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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
Jacqueline S.
Long Branch, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for an autistic child for over 20yrs, I have also cared for the elderly. Caring for others is my passion and knowing that I can make them feel better about them selves. I'm currently looking for full-time or part-time care giver positions.
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"We have used Jacki for about four months now beginning when our daughter was only 3 months old. Jacki is caring, loving, punctual, and mature. She was incredibly flexible as we went from no schedule to changing schedules as our daughter's needs changed. We also...
G J.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Hailey, im 23 years old & and young sahm mom! looking to help with date nights/ special occasions or frequent babysitting! , I am a prior military service member in the navy & currently attend ODU. I have been babysitting for sometime now and decided to join care. com to expand. I love what I do and give it my...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hailey did a babysitting job for my date night out! She was very attentive, showed up early , cooked dinner for the kids and put them to bed. She was great and I’m looking forward to having her again! Definitely recommend! "
Anna S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been in childcare for over 10 years. In college I was an on call / date night nanny for over 10 families that I accumulated by working as a camp counselor and at a daycare. At the same time, I was also a part time nanny for a family I met through here! I have a BA in elementary education and special education. I also have...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Jess is a fantastic babysitter! My little one really enjoyed her company. She was very patient with her and even assisted with homework. She comes highly recommended, I would definitely use her services again. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am a 23-year-old woman, who enjoys helping out with children/teens. I am a pharmacy technician with a passion for helping others. I love animals, I have had them my whole life, definitely pet friendly! I am reliable, have my own transportation, and am a non smoker. Some activities I enjoy are arts & crafts, physical...
Dana can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Dana is very kinda, caring and gentle with everyone she cares for. She is reliable and always on time. Dana is full of creative and fun ideas that will keep kids happy and entertained for hours. She is also really great with animals."
Stephanie T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I worked as a teaching assistant for two years at the Early Childhood Development Center at the University of Michigan-Flint where while I attended school there. I was trained using the Reggio Emilia approach which really allows for learning and development to be tailored to each individual child's needs instead of just one...
Ouckira can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ouckira is very friendly and helpful to the kids"
Nadine S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
(Profile updated as of Oct 2024)
Hi there! I have experience working with kids with behavioral and conduct issues (Clinical Psychology Internship) aged 6-13, and I spent almost a year working at a Pediatric office as a Medical Assistant. I have also babysat for a few families in the past, including toddlers. I am looking for...
Cagla can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cagla is a responsible and trustworthy student. She is punctual and very gentle with kids. I strongly recommend her to families looking to find a reliable person to assist them with their children. "
Irem Alexandra Y.
Daisy N.
Keansburg, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Tender, Loving, And Caring, Child Care Provider.- I Will Love Your Children As If They Were My Own!!
5.0
(10)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 plus years experience as a child care provider (infant to teen), from a Sunday School Teacher, my own children (all adults) and caring for different families.
As a childcare provider included caring for premature twin boys (9 months old). As a care provider, my responsibilities included the following: - Created a...
Daisy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot recommend Daisy enough! She is so loving and dedicated. Knowing that she is caring for my child eases any of my fears. She is absolutely wonderful and we will miss seeing her each week."
Care member
Francine K.
Hazlet, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for over 20 years. I have worked with families starting with infants and going through 8th grade of school, then they are old enough. I love being around children they give me such joy and I them. We do the homework together and play outside.
Francine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We've known Francine for almost 9 years now. She started watching our child when she was only 1.5 years old, every weekday and stopped only when my child started attending Kindergarten. Francine has immense love for children. She is highly dependable, nurturing,...
Richa S.
Amanda B.
Hazlet, NJ
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old and have continued to do so throughout the years. I have watched many different children of all ages, ranging from infancy to teenage years, and some with special needs. The most I have watched at a time is 6 kids. I am also a teacher and love nothing more than working with...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Shannon B.
Hazlet, NJ
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pediatric Emergency Room Register Nurse & Previous NICU Nurse/ Experienced Babysitter
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 27-year-old Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse, Was previously a NICU nurse for 5 years. I am in the Bucks County Area! I am CPR/first aid, breastfeeding resource for CHOP hospital & PALS & NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Certified). I have a very long background with newborns, infants, toddlers, early school aged children. This...
Shannon can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shannon is wonderful! She connected with our kids immediately and they had so much fun with her! She was able to handle a lot of logistics with ease (pick up from school, take to activities, etc.). Will definitely hire her again!"
Jaime M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working as a paraprofessional for Middletown High School South. . I have three children and a grandson. My step-daughter is 26, my son is 15 and my daughter is 13. I have nannied in the past and love working with children.
