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5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Meghan! I'm new to Hoboken and I've been babysitting regularly for over 10 years. I have experience with children of many different varying ages and conditions. I formerly took twice weekly care of two children under age 7, as well as a twice weekly commitment including one child with autism and served a the primary...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan is the kind of sitter that gets down on the floor and really plays with the kids. My two toddlers adore her! She's always a lovely addition in our home. I know the kids are in good hands with Meghan."
Stacy C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My qualifications:
Attentive and loving care-taker
Enthusiastic, energetic, and fun playmate
Intelligent, articulate, and patient teacher
Consistent and kind rule-enforcer.
I worked for several families as a consistent nanny. I have safely transported school-aged kids from school to home and to various activities. Also long...
Barbara can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Barbara is very thoughtful and knowledgeable. She started carrying for our 4 month old last year and soothed him throughout all stages of early teeth development. Unfortunately for us, Barbara is moving out of NJ to a different state."
Angelika K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recently returned Peace Corps Volunteer living in Crown Heights. I am currently in grad school at NYU and looking to babysit occasionally on weeknights and weekends. I have a lot of experience babysitting and working with kids in a camp setting. This spring I'm around for any short-term nanny work or babysitting! I have...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was a great help to our family as a full time Nanny for the summer. She was a little quiet at first but quickly became an integral part of our family. Most importantly she was great with our son, who is a very active 2 year old. Hannah took him out for...
Kim M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as calm, loving, consistent
I like working with kids because is so special to help raising the personality of a future adult and see how great they can be! Also they're so sweet makes my day 100% better
I'm looking for a job that is fair with me
I started working with kids when I was a...
Rafaella can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Rafa is a wonderful, warm, loving care taker. She watched my 5 year old son for two years and they have such a special bond. She always thought of everything ahead of time and was always prepared for day. She's extremely resourceful and I never had to worry about...
Leigh V.
5.0
(1)
I am a PhD student who enjoys being an occasional babysitter. I now primarily work in research and miss being around children. I taught for 6 years as a middle school special education math teacher. I've been babysitting basically my whole life as the oldest of six children. I love being with kids, especially reading and playing...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Victoria has been coming to care for my 1 year old daughter since she was just a few months old—her face lights up every time Victoria arrives!
Victoria is always right on time, so easygoing and such a pro with our daughter! She has done a great job with mealtime...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I currently work full-time in HR/Talent Acquisition but have availability on week nights and weekends as needed. I love working with kids and have 10+ years of babysitting experience with mostly infants and toddlers. I have no problem assisting with light housekeeping, homework, meal prep, pets, etc. Please feel free to...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren is FANTASTIC!!! My kids are always excited when they know she is coming over. In fact, I will be sorry to lose her in time. She is SUPER reliable and responsible and I trust her 110%+ to care for my kids. She arrives on time or early which I LOVE! She...
Sarah S.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children since I was in high school. I started babysitting for family members with children from ages 8 months to 11 years old. I am a teachers assistant for pre k in Hoboken, NJ.. I am 39 years old now with 3 of my own. My oldest is 19 years my second child is 11 and my last is 4. They mean everything to...
Janeen can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Janeen was awesome. We hired her for a date night while we were visiting the city, we have never had a stranger watch our kids so it was pretty nerve wracking! Janeen was super friendly and the kids really liked her! We had originally hired a different sitter for...
Breanna P.
5.0
(1)
Hi there! My name's Gabrielle, but you can call me Gabby! From drop in babysitting, to full time nannying, I've had experience with it all in my over 10 years of experience! Feel confident when leaving your children with me that they are in safe, capable hands. Very willing and able to help wherever possible. I'm an actress so...
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabrielle is a loving and caring nanny, she has taken care of my 2 girls (7 and 9) and they always look forward for Gabrielle to babysit them. She helps them with school, plays with them, take care of their meals and helps with light house cleaning."
Maria A.
Symone W.
New York, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Flexible And College-educated Sitter (French Speaker)
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello and welcome to the profile of your new weekend babysitter! My name is Symone, I'm a 25-year-old student working toward a dual gradate degree in law and business. I've lived in New York City for several years I wanted to continue to foster my love of connecting with children by continuing to babysit. I have 8+ years of...
Symone can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Symone was great. She was on time, asked great questions and my daughter loved her. She is very responsible and we will happily hire her again. "
Teresa G.
5.0
(1)
Hi everyone! My name is Caity.
A bit about me: I graduated college from temple university in 2021 with a degree in psychology. I worked as a full-time nanny for two children (ages 8 months and 6 years) for a year. I then transitioned to a full-time role in business development/sales last year and i've continued to babysit.
My...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Caity as a babysitter! She is reliable, attentive, and great with kids. Our children always looked forward to their time with Caity. Her responsible and caring nature gave us peace of mind whenever we needed childcare. We appreciate her excellent...
Sophia H.
Madison G.
Brooklyn, NY
$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Madison. I am a fully remote tech sales worker who just moved to NYC. I have been babysitting since I was 15 whether it be my family or for other families. I have 20 cousins so I have a lot of experience! I started my degree in elementary education and was a youth sports coach for a lot of my life. I am extremely...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madison has been my daughters baby sitter since she was just 1 years old. She's now 4! Madison is reliable, responsible and mature. I'd recommend her to anyone. She's very sweet and loves kids. Since she's been away at college; I now have her cousin baby sitting....
