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Babysitters in Lake Hiawatha, NJ
Corinne G.
Florham Park, NJ
$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Corinne, I'm 22 years old and I live in Florham Park. I have been nannying/babysitting for over 5 years and I have experience with children of all ages. I am currently a Biology major at Fairleigh Dickinson University, which I commute to. I have several years of previous experience babysitting and enjoy spending time...
Corinne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Corinne interviewed for a childcare position with my wife and I. Although we ultimately chose a different candidate, we were very impressed with her professional demeanor, references and experience.
We would absolutely feel comfortable hiring her and encourage...
Bart Z.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I'm Victoria, a passionate and dedicated childcare professional with 14 years of experience nurturing and caring for children of all ages. I started my journey as a mother's helper at 12 years old and have since honed my skills in caring for multiple children, including those with special needs.
What sets me apart is my...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Victoria is great! She has babysat my
1.5 yo daughter and my dog. Victoria is very punctual and does great keeping my daughter entertained. She has also dog sat for us when we are out of town and allows my dog to stay at her house. Highly recommend Victoria!"
Kate D.
Malac M.
Little Falls, NJ
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
Experienced Care Provider For Infants, Toddlers, And Children 4+
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Many people refer to me as the "Toddler Whisperer" and I also have experience working with children as young as 4 months up till 18 years of age. I emphasize compassion, kindness, and honesty and try my best to relay those values to all people, regardless of age, who I work with.
Malac can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
4.0
"Malac is punctual and dependable. Will definitely love to hire her again."
Amy S.
Leonor H.
Caldwell, NJ
$35-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
The only things I can tell about myself is that I have 20 years of experience. I love what I do and I always do it for the glory of God. I never get fired. And also I am a good housekeeper and I love cooking gardening cleaning and I love animals.
Leonor can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Leonor is an incredible human being. She took care of our children for almost a year everyday after school and during summer break. We couldn't be any happier with the care she provided our children. She will be missed by our entire family. She's also an excellent...
Justyna D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Eszter but my friends call me Eszti.
I have been a full time Orthodontic assistant for over 20 years. I interact with kids of all ages on a daily basis, and I love it.
I enjoy reading with kids, doing craft projects, puzzles and playing games.
I have been a volunteer Sunday school teacher for over 10 years,...
Eszter can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Eszter has been looking after my son for over a month on part time basis, she is reliable and has been very supportive with my flexible needs. My son get along well and is happy to be left in her care. Communicates well and is always on time."
Eunica D.
Carla R.
Dover, NJ
$20-50/hr
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Carla, I'm a mother of two wonderful kids who are 16 and 12 years old. I did babysitting from home a few years ago. I love kids and I'm good with them. I currently work at a bank in Chester NJ and I've been at this job for over 5 years. I'm fluent in English and Spanish
5.0
"Carla has been stupendous baby sitter. Her warmhearted nature makes my son (1 year old) very comfortable in her care. We are so blessed to have Carla as a babysitter for our little boy"
Gabrielle D.
Michelle H.
Morristown, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a RN major and certified for CPR. I am very family oriented and have 13 years of experienced dealing with newborns to preteen. I also have experience with dealing with special needs and sick children.
I am outgoing, friendly, and respectful .
I love doing crafts, arts, painting, reading, swimming anything...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
4.0
"Michelle is extremely charismatic, gentle and very caring. She takes care of my son and always goes the extra mile to make sure he is happy. :) She enjoys doing crafts like painting , making cakes or cookies. She is very gentle, polite and extremely professional ....
Amy A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years experience working with kids. I have done Occasional, Weekend, Date Night and Driving Sitter. Have been working for over 15 families, can provided references at anytime. Also I am currently working as Teacher in a Day Care a In West Orange NJ, have been working there for 16 years. I am CPR n First Aide...
5.0
"Yeny was and is wonderful with our kids. She took care of our 7 month old and 4 year old with no hiccups at all. We look forward to having her back soon."
Emma H.
5.0
(1)
Hi families! My name is Taryya, I am 23 years old and I am looking for a short-term, Monday-Thursday nanny job. I have 4 years experience as a nanny and 5 years as a babysitter. I also have experience as a teacher's assistant, personal assistant, and mother's helper. I have worked with ages ranging from 3 months to 13 years old....
Taryya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is special needs and Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family...
Tyesha P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a senior in college majoring in psychology. I love to babysit as my after school job. I've been taking care of kids for 6 years now and I've had multiple jobs. I worked as a counselor at an aftercare program and have had 6+ long term babysitting jobs. I have two younger siblings one who is 17 and has Down syndrome who I...
Manuela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Manuela is really friendly, sweet and easy to get along with. I was all set to hire her to start in September but my after school current sitter decided to stay with our family longer. Her references were very strong when I called and they both told me that she...
Carrie N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Tiffany. I am 28 years old, born and raised in Montclair. I have been working at a daycare center since I was able to start working, exactly at the age of 16. I volunteered at camps and my mother's preschool with children from ages three months to 5 years old in Bloomfield, NJ. I worked with young ones...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Took care of our 3 & 5 yr old for 9 months. Stopped because we put them back in school/daycare. Tiffany was outstanding, reliable, cleaned, flexible. Highly recommended."
