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Babysitters in Island Heights, NJ
Samantha W.
Island Heights, NJ
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 years of experience working at a preschool. I am attending graduate school to become a Speech-Language Pathologist. I love doing crafts, playing games and sports, and watching movies. I'm an organizer and multitasker, so minimum supervision is required. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Khourtney B.
Lakewood, NJ
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Khourtney and I love being around children. They are full of amazing energy and joy. I've been babysitting for about 10+years now and I absolutely love it. I enjoy playing and doing fun things such as arts and crafts, learning games, going to the park.
Khourtney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Khourtney is a very kind and thoughtful young lady.
She's works very well with children. Children love her.
She interacts with them very well. You can count on
Khourtney to be there for you and your kid(s). Too, she's
Very trustworthy. "
Deborah S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
HI My name is June, I have experience with caring for all age groups from infants through preteens.. I treat the kids like family. I love taking them to the park, Reading to them, or just playing in the yard. Just want them to have a fun day! I have a valid driver's license as well as my own, reliable transportation.. I am also...
June can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"June is wonderful, she has watched my son for almost two years. She is always on time and very dependable. My son was always happy when he was with her and she took very good care of him. I couldn't have asked for a better nanny and she has become a part of our...
Jessica L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Are you seeking a full-time nanny to join your family? I will come in, be your second hand and shower your house with love and happiness. I have over 20 years of experience in childcare, which also includes working with special needs children. My life is devoted to seeing children happy as well as seeing them grow! I am...
Milady can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Milady has a beautiful heart, she helped me a lot with my new born and made it easier for me to return to work. She would play, read, and talk to my baby in Spanish, which I though was amazing. She is very flexible, reliable, and always willing to come last...
Mel R.
Hailee D.
Forked River, NJ
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'm A Responsible I Have Been Babysitting For 3 Years Now And Am Almost Always Available.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Hailee and I am 24 years old, I babysit children of all ages. I currently work with children who have special needs at a private preschool during the week and babysit on the side. I am also CPR certified. I own my own car, comfortable with pets, and am a non smoker! I am also a register behavioral technician!
Hailee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Hailee was a major help with my 3 children. She was always good at coming up with fun activities for them to all do or go to. She also was great with all of our pets. She was always very trustworthy and reliable. She is like part of the family!"
Shannon H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello !
I am a mom of two girls, ages 19 and 21. I have many years of experience as a babysitter & nanny when I was a teenager. I worked at the day care & preschool on base when my husband was in the Marine Corps. I studied early childhood education in high school and college. I am no longer working my full-time "corporate"...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle was amazing! I hired Michelle for a weekend trip I needed to take and she exceeded expectations!! My kids (2 and 6) love her! She did so many creative activities with them and even helped my 6 year old study for a test. She also amazingly did cleaning...
Jani D.
Fabiana F.
Lanoka Harbor, NJ
$20-25/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Fabiana, I am 41 years old and I am looking for a job . I have 20 years experience , which is more than 4 years as a baby sitter since 2007 as a teacher for pre school and recently get my toddlers teacher license . I have a lot of references and child development associate licensed for 17 years. I love kids and I...
Fabiana can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Fabiana is responsible, dynamic and very organized in the tasks with the children, in the feeding schedules and playful activities. My kids like her"
Milena M.
Debbie H.
Toms River, NJ
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have worked as a Nanny on and off at various times for 15years .. I hold a current NJ LPN license (I have been a Nurse for 34 years and I am CPR certified.
I am the mother of 3 and the grandmother of 9 grandchildren ages 13yrs to 2yrs old.
I can be a great help with household chores, laundry, cooking and even housework..
I...
Debbie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Debbie helps with elderly parents. She is well worth more than $25 hr. Debbie is experienced in the medical field and wonderful to have around taking care of the household and my parents with dementia. Debbie makes sure they are well taken care of and happy. We are...
Caroline B.
Camryn M.
Toms River, NJ
$13-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 22 years old. I live in Toms River NJ. I attend aesthetician school and I love kids and pets! I have 5 nieces and nephew that I have babysat since I was 19 while also carrying other jobs since I was 14 like waitressing and retail jobs. I am also part of a big family and am very kind happy and mature for my age.
Camryn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Camryn was recommended to me by my hair dresser who she has babysat for in the past! She was wonderful!! On time, great with the kids, and all around enjoyable! Would recommend her to anyone looking for a nanny or sitter!!"
Kait D.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I am looking for a tutoring or before/after school job or a summer job. I graduated from Stockton University with my degree in Elementary Education. I have nannied for two families since September 2020 with kids from 1-12 years old of all genders. I love being outside in nature whether it's going on walks, to the beach, or...
Esther can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Esther was great with helping my kids with homework, preparing them for the school year, and ensuring they excelled in all subjects. When my daughter and I were struggling with math, she explained it all in ways the made it easy to understand and kept me in the...
Care member
3.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 grown children, and grandma to two rambunctious boys aged 4, and 2; whom I adore. I have always loved working with children, and have successfully done so over the last 20 years, 10 of those years have been with Care. com. I am a tender, caring person with experience in all of life's trials and tribulations....
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(8)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Joan,
I am a responsible, caring, nurturing caregiver. I have been in the family care field for many years. I have experience working with Dementia / Alzheimer's clients. I've worked with children of all ages and development stages. I've also worked with children on the autism spectrum.
I find the library is as...
Joan can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Joan is amazing! She takes care of my two sons in the morning before school and they adore her, don't know what I would do without her!"
Christie U.
Lisa P.
