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60 babysitters are listed in Dunellen, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Dunellen, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kathleen. I am interested in positions such as babysitter, nanny, dog walking, housekeeping etc. I am a college graduate holding a BA in Sociology and a minor in Psychology and one course away from teacher of the handicapped certification. I have a work history of 18 years plus with the state of NJ. I have also worked...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic."
Heather F.
Karina G.
Fords, NJ
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.2
(10)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Karina! I am a part-time daycare teacher in the summer, and I am a floater while I'm in school. I currently go to school full time and I've been working at the daycare for about 4 years. I have much experience with kids of all ages, ranging from ages as young as 6 months - 10 years old. I have nannied for multiple...
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karina is great with the kids. She plays with the kids, keeps them on schedule, and takes care of their needs. We're very glad to have found her!"
Eugene S.
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 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sofia and I am a 23-year-old graduate student at Rutgers University. I graduated from TCNJ with a BS in Elementary Education. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I am a certified babysitter through the Red Cross program and am CPR certified. I have experience with infants and am comfortable with...
Sofia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was awesome. Very good with our little guy."
Sarah F.
Alexandra A.
Somerset, NJ
$40-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello, there! My name is Alexandra- I'm a 29-year-old teacher from Puerto Rico. I'm outgoing, respectful and kind. I moved to NJ to pursue my career 6 years ago. Kids have always been a part of my life. They are the reason I became a teacher and are definitely my motivation to keep going and always do my best. I currently teach...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Alexandra is efficient, detail-oriented, and extremely competent. I highly recommend her for any endeavor she may seek to pursue."
Ninoshka M.
Rebecca M.
Edison, NJ
$18-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello !
My name is Rebecca and I am a recent graduate from Queens College with a studio art/art education major pre-k-12. What made me love children and seniors was working with them in community houses/ nursing homes, after-school programs and babysitting my brother, cousins and neighbors since I was a young teen. Through these...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca is loving, caring and attentive. Anyone (human or animal!) will be in good hands with Rebecca!"
Anna B.
Grysmeldy G.
Middlesex, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a registered nurse with a bachelor's from Rutgers University and currently work in postpartum home visiting. I enjoy working with small children and have clinical experience with newborns and children up to 2 years old. I have experience babysitting children ages 1 to 8 years old. I am enrolled very par time in a...
Grysmeldy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Grysmeldy to watch our toddler while we attended a wedding in NJ. We are from out of state and have never really left our son with a babysitter before, but Grysmeldy was just the best and made us feel totally at ease. Our son had so much fun and talked...
Meredith C.
Ruby B.
Bound Brook, NJ
$14-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Ruby, I've been caring for friends and families for 7 years. I also been on care. com for 3 years. I currently attend Montclair State University and due to COVID-19 most of my classes will be online so I am flexible. I have my own and car so I'm able to handle pick ups and drop offs. I'm also understanding...
Ruby can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Ruby is reliable, trustworthy and takes pride in her work. She is calm, measured and professional. I highly recommend her."
Lisa G.
Maggie K.
Plainfield, NJ
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Nice to meet you! My name is Maggie and I have 4+ years working with children and adolescents in various settings. Primarily, I have been working at a therapeutic middle and high school for students ages 10-18 who suffer from various mental health diagnosis. During my time here, I have helped aide students academically as well...
Maggie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Worked with Maggie for interim childcare needs and she was fantastic! Communicated well, punctual, and my 2.5 year old daughter was very comfortable with and enjoying when Maggie came to watch/take care of here. Thank you, Maggie!"
Maxine B.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Janine, I'm fun, loving, respectful and exciting. I have experience with kids, having 2 honor rolls of my own. I would love to find a job with a family who would love my help in shaping their little ones lives to be fun, joyous, educational and filled with laughter. I'm seeking mainly a weekend and or part-time job. I...
Janine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Janine has been amazing with both my children. She is professional, patient and goes above and beyond to ensure she is providing excellent service. My children love her. She is hardworking and trustworthy!"
Lashell S.
Delia K.
Cranford, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Energetic College Student Looking For Weekly Babysitting Job!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Delia, I'm a 25 y/o legal professional looking for babysitting opportunities on the weekends/after school hours on certain weekdays (I work a hybrid schedule). I currently work full-time in NYC and live in Westfield. I have about 11 years of experience with children ages 2 and up. I'm energetic, responsible, organized...
Delia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Delia K. is a caring, responsible, knowledgeable, determined, hard working individual. She is dependable and very resourceful. Her interaction with children is sincere and concise, providing great communication and compassion. She is also amazing at hands on...
Yvette D.
Tanya T.
Plainfield, NJ
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Tanya. I am 26 years old and I have been working with kids since I was 16 years old. I work with families with one child as well as families with multiple children. I love working all ages, I am especially drawn toward children 5-11 years old. I am very experienced with children and also possess several...