Renee L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a responsible energetic, positive and funny (if I do say so myself) seeking to put my babysitting skills to work. I am very outgoing and and upbeat. I enjoy fun activities and good books. Don't hesitate to get to know me more !
Camila can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Talula and I am from NYC. I just graduated from college and am back in the city. I love working with children and have been babysitting since I was 13. I babysat all the kids on my block as a teenager and continued to babysit kids of all ages from new horns to tweens. I am more than happy to help with...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Talula was fantastic!! My family and I were visiting NYC for the holidays with my 9 yr old A. When I talked to Talula on the phone, I expressed worry as this was the first time leaving my little one at the hotel with a babysitter, and she offered to do a video call...
Delilah B.
Laura M.
New York, NY
$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Have Always Had A Passion For Child Care, And I Can't Wait To Further My Experience.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a babysitter are that I am very responsible, reliable, extremely patient and love to have fun with the kids. I have spent time babysitting kids from ages 0-12 years old. I have years of experience and a soft spot for kids....
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laura was a great baby sitter for us. She was very communicative, on-time and full of energy. Our son was pretty cranky and she never gave up trying to keep him entertained while making sure he was cared for."
Elisa K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Steph and I currently reside in Jersey City. I've been babysitting and nannying for over 15 years & have experience with children of all ages (including babies). Additionally, I've worked as a summer nanny, piano teacher, musical theatre & dance teacher, tutor, camp counselor, and volunteered as a mentor for middle...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Steph was great with my kids and dog. She was energetic and very creative. She was very responsible with meal preparation, and kept the kids away from the television which we were very thankful for. We would love to have her come back (my daughter has already been...
Carol B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ella. I'm a certified emergency medical technician. I have experience babysitting for my friends and family members. I also have experience working on pediatric emergencies at my job. I love caring for babies/kids so I decided to start babysitting on my free time. If you have questions or concerns please feel free...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very mature and great with my new born baby"
Bernice H.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently in medical program so I'm looking for a side job that I'd love! Growing up I cared for my two younger siblings who were only two years apart while they were growing up. I gained patience and knowledge on babysitting. I volunteered at a club for 2 years with children ages 5-11.
Any other questions feel free to...
Karina can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"She is very kind respectful and helpful!"
Sophia D.
Immanuella P.
Dumont, NJ
$34/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a rising sophomore at Northeastern University, and I'm home for the summer and looking for a job. As the oldest of three kids and many younger cousins, I have looked over many kids. I love kids and feel like babysitting is the best job for me. I have also babysat many different kids over this past summer and would...
Immanuella can also help with: Swimming supervision
5.0
"Ella is punctual, responsible and great with kids. I hired her to pick up my 6 year old daughter from the bus stop and bring her home and babysit her for several hours. She was on time, and was great with my daughter (kept her off the iPad). Would definitely hire...
Yanoh J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Kaeleigh, I'm 24 years old, and I am available for your babysitting needs weeknights and weekends. I am currently an employee at CASES, where I work as a Mental Health Counselor, but have 8 years of experience working with children and adolescents. I also have experience working with children and adolescents...
Kaeleigh can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kaeleigh is the best to have! Kaeleigh is very caring, outgoing, and reliable. Kaeleigh has watched my son many times and I have never had to worry about leaving him. My son loves spending time with Kaeleigh and is always asking when she is coming back next....
Alex I.
Paola C.
Kearny, NJ
$23/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working as a babysitter for more than 9 years now. I have worked with children of different ages including newborns. I cooked for them, gave them baths, play with them, cleaned the are were we played and put them asleep. I like to keep the kids very active, playing and learned at the same time. I consider...
Paola can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Words can not express how beautiful of a person Paola is. She has been taking care of my 3 year old son since he was months old. At first the process of leaving your baby with a stranger is overwhelming and terrifying. Paola came to our home and took all that...
Marc B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Edgewater, NJ
Meghan M.
5.0
Meghan is wonderful! She is caring, responsible, calm under pressure and she loves to play with kids. She talks to them like peers and is always up for whatever they want to do. One of my daughters has special needs and struggles to socialize with others, but Meghan is fabulous with her too! We...
- Anne M.
Barbara B.
5.0
Barbara is very thoughtful and knowledgeable. She started carrying for our 4 month old last year and soothed him throughout all stages of early teeth development. Unfortunately for us, Barbara is moving out of NJ to a different state.
- Angelika K.
Hannah B.
5.0
Hannah was a great help to our family as a full time Nanny for the summer. She was a little quiet at first but quickly became an integral part of our family. Most importantly she was great with our son, who is a very active 2 year old. Hannah took him out for daily walks/activities etc. which...
- Kim M.
Rafaella D.
5.0
Rafa was the best! So good with our 18 month old son. J was always excited to see her. I would highly recommend!
- Vanessa G.
Victoria F.
5.0
Victoria is an amazing and reliable babysitter! Our 16 month old daughter loved playing with her and warmed up to her very quickly. Before bed they read books and, because Victoria is bilingual, our daughter had the opportunity to hear some of her books in Spanish. Since we were staying at a hotel,...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Edgewater, NJ:
How can I find a Edgewater babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Edgewater, 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 13 babysitters in Edgewater, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Edgewater, NJ?
The average rate for Edgewater, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.23 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 Edgewater, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Edgewater, 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.