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Find babysitters in Highland Park, NJ that you’ll love
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 6 years
Babysitters in Highland Park, NJ
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I really enjoy working with elderly patients and Children. I have over 10 years experience in being a Caregiver. from Children to Elderly. I truly do enjoy what I do. I am know for being Caring, understanding, helpful, hardworking, and so much more.
Recommendation letters available upon request
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We will miss Tiffany as she became part of our family. She was punctual and professional and she is an asset to anyone who has her assistance."
Melanie H.
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
"Nadine drove my daughter back and forth to camp everyday last summer. My daughter absolutely adores her. They talk and have conversations in the car and Nadine even came to one of my daughter's theatre performances that I wasn't able to go to since I had to work....
Lori B.
Ruby B.
Bound Brook, NJ
$15-50/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
"I love Katalina help, she's amazing. And my kids love her, highly recommended."
Jennifer G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there! My name is Nicole, I'm 27 years old. I'm the oldest of four girls and I believe that's where my love for children and care giving stems from. I have 13 years experience, 7 of those years paid and the other 6 were volunteer in a church nursery and as a Sunday school teacher, working with children from 6 weeks to 10...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole is a true gem. She currently works for our family full time during the week as a nanny for our 3.5 year old and newly welcomed infant. She has an incredible amount of energy and is never at a loss for activities for our toddler. And she is gentle, loving,...
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 amazing and I highly recommend her. My son had many babysitters, but he'd never ask him to visit any of them until he met Aida. She's caring, reliable, and trustworthy. She treats my son as if he's hers. Please don't even think twice before hiring her and...
Care member
Layani B.
South Plainfield, NJ
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Layani!
I'm a hardworking, caring, and outgoing person who absolutely loves working with children! I have two years of experience in aftercare programs at local elementary schools, as well as working at summer camps. I'm also CPR certified, ensuring your child's safety is always my top priority.
In addition to my...
Layani can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Layani is exactly and extremely patient with children. She worked with my daughter in aftercare program for 3 years. She is reliable and understanding also. She has watched my child on multiple occasions, my daughter loves her!"
Jamia G.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, 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: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently a college student that's enjoys children's company, am extremely loving and caring with amazing patience. I have had multiple job experiences with childcare that acquired transportation, preparing meals, assistance in academics, etc. I'm a very reliable young lady with flexible hours who is always punctual. I've...
Dayana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dayana is a patient and friendly sitter. She is bright and positive and hard working. She is a quick learner and knows how to support my child with virtual schooling. She is trustworthy and always arrives on time. She is a wonderful nanny/sitter/tutor."
Jenie V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hannah and I absolutely love working with kids! I am currently in Graduate school at Kean University working towards my masters in occupational therapy. I have a wealth of babysitting experience. In high school I was constantly babysitting my little neighbors. Then, I started babysitting full time for a family...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind, a great homework motivator and just a good person. I recommend her with no reservations!"
Hana S.
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Nicolina D.
Colonia, NJ
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have my masters degree in speech language pathology. I love kids and I am looking to help out with babysitting or driving to camp/activities. I have a new car with a clean driving record. I am extremely punctual and reliable. I'd love to hear from you to discuss your needs!
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, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sandy was our very first nanny and cared for two babies who were 10 months old when they first met her. She made the transition of returning back to work so much easier with her calming presence and natural talent for childcare. She approached each day with a...
Stephanie K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello and thank you so much for reading my profile! I am a 34-year-old experienced nanny having taken care of newborns and toddlers and older children up to 14 years old. I am a former assistant teacher at the Early Childhood Center. I am a very loving and caring person and I am great with children! I have a car so I am able to...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We ALL love, love, LOVE Eveline! If you're lucky enough to have her watch your kids, you'll love her too! She's just wonderful!!"
Stephanie B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Nathalia! I have my Masters in social work. I have been a babysitter for about 6 years now. I consider myself responsible, reliable, and patient. I am currently looking for occasional weekend jobs.
Nathalia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter (9) really enjoyed her time with Nathalia! I hired her to look after my daughter during the summer for a couple of days while I worked. Would recommend!"
Sab E.
Vincynthia P.
Piscataway, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced With Kids Since I Was Younger Love Children
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello I have 11+ years of babysitting. Looking for some families to babysit for date nights, school breaks and other events. I am a Special education teacher so I do also have special education experience as well. Feel free to reach out!
Looking for Full Time babysitting for the Summer Mondays-Thursdays!
Vincynthia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Vincynthia has babysat for our 11 month son a few times now and is just overall wonderful. She is so caring and patient with him, and is very engaging when she plays with him. I feel very comfortable leaving him in her care and we will continue to hire her!"
Christina B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Highland Park, NJ
Maggie K.
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.
Tiffany W.
5.0
We will miss Tiffany as she became part of our family. She was punctual and professional and she is an asset to anyone who has her assistance.
- Melanie H.
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.
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.
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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 18 babysitters in Highland Park, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.0. 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 Highland Park, NJ?
The average rate for Highland Park, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.44 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.