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60 babysitters are listed in Hillsborough, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Hillsborough, NJ
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an 20-year-old college student studying Psychology at Kean University. I commute from Bridgewater to Union. I have always had a passion for working with children. Working at an Elementary school after school program for two years has taught me the key to patience and understanding. At the after school program I was in...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Michelle is a compassionate, patient, attentive young woman. Her work ethic is one of the best I've seen, and she is absolutely wonderful with children."
Elizabeth M.
Sofia S.
Kendall Park, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child And Family Therapist Looking For Part-Time Child Care Position
3.7
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated mother of grown children who are very well adjusted, active, and successful in their daily lives. I currently work with children who have been adopted. I develop and implement plans to help them transition and adjust in a healthy manner. I adore babies and enjoy interacting with children of all ages. Due to my...
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sofia is absolutely wonderful!
I work in medicine and my husband works as an engineer. There are many times where we were scrambling to find a babysitter because of our jobs. Sofia was 100% there for us.
She has a degree as a social worker and being a full...
Kimberly H.
Kristina J.
Somerset, NJ
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Kristina, I hold a masters in fine arts. I've worked with kids from ages 5-15 and I'm first aid/CPR certified. I also have experience watching and caring for dogs for about 7 years. For 5 years, I worked as a counselor and specialist at a children's youth theatre camp, so I know a ton of goofy games! My family has an...
Kristina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, 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
(1)
Allow me to introduce myself- My names Jade, I am a compassionate individual with a diverse range of skills and experiences. Over the past seven years, I have immersed myself in the world of child care, honing my abilities to nurture and engage with children. In addition, I possess two years of invaluable experience in...
Jade can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jade is a very smart, caring and dependable person that loves working with children and will make sure your child is safe while under her supervision. She is also a very hard-working college student!"
Shane D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently only available for occasional coverage or a once-a-week need. I work 40 hours per week and not looking to add anything regular to my schedule!
If you need a temporary tutor, date-night or back-up sitter, or help with a one-time event. I can be available!
I tutor, coach tennis, caretake for children and...
Layla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have 3 girls ages 9,5, and 18 months and they fell in love with Layla immediately! She is great at playing with the girls, tidying up, putting the baby down to sleep & preparing dinner. You can tell she has plenty of experience as she needed no direction and made...
Adrianne B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 4 grown boys and Registered Nurse who stepped away from a 34 year career to care for my parents. Returned to the the work force as a Professional Nanny caring for newborn to elementary aged children. I have furthered my education in the areas of newborn care and postpartum doula obtaining certification. Seeking...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nancy helped our family for the last two weeks. She took wonderful care of our children and we would be very happy to have her back again!"
Amanda C.
Renee H.
North Brunswick, NJ
$17-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
Loves To Laugh, Rule Follower, Safety Enthusiast, Loves To Have Fun
3.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Renee and I am interested in this position. The position would be great I am a certified K-6 elementary teacher. I am finishing up my first year of teaching 4th grade in Somerset. I just finished my master's degree as an elementary education with special education student at Ramapo College of New Jersey. I have...
Renee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Renee to babysit my two children (infant age and toddler age). She showed up to work on time each morning, and got the kids schedule down perfect by the second week. She would help with tidying up items and rooms around the house, make lunch for the kids,...
Carrie G.
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, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
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.
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...
4.4
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Melanie and I have been working with children for over 17 years. I am a Special Education Paraprofessional currently employed in the Hillsborough Public School district. I have experience with children/ young adults ages 2-23 ranging in different special needs. Since finding care. com I have done mostly...
Melanie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have been working with Melanie for afterschool care, some meal preparation for my daughter and transportation to afterschool activities. My 9 year old daughter LOVES Melanie! We do too. Melanie is caring, responsible and communicative. Working with Melanie...
Care member
Alexandra A.
