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60 babysitters are listed in Dayton, NJ
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Dayton, NJ
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Caitlin, I'm a 22-year-old recent college graduate with my Master's degree in occupational therapy! I'm currently home living in East Windsor, NJ and am studying for my occupational therapy state boards exam this summer. I have worked with kids since I was 15 years old, including being a camp counselor, daycare...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed with Caitlin. She was on-time, very professional, and my daughter Casey loved her immediately. She is very friendly and I can't wait to work with her!"
Kaitlyn E.
Melissa D.
Monroe Township, NJ
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of teaching experience in an elementary and middle school setting. I graduated from Rider University with a 3. 72 GPA. I have been babysitting children since the age of 12, almost 20 years of experience. I understand the needs and wants for children, as well as parents. I have reliable transportation.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We interviewed Melissa and had her spend some time with our family before we hired her to watch our 3 children. She is very reliable and highly responsive. She is also open to the requests of the parents, and communicated very well with us when she had any...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, for children between the ages of 1 to 16! I have worked with children in many capacities: tutoring, youth theatre, summer camps, church services, and in-classroom assistance. I'm passionate about encouraging creativity and imagination in kids, and I am skilled in coming up with...
Alison can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Alison has been our babysitter since she started out 5 years ago. I have 3 children (2 boys and one girl) and Alison is always their first choice when we need a nighttime sitter as well. She is fun interactive, and creative with the kids. I trust her driving my...
Megan M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have a CNA license and experience caring for large families, twins, and children with special needs. I am the eldest of seven and started babysitting for my younger siblings, three of whom are low-functioning autistic and two of whom are twins. Outside of my family, I have cared for children ranging from 4 months to 18 years...
Barbara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Barbara is our babysitter and pet sitter and we couldn't be happier. We have a very high energy family with two dogs, two cats and two young children (ages 3 years old and 6 months old) and Barbara always brings a sense of calm to our house. Our dogs are...
Jennifer F.
4.8
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a second grade teacher in Somerville, NJ, but live in Somerset. I love kids, I have been working with them for years and would love to meet you and your lovely family and help out in any way I can. . I was a lifeguard for 6 years, have my Master's Degree, and have experience in Customer Service and Childcare. My...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Samantha is a lovely person who is always trying to help out I am very grateful for her."
Care member
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Nicole, I'm 27 years old . I'm the oldest of four girls and I believe that's where my love for children and care giving stems from. I have 13 years experience, 7 of those years paid and the other 6 were volunteer in a church nursery and as a Sunday school teacher, working with children from 6 weeks to 10...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole has been nannying (full time) for our 2 year old daughter for over 6 months now and she has pretty much become a part of our family. Nicole keeps our daughter engaged with neighborhood walks, cooking, singing, and arts and crafts (always coming up with the...
Melanie R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Jo and I'm in my final year of university currently. I have a Bachelor's in Political Science and am getting my Master's in Elementary Education with a specialization in Special Education. I have been working with youth either as a camp counselor, teacher, or babysitter. Childcare and teaching are my passions and I would...
Jo-ann can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jo is so amazing. She is great with our baby girl.. Our daughter loves her and is always happy to see her. Jo is the best person you can hire. Shes great and i would fully recommend her to anyone.. My family loves her :)"
Dozie A.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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
4.8
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I currently work part-time in the school district transportation during the school year with children/special needs on a daily basis for the last 17 years. I am fully vetted with the Board of Education. I live in Manalapan with my husband and twin girls who are away at college, We also have two dogs. As you can see from my...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary was amazing with my 4-yr-old! He loved her right away. She played with him for hours and he had an awesome time. She updated me throughout the night and I was confident he was in very good hands. I will definitely rehire Mary if I'm in the area again."
Molly C.
Sofia S.
Kendall Park, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child And Family Therapist Looking For Part-Time Child Care Position
3.7
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated mother of grown children who are very well adjusted, active, and successful in their daily lives. I currently work with children who have been adopted. I develop and implement plans to help them transition and adjust in a healthy manner. I adore babies and enjoy interacting with children of all ages. Due to my...
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Sofia came to us and began caring for our youngest child after we received an autism diagnosis for him. She was an absolute blessing to our son and our family! She worked with him on academic skills as well as play skills to support what his therapists and...
Dana O.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Aida. 46y. o. I am a mom of 3 kids. They are school students. Reliable, kind, energetic and trustworthy. Non smoking.
Aida can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Aida is trustworthy, reliable, and cares about my little one. He enjoys spending time with her more than any other babysitter. I highly recommend her. "
Care member
Alyssa M.
Somerset, NJ
$20-22/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Baby Sitter Available For Weekend Babysitting Jobs
4.3
(25)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alyssa and I absolutely love caring for children! I been working with children for the past five years in the position of babysitters, nanny, daycare assistant, preschool teacher. I have worked with all ages from newborn to 10 years old. I enjoy playing dress up, reading stories, arts and crafts and playing games. In...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I recently hired Alyssa for the weekend and was blown away by the experience! Finding someone trustworthy to care for a baby isn't easy, but this nanny was absolutely amazing. She was incredibly attentive, nurturing, and experienced, which put my mind at ease...
