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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with kids for over 15 years. I have worked in camps, homes, and schools. Among the many families that I have watched have been a family with four kids, including an 1-month-old and two dogs, and a family with 16-month-old twins. I am good with caring for multiple kids of different ages, picking up after kids are in...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Laura babysat for my 10 year old one evening and looked after our extremely energetic dog on several occasions. She was terrific with both my daughter and the dog and professional and courteous with me and my husband. I would definitely recommend Laura as a top...
Theresa B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm Haley, and I recently graduated with Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling. I'm looking for work while I interview for a full-time position, as well as for additional weekends/ off-days. I have been working on and off as a babysitter for over 7 years now, with ages 3 months-14 years old. As a previous Behavioral Technician...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Haley is an excellent caregiver because of her interpersonal skills: wonderfully compassionate, kind, and with an outstanding ability to relate to people. At the same time, she is very reliable, professional, and detail oriented which sets your mind at ease when...
Kayla L.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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...
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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, 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.
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, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
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
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a fun loving, out going, experienced childcare provider. I've been taking care of kids in the Montclair area (where I grew up) since I was 12 years old. My hobbies include playing sports, playing music, reading, and going to the park. I love to share my interest in these hobbies with the children I take care of.
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Leah is absolutely wonderful! I hired Leah to facilitate remote learning for my first grader. Leah is patient, caring and able to keep my first grader interested in school, which is a feat during remote learning! I highly recommend Leah for any babysitting needs!"
Jessica K.
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.
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She has volunteered with the children's ministry in our church for years. Very reliable, very thoughtful & very fun!"
Lina I.
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.
Tamara S.
Montclair, NJ
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available For Weeknight And Weekend Babysitting
5.0
(3)
Hi everyone! I just graduated from Rutgers with my Master of Public Health degree in May 2022. Prior to that I attended Howard University. I have five years of experience at the YMCA in my hometown working as a camp counselor during the summers and nursery attendant during the year. As a camp counselor, I worked with children...
Tamara can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tamara is one of the smartest people I know. It's hard to find someone that does exceptionally well in all subjects, but this is exactly the reason why Tamara stands out. Even though she is a biology major, her expertise spans across disciplines including (but not...
Daria S.
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
Destiny S.
Dover, NJ
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(14)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely love kids. I've had many years of experience ever since I was young from watching newborns to teenagers throughout the years. I am a very reliable and responsible young woman, who is willing to expand my experiences even more with babysitting. Some words to describe me would be positive, energetic, fun, and happy....
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Destiny Came through for me in a pinch with my infant son. He took to her immediately and she was so wonderful with him. He was so calm and happy around her. Certain circumstances of my own prevent me from being able to use Destiny full-time, but if my...
Victoria S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide range of experiences caring for children.
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I also have experience in daycare, primarily with toddlers. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Education in 2012, I substitute taught in elementary schools and tutored students in reading and math. In May 2016, I...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We loved having Stephanie! Being new to the city I was nervous about leaving my children with a stranger but I felt right at ease after talking to Stephanie on the phone. My two children (6&3) loved having her over and said she was their favorite "Stephanie" lol I...
Melodie H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Brooke, and I am a responsible 27-year-old college graduate with professional experience in childcare and social work. I have my Master's degree in Social Work. I recently relocated, but was previously a school-based therapist, devotedly serving elementary-aged children and their families. I was also a long-standing...
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brooke was very sweet and nice! great with our two year old! definitely recommend!"
Lauren H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children for 30+ years. I absolutely love what I do. I have worked with six families and bonded with the family as well as the children. I have worked with children ages newborn-14 years as well as twin infants. I ran errands, cooked, baked with the kids, laundry for children, light housekeeping and drove...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 25 years old with 12+ years of babysitting experience. I have watched children that range from 1-month-old to 16 years old. I am able to prepare meals, provide rides, and spend time playing with your children.
I have a Bachelor's degree in psychology and am pursuing my PhD in school psychology. I work with children of...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amanda has babysat for my two children on and off for many years now. She is sweet, caring, motherly and truly enjoys the children. Amanda does a great job of making the time fun for the children. She is a big help in preparing meals and snacks, playing games and...
Sarah S.
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, 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.
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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa was a gem of a babysitter in a pinch. She came right over when I needed last minute help due to my regular childcare cancelling. She spent the whole day cheerfully interacting with my fussy five month old, reading to her, playing with her, getting her to do...
Janet M.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, 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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Hiawatha, NJ
Laura D.
5.0
Laura babysat for my 10 year old one evening and looked after our extremely energetic dog on several occasions. She was terrific with both my daughter and the dog and professional and courteous with me and my husband. I would definitely recommend Laura as a top notch sitter.
- Theresa B.
Haley G.
5.0
Haley is an excellent caregiver because of her interpersonal skills: wonderfully compassionate, kind, and with an outstanding ability to relate to people. At the same time, she is very reliable, professional, and detail oriented which sets your mind at ease when hiring. Would highly recommend!!
- Kayla L.
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
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.
Malac M.
5.0
A great sitter! can't say enough about her professionalism ....and so great with kids ...
- Iman A.
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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 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 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.