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60 babysitters are listed in Fairfield, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Fairfield, NJ
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Jovanka. I have more than 10 years of experience working with single, multiple children, and twins of various ages. I also work as a behavioral assistant and am a Registered Behavior Technician. I am very energetic, organized, caring, and loving but most importantly I love making every child happy. I am also a mom...
Jovanka can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jovanka is just fabulous! She is very nurturing and genuine and my 19 month old daughter took right to her. She took the time to teach my daughter new words and interact with her constantly. I would highly recommend! "
Brooklyn K.
Tracey L.
Wayne, NJ
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have had a lot of experience caring for children and I am looking for a babysitting job. I have my college degree in Education and English. I am a certified teacher and worked in a school as an instructional aide. I have a lot of experience in babysitting, working in a classroom setting, and have worked with daycare students...
Tracey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Tracey was very good with my children. She followed through with phone calls and texts throughout the interview process. "
Denise R.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Gisselle. I live in Belleville, NJ. I was a public school teacher for 5 years and have been working at a private school in Nutley for two years. I am a fourth grade teacher. I am available after school hours and on weekends as a tutor or as a babysitter. Feel free to message or email me.
Gisselle can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Jai-la H.
West Orange, NJ
$17/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Jai-La | am 22 years old and l've been babysitting since I was 14. I started with an 11-month-old baby and grew with her and I've been babysitting her off and on since then. But since then l've babysat ages 4 months-14 years old.
Jai-la can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My 8 and 11 year old daughters really loved Jai-la. She was always on time, dependable, and got the kids to where they needed to be. Not to mention kind and wonderful with my kids."
Wlliam D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, thank you for taking the time to review my page. I have been babysitting for seven years now. I have credible sources for the kids I have babysat in the past. The best part about being a babysitter is being able to have a connection with the kids and bringing out the best in them. Whether it is bringing out their...
Keana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Keana is really nice, reliable and dependable she's such a caring and fun babysitter. Our daughter loves to play with her and would call her name whenever she wasn't around. We had the best experience with her overall."
Dwayne G.
Stephanie M.
Denville, NJ
$23-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi there! I have experience caring for children of all ages, as well as creating and executing fun and interesting activities to keep them engaged. I've been a brownie, cub scout and girl scout leader (in total: ages 3-15) for the past 13 years. I'm 11-16 years older than my sister and cousins, so I have exceeding newborn...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie is hard-working, thoughtful, creative, and an all-around delight to know. She never lets anything slip through the cracks, proving her attention to detail. Anyone would be lucky to work with her."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I've been in childcare for over 8 years. In the past I was caring for children between the ages of 3 months to 2 years old at a daycare. Changed diapers, fed, and encouraged the enhancement of motor skills. Cheered for them as they took their first steps, said their first words and danced to the beat of their own drum....
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha is the best! My kids love her. She is so fun, patient, and great at drawing."
Maggie K.
Karen F.
West Orange, NJ
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hi, My name is Ms Karen! I have over 10 years of experience with children in both home & school settings. I come from a background of Montessori education and am comfortable caring for multiple children at a time. I am also CPR certified. I'm looking forward to meeting my future families and providing a loving supportive and...
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Karen is empathetic, caring babysitter that cares to the needs of my son. She lets him play, but also is a great teacher as he is growing and learning. I highly recommend Karen!!"
Care member
Alize C.
Bloomfield, NJ
$17-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi! I Am 23 Years Old And Hopefully Your Future Favorite Babysitter!
5.0
(2)
Hi,
I have a little over 6 years of childcare experience. I've worked for a summer camp for about four years, while in high school age range 5-12-year-olds. I've also been a regular babysitter for two different families for four years, and am experienced with working with babies as young as 10 months old. I can help with Light...
Alize can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Very friendly & hands on. My kids love when she baby sits! Hire her, you won't regret it."
Tanya C.
5.0
(4)
Thank you for considering me to help care for your children! My name is Eustacia; Growing up in a single parent household as an only child has always been my personal reasoning for providing childcare and assisting families. In my opinion, being a part of a child's village is one the most fulfilling acts of life. My childcare...
Eustacia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stacia is extremely caring and attentive to our 8-month-old. She was wonderful to be around as well. We are hiring her again and look forward to keep working with her whenever we need the help."
Elizabeth Q.
Samantha C.
Bloomingdale, NJ
$23-27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hi there! I'm Sam. I'm a 22-year-old former EMT and current 9-1-1 dispatcher trying to get back into childcare because I feel like this is where I belong! I have 7 years of experience with children of all ages. Additionally, I have extensive experience with special needs children as I have grown up in an autism household. I am...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"The best babysitter out there. She is so great with kids! She’s amazing with special needs care. I highly recommend her!! "
Care member
Leidy V.
Hawthorne, NJ
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Leidy, 32 years old, very active and love's to be busy, I'm a very friendly and loving person, I am bilingual as well. Looking forward to be part of your family!
