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Babysitters in Leonia, NJ
5.0
(10)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Clavel and I'm currently a lower senior at Lehman College, majoring in Social Work. I've been working with kids since I was 15 and love it. I started by watching my younger sister and cousins, and then began babysitting for kids in our neighborhood. Over the last few years, I've worked primarily with infants and...
Clavel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Clavel is Amazing! She is dependable and nurturing when dealing with children. She is extremely intelligent and creative when teaching young children. I highly recommend Clavel for all your childcare needs."
Safiya S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! A little bit about myself, I've recently graduated from Manhattanville College with a bachelor's degree in philosophy. I just moved to Queens from the Hamptons, where I've been babysitting for over 10 years for children of all ages. I have my own car and I'm fully vaccinated. I also have many references that I can send...
Tatiana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tatiana is wonderful with our 1 year old daughter. Positive, helpful and reliable, she is a great addition to our household!"
Paul G.
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, craft assistance, meal prep
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 17 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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lovelyn responds quickly to messages and is very accommodating. She watched my 5 year old son and kept him occupied with some learning activities and crafts. She kept me updated throughout the day while I was at work. I would hire her again."
Suzanne R.
Dainy C.
Secaucus, NJ
$23-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Kevin U.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
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 morning position drop off to school 6am-8...
Zaynah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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.
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.
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:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, meal prep, light cleaning
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
(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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Easy, reliable, and caring. Perfect sitter for a night out!"
Alex 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: Craft assistance, travel
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Katherine cared for my 1 year old this summer in our home and local play grounds. She was timely and dependable. Further our son really enjoyed his time with Katherine. I give Katherine my highest recommendation."
Jaclyn S.
5.0
(3)
Hello, I am 26 years old. I've been taking care of kids since the age of 12. New born to teenagers. I currently work in Labor and Delivery at Mount Sinai Hospital and I'm looking for a side gig!
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...
Sergie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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 • 17 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I let Stephanie watch my daughter all the time. She has been helping me since the birth of her and she's the absolute greatest! It's like we're family, that's how close we've become. I know I can trust her with my child and not have to worry about a thing. She is...
Samantha O.
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(2)
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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Leonia, NJ
Clavel P.
5.0
Clavel is Amazing! She is dependable and nurturing when dealing with children. She is extremely intelligent and creative when teaching young children. I highly recommend Clavel for all your childcare needs.
- Safiya S.
Tatiana E.
5.0
Tatiana is wonderful with our 1 year old daughter. Positive, helpful and reliable, she is a great addition to our household!
- Paul G.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Leonia, NJ:
How can I find a Leonia babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Leonia, 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 Leonia, 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 Leonia, NJ?
The average rate for Leonia, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.62 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 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.