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297 babysitters are listed in Jersey City, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Jersey City, NJ
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rocio "Miss Rosa" worked for our family from June 2012 - May 2013. She cared for our 2 year old son and 1 year old daughter. She was very caring and nurturing and is especially good with young babies. She speaks so sweetly and gently with them. She also took...
Alexis B.
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lily was so wonderful with my baby, S! She's engaging and sensitive to children's needs and she was very much missed when she had to go back home!"
Amy B.
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, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Incredibly dependable and great with our two kids under two."
Bryan L.
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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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
(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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & 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)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
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
(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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Camila is super sweet and my kids love her! She is fun, responsible and very flexible. She has been babysitting my kids for two years now. I would definitely recommend her to others!"
Joanne E.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(1)
I have had three prominent nannying experiences, all with families of two children. Two were after school care and the other a live-in environment where I was responsible for majority of the children's' care, including meal prep, laundry, homework help and much more.
I like to do arts and crafts projects, play educational...
Tatiana can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Given clear instructions she is very reliable and a hard worker. Has a great temperament to work with kids of all ages. Very thoughtful and considerate, honest and kind."
Care member
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 feel the satisfaction of 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...
Shatyce can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Hiring Shatyce was incredible! She's so caring, trustworthy, responsive and amazing sitter! So happy we got to meet her! will definitely hire her again. Thank you so much again Shatyce."
Agatha D.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Karina is a loving dependable person she loves children ."
Julianna G.
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.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Jennifer has been our nanny and part of our family for over 2 years. My children love her so much. She is punctual and takes the children to all different fun activities including liberty science center, parks, libraries, Little Gym. She is reliable to pick our...
Care member
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was so nice with my babies.."
Stefany R.
Halima F.
Jersey City, NJ
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working with children in a variety of settings for over 18 years. The kids ages ranged from 03 months-13years. I transported children that I was entrusted to school, camp, extracurricular activities/lessons and play dates. I helped with homework. I prepared breakfast and lunches for school/camp. Also helped keep the...
Halima can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I have known Halima for 5 years now, she is a very caring and experienced babysitter. She is also very reliable, she came to work even during a snowstorm. The children she babysits love her. She is also an experienced driver and is able to juggle 4 kids around. I...
Cristina M.
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.
4.8
(44)
Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood
Please view availability before reaching out
I am a children's book author! I am in the midst of writing a series for children from colorism, climate change to creating space for kids to envision a larger world through travel, education and language
I am a Jersey City native. I have been babysitting for over 10 years now....
Zaman can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zaman is truly wonderful. She has been helping me out with my newborn ever since he was 3 weeks old and I had to go back to work - I am a freelancer and so my schedule is all over the place. For starters, Zaman is patient and flexible - I was a bit nervous to...
Kezi B.
4.6
(10)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello :) My name is Rabia and I have been in the care-taking game for about 7 years. In addition, I have worked for tutoring centers to nurture learning for kids around the age of 4 and up in downtown Jersey City and Hoboken. I have also worked at the daycare centers in fitness centers located in New York Sports Club and Crunch...
Rabia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Rabia was amazing with the baby. This was our first time going away with our 7 month old and our first time letting someone else watch him. I wasn’t too sure at first because it takes him time to warm up with others even relatives but he warmed up pretty quickly...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello , I am a 21-year-old mother of 2, I have a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old I am also a dog mommy to a 5-year-old golden retriever and a cat mommy, I've been in the babysitting business for 9+ years , I am hard working mother , I've worked with age groups of 0-month-olds to the age of 13 . I've worked in camps and daycares. I...
Kaylee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"she’s one of the best nannies i have had , she really enjoys her time with the kids and the kids loving being around her , she takes them to do outside activities , she’s very responsible. she worked with me for 4 years . she would get my kids ready for school ,...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Jersey City, NJ
Rocio A.
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 as she was respectful, open, and...
- Susan K.
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.
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 297 babysitters in Jersey City, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 $21.54 per hour as of November 2024. 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 2024, 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 Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Jersey City, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 236 reviews of the 297 listed babysitters.