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290 babysitters are listed in Jersey City, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Jersey City, NJ
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.
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Esha is a wonderful caregiver! I would highly recommend her. "
Care member
Angrecia D.
Jersey City, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm Looking For A Full Time Job Starting In August And I Would Love To Take Good Care Of Your Kids..
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi families! I'm a nanny in Jersey City and I'm looking for babysitting jobs during the weekdays and weekends.
I'm Brazilian and I've been working with kids from 0-14 years old for over 10 years. I have experience as a nanny, working in daycare and tutoring.
I'm First aid/CPR trained, I got the Vaccinates for COVID-19/ TDAP/Flu...
Angrecia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Angrecia was a nanny for our 2 children for 2.5 years. She was so instrumental in taking care of our daughters beginning from newborn to 3 years. She was responsible for taking care of the girls all day, getting them on regular schedule as babies, bath time,...
Lisa W.
Shynette C.
Jersey City, NJ
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
A little about me - I am an experienced babysitter looking to help families in need of child care assistance. I am available for date nights, after school, overnight and weekends.
Shynette can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Shynette is an amazing, loving, caring, patient individual. Shynette is very reliable, great communication skills, organized and very passionate about her love for teaching. I couldn’t have picked a better person to care for my daughter. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 32-year-old living in Hoboken! I do have a full-time job but my mornings are flexible before 10 a.m. and I am free on the weekends! I have had lots of experience working with children over the years- being a ski instructor/coach, camp counselor and babysitting my little sisters, cousins and neighbors throughout the...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Julia started on a tough few days when my spouse was out of town and was a blessing. She was able to immediately handle the morning routine with my two, sometimes feisty, kids. She did minor chores to help out without being asked and has immediately gone to the top...
Alex F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Parents !
My name is Leidy . Im currently offering my babysitting services to families around NJ and NYC area. With 15 years of experience in childcare and a genuine love for working with children, I'm confident I can provide a caring and supportive environment for your little ones.
Here's a bit about me:
I've worked with...
Leidy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"We hired Leidy to watch our 5-year-old son occasionally on week nights. She is so friendly and nice and our son had such a good time with her! She's prompt, polite and even did a little cleaning up even though we didn't ask her or expect her to. We will definitely...
Greg S.
Sofia R.
Jersey City, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Sofia I am currently working part time & I'm looking for a full time position , due to the family I'm working for is moving from this state. I have good recommendations willing to provide. I also have 15+ experience in caring for infants/toddlers/ & teenagers. Activities I can do are go out for walks, read book or...
5.0
"I wholeheartedly recommend Sofia. She is an exceptional nanny who has been an invaluable part of our family for over 2.5 years. She initially joined us to care for our newborn, and over time, her role evolved to encompass both of our children, now aged 2.5 and 6.5...
Heather F.
Eka K.
Jersey City, NJ
$20-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 50 years old, I am looking for a job. I have a great experience with newborns,, I can do cleaning, I am a very good cook, can look after the house well. I am very positive and happy person, jolly, full of energy, love children and pets. play on piano, can teach swimming. till to day I'm working with two baby's 18month and...
Eka can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Eka is the most wonderful caregiver. She takes excellent care of our infant, is respectful of our schedule/routine, on time and communicative and always engaging with our baby boy. Would highly recommend her! "
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Crismar G.
Jersey City, NJ
$27-41/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an educated and enthusiastic nanny providing extensive educational support that is individualized to the needs of the child. I have more than 5 years of experience working with children, from newborns to Elementary school ages. My emphasis is placed on positive behavioral interventions and supporting the emotional, physical...
Crismar can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Crismar has been a fantastic nanny for my five-year old. From the very first day, she has had a lovely rapport with my daughter. She also gets along with very well with the other nannies, and has done a fantastic job arranging play dates with other kids. Crismar...
Mina F.
Basimah L.
Jersey City, NJ
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Basimah! I'm 24 years old with five years of childcare experience! I've been a nanny, sitter, and teacher within the last 5 years. When I was younger I helped out family and friends with their children & loved it! I am now on the path of caring for children on the professional route!
I've cared for children...
Basimah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Amazing with my children. Tries her best to interact with my kids as much as possible. Really Lover her!"
Camilia M.
Ashley M.
Jersey City, NJ
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Speech-Language Pathologist, Teacher Of Students With Speech And Language Disabilities
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ashley. I am 34 years old. I am a nationally recognized speech pathologist and New York State Certified Teacher and pediatric SLP. I am responsible, professional, and detail-oriented. I also love kids and animals. I am available for tutoring/enrichment, ad-hoc opportunities and part- to full-time work over the...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Our experience with Ashley has been amazing! She works with our sons (ages 5 and 2) on a regular, weekly basis. She comes with unparalleled level of dedication, creativity, fun and knowledge that has been a tremendous help with our family. Specifically, she works...
Carolyn C.
Julissa W.