Duy N.
5.0
(31)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have always worked with children and I love what I do. I started babysitting next door to help as a mother's helper. I went on to care for children in my neighborhood, , other child care centers, and a daycare as a Teacher and Substitute for five years. I have 3 children and a Maltipoo dog of my own. I babysit for local...
Rachelle can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Raye when our son was three months old. We were overwhelmed working from home and we needed help, but we couldn't imagine handing our baby over to anyone else (he was our first born, we were Nervous Nellies!). Raye came in and was a complete pro. She put...
Jackie W.
Alyssa S.
Wayne, NJ
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a positive, energetic and ambitious college graduate looking to make kids smile. I have tons of experience, including working at a daycare, preschool and a summer camp. I've also worked closely with a bunch of children through in home babysitting - ages ranging 4 months to 15 years. These jobs have helped my passion for...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"she was amazing with both my kids age 2 and 7. my son keeps asking when she can come back...would definitely hire her again!"
Megan D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Christina and I graduated from college at Kent State University majoring in Nursing this past May. I have been a babysitter for the past five years with various families that have different child needs. I am very adaptable with many circumstances. In the past, I have babysat for a family with five children and it...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Christina is going to school to be a nurse dealing with kids..She has babysat for numerous people from our church not only my daughter whom has ADHD and autism.She has a huge heart for families and loves kids.Shes always on time and she can cook and clean.Enjoys...
Carol S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Bridget and I have been babysitting children for over 10 years. I love kids and try to make everyday fun, while creating a structured, safe environment. I believe I am an enthusiastic, friendly person who loves to take care of others.
I am currently a first grade teacher and have been teaching elementary school for...
Bridget can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Bridget to babysit my 3 grandchildren at the venue where my older son was getting married. I also hired her for a couple of hours prior to the wedding to make sure everyone was a good match. It was a long day. Bridget arrived on time and immediately took...
Maureen B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Fatima and I live in Wayne. I am a former Teacher. I've worked with different age of kids from 2 weeks old and up, included twins. I have over 10 years of experience and references. I love kids, can help with homework, read and play with them. I can drive, have a clean driver's license and I have Toyota Sienna...
Fatima can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We are really happy with Fatima."
Debora B.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality adventurous, helpful and creative
I like working with kids because I want to have a positive impact on the lives of children and have the opportunity to learn and grow.
I'm looking for a job that bring happiness and love to my life and the family I work for.
I started working with kids when I was 18...
5.0
"Suzette does everything from cleaning to cooking, he change his diapers and is very dependable. What I like about her is that she taught my son American Sign Language and what is quite amazing if she also a Spanish as well. She never says no, and goes above and...
Stacia M.
Maahirah A.
Rockaway, NJ
$15-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 19 years old and live in Rockaway, NJ. I am currently pursuing my Associates at CCM. I have extensive experience with talking care of children. I love working with and teaching kids. I also have my own car with 3 years of experience. Experienced in babysitting and managing households for 5 years. Multi functional qualified...
Maahirah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"We had the chance to have Maahirah helping us with our daugthers for 6 months
She was great and the Kids liked her "
Marie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Anna, and I am a responsible and caring individual excited to offer my babysitting services. I grew up in West Orange, and have recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick in May 2024. Growing up in a close-knit household, I have had the opportunity to care for and nurture my younger cousins. I am...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Anna is very reliable, and my child had a great time with her. We will definitely book her again."
Zhuozhi S.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Martina, and I am a very friendly & trustworthy person. I have variety of experience caring for children.
I worked for 7 years with family of 4 children and currently I am nanny for 2. 5 years old girl. I have volunteer at church camp for many years. I work with all age group , but mostly with infants and...
Martina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Hiawatha, NJ
Corinne G.
5.0
Corinne interviewed for a childcare position with my wife and I. Although we ultimately chose a different candidate, we were very impressed with her professional demeanor, references and experience.
We would absolutely feel comfortable hiring her and encourage anyone who needs quality childcare...
- Bart Z.
Victoria P.
5.0
I highly recommend Victoria as a top-notch babysitter. She is incredibly flexible with her schedule and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Her communication skills are superb, and she always keeps me informed of any changes or updates.
What I appreciate most about Victoria is how...
- Care member
Malac M.
5.0
A great sitter! can't say enough about her professionalism ....and so great with kids ...
- Iman A.
Leonor H.
5.0
Leanor has been an incredible care giver to my kids. We found her after going through multiple nannies during Covid. Our family was scarred through that experience! Since we found Leanor, she has been like a rock. Not only does she take really good care of our kids, she is constantly helping us out...
- Imon C.
Eszter A.
5.0
Eszti is a great sitter. She is so interactive with my kids and they love spending time with her!
Together they play games or doing little projects instead of just sitting on the couch and watch TV the whole time. I'm so happy she is part of our family and I highly recommend her to anyone!
- Marika F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lake Hiawatha, NJ:
How can I find a Lake Hiawatha babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lake Hiawatha, 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 8 babysitters in Lake Hiawatha, 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 Lake Hiawatha, NJ?
The average rate for Lake Hiawatha, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $18.50 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 Lake Hiawatha, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lake Hiawatha, 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.