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60 babysitters are listed in Highland Park, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Highland Park, NJ
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an older mom of an 11-year-old daughter and have been her primary caregiver for most of her early years since my husband worked 12 hour days. I've been responsible for watching many of my daughter's friends, prepared meals for them, ensured that they had activities to keep them busy and have driven them to activities. I...
Nadine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We are so thankful for Nadine. She cared for our 2 kids in the morning before school and drove them safely for 2 years. She was always on time, never called out and was an absolute pleasure to have around. Our kids enjoyed their time with her and we would...
Jeffrey S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Being the oldest of 3 kids, I have been caring for children and helping out with errands and tasks for what feels like my whole life. I have worked as a camp counselor, camp director, babysitter, nanny, pediatric surgical assistant, you name it. I am also pursuing my doctorate degree in clinical psychology with a speciality in...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Thank you Kayla for taking of my girls. They had a blast. Very reliable and dependable. Looking forward to more meetings. Thank you!"
Ijeoma O.
Ruby B.
Bound Brook, NJ
$14-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Ruby, I've been caring for friends and families for 7 years. I also been on care. com for 3 years. I currently attend Montclair State University and due to COVID-19 most of my classes will be online so I am flexible. I have my own and car so I'm able to handle pick ups and drop offs. I'm also understanding...
Ruby can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Ruby is reliable, trustworthy and takes pride in her work. She is calm, measured and professional. I highly recommend her."
Lisa G.
Jazmin R.
Edison, NJ
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I love interacting with and caring for children. I do have past experience working with kids. I grew up looking after my younger sister, younger cousins, and I've babysat children in my neighborhood from time to time. I worked at a day care where I primarily cared for 2-3-year-olds and some ages above. I am certified...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jazmin is truly become apart of my little family! I'm a first time mom and needed child care for my 3 month old in September. She quickly adapted to the routine I had established for my daughter. Also, she was very honest, up front and communicative. She even took...
Krystalle T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As dedicated and passionate nanny, I have always been drawn to the unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on a child's life. I cherish the moments spent watching them grow, learn, and explore the world around them, and I find immense joy in being a part of their earliest and most formative years.
With a warm and nurturing...
5.0
"Excellent worker, she is a very patient and very kind person"
Care member
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
Jessica V.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Jessica. I am 31 years-old. I love caring for children and seniors. I feel that caring for them is the best job I can have. I am very responsible, reliable, and have a lot of patience. I have a run nursing degree. I have been caring for children and seniors most of my life, will care for them as if they were my...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Dear Jessica V.
Thank you for the time and consideration.I appreciate having had the opportunity to speak with you about your experience in related babysitter. Your resume is quite impressive and shows great potential for you in the working world. Sorry that it...
Maria-elena V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dependable & professional cleaning with a personal touch.
Customized services offered:
Commercial offices
Residential homes and apartments
Daily, Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly
Reliable Thorough cleaning services
Satisfaction guaranteed
Equipment and Cleaning supplies provided
I have a good references and would be happy to...
Samantha C.
Plainfield, NJ
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Samantha C.! I am available for date nights on the weekends Friday, Saturday and Sunday each three days from 6pm- 12 a.m. I recently changed my schedule since the semester is ending, perfect for summer camp schedules! Dropping off or pick up. I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Travel, Remote Learning,...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
5.0
"Samantha is a reliable and trustworthy person. She came on time for every time we needed her. Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on...
Leydi C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently an elementary physical education teacher in North Brunswick. I am 39 and have been teaching for 16 years. I have many years of experience with children. I also am a step mom. I took twin boys on full time many, many years ago because my husband has full custody. I have been babysitting for years now and absolutely...
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Heather was an excellent caretaker and someone you can trust with your children. She also loves pets. She was very thorough sending me texts to keep me aware of different things."
Christine M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother. I have three children, a son and two daughters. I adore children and very responsible with them. I am looking for the opportunities the jobs. I have 9 years of experience. I am responsible, orderly, energetic and loving.
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jazmina is fantastic! Everything that I could ask for in a caregiver and more. I feel completely at ease knowing that I'm leaving my daughter in very capable and caring hands. I highly recommend her!"
Leibnitz P.
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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sandra is amazing at what she does! She has natural mommy mode inside of her. She's great with kids! I have a big family of 6 children and 1 infant. She was an awesome mother's helper, when hired. She's very organized and always filled with activities to do. Very...
Jennyfer C.
Karina S.
Plainfield, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I have my GDA babysitting certificate. I also did a first aid course. I worked in a daycare for three years.
Karina can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Kind ! Has kids of her own ! Understanding And dependable"
Michelle G.
Jeraldine S.
