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5.0
(1)
Hey there! I'm Gillian, I live on the Upper West Side and I LOVE working with kids - I have over 10 years of babysitting experience, including multiple long term nanny positions, and have worked with up to 3 kids at a time from infants + toddlers to teens!
Before I dove into nanny life, I taught improv + sketch comedy to...
Gillian can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gillian is wonderful! My girls love her. Gillian is the most favored babysitter of all. She is very mature, responsible, entertaining, and caring. Gillian has even cared for my children overnight. She is exceptional! Highly recommended. "
Katherine N.
4.0
(1)
Hi! I have been babysitting for the past 16 years. I am local to Tribeca (10013) and a native New Yorker.
I love children and am great with all ages. I have a specialty in special needs as I have two nephews that are autistic. I am looking forward to meeting you! Feel free to ask me any specific questions.
Erin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"We were unable to use Erin because our kids weren't feeling well when we booked her. However, she was very easy to contact and wonderful with her follow up. I would definitely try to get in touch with her again."
Michelle V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a friendly and patient childcare provider with 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development, coupled with my positive experience in previous babysitting roles, led me to pursue a career as a caregiver.
I firmly believe that every child deserves a safe and...
Lovelyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She helped me with the day to day of cleaning and helping with the up keep of my home. She also helped with my 1 almost 2 year old keeping her entertained, and learning those primary skills of counting, ABC's, shapes, and colors. She helped with spring cleaning,...
Rameshia W.
Dainy C.
Secaucus, NJ
$23-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
A passionate and caring babysitter with 5 years of experience. As a responsible and attentive individual, I prioritize safety and create a nurturing environment for children of all ages. From engaging in creative activities to helping with homework, I'm committed to ensuring that every moment is both fun and educational. I...
Dainy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Dainy is amazing. She is organized, responsible, patient, punctual with amazing communication skills. "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Shirley and I am positive, fun, and patient nursing student from Fairleigh Dickinson University. I am CPR certified in infants, children, and adults. I love children and intend on being a Pediatric nurse after I graduate. For the past 4 years, I have babysat my younger siblings and cousins (ages 3-12) while also...
Shirley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I hired Shirley after a phone interview to watch my two children while I was in town for business. She had great communication before, during and after including sending me text updates through the day, which I love. She was very friendly and the kids had a great...
Brigid J.
Kat C.
East Elmhurst, NY
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I love interacting with and caring for children. I'm a big kid at heart. I have been working with children for the past 10 years - from babysitting on care to camps and daycares. I am very punctual, responsible and flexible.
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kat was punctual, reliable, and flexible. She saved us from a childcare disaster when our plans fell through. She gave our son (4 months old) a ton of love and really worked with him on tummy time and sitting up. She was a pleasure to have work with us."
Melissa T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a mother of two girls who are now 24 and 19 years old. I have 18 years of experience working with children. I previously worked at a day care center as a teacher assistant for preschool children. Since then, I have worked as a babysitter for various families with children between the ages of 6 months to 4 years old....
5.0
"Alix has been working with my children for the past two years. Picking them up from school/daycare and helping them with activities / home work. She is very gentle and nurturing and my kids love her. She is also responsible and very careful driver. I would...
Shvetha P.
4.9
(10)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I am a certified school psychologist and graduated with my Masters this past May. I am seeking a job for some extra hours in the evenings (M-F) after 3:45 and weekends. I am looking for a job up to 10 hours a week.
I have 7 years of paid child care experience with kids, ages 14 months- 12 years old. In...
Brittany can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brittany was great with my girls! She was super dependable, punctual, respectful, and caring. I highly recommend Brittany and would rehire her in a heartbeat."
Nicole D.
Zaynah S.
Englewood, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available In Early AM 6:00am-12:30pm Part-time And Some Sundays
5.0
(22)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is zaynah. I'am 29 years of age. I'm a resident of Bergenfield NJ. Traveling is not an issue for me, I have my own car. I have 10 years of nanny experience. I'm very funny, caring, loving responsible, honest, supportive. I enjoy reading books and traveling. I'am looking for a full time permanent position.
Zaynah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Wow! If you have the opportunity to hire Zaynah, don't think twice! She is the best. Very professional, organized, and gentle. My 6 year old son can't stop asking about her. I love the way she cares for my son."
Jena M.
Kiersten L.
Clifton, NJ
$10-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Kiersten I'm 24 years old. I graduated undergraduate with a degree in health sciences and am currently attending graduate school for ABA. I have 7 years babysitting and nannying. I am great with children and always have activities planned. I also am CPR, AED and BLS certified.
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kiersten is an easy going, very helpful individual. She took care of my child when she was in need, especially when she was sick. She is always on time and does everything with all of her heart. She does what you ask and more. Very loving and caring of children and...
Kaitlyn M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Anna and I am a returned Peace Corps Volunteer, digital product designer, and part-time caregiver currently living in Jersey City. I have over 10 years of experience babysitting children of all ages, including helping with school/extracurricular pickup, homework, making meals, bath time and bed time. I recently...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is wonderful! She watched our son on a few occasions so we could have an evening out. She also helped put him to bed for bedtime (not the easiest ha ha). We appreciated how responsible she is and her excellent communication skills."
