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60 babysitters are listed in Fords, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Fords, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children and making memories with them. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch yours. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone...
Kaylee can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaylee is great with our toddler. She is reliable and makes every effort to accommodate our schedule. She engages with our son and follows our schedule while also keeping us updated. We are so sad to have Kaylee leave for school & can't wait for her to return!"
Madeline P.
Bridget K.
Rahway, NJ
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Bridget. I live in Rahway, New Jersey and I am currently a third grade teacher looking for a full time nanny position. I have my bachelor's degree in early childhood education, a bachelor's degree in sociology, and a master's degree in teaching from The College of New Jersey. I graduated from Union County...
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bridget took care of our three girls on many occasions. She was always on time, friendly, and responsible. She was also flexible if we had last minute changes to our schedule. Our girls adore her and she played with them, oversaw homework, dinner, bedtime and even...
Reuwai H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Kiara. I am currently a college student and I am looking to work Part-time or Full-time. I enjoy children a lot being that I have a lot of younger family members, so I was always designated as the "go-to sitter". I have an open availability and I am willing to help out! My favorite things to do are arts and...
Kiara can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My little one loved spending time with Kiara. She was always on time and completely dependable. I recommend her to anyone."
Jacqueline L.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families,
My name is Miss Maya and I hold vast experience with children ranging in age, of both neurotypical and neuro divergent backgrounds in nannying and school-like settings! I truly value the trust it takes to put your child in the hands of someone else's care and always aim to build reliable and strong...
Maya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Moved out of New york two years ago, but every time I come up north to visit I always reach out to Maya watch my three year old daughter. She is just such a loving and caring person. Warm and kind individual and is always punctual. I always appreciated the fact...
Care member
Adriana K.
Clark, NJ
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Adriana is a fantastic caretaker. My kids love her and she's been watching them for years now. In fact, it feels like she's part of the family! Adriana has a great attitude at all times and is very flexible with her schedule to accommodate for my children's...
Johnny P.
4.0
(3)
I have extensive child care experience. I have been babysitting for over 10 years for family and close friends. Also, I took safe sitting classes and became certified in safe sitting and CPR for all age groups. I enjoy working with children and look forward to finding work with a great family.
I DO work a FT job so I am...
Angelina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She watched my newborn till she was about one and a half and took very good care of her. Even giving medicine and informing us when she has a cough or rashes or anything. I would definitely recommend her to watch any ages because I've also seen her with older kids...
Shane D.
Natalie U.
Staten Island, NY
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Natalie, I Am 22 Years Old And Reside In Staten Island. I Hope To Work Together Soon!
5.0
(1)
I would describe myself as outgoing, compassionate and responsible.
I find child care to be very fulfilling. It's a joy to watch them grow and meet new milestones. I grew up in a large family with lots of children and find child care to come naturally to me.
I'm looking for a job that harbors a positive environment and gives...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie has a calming demeanor and is very honest and straightforward. She was sweet to our 1.5 year old son and was able to keep him engaged throughout. She followed our instructions well and her previous experience with children was clear through the way she...
Dana P.
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
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there. My name is Kathryn, I often go by Katy or Kate for short.
I am a 29-year-old, born and raised in Scotch Plains. I've graduated with a sociology degree from Roanoke College. Prior to graduation I worked as an administrative assistant and admissions persons for FlexSchool, a micro school for gitted and twice...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Very dedicated, responsible and great with pets and children!"
Elizabeth G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Drew. I'm 34. My experience includes being a nanny for a beautiful family with 3 children ages 4-7 and previously babysitting children ages 2-12. I am currently a full time nanny for a family residing in Westfield, children 7 months and 4 years old! (Baby is now almost 16 months). I also am a part time...
Drew can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Drew is amazing with kids! My 3 children (6, 5, & 4 years) ask for her to come babysit every day. She is super responsible, caring, and very pleasant to be around. I am so happy to have found her! She is someone I really trust!"
Meaghan B.
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
3.7
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents, if you are looking for a trustworthy, loving, patient + fun nanny then please continue to read. My name is Nancy + if you ask the kids I have worked with what my job is, they'll say 'keep me safe, happy + healthy!' My experience is extensive. I have a degree in Elementary Education but my wealth of knowledge comes...
Nancy can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Nancy interviewed with us. She was more than qualified to take care of our 18-month old daughter and it was extremely difficult to choose between her and the applicant we went with. We would highly recommend a family consider Nancy for a position as she is caring...
Christina D.
