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60 babysitters are listed in Highland Park, NJ
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Highland Park, NJ
Petra B.
Highland Park, NJ
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Baby Sitter Have My Own Child Personal Experience
5.0
(1)
Hello everyone I have a 11-year-old son. I believe the best babysitting experience comes from having children of your own. I also worked as a babysitter in the past. I graduated from Rutgers. I am a caring babysitter that loves kids. I like outdoor activities as well as indoor board games =)
Petra can also help with: Travel
Taryn L.
Highland Park, NJ
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Taryn! I grew up in New Jersey and recently moved back from Maryland where I was working in a childcare center teacher preschool. I taught at this center for 7 years and worked with all ages ranging from infants to 5 years old. I love to read in my spare time and be outside as much as I can!
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are high energy, have food allergies, and my son has a language impairment and sensory difficulties. Taryn handles their needs and...
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Cassie P.
Highland Park, NJ
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Kindergarten Teacher Available As Part Time Babysitter (Weekends & Summer)
I have been working as a caregiver for children for since I was in high school. I have worked for many years as a babysitter, a professional certified elementary school teacher, and as a private tutor. I am currently teach Kindergarten full time. I have a NJ State teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood...
Cassie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I grew up babysitting my younger brother and also babysitting a few of the younger kids in the neighborhood. When I was in high school, I also babysat for a few families in our local community. I continued to babysit part time throughout college and graduate school. Most...
Melanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Evronia H.
Highland Park, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi Moms And Dad's, I Have 5 Years Of Babysitting For A Family With Two Children
My skills include care and education of young children additionally can work with school age children in before and after school care programs, sharing young children in play, I can drive the kids anywhere for activities , I able to come up with practical and helpful solutions to wide range of problems that can occur
I'd...
Luna L.
Highland Park, NJ
$13-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
That's the first time to apply for babysitting jobs, but I had spent with children for a long time. And I really love to stay with kids.
Luna can also help with: Light cleaning
Meghan P.
Highland Park, NJ
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher Looking For Child Care Opportunities For The Summer
Working with children is my passion. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and over 10 years of child care and teaching experience. I also have two children of my own, my daughter is 20 and is a student at Rutgers and my son is 16. I currently teach Pre-K in the Plainfield Public School District. So, I would be looking to...
Meghan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Polly, and I'm a senior psychology student at Bryn Mawr College with several years of babysitting experience. I've worked with children from toddlers through pre-teens, in both babysitting and school settings. I'm CPR and EMT certified.
I genuinely love spending time with kids and getting involved in their...
Polly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Caroline C.
Highland Park, NJ
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have worked for many years as a babysitter for children as young as 6 months to 12 years old. I have some experience with children with special needs ranging from autism to developmental delays. I have also worked for 5 years as a camp counselor with children from 5 years old to 14 years old. Additionally, I was an assistant...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Hello! My name is Miranda, and I recently moved to Highland Park to start a Master's program at Rutgers. I have been babysitting since I was around 12, and I have taken care of mostly school-age children. I also have experience sitting for babies aged 6 months and up. I enjoy finding fun and creative activities to entertain...
Miranda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Hello, my name is Val!
I am a social worker and currently work as a Rutgers Student Advisor. I have a passion for teaching! I have experience as a behavior intervention specialist in grades 6-12 at a local school.
For the last decade, I have been a mentor, a tutor, a caregiver at various daycare centers, a babysitter, and a...
Valeria can also help with: Craft assistance
Hi there! I'm Aileen, I'm 25 and I am a Masters of Social Work student Rutgers. I'm a very caring person and have experience working in a long-term care facility in the activities department (so I know how to entertain!) and am looking for some extra money. I love children and have four years experience as a summer day camp...
Aileen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Jéssica, I am an honest person, caring and responsible. I've been taking care of kids for more than 7 years. For the last 3 years, I have been caring for infants as early as 5 weeks up to 15 months.
I love taking care of kids because it's amazing to see their development and learning with them in every phase, being able to...
Skills:
CPR
Shin Moe T.
Highland Park, NJ
$22-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm a childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. With two years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the knowledge and skills to provide a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your child.
I believe in fostering a child's development through play and hands-on...
Reena B.
Highland Park, NJ
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
1.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Reena and I am currently studying at Rutgers University on a child psych track. Ive always had a passion for engaging with children and helping kids learn and grow. I love to do arts and crafts with kids and I really never get tired of playing. I volunteered at a Montessori with children of ages 1-month-old to...
Reena can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Ashley R.
Highland Park, NJ
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Ashley And I'd Love To Help You With Your Childcare Needs
I like working with kids because I like watching them grow and change and learn and being part of that development plus I learn a lot from them and at least for me I find it impossible to be anything but happy around children
One thing you should know about me is I have volunteered with special needs children been a nanny and...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Tamara D.
Highland Park, NJ
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
One of my greatest experiences for childcare is my own sibling. With our great age gap I have cared and looked after him since birth until now at 12 years old. I of course also have experience looking after other children so I am pretty knowledgable.
Tamara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Aya Z.
Highland Park, NJ
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I recently moved to New Jersey for my clinical rotations. I'm in my third year of medical school and I'm looking for some flexible sitter jobs for a bit of income while I'm in school. I am the second oldest of 6 siblings, the youngest being 3, so I have plenty of experience from changing diapers and feeding to dropping...
Aya can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, my name is Patricia!
I'm a charismatic/kind individual and want children of my own one day. I would love to get some practice. In previous years I did book buddies with an adolescent (6 yrs old ) for a few summers. The interaction was well received from both the child and parent. It was from then I knew that I was the...
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kaessa. I am Brazilian and moved to the USA as an au pair. I have over 5 years of experience with kids from 10mo to 13 years old. Now I study at Rutgers University! During my free time you can find me reading a book, going on walks with my husband and our dog or doing some pottery!
Skills:
CPR
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How can I find a Highland Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Highland Park, 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 22 babysitters in Highland Park, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.6. 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 Highland Park, NJ?
The average rate for Highland Park, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $18.73 per hour as of December 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 Highland Park, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Highland Park, 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.