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301 babysitters are listed in Jersey City, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Jersey City, NJ
5.0
(6)
Hi there! I'm Lily! I've been working in childcare since I was 17 and now work part-time as a Party Princess Performer in the Jersey/NYC area! I have worked in daycare with ages 3 - 7, 2 summers as an art teacher at Columbia Association's Art Camp and aftercare for ages 5 - 13! I have experience in babysitting, nannying ages 1-...
Lily can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lily works part time for me at my character entertainment company as a children's performer and as a sitter for my children here and there. She has such great energy, patience, and creativity. The kids at our character events love her and she's great at leading...
Imani C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello ,
My name is Lisette. I am 26 years old and a college graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in Exercise Science and minor in psychology . I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old . I have been employed as a substitute teacher for different grade levels varying from elementary, special needs, and high...
Lisette can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lisette is not only punctual, respectful, caring, bright and creative, but she is loved by our little girl and by us. We highly recommend her."
Jeannie N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 27 years old. I have degrees in accounting and finance, and I currently work in for a startup in Jersey City. I have experience with kids ranging from newborns to 12 years old. I nannied for a family with two boys (now 5 and 3 years old) for two years after graduating college. I was a nanny for a year in college, I...
Caitlin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Our baby loves Cait. She's very loving and cheerful, handling even very fussy days with calmness. She's also great with our 11-year-old. "
Mindy Q.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello Dear Families,
My name is Diana and I am currently working with two amazing families but unfortunately, the child I have been working with will be transitioning to school soon. I am looking for a morning position three to four hours a day. I began my journey as a child caregiver at Rise and Shine Daycare where I gained...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Our daughter spent wonderful time with Diana. We were looking for a nanny who could take care of our daughter until she gets old enough to attend a preschool. Because it was our first time hiring a nanny, we were very nervous at first, but Diana was very good at...
Weinan D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Irina. I currently live and study in the New York City area.
I have a great amount of experience caring for children of all ages and pets. As a member of a large family, I've taken on responsibility of all different kinds. Whether it's reading, cooking, sports or crafts, I love to be active and provide the...
Irina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Irina helped us babysit our 2.5 year old son while we lived in Jersey City. We were looking for a Russian speaking nanny and Irina was a great fit. She is caring, honest, always punctual and responsible. Irina also helped with cleaning and cooking when needed which...
Pavel K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Rocio. I love care-giving and early childhood education. I have been a school teacher in my home country Mexico. I am very patient, responsible, punctual and non-smoker. I have cared for children aged 0 months to 14 years old for 14 years. I am available full time, bilingual (English- Spanish). Gladly, I will email...
Rocio can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Rocio was an outstanding nanny due to her patience, creativity, warmth, and organization. Despite a long commute, she was always punctual. Neighbors informed us that at the playground she was a notably good caregiver. We found it easy to communicate with her...
Susan K.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Jen and I am 28 years old living in Downtown Jersey City. I graduated college in 2015 with a degree in Early Childhood Education and with a minor in reading. I currently have 3 years of experience being a full time teacher under my belt. I have taught both 1st and 3rd grade, along with having numerous...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Jennifer has experience as a teacher of young children and it shows. She is so great with kids and has the added benefit of being a great tutor! Always on time and very organized and dependable. Cannot recommend highly enough."
Adam D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Natalia, a friendly and responsible babysitter available for date nights and evenings. With a natural love for children and over seven years of experience in childcare, I take pride in creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for your little ones.
Throughout my years of babysitting, I have developed a knack...
Natalia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalia was recommended by a close friend and she has become my first choice. She's very reliable, energetic, organized, loving and FUN! My son adores her and I should add I have a very hyper toddler but she knows how to keep him engaged and active. She has...
Vivian H.
5.0
(2)
I have several years of babysitting experience, with children as young as 6 months up to 13 years. I have also worked with children with special needs. Worked at summer camps and Montessori camps so I have experience dealing with several kids at a time. I am responsible, warm and love kids.
Camila can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Camila is a very trustworthy and caring person. She has worked for me and my family several times and is always punctual, professional, and kind. She is amazingly talented with children and is able to handle herself in any situation. I would highly recommend Camila...
Jennifer M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been taking care of children from various ages ranging from 0 to 12 since before I was 14. Childcare came naturally to me, it is a passion to see the a child's happiness and safety. I love working with children and getting to know them for the individuals they are. Allowing children to grow, explore and learn is a rewarding...
Shatyce can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Shatyce was available last minute when I was in a bind. She watched my 18 month old son. She has a two year old herself, so was more than able to care for my son well. Shatyce was on time, flexible, easy to communicate with, cleaned up and kept my son entertained...
Cara B.
Karina S.
Jersey City, NJ
$20-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Every Weekday Evening After 6 And All Day Wednesdays.
3.7
(3)
I am seeking for full-time babysitting or nanny position. I am very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 10 of experience caring for children. Over the last few years, I've worked primarily with infants and toddlers, but I love kids of all ages. I enjoy everything to mealtime to playtime and story time. I...
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"She's very energetic and a good communicator"
Ariana S.
5.0
(1)
Hello lovely families! I am a certified teacher seeking a summer job.
My career began when I taught preschool for three years. Two years in a head start program and one year in Hoboken. During that time, I primarily worked with Pre-k students ages 3-5years but also taught 2-year-olds. I also worked as an Instructional Coach for...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Karen has been an amazing sitter for my 2 girls (ages 2 and 4). She used to work at their daycare as a teacher in the preschool room and she currently babysits for us, as needed, on weekends. My girls get so excited when we tell them that she is coming over and...
