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Babysitters in Lake Hiawatha, NJ
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Raye has worked with our family full time for over a year, and we have nothing but positive things to say about our experience with her. She watches our eighteen month old son daily, and he adores her. She is kind hearted, fun, and active with him. She takes him to...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are really happy with Fatima."
Debora B.
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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
(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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
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 responsive and has helped us out with little notice. Our daughter really enjoys spending time with her. Definitely recommend her."
Heather R.
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, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Kelly D.
Riverdale, NJ
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving And Energetic Nanny With Over 15 Years Of Experience Looking For Occasional/ Full /part Time
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Mom to a 13-year-old little boy who is my life and my step son who is also 13 . I have worked with children for over 20 years and have extensive references! I am energetic, outgoing and fun loving . I enjoy all activities , reading , swimming( I can also give swimming lessons as I was a coach), walks and much more! I will...
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kelly was well liked by my children. She is very knowledgeable and did a wonderful job helping my girls with their homework!!! She's pleasant and witty! She is probably the best sitter I've hired ! "
George G.
Stephanie J.
Montville, NJ
$15-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient, Loving, Energetic, Proficient Caregiver With Over 16 Years Of Experience!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have over 20 years of professional experience in working with children (early childhood); both in formal and informal settings. I was a Lead Teacher in various Toddler classrooms, in which I was acknowledged and rewarded for my proficiency in emotional and behavioral management, as well as my ability to foster a safe...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie is a fantastic professional! On time & very responsive. Worked with my little girl from 2-1/2 month till present. She found a great daily log to keep her sleep schedule/ wake cycle, integrated sensory experiences from walks with outdoor activities to...
Michele P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dina and serving as a babysitter is one of my many passions that I enjoy. I am a married mother of two wonderful girls, ages 18 & 22. In addition to my own experience as a mother, I have many years of working with different families who have contacted me through this website. As a babysitter, I not only assist...
Dilnoza can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
hi my name is Michelle,
I have been a pre-school teacher for 20 years. Over my 20 years of experience I have worked with all children ranging from infants to preschoolers. Due to the age ranges I have worked with my experience includes; changing diapers, preparing meals, creating a fun learning environment, and arts and crafts....
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle interviewed for our open nanny position. She was punctual, well mannered, and highly qualified."
Cindy A.
Emma T.
Roseland, NJ
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat as young as 4 months and as old as 14; additionally, I have experience babysitting children on the spectrum, both verbal and nonverbal. I am a dependable caretaker and sincerely enjoy being able to help busy parents with rambunctious kids. I am open to random dates, recurring days, and anything in between!
My...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma cared for our 9 month old daughter for 2 consecutive days.
She was very communicative, punctual and took great care of our daughter!
We look forward to hiring again. Highly recommended!"
Michael K.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have recently decided to start my own cleaning business. It's going very well! I absolutely love all of my clients. I'm looking to expand a bit. I have been cleaning for years with my other clients. Previously I worked privately doing senior care services and working with children with disabilities. I really enjoy my...
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Vanessa approximately one year ago to assist in taking care of my elderly father until his recent passing. During this period, she did an excellent job and was very dependable. She worked from about 9:30 to 2:30 M-F and took care of all his needs and he...
Todd S.
5.0
(3)
My name is Tatiana I am 26 years old I currently live in Wanaque . I have been working with children since I was 14. My most recent job is working with a 13 and 8-year-old. However, I have experience working with 2-year-olds and older. I've babysat kids all different ages and have a lot of experience. I am very responsible and...
Tetyana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
5.0
" Tatiana has worked for me for a little over a year, she is very reliable. Sometimes I needed her to come in on short notice as well as the weekends and she was always available for help. I love the fact that she is always on time and very trustworthy. I am a...
Meredith G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I study child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work. I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids with special needs, and kids with limited mobility, so I'm up for anything!
I am a...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."
Manasi C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Angelica. I am 35 years old I have been a professional nanny, Housekeeper, DogSitter for the past 15 years. I am a mature, responsible, honest, reliable and cheerful person with excellent childcare and interpersonal skills, I simply love children, love caring for them and find them fascinating, and I am seeking...
Angelica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
5.0
"Angie is currently working for us, watching our two children. She is punctual, respectful, hard working and loving! I feel very comfortable going to work every day knowing that Angie will be home with the children and trust her completely with their care. She is...
Nora N.
5.0
(1)
My name is Kait! I am an experienced dementia specialist with 15 years in caregiving, adept at part-time, full-time, and travel nanny roles. Some versatile skills I obtain include support for seniors with disabilities, aiding domestic violence victims, and assisting individuals dealing with addiction, and housing insecurities. I...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kaitlyn W. is a dedicated and hard working individual who has volunteered her time over the last 2 years on a weekly basis at the Community Soup Kitchen & Outreach Center serving at our free farmers market. In addition she prepared & presented a proposal to both...
Nancy R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Melissa. I am currently a student at WaldenUniversity graduating next May with a masters degree in school counseling. I have 10 years of experience babysitting and 3 years of experience working in preschools. About 8 of those years involve working with a boy on the autism spectrum. I currently work in a high...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Melissa was amazing! She helped with my daughters over the summer. Melissa showed up on time and always with a smile on her face. My kids loved her! We continue to keep in touch."
Jaclyn T.
Amanda R.
Montclair, NJ
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Amanda and I am a student at Montclair State University. I am currently studying Sociology. I am also a full time preschool teacher. Most of my experience is with kindergarten to middle school aged children. However I have some some tutoring in high school level courses as well. I would love to help further your...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lake Hiawatha, NJ
Rachelle W.
5.0
Raye has worked with our family full time for over a year, and we have nothing but positive things to say about our experience with her. She watches our eighteen month old son daily, and he adores her. She is kind hearted, fun, and active with him. She takes him to library classes and playgrounds...
- Care member
Christina S.
5.0
Christina did a wonderful job with my 2 boys. My oldest (8yr) has ADHD and my youngest (3yr) absolutely loved her and were always happy after she spent time with them. Christina is very sweet and always communicated with me what was going on with the boys. She does a wonderful job and I would highly...
- Christina G.
Fatima N.
5.0
Fatima has provided childcare for my 9 year old in a loving and professional manner. She is sensitive but strong, she provided nutritious meals for my child and she was also entertaining and nurturing. I would hire her again.
- Jennifer R.
Bridget L.
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 the littlest one under her care while...
- Maureen B.
Suzette C.
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 beyond for my son. I have hired her...
- Stacia M.
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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.