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60 babysitters are listed in Cranbury, NJ
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Cranbury, NJ
Margaret A.
Cranbury, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
A Mature Child Care Professional With 10+ Years Of Experience
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Mature child care professional with 10+ years of experience in taking care of children of all age groups. With a calm and patient attitude, I take charge of the entire household without any supervision. If you are in need of someone who is mature, calm, patient and takes care of your child like their own, please feel free to...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We highly recommend Margaret as a nanny. We hired her when our daughter was a newborn and she raised our daughter until she was a toddler. She is very experienced with babies and also very patient and understanding. "
Care member
Betsy K.
Cranbury, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started babysitting at the young age of 13. I have cared for 3 years old all the way to 8 years old. I will watch any age group if needed. I love kids and I will do anything with them. I enjoy going outdoors and playing games.
Cassadie S.
Cranbury, NJ
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a graduate from Penn State University. I am warm-hearted, energetic, and enjoy spending my time reading, crafting, and spending times outdoors. As a nanny, I have experience working with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. I have my own transportation and I am CPR certified.
Jayshri P.
Cranbury, NJ
$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a reliable and friendly childcare provider with three years of experience. I'm very comfortable caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I have experience with potty training, meal preparation, and helping with homework. I love playing outdoor sports and physical games with children, and I'm always looking...
Danielle F.
Cranbury, NJ
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
I love exploring nature, playing pretend, and encouraging creativity. I also enjoy helping with homework of all subjects.
I've worked as a camp counselor for 3 years, tutored and mentored middle school and high school-aged students, babysat for ages 3 and up, and have house sat.
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Cintia R.
Cranbury, NJ
$19-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello. I'm Aldana
I have years of experience taking care of children. I am looking for a perfect mach with a friendly family. take care of your children as if they were my own.
I was an au pair years ago.
I am responsible, friendly, honest person.
*Pet Friendly
*I have my own car
* Available now
* speak spanish
* non...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Shabana, mother of 3 kids. I have more than 10 years of experience when it comes to babysitting children. I have experience with all ages starting with newborn.
I am fun, hardworking and motivated individual. I can assure that I can take care of your kids while giving you some breathing space.
I look...
Shabana can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Caitlyn P.
Monroe Township, NJ
$37/hr • 5 yrs exp
Confident/fun Babysitter Available Mon-Friday Afternoons Starting At 1pm.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Caitlyn. I'm 25 years old and I have a license and car. I have previously babysat 3 boys (ages 2, 5 and 7.) I loved reading books to them and doing activities outside like riding bikes or playing catch. I would do house chores like cleaning up around the house, do the dishes and/ or making the kids dinner. I also have...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Caitlyn is responsible, dependable, trustworthy and punctual. Caitlyn took care of my two children (9 year old boy and 7 year old girl) after school everyday. She made them do homework, gave them food, drove them for activities and outings. She also spent time...
Divya A.
Shamsiya I.
East Brunswick, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Shamsiya can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"After an accident I had surgery on my knee and I should have to hired someone as a companion. I found Shamsiya who cared of me about 2 years on weekends from Friday to Monday. She helped me to transport to and from hospital, organize my mailbox, prepare meals,...
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been working with children for 5 years. I have been babysitting children of all ages starting at 3 months old(so I am very comfortable with babies). I have a lot of experience with preschool learning curriculum. I am majoring in Special/Elementary Education and Psychology. I am currently a senior. I love kids and...
Nikki can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nikki is absolutely wonderful with our 1.5 yo daughter and our dog. She is immediately engaged and loving as soon as she walks in the door, and learned her behaviors and mannerisms so quickly. Nikki also texts us cute pictures, and lets us know when she's asleep...
Sarah V.
Jennifer K.
Dayton, NJ
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I experience as a caretakers for kids from 2 to 13 years old since I was in college. My tasks involved. Picking up the kids from school, dropping them off at after school activities, working on homework, going out for fun bringing them to the movies , friends, taking them showers, cleaning, preparing meals. Reading books with...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
4.0
"Jennifer worked for us, helping with our son in the morning, and some afternoons. In the end, it wasn't a fit personality-wise (not an unusual occurrence for our son), we but we can still recommend Jennifer.
Jennifer is a pro. She showed up on time, every time,...
Rafi L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently an elementary physical education teacher in North Brunswick. I am 39 and have been teaching for 16 years. I have many years of experience with children. I also am a step mom. I took twin boys on full time many, many years ago because my husband has full custody. I have been babysitting for years now and absolutely...
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Heather watched our active 8 year old son. She was able to keep him interested and engaged and busy, which not easy. She was reliable, professional and dependable. Would recommend to anyone to consider using Hea they fit their sitting needs. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am understanding, patient, trustworthy, and compassionate. I am warmhearted and I keep good rapport with my job, friends, and people who just know me. I love people, and I enjoy working hard as part of a team. I honestly believe children are gifts from God, and they deserve to be treated with respect and care.