Rosalie T.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I am a life long resident of Jersey City (born and raised). I have two girls of my own, 20 and 12, who are pretty independent and stay busy with work, school, and extra activities. I work part-time as a legal assistant in Journal Square until about 2:00 or 2:30 p.m. , and I am usually available for a few hours...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"Rebecca is hard working, dependable and the safety and well being of my kids was always her priority. The only reason she no longer works with my children is that their sports schedules required me to make adjustments. I would definitely hire her again. "
Prudence K.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny/care provider for the past 15 years and without a doubt it continues to be the most satisfying work I could do. Caring for children has always been my passion. I do have a 10 and 15-year-old of my own. I am an energetic, friendly, organized young woman. I relate to children exceptionally well and I find the...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Jennifer is a responsible and reliable carer. She is patient, gentle and caring with young children. She organizes play dates, takes kids to the park and enjoys guiding kids with their craft and school projects. Jennifer also helps with chores at home. She was with...
Ekta P.
Marosky G.
Jersey City, NJ
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with six years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering a safe and stimulating environment for children to grow and learn. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which ignited a desire within me to make a positive impact on the lives of young...
Marosky can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She really loves kids and knows how to communicate with them. I am definitely hire her again in near future"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Lachmin, I have been a babysitter for over 10 years. I'm certified for pediatric first aid/CPR/AED. I have experience with teaching toddlers with recognizing letters, arts and crafts, and word puzzle. I also have experience with taking care of new borns. I'm currently looking for a full time caregiver job and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lachmin was our after school nanny from 2017-2018. She is a warm, kind, caring person. She was punctual and reliable. We moved out of the area so we sadly had to let her go."
Rinku S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
- Hello! I'm Nicole! I'm currently a Head Teacher at Vivvi and a former Special Education Kindergarten teacher. I have 9+ years of experience working with children in a variety of different backgrounds.
- Experience: I have 4 years experience as a Kindergarten grade team lead at Success Academy Charter Schools. Prior to that, I...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely Loved Nicole! She was really nice, patient and understanding with the baby. She was also flexible with the schedule. We are heartbroken that she had to leave!
Wishing her all the best for future endeavors. "
Sameer T.
Olivia G.
Jersey City, NJ
$24-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced And Organized Sitter Looking To Bring Ease To Your Family's Schedule
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Olivia! I'm an energetic trilingual sitter that has worked in childcare through volunteer work with nonprofits, babysitting with local families, and more formal counseling work with young adults in academia. I can take kids to and from activities, or spend the day at home if need be. I love engaging with kids in the...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
3.0
"Olivia was hired and helped to take care of our two toddlers. She worked with us for 3 weeks. She was very kind and did a wonderful job with engaging with our children.
Unfortunately, there were a few incidents that left us tainted with our experience with her....
Tayo B.
Sephora D.
Jersey City, NJ
$43/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Sephora and I'm currently a Senior at College majoring in Neuroscience and French. I've been working with kids since I was 14 and love it. I started by watching my younger brother and cousin, and then began babysitting for kids in our neighborhood. Over the last few years, I've worked primarily with kids from 2-12...
Sephora can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sephora is responsible and soft spoken; her calm demeanor immediately puts you at ease. Sephora helped me with after camp pick up for several weeks this summer. She was always punctual and attentive with my son. She would also bring crafts or think about ways to...
Lizmar B.
Esha P.
Jersey City, NJ
$30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
I am a passionate and dedicated babysitter seeking a place with a nurturing and active family where I can apply my talents and skills, and my interest in child care.
I'd describe my personality as highly motivated, trustworthy, and hardworking.
I love working with kids because I get to play an important key role in shaping...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Esha is a wonderful caregiver! I would highly recommend her. "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Jersey City, NJ
Lily M.
5.0
Lily is very sweet, dependable and responsible. She always shows up on time. When she can't come (which is very rare), she notifies me as soon as possible so that I have enough time to come up with a back up plan. Lily is also a very fun person, and she truly loves kids. She took my daughter to so...
- Jenny X.
Lisette C.
5.0
Lisette is not only punctual, respectful, caring, bright and creative, but she is loved by our little girl and by us. We highly recommend her.
- Jeannie N.
Caitlin S.
5.0
There are truly not enough words to adequately describe how incredibly impressive Caitlin is. Caitlin was full time with us from 2020-2022 (my older son was 2 when she started and my younger son was 5 months). She is the most dependable, trustworthy, invested nanny you will ever find. I trust her...
- Alexandra L.
Diana I.
5.0
Diana has been a wonderful part -time nanny to our son since he was 7 months old. She has been loving, energetic, playful, fun and caring with our child and has been great with helping him meet his milestones. She is very reliable, trustworthy and honest - I never have to worry leaving my son or...
- Care member
Irina G.
5.0
Irina helped us babysit our 2.5 year old son while we lived in Jersey City. We were looking for a Russian speaking nanny and Irina was a great fit. She is caring, honest, always punctual and responsible. Irina also helped with cleaning and cooking when needed which was a great help for us. Our son...
- Pavel K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Jersey City, NJ:
How can I find a Jersey City babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Jersey City, 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 301 babysitters in Jersey City, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Jersey City, NJ?
The average rate for Jersey City, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $21.39 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 Jersey City, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Jersey City, NJ are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 162 reviews of the 301 listed babysitters.