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60 babysitters are listed in Garwood, NJ
The average rate is $22/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Garwood, NJ
Julia H.
Garwood, NJ
$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi families!!
My name is Julia and I am a 19-year-old sophomore at Montclair State University, studying early childhood education. I am located in Garwood and have my own car. I currently do not have a lot of availability other than on the weekends! I am also open to one time sitting that fits my schedule.
I have 3 years of...
I like working with kids because being around them is fun, yet challenging and rewarding.
I'm looking for a job that lets me provide a service with two purposes. On one hand I get to care for, comfort and entertain an awesome kid, while at the same time being there for the parent when needed and offer some support....
Alex G.
Garwood, NJ
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm a teacher with 7 years of experience of working with kids of all ages and abilities. My passion for nurturing and educating children, coupled with my positive babysitting experiences, led me to pursue a career where I can make a meaningful difference in their lives.
My patient, calm, and creative personality allows me to...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Alyssa . I am 19, I study animal science at UMass Amherst. I am home for the summer until August 27! I have 5 years of experience with almost all ages of kids! I am CPR and first aid certified. I have access to a car, and can provide references.
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Angela A.
Garwood, NJ
$29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi Good Morning,
I am 48 years old mother of 2 wonderful kids. I speak English and Spanish? I been working with children for the last 15 years in school settings as well as a nanny/baby sitting.
I have a bachelor degree in Psychology trying to pursed a master degree in social work.
I am CPR certified and emergency rescue...
I have over 30 years of experience in childcare as a pre-k teacher and weekend language teacher. I like to support childrens development through varous activities such as arts & crafts, singing, dancing.
Jaroslava can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 23-year-old with six years of experience working with children, ranging from infants to middle school-aged kids. My background includes private childcare, where I've provided overnight care, light housekeeping, driving children to school and activities, supervision, and light meal preparation. I've also worked in a...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
On my experience I worked with kids of baby born 7 months 4, 7 and 10 years old. It is very nice for me because I'M friendly and lovely person I love to take care play and teach to my kids and follow instructions from the parents. I am willing to take them to the park, pool in summer time, cooking classes, love to share my...
Yessenia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Kate H.
Garwood, NJ
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi Families :) My name is Kate, I am 23 years old with a bachelors degree in English from The college of New Jersey. I have years of experience working as a nanny, tutor, and in schools with ages 12 months - 10 years. I have two years of early childhood education, and I am also a writer in my spare time. I have reliable...
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Hello families ,
I will be free on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-6 p.m. and also on weekends. I'm open to Overngiht as well!
Ediza can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Gina P.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient, Reliable ,organize, honest, fun Great Cook And Excellent Housekeeping Skills
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
A little about me and my believes...
I have always known that any career that I chose would involve children. Being a Nanny/babysitter allows me to not only be surrounded by children but to use my skills and experience to help them develop into happy and healthy kids.
I believe the one thing that a care giver needs above all...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Gina is warm ,Kind ,professional and always on time ,and she put us at ease with constant updates about our kids activities through the day. She is extremely knowledgeable in all things kid related.
Highly recommend!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a senior in college majoring in psychology. I love to babysit as my after school job. I've been taking care of kids for 6 years now and I've had multiple jobs. I worked as a counselor at an aftercare program and have had 6+ long term babysitting jobs. I have two younger siblings one who is 17 and has Down syndrome who I...
Manuela can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Manuela is really friendly, sweet and easy to get along with. I was all set to hire her to start in September but my after school current sitter decided to stay with our family longer. Her references were very strong when I called and they both told me that she...
Carrie N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Emma! I am a recent graduate from NYU where I studied dance and psychology. This past school year, I worked at an after school program in Brooklyn teaching dance to 4-5-year-olds. Given the current state of uncertainty we live in, I have moved out of Manhattan and back home with my loving parents in Westfield, NJ....
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!"
Kerry J.
Tais A.
Hillside, NJ
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker
5.0
(3)
Hello families,
I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too.
Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
Tais can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired her for a overnight, she is adorable, the kids loved her."
Sophia K.
Kate J.
Chatham, NJ
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kate, and I am going to be a sophomore at Boston College in the fall. I have lots of babysitting experiencing including a variety of ages. I can help with housekeeping, organization, cooking meals, and laundry. During the summer I live in Chatham, NJ.
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca is loving, caring and attentive. Anyone (human or animal!) will be in good hands with Rebecca!"
Anna B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Drew. I'm 33. 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 8 months and 4 years old! Babysitting and being with children comes naturally to...
Drew can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
ABOUT ME:
I AM FULLY VACCINATED.
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I am a loving, patient, caring, attentive, and enthusiastic woman.
I love arts and crafts, interactive play (both indoor/outdoor), reading books, etc. Please note that activities WILL VARY based on the developmental needs & age of the...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alison is the most trustworthy, honest, professional, responsible, sweetest, reliable, amazing care provider I've ever met. I can trust her with my kids as though we are family! She not only shows my kids so much love, she is patient, understanding, fun, and...
Melissa R.
4.5
(2)
Hi, my name is Natalie and I'm 25 years old from union New Jersey, I have 13 years of experience with different ages of kids. I'm very responsible, independent, caregiving and more. My goal is to become a nurse, I graduated from UCC last year with associates science degree and my next step is to go to nursing school. I use to...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Natalie is a dependable, smart, and caring young lady. Interacts very well with my 5 year old son and my new born. "
Kathyria C.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, 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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Garwood, NJ
Gina P.
5.0
Gina is great- she is reliable, punctual, organized, thoughtful and my kids really like her. She is fun and incredibly trustworthy.
- Rebecca M.
Manuela M.
5.0
Manuela is really friendly, sweet and easy to get along with. I was all set to hire her to start in September but my after school current sitter decided to stay with our family longer. Her references were very strong when I called and they both told me that she is very responsible. My 4 year old...
- Carrie N.
Emma F.
5.0
Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!
- Kerry J.
Tais A.
5.0
Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions.
- Yaping W.
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 Garwood, NJ:
How can I find a Garwood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Garwood, 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 Garwood, 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 Garwood, NJ?
The average rate for Garwood, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $22.00 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Garwood, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Garwood, NJ through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.