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Find babysitters in Highlands, NJ that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Highlands, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 9 years
Babysitters in Highlands, NJ
Lindsay W.
Highlands, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
15+ yrs of experience with children ranging from 3 months - teens, CPR certified, animal lover, special needs experience, happy to pick-up/drop-off, cook, laundry/light cleaning, bathe and prep for bed, homework help, hands-on with activities (sports/games/crafts), dual MBA in Finance & Marketing.
Lindsay can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lindsay is a very loving and caring young woman She is very athletic and is great with children.Lindsay is very smart and she always strives to succeed "
Barbara W.
Nicole K.
Highlands, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I provide child care ranging from after school assistance, to weekend stays in your home. With over 10+ years of child care experience I have cared for ages 6 months through 10 years. I have 5 years of daycare experience, working for a local daycare as an aid. In addition to my experience at the daycare, I have been babysitting...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Karina K.
Highlands, NJ
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Karina, graduated from Rowan University. I have a very large, close knit family, one sister and many younger cousins that I have had the pleasure in getting to watch. My sister is 6 years younger than me and I have 12 cousins who range from age 16 to 1 years old who I have the pleasure of looking after. When I was...
Karina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Hi! My name is Colleen, I am a social worker working full-time, but looking to add in some babysitting jobs as well. I will be new to the area of Monmouth county come September 2024. Although I am working full-time, I am available for any evening, weekend, or potential last minute dates (if your sitter is sick/out of town,...
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I am a recent graduate from the University of Tampa and have been babysitting for 5+ years. I recently moved back to my hometown of Highlands. I babysat regularly for 2 boys for over 3 years and they became my second family. Over the past year, I nannied for 2 families regularly. I love being the fun babysitter while...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Over the years, I have had the privilege of babysitting children of various ages ranging from 3 months to 12 years. I am CPR(adult, child, and infant)/AED/ First Aid certified. During my time in college, I worked as a Teacher at a Child Development Center. I have my own form of transportation and my schedule can be flexible. I...
Devon can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Responsible loving and caring self starter. Born and raised Brooklyn native Park Slope/Gowanus resident NYC Department of Education Sub-Paraprofessional looking for after school, holiday and summer work hours. I have over 10+ years experience with children of all ages. Homework, snacks, light meal prep, tiding up not a problem....
Jeanann can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Marita L.
Highlands, NJ
$22/hr • 12 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as friendly, flexible and have patience.
I like working with kids because I grew up in a big family. I enjoy playing with them teaching and reading books.
I'm looking for a job that is close where I live and hope to find a nice family.
I started working with kids when I first time came here in...
Marita can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Alison F.
Highlands, NJ
$30-35/hr • 9 yrs exp
I raised 4 of my own children. Have 3 grandchildren and have a lifetime of experience. I would be an asset to your family.
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning
Hi! I'm a full-time nanny in Rumson, going on almost four years with my current family (3 boys - ages 5/7/10).
I studied Child Policy & Advocacy at Montclair State, where I learned to approach childcare with a practical and thoughtful mindset. I have experience with children of all ages but thrive with school-aged sibling sets....
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Kelsey B.
Highlands, NJ
$20-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
I started babysitting children when I was in high school and I loved it! After high school, I became an assistant teacher at a daycare then I worked as a nanny for a family with 3 children. After college, I worked at another daycare as a teacher and now I am a caregiver for my niece who has autism. I love working with children...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hi. This is Youchun. And my English name is Lexi. I am from Shenzhen China. I was an au pair for two years in the USA. After my program done. I had decided to stay for a longer term study for my future career. Currently, I am a student of Brookdale community college. Ask for me, I had experience about babysitting kids from...
Youchun can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lexi was our Au pair for 1 year. She was amazing! My kids loved her and miss her very much. She was engaging and approach life with positive can do attitude that really was felt by our family. She is very helpful kind. Anyone would be lucky to have her as a...
Anita P.
Alyza R.
Long Branch, NJ
$23-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old, I am currently 23. I have 6 nieces and nephews who I've babysat since they were newborns. I have had parents friends who've I've also babysat for. I enjoy being with children and have considered being a teacher because of it. Thankfully I had a job at a charter school where I...
Alyza can also help with: Carpooling
Jenifer N.
Keansburg, NJ
$28-43/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for over 10 years from newborns to teenagers.
I was a dance teacher in a public school in Brazil for 3 years, teaching kids from 5yo to 15yo. I also have plenty of experience working as a nanny and babysitter in Brazil and USA.
As a dance teacher I had classes and trainings about child development...
Jenifer can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Such a great nanny! She's responsible, hard worker, and lovely!!"
Tatiana S.
Jessica P.
Eatontown, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Jess. I have been working with kids for many years now from babysitting, to camps, to day cares, to coaching, to student teaching, and substituting. I started babysitting when I was around 13 years old, so it has been about 10 years. I am currently in college at Monmouth University studying elementary education...
5.0
"Jessica was very reliable and very sweet. Worked amazing with the kids. They loved her"
Lisa M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Jessica but I prefer to be called Jess and I am 29 years old. I have babysat for many children in my life, most ranging from new born-11 years old in age. Within those jobs, I have driven children to and from school and watched them until their parents come home and helped with anything that the children or...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jess was a wonderful caregiver for my children. She was very flexible, great with the kids, and responsible."
Lori H.
5.0
(2)
I have been a mothers helper and babysitter on and off for six years and it has always been a joy.
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Caroline is a wonderful person! She is full of energy and a self motivator. She is quite able to think outside of the box and find solutions that others may not.
Caroline is very good with people and is always a pleasure "
Kim F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Yasemin and I am 26 years old! My job experience of 8+ years range of children between the ages of 12 weeks to 14+ years old. I started off babysitting within the family and then family friends, etc. I am very passionate and focused on all my responsibilities. I am all about togetherness, health, and the well...
Yasemin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Yasemin is here every time she said she'd be here, she is very sweet & is great with our son. We're happy to have met her! Finally we have a reliable babysitter!
"
Danielle C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! . I am a very reliable and patient person who has had years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm currently an elementary school teacher.
About Me:
-I have 7 years experience babysitting.
-I have taught Kindergarten and First grade.
-I have tutored children of different ages and disabilities.
-Over the...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the parent of two daughters, ages 25 & 28. I stopped working to raise my children and to start an electrical contracting business with my husband. While at home with my girls, I became very involved in their schools and volunteered for years as they were growing up. I have cared for several children in the past until they...
Loreen can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Highlands, NJ
Lindsay W.
5.0
Lindsay is a very loving and caring young woman She is very athletic and is great with children.Lindsay is very smart and she always strives to succeed
- Barbara W.
Youchun L.
5.0
Lexi was our Au pair for 1 year. She was amazing! My kids loved her and miss her very much. She was engaging and approach life with positive can do attitude that really was felt by our family. She is very helpful kind. Anyone would be lucky to have her as a babysitter or nanny :)
- Anita P.
Jenifer N.
5.0
Jennifer Is a great person ! And a wonderful nanny ! She was so great with our little girl ! Definitely recommend her to take care of your little ones .
- Rabhea C.
Jessica P.
5.0
Jessica was very reliable and very sweet. Worked amazing with the kids. They loved her
- Lisa M.
Jessica A.
5.0
Jess was a wonderful caregiver for my children. She was very flexible, great with the kids, and responsible.
- Lori H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Highlands, NJ:
How can I find a Highlands babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Highlands, 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 11 babysitters in Highlands, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Highlands, NJ?
The average rate for Highlands, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $21.09 per hour as of April 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 Highlands, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Highlands, 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.