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Find babysitters in Jersey City, NJ that you’ll love
291 babysitters are listed in Jersey City, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Jersey City, NJ
Gilma P.
Jersey City, NJ
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I've been working as a nanny for over 10 years and I enjoy every second of it. There is not one moment I regret spending time and helping the children out. I have worked as a nanny for many families over the past 10 years taking care of newborns to teenagers. I consider myself more than a child care provider. I like to consider...
Gilma can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gilma provided three wonderful years of full-time care for our two boys, over which she came to feel like a member of our family. If they both didn’t need to be in school now, we never would have given her up. She is both so loving and so skillful with kids, even...
Anne 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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
Mercedes F.
Jersey City, NJ
$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I know you're searching for a sitter that is reliable and trustworthy. Luckily, you've come to the right place. I love kids and helping them learn and grow. I have plenty of experience, as I babysat throughout high school and on and off up until now through this app and other ones. I also raised my brothers from the time they...
Mercedes can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mercedes loves children and has taken care of her two brothers since infancy. The siblings are now six and three.
Mercedes helps us out when asked with paperwork and errands etc.
Nice girl"
Pam P.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Halima treats my daughter as her own, keeps her engaged with activities, and never need to worry about her in her care as she always communicates with me. She is a highly trained childcare professional with years of experience and parent would be thrilled with the...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents! I am a stay at home mom looking for some part time work with childcare, date nights or carpool drop off/pickups. I have 2 children of my own and I'm looking for new opportunities.
Banmattie can also help with: Carpooling
5.0
"I have only positive things to say about Banmattie - she's one of the best!"
Tom D.
Ariana M.
Jersey City, NJ
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm From Brazil And I Have More Than 13 Years Of Experience Taking Care Of Children.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as responsible, patient and lovely.
I like working with kids because they are pure and lovely, and also because being able throw your work to help them to become better people is a very rewarding experience!
I started working with kids when I was 18 years old.
5.0
"We hired Ariana for date night babysitting. She was on time, responsible, and very sweet with the children. Impressed. Would hire again."
Claire S.
4.3
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a childcare provider that has been working for different families for about 20 years now. I used to work in a daycare for 7 years. I have experience with babies since birth, until the teenager years. I am a mother of four that are all grown up now. I love kids and my priority is their safety and healthy development, I...
Luz can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Luz has been watching my children on our yearly trips to New York since 2013. She is responsible, caring, and attentive. Now that my daughter is 10 and my son is seven, they look forward to seeing Luz every year! "
Care member
Maria L.
Jersey City, NJ
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Maria. I'm very reliable, patient, creative, and caring. I have over 5 years of experience watching kids. I am very energetic and able to do a lot of fun and playful activities with your kid. Furthermore, I speak English, Spanish, and some Portuguese. I would be more than happy to teach your kid if that sounds good to...
Maria can also help with: Travel, meal prep
5.0
"I have known Maria for more than two years. She is simply amazing and truly stands out from the crowd. She is very patient and knows how to handle stressful situations with kids. She gets involved in all sorts of creative projects, school work, art, extracurricular...
Sebastian E.
Valentina W.
Jersey City, NJ
$25-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Valentina . I'm 29 years old, I speak Spanish and English, I have experience with babies, toddlers and older children, I am vaccinated and have a driver's license, let me know if you need one right hand in your house.
Available for date nights Fridays too.
I am responsible, punctual, honest and friendly.
I have...
Valentina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is amazing with kids! You can tell the love for them. Also, very collaborative."
David S.
Fatry S.
Jersey City, NJ
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently a teacher in an early preschool classroom at a local school in Jersey City, downtown. I'm attending Hudson Community College to obtain my associate's degree in Early Childhood. I'm also CPR certified and I have my CDA certification (Child Development Associate).
Fatry can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Fatry is amazing! We've been working with her for over 3 years. We have 3 children (6, 4, & 2) and she can effortlessly handle all 3. She keeps them engaged and they always have so much fun, while also learning at the same time. We've had her do overnights and...
Katie H.
Alexxis S.
Jersey City, NJ
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have experience as a nanny and daycare teacher with children from infants to 5 years old. I have my B. A. in Psychology from Rutgers University. I am energetic and reliable, and working with children is my passion. You will find me to be a caring, loving, and upbeat provider who will provide nothing but the best for your...