Jersey City, NJ
$49/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am A Part-time Caregiver/baby Sitter That Is Very Flexible
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with families with one child as well as families with multiple children. I feel comfortable watching many children at one time. Although I love working with all ages, I am especially drawn towards children 0-5 years old.
I am unavailable during the school year because I work in an elementary school downtown...
Julissa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I hired Julissa to take care my 1 year old ,so my husband and I can have a date night. She was very friendly , pleasant and playful with my son . She took a good care of him. I would definitely hired her again."
Juana S.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Alyssa, I'm 35 years old and I have 15 years of experience caring for children. I have volunteered at a YMCA daycare center, caring for children ages 3 months to 10 years old. I was a camp counselor for 2 years, during which time I supervised the campers and organized group activities. I also have worked as a...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I interviewed Alyssa and was impressed with her experience and calm, down-to-earth personality. She was punctual, prepared, and professional during the interview. She was flexible and willing to work with our needs. I would definitely use her for future jobs."
Alexis B.
Jijuana H.
Jersey City, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I'm a college student with a major in Business Management. I've been a nanny for 8+ years. I'm CPR and First-Aid Certified. I found my joy in caring for children from mom and grandmother and in the end I intend on opening up my own daycare.
Jijuana can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Pls send me a message on fb (Taahirah Boon) I don’t want to pay just to send you a reply. "
Taahirah B.
5.0
(1)
Dear potential family,
My name is Avery and I have 3 years of experience working directly with families and as a student aide to students on the spectrum in an after school program! I am a current part-time graduate student (online) and on the marketing team of a marketing agency and in my spare time, I would love to work for...
Avery can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Avery to babysit our 8 month old daughter while we went out for the night, she was very organized and professional leading up to the job, and arrived right on time. She was accommodating to everything we asked, and was great with our dog too. She was very...
Laura D.
4.7
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Greetings!
Most of my experience has been building healthy relationships with the children in my family (Newborns - 15 years old). In the past 3 years, I have had the opportunity to extend my supervision to those in Early Childhood Education as a Teacher Aide (PreK-3 - 5th grade). Every School year ended with the children...
Dameeka can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Dameeka cared for our 4 year old and 11 month old and was reliable, easy to work with, and kind. She had open communication about the kids and was very responsive at all times. We appreciate all her work for us!"
Laura S.
5.0
(4)
My name is Latoya I absolutely love caring for children I have over 15 years experience I've been working with kid's from ages newborn to 10 years old I'm very reliable and trustworthy I've worked with several family's full time I would cook healthy meals and snacks for the kids, play educational activities and do reading time...
Latoya can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Latoya was very loving and caring towards my kids! She was very responsible, respectful. I appreciated all her hard work!"
Jenn P.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
PRACTICAL NURSING GRADUATE NANNY
Hi! I am 50 years old with two children. I am a resident of Jersey City. I am fun, responsible, reliable, efficient, honest, caring, loving , punctual and trustworthy person. I am a graduate of practical nursing. I have experience on working at pediatric department In the hospital and assist in...
Narna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"If I could give her a million stars I would. And more!! Having her as a true caretaker in my home has been a huge sense of relief as I know she has a mothers instincts, the energy of a teenager, the wisdom of a grandmother and brings joy, stimulation, love,...
Sara K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mature Nanny with plenty of childcare experience. My best quality is my positive attitude. I greet children with a big smile and make sure they feel good in my care. I enjoy creating schedules with the children, making checklists with them to keep them accountable and create a predictable home environment. I enjoy...
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"The best thing about Mary Ann is her positive attitude. She's always smiling and willing to accommodate. When my son tried to push the boundaries and rules, Mary Ann kept to the structure we had set up and redirected him in a very positive manner. She never yells...
Sarvenaz S.
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Halima has been with our family over a decade and has truly become part of the family. My kids are older now and I would love to help her find a new family where she can continue to share her remarkable qualities! She is dependable, honest, caring, and nurturing....
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Jersey City, NJ
Olivia G.
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. After one of those incidents, we...
- Tayo B.
Esha P.
5.0
Esha is THE BEST! She was the very first non-family member we used as a caretaker, and we feel so lucky she is still with our family!
Esha is communicative, responsible, always on time, and my son lights up when she walks through the door. She always engages in a variety of activities with him,...
- Care member
Angrecia D.
5.0
Angrecia is excellent with our 2-yr old son. We will 100% be using her again!
- Care member
Shynette C.
5.0
Shynette has been working with my family for the past 6 years helping with school dropoff/pick up and babysitting for us when we need to run errands, have to work or date nights. She works great with children, keeps the children occupied with various indoor and outdoor activities, always on time,...
- Care member
Julia L.
5.0
Julia started on a tough few days when my spouse was out of town and was a blessing. She was able to immediately handle the morning routine with my two, sometimes feisty, kids. She did minor chores to help out without being asked and has immediately gone to the top of my caregiver list.
- Alex F.
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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 290 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 $21.53 per hour as of March 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 208 reviews of the 290 listed babysitters.