 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.