Alexxis can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexxis was very friendly and my son adapted to her very quickly. She is reliable and was on time. I appreciate that she followed Covid's guidelines and safety standards. I would definitely hire again."
Angela J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently 23 years old. I have babysat children from 1-month-old - 12 years old. I also have daycare experience working with children and helping them with educational needs. I'm responsible and very alert when on duty. And most importantly, I make the children feel like family. Feel free to contact me.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alina is a fantastic care provider. She was always on time and communicative. Additionally, she was understanding and flexible with schedule changes."
Savannah F.
Jireh N.
Jersey City, NJ
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jireh
I have been in childcare for over 6 years. My experience began as a classroom teacher where I worked with children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years. For the past 4 years I have been working as a private nanny and I've had the opportunity to work with multiple families and their amazing kids! I have...
Jireh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jireh was our nanny for over 6 months and was a great help to have around the house. The children learned a lot while in her care. She is very loving and caring about the children and loves to do activities with them. Our children are now in school and we no longer...
Jandy S.
5.0
(3)
Hi! My name is Bria and I'm so happy to share more about how I can help care for your little one. By day, I work in data + research for pharmaceutical advertising. I've always loved working with kids, and used to nanny in my early 20's before I made the transition into corporate. I'm the eldest of 2 younger sisters, who I am...
Bria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Bria is a person I would recommend to anyone especially when it comes to watching children. She such a loving and caring person. She makes sure your child as productive activities to do. Stays on their schedule especially with toddlers. Provides healthy meals. This...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hello! I've been working as a nanny for 20 years in the Hoboken/ Jersey City Area. I have experience with Newborns to Teens and can provide references.
I'm currently taking it easy and just looking for part time or occasional jobs. If I'm the right fit for your needs, feel free to message me.
Looking forward to hearing from...
Stef can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"We consider Stef part of our family. She cares for my kids as if they were her own & the kids truly look forward to seeing her and spending time with her. She is a great person & amazing babysitter/nanny. Grateful to have her in our lives!"
Alison S.
Ana Rita A.
Jersey City, NJ
$25-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
Responsible, Organized And Professional Full Time Nanny With Over 5 Years Of Experience
5.0
(1)
Responsible, organized and professional full time nanny with over 5 years of experience caring for children in the age groups of toddlers to teenagers. Skilled in creating a pleasant atmosphere, cooking healthy meals, educational activities and handling light housekeeping chores. Completed safety training, certified in infant...
Ana Rita can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ana will be ending her au pair program after 2 years. She is amazing with children and spends time listening to them while also coming up with activities for them to do in their spare time. Any family will be lucky to have her join. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
A dedicated nanny with a Bachelor's degree in Education and over 11 years of experience in teaching and childcare. Having previously owned my own daycare, I understand the importance of creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
I pride myself on being fun, creative, and hands-on in my approach. I love to...
Keiana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I would recommend to others. She is great with babies and pets!"
Sandra C.
Hello my name is Shalya. I am 21 years old and I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I have a 1-year-old daughter who I love dearly. I have babysat up to four children at one time from ages newborn and up. I picked them up from school, helped with homework, bathed and fed them. I also took them to parks and karate...
Shalya can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 5 years of professional experience as a nanny/ babysitter. When I started college for engineering, I worked for a family with two boys, ages 6 months and 3 years. I took care of these two boys until they were 5 years old and 8 years old, respectively. Due to this experience, I'm highly knowledgeable in helping to...
Kevin can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Jersey City, NJ
Gilma P.
5.0
Gilma provided three wonderful years of full-time care for our two boys, over which she came to feel like a member of our family. If they both didn’t need to be in school now, we never would have given her up. She is both so loving and so skillful with kids, even at challenging ages (such as when...
- Anne B.
Avery K.
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 nice and we really enjoyed talking...
- Laura D.
Mary P.
5.0
Mary is a reliable and trustworthy person to care for our child and her many years of experience with children shows. Our child can by shy, and Mary was able to have our child feel quickly comfortable and have fun. Mary's help with childcare is greatly appreciated.
- Mark And Jaemy P.
Mercedes F.
5.0
Mercedes loves children and has taken care of her two brothers since infancy. The siblings are now six and three.
Mercedes helps us out when asked with paperwork and errands etc.
Nice girl
- Pam P.
Halima F.
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. She has taken great care of my...
- Care member
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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 291 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 $21.54 per hour as of April 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 236 reviews of the 291 listed babysitters.