New Brunswick, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Jeraldine, I'm 25 years old, I'm in public accounting. Fully vaccinated. I'm an independent, creative, honest and responsible person. I have 6 years of experience with babies, toddlers, preschool and grade schoolers. I can help with meal prep, bedtime routine, changing diapers, driving, and will do activities outside and...
Jeraldine can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Jeraldine has been a member of our family for the past two years now as a live-in au pair. She joined us to primarily care for our almost 9 month old, who is now about to turn 3. She also has looked after our 5 year old daughter whenever her school is closed for...
Molly S.
Grysmeldy G.
Middlesex, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a registered nurse with a bachelor's from Rutgers University and currently work in postpartum home visiting. I enjoy working with small children and have clinical experience with newborns and children up to 2 years old. I have experience babysitting children ages 1 to 8 years old. I am enrolled very par time in a...
Grysmeldy can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Grysmeldy to watch our toddler while we attended a wedding in NJ. We are from out of state and have never really left our son with a babysitter before, but Grysmeldy was just the best and made us feel totally at ease. Our son had so much fun and talked...
Meredith C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Thank you for your interest in my profile. My name is Agnieszka (English - Agnes). I am a 30-year-old Polish woman who has been a child care provider for the last 10 years. I have also studied in child care related fields. In 2013, I finished the Childcare Management Certificate at the NYU and I also became a Montessori...
Agnieszka can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Agnies has been employed by our family for the past 18 months and we can wholeheartedly say that it has been a true pleasure having Aga in our home and with our children.
As working parents, it is difficult to leave your children for countless hours a week in...
Danielle B.
Wajeha K.
Parlin, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, My Name Is Wajeha. I'm 22 Years Old And I've Been Baby Sitting Since I Was 18.
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and playful.
I like working with kids because, kids have been my passion since I can remember. I have a lot of baby cousins in the family which grew my love for kids a lot.
I'm looking for a job that is flexible with the schedule.
I started working with kids when I was 18, in...
Wajeha can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"GREAT babysitter!!! she baby sit my two lovely kids for one year! she was a part of the family and we loved her so much until we had to unfortunately move out! she was skilled and was able to multitask between two kids and she was very good working under stress,...
Donia S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Anabella, I am currently 21 years old and I have been babysitting my whole life. I have a younger brother who I used to watch when I watch 13 and tons of cousins and family friends that I also took care of. I am a really friendly person and I love kids, I want to be an elementary school teacher so babysitting and...
Anabella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bella has been a great sitter for our family, and we look forward to continuing working with her in the future! She is always punctual and communicative with anything that comes up."
Megan M.
Jessica O.
South Plainfield, NJ
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Jessica! I am currently a 4th grade teacher. I have over 7 years of experience with babysitting and I have also been in a classroom with children so I have plenty of experience with kids. I am a huge dog lover (and have 1 dog and a cat myself) and have my own transportation. I look forward for any job opportunity on here....
Jessica can also help with: Travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My kids love Jessica! She is very dependable, she has always arrived on time and for emergencies she was almost always available last minute! She always went above and beyond for my girls! I would recommend her again and again! She's trustworthy and so kind!"
Alexandria F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a biology teacher looking for part-time work over the summer as a sitter, pet caretaker, house sitter, and/or tutor. I have 1 year of experience as a full time 8th, 11th, and 12th grade biology teacher, 6 years of part-time experience in elementary and middle school education, as well as 2 years of experience as a college...
Antoinette can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"You are getting a caregiver that is truly the "top brass" if you hire Antoinette. She was absolutely wonderful with my daughter, incredibly professional and reliable. I'll be hard pressed to find another caregiver that I'm as comfortable with. She's highly...
Pam D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Highland Park, NJ
Nadine F.
5.0
We are so thankful for Nadine. She cared for our 2 kids in the morning before school and drove them safely for 2 years. She was always on time, never called out and was an absolute pleasure to have around. Our kids enjoyed their time with her and we would definitely hire her again if we needed...
- Jeffrey S.
Kayla M.
5.0
Thank you Kayla for taking of my girls. They had a blast. Very reliable and dependable. Looking forward to more meetings. Thank you!
- Ijeoma O.
Ruby B.
5.0
Ruby was excellent with my 5 year old daughter. Always reliable for last minute coverage. Very sweet girl who was always punctual and polite.
- Tyler J.
Jazmin R.
5.0
Jazmin is truly become apart of my little family! I'm a first time mom and needed child care for my 3 month old in September. She quickly adapted to the routine I had established for my daughter. Also, she was very honest, up front and communicative. She even took the time to text me updates and...
- Krystalle T.
Katalina F.
5.0
I love Katalina help, she's amazing. And my kids love her, highly recommended.
- Jennifer G.
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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 February 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.