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60 babysitters are listed in Fanwood, NJ
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Fanwood, NJ
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa is the best! We feel so at ease having her come to our house to watch our 1.5 yo. She’s very communicative, easy going, timely, and responsible. We would recommend her to anyone!"
Care member
Lilla C.
Clark, NJ
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lilla . I am a mother of two grown children. I've worked in the medical field for many years, and have prior experience babysitting younger children prior to my work in healthcare. I am good with children and am looking for opportunities to assist families in need of childcare.
Lilla can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Michelle K.
Madison, NJ
$23-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello... I am looking for a babysitting job in my neighborhood. If anyone has an interest in me, I would be appreciated if you send me a message. Thanks.
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Michelle helps us on weekends and week nights. She is incredibly driven, committed to learning the way the family works, eager to learn, eager to help, and brings tons of fun and engaging activities for children. We feel so lucky to have her a part of our team!"
Katie S.
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 was amazing. If we lived here, I'd ask for her to be a permanent babysitter. She was punctual, thoughtful, and kind. She clearly loves little kids and my one year old adored her from the word go. She put up with my first time mom texts super well. :) and...
Krista D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Part-Time Caregiver Available
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"While caring for our daughter over the past three years, Steph has become family. From day 1, I knew our little Covid baby was in good hands and this has been validated 100x over. Steph is so caring & nurturing, yet firm when needed. She makes sure our daughter is...
Jessica M.
Anaya M.
Clark, NJ
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Anaya, (on-ah-yah)!! I currently live in the metropolitan area until February. I have a reliable form of transportation. I am a nursing student at Brookdale Community College which I will be attending in the fall between September and December only on Monday's and Wednesday's. I am CPR/BLS certified and have...
Anaya can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Extremely friendly and responsible. My kids adores her."
Katia M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I was a daycare/preschool teacher in Brazil and I was working full time at the same school since 2014 - there I worked with babies from 1 years old to children of 6 years old. They are divided by age. I have been working in groups separated by age of 35 children. I have also been a substitute teacher for extra classes for...
Helen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We have Helen helped us for a week to take care 2 girls 2 years and 5 years for the week before school open. She was very organized and dependable. She play cards game with my 5 years old to avoid her from screening. My 2 years old was very stick on me, but finally...
Ping D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...
Maren can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have her come again"
Katie C.
Alyssa P.
South Plainfield, NJ
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Alyssa. I am 22 years old. I have been babysitting for almost 5 years full time and always babysat kids around my neighborhood before that. I worked at a daycare for a little while with kids of all ages and loved working with the different kids. I have two brothers, one younger and one older and usually watch my...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa has been a wonderful addition. She is reliable and always punctual which is very important to our family as she picks the children up from school. Alyssa is organized, flexible, and very engaged with the children. The kids love having her come over to play...
Matthew C.
Alyssa M.
Linden, NJ
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Alyssa! I'm a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in occupational therapy with the intention of working specifically with children! I spend a large majority of my time organizing group events for high school aged kids, and when thats out of season I counsel elementary-middle school aged children at a...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"she is a caring, nurturing, and responsible babysitter and I recommend her to all!!!!!"
Carolina V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom to 3 adult sons. I have previously worked as a school aide in Cranford for 2 years, at a daycare in Westfield for 2 years, and have babysat for multiple families in the area, ranging in age from toddler to 12 years old.
Phyllis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Phyllis cared for our son since he was 6 months old and I wholeheartedly trust her with him. She is punctual every single time, and very communicative - so we never felt like we didn’t know what was going on. She made sure our son was always cared for and within...
Christine Y.
Mariana P.
Plainfield, NJ
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced And Compassionate Educator Offering Personalized Care And Learning Support
5.0
(1)
I'm a creative, caring, upbeat teacher. I graduated with a focus on children. I'm very passionate about my job. My favorite activities with kids are: reading, music, arts and crafts, and sports. I do tutoring as well.
