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60 babysitters are listed in Highland Park, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Highland Park, NJ
Nicholas B.
Piscataway, NJ
$16-21/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently attending Kean University, where I am pursuing my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education P-3 with a Teachers of Students with Disabilities Endorsement. I have experience teaching as well as being an afterschool coordinator. My hobbies are cooking, baking, and cleaning. In my free time, I love to listen to...
Nicholas can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Mr. Nicholas was one of the greatest baby sitters I had for my 2 boys. He has been with my family for 2 years and everyday my children couldn’t stop asking when Mr. Nick was coming back. He is patient, engaging, and entertaining! He helped out a lot with homework,...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am looking to obtain part-time babysitting jobs in the afternoon, evenings and some weekends. 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 comfort...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is fantastic! She provided evening care for our 3yo daughter S for 5 months, 3x/week (~12 hours). Maria picked S up from daycare, prepared meals, bathed her, and put her to bed before we arrived home late in the evenings. She was an extended member of the...
Victoria A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a professional looking for weekend babysitting jobs.
I have plenty of experience babysitting school-age kids and toddlers. During the 2020 to 2021 school year, I sat for a family with two kids, eight and four, three times a week while they attended remote classes due to COVID. I worked as a full-time nanny, caring for...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Julia has been with our family for a year. She has been AMAZING and wonderful with our kids."
Kendall L.
Lucille K.
Iselin, NJ
$15-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I've been watching children for 10 years. for the same two families. I started with two girls who are now 10 years old, as the years passed there were three more siblings. I also worked for Woodbridge Township as an aide and also worked at a daycare in Edison. I worked in the Infant and toddler rooms. I live in the Iselin...
Lucille can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lucille has been such a blessing to our family for five years now- watching my two youngest children as if they were family. She is like a grandmother-figure to them, they love going to her house. They nap as if they are home and feel totally comfortable there. I...
Brenda C.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca is loving, caring and attentive. Anyone (human or animal!) will be in good hands with Rebecca!"
Anna B.
4.7
(3)
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joan worked with us for 3 years taking care of our daughter until she was about 4. We would absolutely recommend her to any family wanting a nanny/babysitter. Always punctual and professional and more importantly kind and incredibly caring to both our kids. She was...
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Jaslin C.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jaslin! Im currently a full time Paraprofessional at an elementary Public School. I specifically work with children in Special Education but also have worked with children from infant-3rd grade. Previously, I worked as a Teacher Assistant at a Private daycare, non-smoker and have my own vehicle. I have my bachelors...
Jaslin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"This was the first time I used an agency/website service, and I thought they were great. Jaslin was very prompt, and amazing. My son who is shy fell in love with her instantly. Jaslin put my worries at ease and made me feel comfortable with using her as a...
Christine C.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 years experience babysitting. I have worked with special needs children for over 5 years. I am great with Small children and pre teens. I love the outdoors, great with baking and creative projects. I am Currently a licensed Insurance agent with The Hartford but I am looking to rejoin the Nanny force. I truly enjoyed my...
Robyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Robyn was great with the kids, punctual, and very nice. We will continue to use her whenever we need a babysitter and would recommend her to anyone else looking for help"
Christina I.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
hello, my name is Ayanna . I'm 23 years old and a mother of 2 children. I am fully vaccinated. I have plenty of experience taking care of children professionally in homes and daycares from the ages of newborn and older. I know how to clean, cook and organize. I have reliable transportation and are always on time ready to work....
Ayanna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was so good with my kids, on time, very trust worthy! "
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Fiorella F.
Dunellen, NJ
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Fiorella , I'm 21 and I'm a student right now. I think childcare is one of the most overlooked professions and it's something I really enjoy. I hope to be able to help you and your family get through everyday a little bit easier.
Fiorella can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fiorella worked with us for over a year. She was amazing! Punctual, caring, considerate and great with the kids and dogs. Excellent driver. She watched the kids before and after school and drove them to activities. She took care of meals, homework, and some light...
Monica L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 28 years old. I absolutely love children and can say that I am a child at heart. I am a very outgoing and active person who adapts to environments well and relatively quick. I also have experience with many ages of children along with being comfortable watching groups. I have spent a lot of time helping not only my family...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sam has been our sitter for the past 4-5 months. Originally I gave her a 4-star review - "she is super sweet and handles the challenges of my children with a smile." Since writing that review, I have to update it to a 5-star review for a few reasons: 1) my 4 yr...