5.0
"Jamie cared for my daughter from when she was 5 months to 20 months old while my mother in law (my daughters primary caregiver) went through cancer treatment. Jamie still watches our daughter for date nights. Jamie is flexible, dependable, and cares deeply for my...
Katie U.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting kids, of all ages since I was 13 years old. I taught swim lessons for kids from ages 1-15 years old. For two summers, I was an assistant swim coach, dealing with over 180 swim team members. I work Full time 8-5 p.m. Monday - Friday so I am Available after 5pm/ date nights.
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa has been a great sitter for our family!"
Michelle B.
5.0
(9)
I have 20 years of childcare experience. The most recent position was from 9/2023 till 6/2024 I was a babysitter to a 4-year-old girl (who turned 5 in Feb. 24). I picked her up from school, gave her a snack, played with her, took her to dance class on Wednesdays. We went to the park on good weather days or played ball or other...
Joan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joanie has been a huge part of our family for the last 10 years. She started caring for our son and daughter when they were just 5 and 8. She was tasked with picking them up from school, and then spending hours with them doing homework or playing games. She...
Douglas S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a 2nd grade teacher available to tutor elementary aged children in all subjects. I have been a teacher for 5 years and have taught both 2nd and 4th grades. I have my undergraduate masters degrees in elementary education from James Madison University with concentrations in math, science, and special education. I...
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Kelly was great with our 10 month old! She was knowledgeable and comfortable in all aspects of his care."
John P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for checking out my profile. My name is Kathleen and I have nearly 15 years of childcare experience. I have babysat for 15+ families as well as dog and house sat for various owners. Most of my experience comes from working at on and off at daycare for 10 years before moving into nannying. I am also active in the...
Kathleen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kathleen was super dependable, sweet, caring very hardworking and bonded so well with our whole family. We had hired her at the beginning of Covid as schools closed down and we couldn't of been happier. She jumped right in and wasn't afraid to help out with...
Laura E.
Gabrielle S.
Holmdel, NJ
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Gabrielle and I recently graduated in October from New England institute of technology with a masters degree in occupational therapy. I am looking for a part-time job while I study for my boards exam and I have my own transportation with a clean driving record. Currently I am looking for a family that can be...
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabby is very punctual, reliable and friendly. All good things you need for a great babysitter! "
Rita C.
Christine T.
Keansburg, NJ
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love children. I have over 20 years experience working with children. I work for Goddard School in Middletown. He is a cancer survivor. I have also volunteered on the pediatric cancer floor in Newark Beth Israel.
5.0
"Christine has been the nanny for my two little boys (3.5yrs and 22 months) since my little one was 10 weeks old. She is kind, loving and very dependable. She is like family to us and my boys love her. She helps us with early education, potty training and other...
Abigail W.
Clementin D.
Eatontown, NJ
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Clementin. I am 23 years old, and I attend Rutgers University in New Brunswick. I am looking for a babysitting position starting now through the summer. Now that I am currently in school I can babysit for about 1 or 2 days and during the summer for about 4 to 5 days during the week and maybe some weekends for...
Clementin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Tina and I am an experienced and enthusiastic childcare professional. I graduated summa cum laude from Monmouth University with a bachelors degree in psychology with an educational background in childhood and adolescent psychology, and human-animal interactions. I have over 15 years of babysitting experience...
Cristina can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
July G.
Long Branch, NJ
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I would describe myself as a very honest, energetic, creative and kind person. I'm responsible and always willing to learn.
-English and Spanish
-Infant qualified
-Pet friendly / I really love pets!
-Full vaccinated
-Driver license
Experience:
-I studied foreign trade at the University.
-Since 2017, while I was studying, I...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Highlands, NJ
Jacqueline S.
5.0
We have used Jacki for about four months now beginning when our daughter was only 3 months old. Jacki is caring, loving, punctual, and mature. She was incredibly flexible as we went from no schedule to changing schedules as our daughter's needs changed. We also only use her on a part time basis, but...
- G J.
Hailey V.
5.0
Hailey did a babysitting job for my date night out! She was very attentive, showed up early , cooked dinner for the kids and put them to bed. She was great and I’m looking forward to having her again! Definitely recommend!
- Anna S.
Jessica S.
5.0
Jess is a fantastic babysitter! My little one really enjoyed her company. She was very patient with her and even assisted with homework. She comes highly recommended, I would definitely use her services again.
- Care member
Dana S.
5.0
Dana is friendly, reliable, energetic, and caring. I can always depend on her!
- Christine K.
Ouckira M.
5.0
Ouckira babysat for my 2 children one night while we were on vacation. She was easy to communicate with and I felt peace of mind leaving my children in her care. My daughter loved spending time with her and she was very sweet with my son who has a hard time separating from me. Thank you!
- Care member
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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.