Leidy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Thank you for helping me Leidy! such a lovely nanny. My children have the best time with her and she has been such a great help . You have been very professional, efficient and I am glad I chose you. I would definitely recommend Leidy. Who truly has a Mothers...
Grace B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Olivia! I am a law student at Stetson University, and I have my undergraduate degree in criminal justice from The University of Alabama. I have years of experience in child care, as I was a camp counselor and cheer coach for kids ages 5-12 for four years. I have a younger brother who is 11 and have babysat him his...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Olivia is by far my favorite babysitter! If you hire her, you won't be sorry. She has a calming presence about her that my kids loved about her. They still ask for her months later after we moved. I liked that fact that she wasn't afraid to ask questions. I also...
Christina H.
5.0
(1)
Hi families! My name is Taryya, I am 23 years old and I am looking for a short-term, Monday-Thursday nanny job. I have 4 years experience as a nanny and 5 years as a babysitter. I also have experience as a teacher's assistant, personal assistant, and mother's helper. I have worked with ages ranging from 3 months to 13 years old....
Taryya can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is special needs and Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family...
Tyesha P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My responsibilities are: - Clean up dining area after meal. - Adhere to particular dietary rules inside family. - Change and wash children's sheets and towels. - Iron children's clothes. - Carry out children's shopping as directed by the parents. - Carry out children's laundry. - Accompany children in parks and activity clubs. -...
Lobeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Lobeth became a part of our family to the point where she traveled with us and became close to our real family. After I hired her, she quickly learned the details of how I managed the kids and the household. It's hard to find someone who excels in childcare and...
Tamera B.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Martina, and I am a very friendly & trustworthy person. I have variety of experience caring for children.
I worked for 7 years with family of 4 children and currently I am nanny for 2. 5 years old girl. I have volunteer at church camp for many years. I work with all age group , but mostly with infants and...
Martina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Stephania G.
Caldwell, NJ
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Education Teacher Seeking Part/full Time Summer Babysitting Employment (open To Other Hours!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been teaching as a Special Education teacher for 7 years-I have also been babysitting for 20 years with children ranging from infancy to pre-teen. I have experience as a teacher, assistant, day care aid, camp counselor, tutor, and other child-care job positions!
I am patient, fun-loving, responsible, and kind and have...
Stephania can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Stephania as a summer babysitter for our 10 and 6 year old children, and eventually as a tutor for our 10 year old son. She is responsible, energetic and kind. She is confident and did a great job getting to know our children quickly - so she could...
Christine A.
5.0
(2)
I describe myself as creative, dedicated, patient, kind, generous, caring, loving and energetic. I love nature and the outdoors. My hobbies are hiking, camping, biking, swimming, dancing, farming and cooking. I also enjoy reading, crafting and sewing. I started caring for young children in my neighborhood in Portugal when I was...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Isabel is an amazing nanny. She is very caring and dedicated. "
Care member
4.5
(2)
I'd describe my personality as adventurous, reserved, and diverse.
I like working with kids because it's something different everyday and I love to know I can be apart of someone's childhood.
I'm looking for a job that challenges me and brings out the kid in me.
I started working with kids when I was 13 years old with family...
4.0
"She took care of my 4 year old and did a great job."
Melonie R.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I can help you with pick up, drop-offs within Caldwell, Roseland, and Essex Fells. I work until 3-ish so I am unable to travel to towns that are further away. I can run your errands and do food shopping too. I respond to everyone that sends me a message even if I am unavailable to help, as a common courtesy.
I have two teenage...
Roseanne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Roseanne is a very reliable, thoughtful, and kind caretaker. She was so helpful in caring for our child and we would highly recommend her."
Mona M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fairfield, NJ
Jovanka S.
5.0
Jovanka was great with our kids. She is caring, loving and will go above and beyond to be friends with the kids. My son learned swimming with her, she would take the kids out to parks, library and keep them really engaged. She'd also make healthy snacks for them. She is also attentive and adapts...
- Surabhi P.
Tracey L.
5.0
Tracey was very good with my children. She followed through with phone calls and texts throughout the interview process.
- Denise R.
Jai-la H.
5.0
Hired her a few years ago for our weekly date nights and she was super sweet. My son was usually shy around new people but loved her right away. If we still lived in the area I would certainly hire her again!
- Shari J.
Keana F.
5.0
Keana is really nice, reliable and dependable she's such a caring and fun babysitter. Our daughter loves to play with her and would call her name whenever she wasn't around. We had the best experience with her overall.
- Dwayne G.
Stephanie M.
5.0
Stephanie is hard-working, thoughtful, creative, and an all-around delight to know. She never lets anything slip through the cracks, proving her attention to detail. Anyone would be lucky to work with her.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fairfield, NJ:
How can I find a Fairfield babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fairfield, 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 18 babysitters in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, NJ?
The average rate for Fairfield, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.44 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 Fairfield, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fairfield, 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.