Cynthia F.
Lisa F.
East Brunswick, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lisa I am a part time dental assistant looking for some extra hours during the week to help out a family in need. I have two children of my own that are now grown up and starting their own families. I am willing to help out with before or after school hours, assistant with meal prep, homework, cleaning, keeping the...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I'm so happy to have met Lisa. She's great with my 3 year old and he looks forward to playing with her every week. I feel very fortunate to have her babysitting my greatest gift."
Jenniferlynn M.
4.5
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Hannah, and I am 24 years old. I currently attend State University and I am in their teacher education program pursuing a joint bachelor/master of arts in teaching for P-3 early childhood education for special and general education.
I graduated this May with my bachelor's portion of my degree, then I went back...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Hannah has always been a very experienced, reliable and caring babysitter for my son. She loves children and takes her job very seriously."
Brian E.
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, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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.
Jennifer K.
Dayton, NJ
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I experience as a caretakers for kids from 2 to 13 years old since I was in college. My tasks involved. Picking up the kids from school, dropping them off at after school activities, working on homework, going out for fun bringing them to the movies , friends, taking them showers, cleaning, preparing meals. Reading books with...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Jennifer has been helping us primarily with our preschooler while we are working for a little over a month now. She arrives in the morning, spends a few hours playing with our daughter, then feeds her lunch and gets her ready and takes her to and from her swim...
Maureen S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 1st grade special education teacher with my masters in early childhood special education. I love what I do. I am either looking for some after school opportunities that can be catered to your needs. Need help with homework after school? Need a tutor? Need a babysitter for a few hours or someone who can do light...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We are very lucky to have Kelly come to our son Lenny for fun activities, like drawing, play dough, dancing, reading, learning how to count, colours, shapes, animals, etc. She’s a talented teacher! Very caring and cheerful."
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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
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sofia and I am a 23-year-old graduate student at Rutgers University. I graduated from TCNJ with a BS in Elementary Education. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I am a certified babysitter through the Red Cross program and am CPR certified. I have experience with infants and am comfortable with...
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was awesome. Very good with our little guy."
Sarah F.
5.0
(2)
Hi, I am 31 years old, I have 10 years of experience, working in preschools centers and babysitting for the same family. I have excellent references.
I love working with kids, I'm very patient and sweet, I speak Spanish and English.
I have a preschooler and a 10-month-old baby.
Konny can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Konny is extremely kind, creative, and caring! She has watched both of my children and I trust her 100%."
Renee H.
Shayla E.
Edison, NJ
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Shayla! I recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University and am a Registered Nurse. I am CPR certified, a non smoker, COVID-19 vaccinated, comfortable with pets, and I am able to provide my own transportation. I have done work in a daycare, summer camp, as well as one-on-one child care. I have worked...
Shayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My wife and I hired Shayla to watch our 7-month-old son while we were in town for a wedding. She was very responsive, on time, kept us up to date throughout the evening, and most importantly took great care of our son! We would hire again without hesitation if we...
Peter L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Highland Park, NJ
Nicholas B.
5.0
Mr. Nicholas was one of the greatest baby sitters I had for my 2 boys. He has been with my family for 2 years and everyday my children couldn’t stop asking when Mr. Nick was coming back. He is patient, engaging, and entertaining! He helped out a lot with homework, extra curricular activities, and...
- Care member
Maria S.
5.0
Maria is fantastic! She provided evening care for our 3yo daughter S for 5 months, 3x/week (~12 hours). Maria picked S up from daycare, prepared meals, bathed her, and put her to bed before we arrived home late in the evenings. She was an extended member of the family and very kind, patient with...
- Victoria A.
Julia H.
5.0
Julia has been with our family for a year. She has been AMAZING and wonderful with our kids.
- Kendall L.
Lucille K.
5.0
Lucille has been such a blessing to our family for five years now- watching my two youngest children as if they were family. She is like a grandmother-figure to them, they love going to her house. They nap as if they are home and feel totally comfortable there. I would highly recommend hiring...
- Brenda C.
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 Highland Park, NJ:
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 19 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 $19.16 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 Highland Park, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Highland Park, 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.