Somerset, NJ
$40-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello, there! My name is Alexandra- I'm a 29-year-old teacher from Puerto Rico. I'm outgoing, respectful and kind. I moved to NJ to pursue my career 6 years ago. Kids have always been a part of my life. They are the reason I became a teacher and are definitely my motivation to keep going and always do my best. I currently teach...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Alexandra is efficient, detail-oriented, and extremely competent. I highly recommend her for any endeavor she may seek to pursue."
Ninoshka M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have a CNA license and experience caring for large families, twins, and children with special needs. I am the eldest of seven and started babysitting for my younger siblings, three of whom are low-functioning autistic and two of whom are twins. Outside of my family, I have cared for children ranging from 4 months to 18 years...
Barbara can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Barbara has been helping my family for the last few months and has been amazing. My kids are a handful and very picky but they love Barbara she is very patient understanding and cares. Couldn't say enough good things about her. "
Sarah S.
Jenna S.
Skillman, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 29 years old and just graduated from Arcadia University with a degree in Psychology and a focus on child art therapy. I have been babysitting children ages 1/2 year to 16 years old, for the past 14 years. I started as a mother's helper in my early teenage years. I love children and love to teach them, help them and watch...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenna is a very responsible person. She has lots of energy & great communication skills. She works quickly and knows how to get stuff done. We would hire her back in a second if we had the need."
Norman G.
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
4.0
"She?s great with children! Very friendly and trustworthy, I felt very comfortable having her babysitting my children. I recommend her to any family that knows her personally, she is a wonderful young lady. "
Rocio L.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & 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.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a babysitter, I take my job very seriously and take into consideration the lifestyle that your family leads and how you choose to raise your children. I have 6 years of experience working with children in a daycare care setting, and over 16 years of experience babysitting for various families. Currently, I work with children...
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Caitlin has been with us for close two years and it has been a pleasure to have as part of our family. Our daughter has grown very close and attached to Caitlin."
Summer S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Choosing the right caregiver for your child(ren) is one of the many important decisions you will make for your child(ren). Children are my passion, I genuinely love being around them as they grow and learn. I help and encourage children to meet their milestones through reading, play, art, and many more age appropriate...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My kids loved Ashley when she watched them for 3 days in a back up care situation. I think she would be a great nanny - dependable, punctual and fun!"
Suzanne J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, for children between the ages of 1 to 16! I have worked with children in many capacities: tutoring, youth theatre, summer camps, church services, and in-classroom assistance. I'm passionate about encouraging creativity and imagination in kids, and I am skilled in coming up with...
Alison can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Alison has been our babysitter since she started out 5 years ago. I have 3 children (2 boys and one girl) and Alison is always their first choice when we need a nighttime sitter as well. She is fun interactive, and creative with the kids. I trust her driving my...
Megan M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Hillsborough, NJ
Michelle L.
5.0
My kids call her "Shell" and she has been watching them for 2.5 years! My son is now 4, and our daughter is 1. Shell has been a pleasure to have in our lives during that time! Always reliable no matter what comes up. She has even traveled to NYC with us to care for our son for the evening. Very...
- Stefani D.
Sofia S.
5.0
Sofia came to us and began caring for our youngest child after we received an autism diagnosis for him. She was an absolute blessing to our son and our family! She worked with him on academic skills as well as play skills to support what his therapists and teachers were doing while simultaneously...
- Dana O.
Anabella G.
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.
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
Jade P.
5.0
Jade is a very smart, caring and dependable person that loves working with children and will make sure your child is safe while under her supervision. She is also a very hard-working college student!
- Shane D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Hillsborough, NJ:
How can I find a Hillsborough babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Hillsborough, 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 37 babysitters in Hillsborough, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.3. 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 Hillsborough, NJ?
The average rate for Hillsborough, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.97 per hour as of January 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 Hillsborough, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Hillsborough, 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.
Ratings for Hillsborough, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Babysitters in Hillsborough, NJ are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.