Tanya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is very dependable she is awesome with children my child absolutely adores her she's fun and creative and loves doing activities with kids."
Irene R.
Ashleigh P.
Plainfield, NJ
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ashleigh, i'd love to help care for your loved ones. I am understanding , patient , and kind . I'm a retired Division 1 Athlete. In college studying Health & Wellness as well as Exercise Science. Taking care of people and helping out has always been my passion!
5.0
"Ashleigh arrived early, had a great demeanor, and my children truly enjoyed spending the evening with her!"
Julia M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Naomi.
-I am 25, with a BA in Criminal Justice, and minor in Public Administration.
-I've worked in childcare for nearly a decade and I love it. Let me help where it counts!
-General availability- M-F 3:30pm- 7 a.m. next day
(available for overnight care regularly. flexible with weekends or outside hours per...
Naomi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My family loves her. She's the only one we allow to watch over our children which our 10 yr son has Autism and he adores her. Our daughter's also connect with her and when we come home, our children are filled with wonderful stories about how their day/night went...
Rodney B.
Catherine R.
Chatham, NJ
$38/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Catherine and I recently graduated with my Master's in Nursing from Johns Hopkins University. I am looking for caregiving and/or pet sitting gigs in the Northern NJ area.
I start a new full time nursing job in August, but will remain local to the area and can stay on for part time / date-night sitting beyond...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Thank you! Great date night caretaker, I have a 2 and 4 year old, our kids look forward to Catherine coming over and don't want her to leave. Thank you!"
Cara S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alexa and I am 24 years old living in Mountainside, New Jersey. I have experience with children all ages, and can provide multiple references if needed. I have a car and a perfect driving record too. I describe myself as responsible, creative, enthusiastic, and amiable. I love to get creative with fun activities while...
Alexa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I would highly recommend Alexa. She was very attentive to the children's needs and did a great job. "
Ali H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Jessica. I am a Occupational Therapy Assistant right now at Irvington School district. I have experience working with both regular and children with disabilities. I have been babysitting over 10 years now. I have an understanding of food allergies and I have been educated on administering an EPI Pen. I am a strong...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica was so great with our 5 year old son and you could tell she had years of experience with kids! She came prepared with games and fun activities to keep him engaged and busy. She prepped him for bed and he was asleep by the time we got home. He told us in the...
Patricia M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Shikha and kids have been such an important part of my life as long as I can remember. I have 2 wonderful nieces (ages 4 and 6) who I have watched since the moment they were born. I have about 2-3 years experience working in a daycare/summer camp with infants - 5-year-olds and I also worked at The Children's...
Shikha can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
(3)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Oak Street Elementary School, Basking Ridge, NJ September 2007 Present
A Food Service Kitchen Supervisor
Serve 300+ children daily
Assure all children have meals
Knowledge of children with allergies or special needs
Manage financial responsibilities and inventory
F Family, Millington NJ. I worked...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle has babysat my infant from when he was born till now. He is 7 months and we still use her multiple times a month. She is great with him, plays with him, feeds him, rocks him to sleep and meets all his needs. I would highly recommend Michelle if you are...
Courtney F.
Jessica V.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Jessica. I am 31 years-old. I love caring for children and seniors. I feel that caring for them is the best job I can have. I am very responsible, reliable, and have a lot of patience. I have a run nursing degree. I have been caring for children and seniors most of my life, will care for them as if they were my...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Dear Jessica V.
Thank you for the time and consideration.I appreciate having had the opportunity to speak with you about your experience in related babysitter. Your resume is quite impressive and shows great potential for you in the working world. Sorry that it...
Maria-elena V.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Dunellen, NJ
Kathleen K.
5.0
We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic.
- Heather F.
Karina G.
5.0
Karina is wonderful! She was a huge help with the kids while we worked from home and she is a reliable caregiver and extremely responsible! She cares for my children as if they were her own! She's awesome!
- Maria L.
Sofia H.
5.0
She was awesome. Very good with our little guy.
- Sarah F.
Alexandra A.
5.0
Alexandra is efficient, detail-oriented, and extremely competent. I highly recommend her for any endeavor she may seek to pursue.
- Ninoshka M.
Rebecca M.
5.0
I hired Rebecca to take care of my 5-years old son. My boy really loved being with her, he said it was fun to read and make his homework with her. She always followed the rules, she was always on time, my son was always fed and put to sleep on time. I recommend Rebecca as a reliable, kind and...
- Iuliia K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Dunellen, NJ:
How can I find a Dunellen babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Dunellen, NJ?
The average rate for Dunellen, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.76 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 Dunellen, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Dunellen, 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 Dunellen, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Babysitters in Dunellen, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.