Mariana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have seen first hand just how wonderful Mariana is with kids and know how passionate she is about teaching. Friendly demeanor and genuine personality I would highly recommend."
Stephanie Z.
Isabel C.
Piscataway, NJ
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Isabel I' m looking for full time job. I am been working with kids for 15 years. I am was working with a family and I have been for 10 years and now the kids are going to school full time so my job will end. If you have question, feel free to contact me.
Thank you!
Isabel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, 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.
Shalayne V.
Sewaren, NJ
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello,
My name is Shalayne. I am a 38-year-old woman who has been around kids for all of my life. Growing up with 4 younger siblings, I was pretty much my mother's helper with everything. I have been in the child care business for the better side of 20 years working with ages from infant to 20 years old. I was also a preschool...
Shalayne can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shalayne is creative and a wonderful strategist. She observes and identifies appropriate modes of assistance that increase independence. She is highly qualified and has much experience with people of various ages. I loved when she was part of our team!"
Rosangela P.
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
CPR
First Aid
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.
Adriana K.
Clark, NJ
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Adriana :) I've been a sitter throughout high school, college, and over the past few years. I was a lifeguard for 10 years, as well as a certified EMT for 8, which ensures my ability to maintain vigilance and always be prepared to manage any situation that presents itself. Your child's safety and comfort is my...
Adriana can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Adriana was great each time our family hired her to babysit. She's great with kids and always has something up her sleeve to pull out when the kids can't figure out what to do. She always showed up a few minutes early and asked questions about the kids to make sure...
Erin M.
4.4
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As of my profession I love taking care of people like adult or child I even have a child of my own whom I took care of since newborn until now. I graduated my four year course in bachelor of science in Nursing that is why I am used to take care of people adult and child. I can also tutor a child, do the housekeeping and cook as...
Joan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"Joan was great with our son. She's punctual if she actually shows up. She cancelled 4 times at last minute during her one month part time job. She eventually decided not to come back and notified me 2 1.5 hour before the time she's supposed to come to work. "
Pepper B.
Nicolina D.
Colonia, NJ
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have my masters degree in speech language pathology. I love kids and I am looking to help out with babysitting or driving to camp/activities. I have a new car with a clean driving record. I am extremely punctual and reliable. I'd love to hear from you to discuss your needs!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced caregiver., mother and grandmother. I am a teacher at the Berkeley Heights high school. I am excellent with children of all ages. I have fun with the kids! We play board games and spend lots of time outside. I enjoy being with kids and would love the opportunity to care for your children.
Ellen can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ellen is a wonderful babysitter, she drop off and pick up my daughter from school everyday. My daughter loves her. She is very responsible and very good with children."
Stephanie P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fanwood, NJ
Lisa A.
5.0
Lisa is the best! We feel so at ease having her come to our house to watch our 1.5 yo. She’s very communicative, easy going, timely, and responsible. We would recommend her to anyone!
- Care member
Michelle K.
5.0
Michelle helps us on weekends and week nights. She is incredibly driven, committed to learning the way the family works, eager to learn, eager to help, and brings tons of fun and engaging activities for children. We feel so lucky to have her a part of our team!
- Katie S.
Ashleigh P.
5.0
My three kids, ages 7, 5, and 3, absolutely adore Ashleigh! They can be a tough sell, but took to her right away! She knew exactly how to play with them and keep them entertained. She even helped them clean and make their beds! We would definitely hire Ashleigh again in the future.
- Beth C.
Stephanie M.
5.0
While caring for our daughter over the past three years, Steph has become family. From day 1, I knew our little Covid baby was in good hands and this has been validated 100x over. Steph is so caring & nurturing, yet firm when needed. She makes sure our daughter is learning (sign language, shapes,...
- Jessica M.
Anaya M.
5.0
Extremely friendly and responsible. My kids adores her.
- Katia M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fanwood, NJ:
How can I find a Fanwood babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Fanwood, NJ?
The average rate for Fanwood, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $22.25 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 Fanwood, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fanwood, 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.