Abigail S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name's Alessandra :) I love the outdoors, music and cooking up my own healthy recipes! I enjoy babysitting and nannying because it's refreshing for me to be around young kids. I think we could all use those youthful, vibrant energies in our lives as often as possible and I genuinely have fun entertaining and playing with them...
Alessandra can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
5.0
"We love Alessandra. She is incredible and engages with our son and his friends. She gets down on the floor and plays with the kids. She has been there for us during Covid and has helped our family tremendously. We are very grateful. Alessandra is top notch!"
Stacy I.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Katherine. I have been babysitting for over 10 years for children of all ages. I've done everything from pick ups and drop offs, feeding, baths, and helped children with homework, arranged playdates, etc.
I am a college graduate. I am CPR certified, swimming instructor and I'm also fluent in Spanish. If you would like to...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Katherine is a very loving caregiver. She is very punctual and I always feel at ease leaving my son in her care. She's looked after him since he was 9 weeks old and he loves her!"
Marielle H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Over the past 5 years, I have worked as a babysitter and English teacher in France with an agency, as well as in Boston, MA. I now work part-time as an enrichment teacher to pre-school aged children. I have worked with children between the ages of 1 and 10, the most common being around 5 years old. I am an American citizen and a...
Caitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Easy, reliable, and caring. Perfect sitter for a night out!"
Alex S.
5.0
(3)
Hello, I am 25 years old. I've been taking care of kids since the age of 12. New born to teenagers.
I've been babysitting kids for more than 10 years! I was a teachers assistant for Girls Inc. Babysat over 5 families with nothing but good reviews and I have a good relationship with all of my previous employers. I am a kids...
Sergie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sergie is very awesome! She was always on time and the kids absolutely felt so comfortable with her! She is very patient and keeps a good relationship with us and the kids. Her communication skills are so awesome. She would also send pictures throughout the day of...
Maria W.
Stephanie S.
Lodi, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays And Weekends.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Child Care:
I have worked with children of all ages ranging from newborns to children of 16 years in age over the last 15 years. I have done various tasks such as school pick ups, going to and from after school activities (library club, dance class, sports practice, etc.), homework help, handling play dates, and preparing small...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie is great to work with. She is caring, punctual, dependable and she makes plans to entertain the kids with different activities. Our kids loved being around her. Highly recommend!
Aman G."
Aman G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents!
My name is Daniela and I'm 30 years old.
I been taking care of children since teenager and I have 7 years of experience as a professional sitter in the city.
Also, I have a 4 years Degree in Psychology and I've been in contact with children studying their behavior and evolutionary development for over 10 years...
Daniela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is a very sweet person and is dedicated to teaching my baby, speaks two languages, is very punctual and responsible. 100% recommended"
Gigliola D.
Symone W.
New York, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Flexible And College-educated Sitter (French Speaker)
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello and welcome to the profile of your new weekend babysitter! My name is Symone, I'm a 25-year-old student working toward a dual gradate degree in law and business. I've lived in New York City for several years I wanted to continue to foster my love of connecting with children by continuing to babysit. I have 8+ years of...
Symone can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Symone was wonderful! I had to change plans very last minute and she was extremely accommodating of my needs. My little guy did great with her! When I got home he was tucked in comfortably and she was clearing my dishes. She is a very lovely young woman and I would...
Candice P.
3.0
(1)
My experience caring for children includes work in homes, schools, and in volunteer situations. I have an energetic younger sister that I have looked after for years along with several neighborhood children as well. I love working with kids because of their energy and curiosity in regards to life. I am currently a student in...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of childcare experience, which includes both non-paying and paying jobs. The non-paying "gig" involves raising my two sons, one is a college graduate, and the other is a high school sophomore. I've been a substitute teacher in the Westwood Regional School District since 2019. Prior to COVID, I was a...
Patricia can also help with: Travel, carpooling
5.0
"Fabulous babysitter, would hire her again in a heartbeat"
Sian R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Leonia, NJ
Gillian G.
5.0
Gillian is wonderful! My girls love her. Gillian is the most favored babysitter of all. She is very mature, responsible, entertaining, and caring. Gillian has even cared for my children overnight. She is exceptional! Highly recommended.
- Katherine N.
Erin A.
4.0
We were unable to use Erin because our kids weren't feeling well when we booked her. However, she was very easy to contact and wonderful with her follow up. I would definitely try to get in touch with her again.
- Michelle V.
Lovelyn G.
5.0
Lovelyn is very sweet and kept my child safe. I will keep scheduling with her when I need help.
- Kristel V.
Dainy C.
5.0
Dainy was a fantastic addition to our family as a nanny. If we didn't move, I promise I wouldn't have let her go! She goes above and beyond for our kids as well as always asking if we needed help with anything extra. The consistent care and attention she provided for our family was clear and we...
- Kevin U.
Shirley G.
5.0
I hired Shirley after a phone interview to watch my two children while I was in town for business. She had great communication before, during and after including sending me text updates through the day, which I love. She was very friendly and the kids had a great day. Shirley survived my very...
- Brigid J.
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How much do babysitters charge in Leonia, NJ?
The average rate for Leonia, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.62 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 Leonia, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Leonia, 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.