I honestly...
Naomi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Emily and I am 25 years old and am currently in my first at Monmouth University's Physician Assistant Program. I have over 8 years of experience with children ranging from infant to middle-school age. I have helped with morning routines, potty-training, bed-time and nap-time routines, activity transportation, meal...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great to have as our summer sitter. Always on time and very helpful with the kids."
Stephanie P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a wife and a mother of three adult children. I love children and I am a Montessori teacher. I taught children from 5 to 13 years old, French and Arabic languages in elementary school for over 15 years. I am trilingual; I speak French, Arabic and English fluently. My experience allows me to connect with children and help...
Mervat can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Mervat has our highest recommendation! She has been taking care of our son after school for the past two years (age 4-6), including driving him to various activities and tutoring him. She is like another mother to our child and like another family member to us. She...
Trinna J.
Halie J.
Monroe Township, NJ
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Halie and I'm currently a graduate student studying pediatric physical therapy, and I work part-time as a substitute elementary school teacher.
I've had 9 years of experience babysitting infants, toddlers, and school-aged children. I also have my CPR certification, Basic Life Support training, and all up to date...
Halie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Halie is great with kids! She has experience with children"
Mark J.
Ana G.
Hightstown, NJ
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a mother of two girls, one is 33 with a masters from Rutgers in social work and my youngest is 31 and lives in Atlanta and attended the University of Georgia, I'm not graduate but when to school, I'm fluent in Spanish and have years of experience as a nanny for children of all ages, a no-smokier and now with this difficult...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana was an incredible baby sitter for our daughter. She watched her from 6 months to 2 years old and raised her with such tenderness and care. She knew how to handle all different situations that arose with our daughter and gave us such piece of mind while we were...
Bridget M.
Abigail L.
Princeton, NJ
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Loving And Trustworthy Babysitter Looking For Part Time Job
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Abby. I have 9 years of experience caring for children. My experience includes teaching and planning swim lessons, nannying, teaching dive team, and assistant teaching kids with mental and physical disabilities at a public middle school. I assisted teaching middle school beginning in 2022. ELA, math, social studies,...
Abigail can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abby helped our family for 2 years before the pandemic. She was very loving with the baby and helped with things around the house. Would highly recommend."
Robert N.
Renee H.
North Brunswick, NJ
$17-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Loves To Laugh, Rule Follower, Safety Enthusiast, Loves To Have Fun
3.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Renee and I am interested in this position. The position would be great I am a certified K-6 elementary teacher. I am finishing up my first year of teaching 4th grade in Somerset. I just finished my master's degree as an elementary education with special education student at Ramapo College of New Jersey. I have...
Renee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Renee to babysit my two children (infant age and toddler age). She showed up to work on time each morning, and got the kids schedule down perfect by the second week. She would help with tidying up items and rooms around the house, make lunch for the kids,...
Carrie G.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
It has been an absolute pleasure working with many different families and connecting with their children. I'm a Responsible babysitter with experience caring for children during weekends, evenings afternoons, winter break and summer. Skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while demonstrating priority in...
Sinchana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Sinchana has a great personality, loves kids, keeps them entertained and engaged. She is dependable and communicates well."
Tammi B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Cranbury, NJ
Margaret A.
5.0
Margaret helped our family for the past 16 months and took care of our 5 months old baby till he started day care. She is an excellent care giver who arrives always on-time, gives 100% of her attention to your child, helps with meal prep and laundry and takes care of your kid as he is of her own...
- Erhan A.
Caitlyn P.
5.0
Caitlyn is responsible, dependable, trustworthy and punctual. Caitlyn took care of my two children (9 year old boy and 7 year old girl) after school everyday. She made them do homework, gave them food, drove them for activities and outings. She also spent time playing with them outside. She also...
- Divya A.
Shamsiya I.
5.0
I am writing this review with immense gratitude and appreciation for Sasha who has been an integral part of our family for several years. From infancy to the teenage years, she has played a crucial role in the lives of our children, and her impact has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Sasha...
- Nida A.
Nikki P.
5.0
Nikki is absolutely wonderful with our 1.5 yo daughter and our dog. She is immediately engaged and loving as soon as she walks in the door, and learned her behaviors and mannerisms so quickly. Nikki also texts us cute pictures, and lets us know when she's asleep for the night.
Can't recommend her...
- Sarah V.
Jennifer K.
5.0
Jennifer has been helping us primarily with our preschooler while we are working for a little over a month now. She arrives in the morning, spends a few hours playing with our daughter, then feeds her lunch and gets her ready and takes her to and from her swim lesson once a week. She is very...
- Maureen S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Cranbury, NJ:
How can I find a Cranbury babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Cranbury, 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 7 babysitters in Cranbury, 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 Cranbury, NJ?
The average rate for Cranbury, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $18.86 per hour as of February 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 Cranbury, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Cranbury, 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 Cranbury, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Cranbury, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.