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60 babysitters are listed in Dayton, NJ
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Dayton, NJ
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
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...
Maureen S.
Hi there! I'm Sofia, a dedicated and enthusiastic caregiver with a passion for working with children. With 5 years of babysitting under my belt, a background as a full spectrum doula, and hands-on experience in a daycare setting, I bring a well-rounded and empathetic approach to caring for children. I have also spent 3 years...
Sofia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Jacalyn B.
Dayton, NJ
$15-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Second Grade Teacher Looking For Babysitting Or Tutoring Position
Hi! I am a second grade teacher looking for a babysitting or tutoring position. I have experience working with kids of all ages!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a graduate from the The University where I earned a Bachelors Degree in Economics and played a D1 sport. I am seeking child care/ nanny positions. I have had over 10 years experience with the Child Care industry and have been a child caregiver for 4 kids at one time. Additionally I have experience as a health aide where I...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love working with children ages 5 -10. I have experience working with kids of that age group. I love doing different activities from reading, playing, writing, math and much more.
Simona can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Maggie F.
Dayton, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi everyone, my name is Maggie and I have experience caring for children in many different atmospheres. I'm a mom to a 4 y. o. Work full time and looking to help other families with childcare or transportation during early mornings or after school on weekdays. I was an education major in college and have taught in classroom...
Maggie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Tatyana G.
Dayton, NJ
$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Tatyana, and I've had the joy of working with children for the past five years; ranging from infants to grade schoolers. I'm CPR certified, have my own reliable transportation, and always strive to create a fun, interactive environment filled with activities that are both engaging and enriching.
I'm happy to help...
Skills:
CPR
I've always loved working with children, and I'm passionate about providing them with a safe and nurturing environment where they can grow and learn. I have one year of experience as a childcare provider, and I've also spent many happy hours babysitting my nieces and nephews. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I know how to...
Madison L.
Old Bridge, NJ
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm currently looking for a part-time nannying/babysitting position. I have full availability Tuesdays & Fridays. I can also be available alternating Mondays & occasional weekends.
A little about me:
I am in the process of pursuing my doctoral degree to become a child psychologist. I absolutely love working with children...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Madison was a fantastic caregiver for our two boys, ages 6 months and two years. It was our first time leaving them with anyone, and she put us at ease. She was on-time, enthusiastic, and sweet with the baby. Our two year old had such a great time with her! We...
Lacey C.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abby has been a wonderful addition to the family! Abby has been babysitting our toddlers for almost a year. She is very bright and bubbly, and she really focuses on nurturing our kids. She helps the kids be creative with arts and crafts, and cooking and baking....
Deborah S.
Cindy T.
Somerset, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Cindy, I'm a junior at Rutgers University. I love kids and I'm looking to find a nice family to help out whenever needed. I have experience working at a daycare center for 2 years and I have volunteered at elementary schools after care programs. I also have 4 of years experience babysitting through Care. com! I...
Cindy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"If I could rate her above a 5, I would !!
Extremely dependable, patient and responsible. Cindy has been helping babysit our son for almost 3 years now and honestly we couldn’t be more grateful. She makes an effort to actually do some fun activities with him ,...
Ashwaty M.
Serena A.
Plainsboro, NJ
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Serena, with over 10 years of babysitting experience and 5 years of working in preschools and daycares, I bring both expertise and a genuine love for nurturing young minds. I hold a degree in Biobehavioral Health with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State...
Serena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Serena was such a great sitter for my 4 month old!! She was on time, very responsible and had a great caring personality. We would definitely hire Serena again!"
Maura P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Dear Parents,
I hope you and your families are safe and well during these challenging times. As a caregiver with years of experience in multiple families, caring for children ages 3 months to 17 years, my goal is the well-being of your children and the smooth functioning of your home. I am ready, willing and able to carry out...
Naomi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"She was the best caregiver we ever had. Our son is now almost 11, and we stopped using her services when Coronavirus forced us to work from home. But until that time she was great. She picked him up from school, took him where he needed to go, walked our 2 big...
Alec W.
Petra B.
Highland Park, NJ
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Baby Sitter Have My Own Child Personal Experience
5.0
(1)
Hello everyone I have a 11-year-old son. I believe the best babysitting experience comes from having children of your own. I also worked as a babysitter in the past. I graduated from Rutgers. I am a caring babysitter that loves kids. I like outdoor activities as well as indoor board games =)
Petra can also help with: Travel
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a good experience in baby sitting. I worked before in a baby class and a nursery for 3 years.
I also have good experience in taking care of babies and toddlers
In addition to that, I was a pre-school class teacher
I am bilingual and multi-cultured young lady with a passion for children.
Samya can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Samya was awesome! Connected with my 10 month year old daughter really well. Was very patient. Such a positive spirit. My daughter loved her. "
Kim F.
Santina G.
Old Bridge, NJ
$20-60/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Santina I'm A 25 Year Old 911 Dispatcher Eager And Ready To Help You And Your Family
5.0
(2)
hello there! I am a outgoing cautious and loyal person who genuinely enjoys lending a helping hand,
I enjoy working with all ages, I've worked with children my whole life as well as taken care of my elderly grandparents and doing home health aid care for multiple senior citizens across middlesex county.
my availability is very...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have 7 children. 4 under the age of 5 which she primarily cared for. All the children adored her. She is always happy easy to get along with and very respectful of my wishes with the children. Love and miss her"
Crystal K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My three girls are now fully grown and have gone their own ways. I have always loved children and still do! Anyone that wants to have their children looked after by an experienced and caring person, I would be happy to help. I am currently looking after another child who is 2 years old at a different location, so as long as your...
5.0
"Sook has been watching our infant (currently 9 months old) and we absolutely LOVE her. She spends a lot of time thinking about the best activities for his development and she has endless energy to follow him around as he learns to crawl and walk. Sook loves our...
Puja B.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(3)
I am known as the fun mom. I love kids. I have raised two wonderful sons. I love the outdoors and am the one who takes all the kids out for a fun day. I have been a computer explorer teacher, class mom, field trip chaperone, and ski club chaperone. I am also a freelance graphic designer. I enjoy hiking, golf, skiing, gardening,...
Debbie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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, swimming supervision, travel
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 Dayton, NJ
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.
Madison L.
5.0
Madison was a fantastic caregiver for our two boys, ages 6 months and two years. It was our first time leaving them with anyone, and she put us at ease. She was on-time, enthusiastic, and sweet with the baby. Our two year old had such a great time with her! We felt very comfortable leaving our...
- Lacey C.
Abigail L.
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.
Cindy T.
5.0
If I could rate her above a 5, I would !!
Extremely dependable, patient and responsible. Cindy has been helping babysit our son for almost 3 years now and honestly we couldn’t be more grateful. She makes an effort to actually do some fun activities with him , sometimes help him with school work...
- Ashwaty M.
Serena A.
5.0
Serena was such a great sitter for my 4 month old!! She was on time, very responsible and had a great caring personality. We would definitely hire Serena again!
- Maura P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Dayton, NJ:
How can I find a Dayton babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Dayton, 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 8 babysitters in Dayton, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 Dayton, NJ?
The average rate for Dayton, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $22.62 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 Dayton, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Dayton, 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.