5.0
(3)
I grew up in a big family both immediate and extended. I am the oldest of seven and I have been surrounded by babies/young children my entire life. I also babysit at school. I have been with that family for almost two years now and continue to have a good relationship with them. I am trustworthy, responsible, and reliable.
Kayleigh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"For parents: Kayleigh is organized, punctual and considerate. She is responsible and easy going. Animal friendly and no allergies.
For children: Kayleigh is patient, kind and most of all fun! She can play card games for hours or shoot hoops or go for walks. She...
Angela K.
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
5.0
(1)
Looking to help out with making parents/families lives easier and more manageable while they are in the working world. I am a mother myself and understand that working and parenting are a hand and hand duty in today's world. I have 8 years experience in this field as a caregiver/nanny. Besides being a mother myself. I am more...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Michele S. is very clean, reliable, dependable and took very good care of my grandchild. I highly recommend her for future services as I will use her again when needed. Michele was always on time while very energetic with a baby is important. Very knowledgeable...
Jill C.
Danielle B.
East Brunswick, NJ
$28/hr • 12 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Need a date night sitter? Babysitter? Help with laundry? Organizing? Light cleaning? Cooking? Meal prep? Errands? Look no further!! I am a fun and energetic individual that will care for your family and home like my own. I'm trustworthy & dependable and ready to tackle those tiresome tasks.. My job is to make your life easier.
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Danielle was able to help us when quite a few possible sitters fell through. She is the first person to care for our daughter who is not a family member. Danielle was able to keep her calm, happy and engaged the entire day. Her communication was prompt and clear...
Angela W.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, I am a mother of 2 girls and 1 boy and I'm very fun to be with. I have experience in this field taking care of kids through any ages. Also as a senior care taker. I worked for a daycare, for 3 years. I tutor up to 5th grade. I am very reliable, honest and fun. Kids love me and I love them.
Sofia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hard worker, very reliable!! Such a sweet heart she is someone that will go out her way to get things done! I can trust her with my kids in a breath."
Sofia S.
Liana S.
Staten Island, NY
$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Liana and I am a graduate student pursuing a career in special education. I love working with kids and have prior experiences in refereeing and coaching young children in soccer, babysitting, and pick up and drop offs. I'm a huge dog lover as well so I'm open to pet sitting, walking, and feeding your furry...
Liana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"My only regret when I hired Liana was that I wish we had found her earlier. Everything with her was so easy. When it comes to childcare, there's so much stress, so it's nice when the person you hire doesn't add to that stress. One time I had her come watch my 2...
Lauren C.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
HI! I am a 28-year-old professional, bilingual Nanny. I have 10+ years of experience working with children from infancy to teenagers. I've taken care of every child I've worked with as if they were my own because I truly understand how much trust it takes for a parent to put them in my care. I managed to do pod sessions if...
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
4.0
"She?s great with children! Very friendly and trustworthy, I felt very comfortable having her babysitting my children. I recommend her to any family that knows her personally, she is a wonderful young lady. "
Rocio L.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a passionate childcare provider with 15 years of experience. Working with littles is the most rewarding job I could ever have! There is no age, amount of children, behavior, or task that I can't handle. I am happy to help with additional household duties including light housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and errand...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Had a great interview with Allison for a permanent position. But, If we hadn't found someone else that worked best with our schedule, we would've definitely hired her! Thanks Allison!"
Mele M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Fords, NJ
Kaylee D.
5.0
Kaylee is great with our toddler. She is reliable and makes every effort to accommodate our schedule. She engages with our son and follows our schedule while also keeping us updated. We are so sad to have Kaylee leave for school & can't wait for her to return!
- Madeline P.
Bridget K.
5.0
Bridget took care of our three girls on many occasions. She was always on time, friendly, and responsible. She was also flexible if we had last minute changes to our schedule. Our girls adore her and she played with them, oversaw homework, dinner, bedtime and even drove them if needed. Wonderful...
- Reuwai H.
Kiara O.
5.0
My little one loved spending time with Kiara. She was always on time and completely dependable. I recommend her to anyone.
- Jacqueline L.
Maya N.
5.0
Moved out of New york two years ago, but every time I come up north to visit I always reach out to Maya watch my three year old daughter. She is just such a loving and caring person. Warm and kind individual and is always punctual. I always appreciated the fact that she always keeps me updated -...
- Care member
Adriana K.
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 she had any extra details she...
- Erin M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Fords, NJ:
How can I find a Fords babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Fords, 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 10 babysitters in Fords, 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 Fords, NJ?
The average rate for Fords, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.90 per hour as of March 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 Fords, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Fords, 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 Fords, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Babysitters in Fords, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.