Ahmed A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
*Childcare sharing / homeschool family* I am an experienced special education teacher who has temporarily left the field after having my 1st daughter in 2021. I have worked as a case manager, curriculum developer, teacher, empowerment coach, daycare provider, babysitter, and nanny over the past 15 years. I have an Associates...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our son had a school event at a water park and we needed someone who would be willing to go down all the slides with him. We hired Nicole and she did an excellent job entertaining him and making sure he had a great time. She got on his level and engaged him in...
Phillip B.
4.5
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have worked for many families. I am also oldest in my family so I cared for brothers and many cousins throughout the years. I cook, and clean. I do it all. I give 150 percent. I am loyal, punctual love children animals, and I am a neat freak. My first and foremost priority is the safety and happiness of your child. I have...
Charlene can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more
4.0
"Charlene worked for me briefly watching my child and housekeeping. My child took to her immediately. Charlene is loyal, meticulous, and easy to talk to. I unfortunately had to let her go due to a change in my job hours. I wish her the best."
Bhuvana S.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Claudia. I have a 16-year-old boy . I love working with children . I am responsible, mature, loving, playful and honest. I have more than 15 years of experience in taking care of infants to 13 years old. I worked at a child care center in New Providence, NJ for more than five years. Also , I did work for different...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Claudia is mature, patient and very kind with my rambunctious children. She focuses on playtime and learning, and isn't the kind of babysitter that would plop your kids in front of a TV screen. She coordinates mealtimes with the kids too."
Jessica R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi here's a little about me! I have previous childcare experience with children aged newborn to 10 years old. This past summer I worked with a family with two children aged six months and 3 years old.
During my time in high school I was a camp counselor and aftercare school counselor. I also have lifeguard experience and I am...
Mariya can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariya did a fantastic job as a nanny for our 1 year old daughter. She was always patient and dependable, and she brought a wonderful energy into the household that we were happy to have around our little one. We were sad when her time with us came to an end (due...
Gina T.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
hello, my name is Ayanna . I'm 23 years old and a mother of 2 children. I am fully vaccinated. I have plenty of experience taking care of children professionally in homes and daycares from the ages of newborn and older. I know how to clean, cook and organize. I have reliable transportation and are always on time ready to work....
Ayanna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"When I meet Ayanna she was very opened and understanding to my needs, friendly caring and on time to the interview."
Hope S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Being the oldest of 3 kids, I have been caring for children and helping out with errands and tasks for what feels like my whole life. I have worked as a camp counselor, camp director, babysitter, nanny, pediatric surgical assistant, you name it. I am also pursuing my doctorate degree in clinical psychology with a speciality in...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Thank you Kayla for taking of my girls. They had a blast. Very reliable and dependable. Looking forward to more meetings. Thank you!"
Ijeoma O.
Michelle R.
Englishtown, NJ
$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have lived in Manalapan, New Jersey for 12 years of my life, and currently go to school at Brookdale Community College. I am available for the summers and have a lot of experience being around children and other kids. I am one of three kids and one of 15 grandchildren so I am always around other young kids that I have spent my...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Michelle helped us out in a pinch for a date night. She arrived promptly, was very friendly and polite, and best of all did an excellent job keeping our son entertained while we were out! We will absolutely ask Michelle back again, she is one of the best date night...
Alyssa D.
Lisa F.
East Brunswick, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lisa I am a part time dental assistant looking for some extra hours during the week to help out a family in need. I have two children of my own that are now grown up and starting their own families. I am willing to help out with before or after school hours, assistant with meal prep, homework, cleaning, keeping the...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I'm so happy to have met Lisa. She's great with my 3 year old and he looks forward to playing with her every week. I feel very fortunate to have her babysitting my greatest gift."
Jenniferlynn M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dayton, NJ
Caitlin M.
5.0
Caitlin was amazing and helped us feel very comfortable leaving our children in her care! She was prompt, flexible, knowledgeable, and very caring with our kids! We look forward to using her service again! Many thanks.
- Erica A.
Melissa D.
5.0
We interviewed Melissa and had her spend some time with our family before we hired her to watch our 3 children. She is very reliable and highly responsive. She is also open to the requests of the parents, and communicated very well with us when she had any questions. Melissa cared for our 20 month...
- Care member
Alison C.
5.0
Alison has been our babysitter since she started out 5 years ago. I have 3 children (2 boys and one girl) and Alison is always their first choice when we need a nighttime sitter as well. She is fun interactive, and creative with the kids. I trust her driving my children around locally, which I don't...
- Megan M.
Barbara B.
5.0
Barbara has been helping my family for the last few months and has been amazing. My kids are a handful and very picky but they love Barbara she is very patient understanding and cares. Couldn't say enough good things about her.
- Sarah S.
Samantha L.
5.0
Samatha definitely is a person you can trust to leave your dog and a house with!
I would suggest on a pay-as-we-go arrangement, rather than an upfront bullet payment though. We factually paid for 3 hours daily spent at our house with a dog, but Samatha was actually coming for a period of time...
- Oleksandra K.
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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 $22.38 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 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.