Toms River, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible Compassionate Caregiver Ready To Support You In Caring For Your Children.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
After raising two wonderful children who are now grown, my nest is empty. After teaching preschool for a number of years I am available to offer more personalized care for your child/children. I am greatly aware of the love, compassion and patience it takes to nurture and care for a child.
If you are looking for someone who is...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Lisa watched my 2 girls, ages 6 and 10 and she was great with them. My family moved to another state and no longer needed her but the girls loved having her watch them. She did activities with them, was reliable and took good care of them. I would recommend her to...
Pria D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Kira and I love working with children. I am a student at Stockton University and am working towards becoming a biology teacher. I have plenty experience being around kids I have been a tutor for the last 8 years, I worked in a licensed daycare with toddlers and infants, I have been a private nanny for the last 4 years and...
Kira can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kira is WONDERFUL! I really wanted to keep my child in my home before she is school age, but leaving someone in my home without me all day took a lot of trust.
Kira loves my child, helps with baby laundry and light housework, and I enjoy trading stories about...
Leah P.
Thakazelo M.
Brick, NJ
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Dedicated Childcare Professional: Nurturing Growth And Development With Compassion
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as Patient, reliable and Caring
I like working with kids because I can express my passion for helping them learn, grow, fostering their creativity. I enjoy being around kids because their curiosity and imagination inspire me every day. It's incredibly rewarding to play a role in their lives
I have...
5.0
"She was an invaluable addition to our family. Her dedication, professionalism and genuine care for our children exceeded our expectations. She is nurturing and went above and beyond to ensure our children were happy and thriving"
Care member
Victoria P.
Toms River, NJ
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Happy Your Here! I Would Love For You To Take A Section To Get To Know Me.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Victoria and I just graduated OCC with my associates degree and I had decided to go for my education degree to become a teacher! A few details about me that makes me believe I can be perfect for you and your family include my medical assistant certification. This means I have a very lengthy education on all things...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Victoria was great! She was incredibly patient and kind to my littles. She was always ready with fun games and a great imagination. Victoria went out of her way to make herself available for my family. My kids truly loved her. 10/10 recommend!! "
Care member
4.4
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi there a little bit about myself. My name is Ashley and I am 34years old and I have two daughters aged 7 and 5. I used to work for the Township with my husband and then resigned after 11years and pursued my passion for nannying and babysitting. I babysat for numerous families over 15+ years in which I have made many life long...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashley shows up on time. She is communicative and friendly. She works diligently. Happy to have found her."
Bayla A.
Deanna M.
Seaside Park, NJ
$17-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm very enthusiastic about childcare, I've earned an associate degree in early childhood education and am continuing my education currently pursuing a bachelors degree in elementary education. Prior to covid I worked in a daycare facility working with children, ages ranging from infants to school age. I was also a fulltime...
Deanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Deanna is such a sweet kindhearted person and good at what she does. The care she has for children really shows when she works. She was very responsive whenever i reached out and she was punctual and always on time. Deanna did great with my 16 month toddler who has...
Angelyn D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Mallory and I currently reside in the Seaside Park area. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and Spanish. I am working towards my masters in Occupational Therapy. During my undergrad I worked at a bilingual daycare for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, I worked in all of the rooms...
Mallory can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Absolutely reliable, extremely friendly and amazing with my kids! Happy to say, she's someone we would recommend to anyone who's looking for a sitter. 10/10 the best sitter we found in the area! Thank you Mallory :)"
Didiani T.
Kristine F.
Toms River, NJ
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Krissy! I just moved to Toms River, NJ from Ramsey, NJ. I have watched and cared for kids from new borns to age 13. I come from a large family so I am used to a busy household. I am very comfortable with animals, having grown up with dogs. I also take care of cats and dogs for neighbors/friends frequently. My interests...
Kristine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We love Krissy! She has been with our twins since they were 6 months old (now they are over 1). She has been patient with our daughter who had some feeding issues right before she started (she was on a feeding tube) so she was understanding of her special needs. It...
Amanda T.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Island Heights, NJ
Khourtney B.
5.0
Khourtney is a very kind and thoughtful young lady.
She's works very well with children. Children love her.
She interacts with them very well. You can count on
Khourtney to be there for you and your kid(s). Too, she's
Very trustworthy.
- Deborah S.
June F.
5.0
June is wonderful, she has watched my son for almost two years. She is always on time and very dependable. My son was always happy when he was with her and she took very good care of him. I couldn't have asked for a better nanny and she has become a part of our family!
- Jessica L.
Milady R.
5.0
Milady has a beautiful heart, she helped me a lot with my new born and made it easier for me to return to work. She would play, read, and talk to my baby in Spanish, which I though was amazing. She is very flexible, reliable, and always willing to come last minute.I felt very comfortable with...
- Mel R.
Hailee D.
5.0
Hailee was a major help with my 3 children. She was always good at coming up with fun activities for them to all do or go to. She also was great with all of our pets. She was always very trustworthy and reliable. She is like part of the family!
- Shannon H.
Michelle L.
5.0
Michelle is a dream come true! I was very nervous about hiring a stranger to watch my kids, but I needed time to get my weekly chores and errands done that are impossible to do with a toddler and infant in tow. I took a chance and am so glad I did! Michelle is great with my kids - she plays with my...
- Amanda G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Island Heights, NJ:
How can I find a Island Heights babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Island Heights, 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 1 babysitters in Island Heights, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Island Heights, NJ?
The average rate for Island Heights, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 Island Heights, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Island Heights, 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.