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60 babysitters are listed in Linden, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Linden, NJ
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had great experience providing childcare for wonderful families for the past 5 years.
I have experience with children ranging in all ages. Previously I have assisted families with transportation to school and from school, driving to any after-school activities as well as play dates.
I also provide help with homework and...
Solanny can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
4.0
"She is very reliable and followed my request. She also can do flexible work. She is good at communication and very kind."
Miyuki S.
Lucy D.
Linden, NJ
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Nanny/babysitter with 24 years of experience providing exceptional care to children newborn to 17 years old. adept at organizing children's daily schedules, including meals, laundry , school, and recreational activities. I am very affectionate with children, I love my work. I also have experience with cleaner.
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was a very loving, caring nanny to my children. Reliable and conscientious."
Tina O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello - My name is Chantley and I'm am a recent Doctor of Pharmacy graduate. I've been working with kids since I was 15 and love it. I started by watching my neighbor's son and then began babysitting for kids in our neighborhood.
I am available to assist in virtual learning for your child and tutor your college students. In...
Chantley can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Chantley is a god-send, came in our life right on time and as been an asset. I'm truly grateful for her and being able to be so flexible during these unprecedented times. I appreciate her and her work..Thank you from the W. family"
Keisha W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I was a daycare/preschool teacher in Brazil and I was working full time at the same school since 2014 - there I worked with babies from 1 years old to children of 6 years old. They are divided by age. I have been working in groups separated by age of 35 children. I have also been a substitute teacher for extra classes for...
Helen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Helen is great, I highly recommend her. She worked for us part-time for two weeks watching my 2.5yo. We'd love to keep her around but she found a better opportunity."
Galuh S.
Alyssa M.
Linden, NJ
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Alyssa! I'm a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in occupational therapy with the intention of working specifically with children! I spend a large majority of my time organizing group events for high school aged kids, and when thats out of season I counsel elementary-middle school aged children at a...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"She is kind and she bonds really well with the kids..."
Gabriel A.
5.0
(1)
I'm a substitute teacher from Elizabeth public schools. I love taking care of kids and pets. I have been a teacher for 1 year and continue to be a teacher in the upcoming years. I have a cousin that I been take care of her since she was a baby. I am free for the summer until September.
I'd describe my personality as kind,...
Jeremy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Jeremy is a lovely boy, when I lived in Linden he used to take care of my daughter and now I move to another state and I can’t find someone like him. She learn a lot from him and he also take care good care of my house. "
Care member
I've babysat children between the ages of two and 11, even tutoring a few while doing so. While sitting for a sibling group that I cared for during after-school hours, I had to ensure that they ate, did homework and took baths before bed. Some of my time I spent tending to children, I made sure to communicate with each child to...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Zarya K.
Linden, NJ
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm zarya, a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with three years of experience caring for kids of all ages at a daycare ! I'm also a college student planning on making caregiving my career! though I have a special place in my heart for infants! I love creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment where children...
Dominique C.
Linden, NJ
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, I have been in child care for the past 9 years . I feel very lucky to have a job that I'm very passionate about . I've worked for all kinds of family and different kids . I just graduated school to become a medical assistant , so I am CPR certified . I've always wanted to work with pediatrics. I am currently still...
Dominique can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Dynajah S.
Linden, NJ
$16-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
As a nurturing caregiver with over 5 years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing young minds and supporting families. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting experiences, igniting a desire to positively impact children's lives.
I believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment to...
Dynajah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Hello! My name is Jaylin and I am a 22-year-old college graduate with a bachelor's degree in sociology. I am a kind, patient, and loving person who has lived in New Jersey my entire life. I always wanted a younger sibling which is why childcare is something I am so passionate about. I have 6 years of experience working as a camp...
Jaylin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Carmen T.
Linden, NJ
$21/hr • 5 yrs exp
21 Years Old With 5+ Years Of Experience. As Little As Infants To Teens!
Hi my name is Carmen , I am a 23-year-old college student studying "Infant and Toddler child development" , I am currently taking a break from school to expand my knowledge & experience in the child care field . I am a receptionist at a dental office monday - thursday, looking for a weekend job :)! I am fully covid vaccinated &...
Carmen can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Hello, I love children and I am a dedicated, caring and loving mother of one (1) child. I can guarantee that I will provide the very same dedication, care and love to your child as I do my very own. I am a very honest and dependable person/mother who likes to entertain kids with reading, outside and inside activities, coloring,...
Camile can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
hi my names Alicia I'm 27 years old I'm starting back babysitting but doing in home babysitting and going to houses I charge 100 depending on how many kids upfront every friday u pay the same
I am currently studying childhood development. Looking to become a teacher for preschool or kindergarten kids. I have been babysitting for over 8 years. I use to work at a daycare. I'm looking to save and open my own daycare I am a mother to a 4 years old boy. If you would like to drop your kid off at my home just let me know. I...
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
Kaylin L.
Linden, NJ
$15-17/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Kaylin! I have been a nanny (full-time and part-time) for multiple families in the past few years for ages ranging from 2yrs all the way up to 11yrs! I have also evening babysat for several families for children as little as 5 months old. Currently looking for a full time position with a minimum of 7hrs per day,...
Kaylin can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi! I am 18 years old and a senior in high school. I have experience teaching and assisting dance classes with younger students at my dance studio. I love working with younger kids and I'm hoping to find a family that is active and loves to have fun! I can also help with light housekeeping and crafts.
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
In my spare time, I LOVE to make things! I love trying new vegan recipes, reviewing restaurants, spending lots of time in nature. As well as cuddling with my 3 kittens, reading and practicing/teaching yoga.
One thing you should know about me is I am very reliable, timely, and can offer meal prep services for the family! Meals,...
Sally can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ashley M.
Linden, NJ
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Ashley and I am 21 years old. Children are the joy of my life , I am currently studying child psychology, so working with children is just another step into furthering my career. I am the oldest of five children, so responsibility is nothing new to me , I have helped raise my siblings from birth until now. I do have a...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Thiny C.
Linden, NJ
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Thiny. I am Dominican, a mother of 2, a babysitter and a housekeeper. I've been cleaning and taking care of kids practically my entire life, at this point, I consider it a passion !!
Thiny can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Thiny was our full time nanny for my son roughly between the age of 8 months and 2 years old. She was a fantastic nanny who will still use today as a baby sitter.
Thiny was always on time and communicated well with us.
Thiny spoke Spanish to my son which helped...
Matthew C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Linden, NJ
Solanny S.
4.0
She is very reliable and followed my request. She also can do flexible work. She is good at communication and very kind.
- Miyuki S.
Lucy D.
5.0
Lucy has assisted us with our housecleaning needs. She is efficient, reliable and friendly. We highly recommend her.
- Care member
Chantley T.
5.0
Chantley is a god-send, came in our life right on time and as been an asset. I'm truly grateful for her and being able to be so flexible during these unprecedented times. I appreciate her and her work..Thank you from the W. family
- Keisha W.
Helen F.
5.0
Helen has been an amazing nanny for our son - he is starting daycare and we so wish we could keep her at the same time! She is very reliable, extremely calm and happy (she has the best attitude and always has a smile for us), and is so loving and patient with our little boy. She has formed a great...
- Rory G.
Alyssa M.
5.0
Alyssa is probably one of the most reliable people I have known. We were in need of sitters last year for a wedding at our church and Alyssa immediately jumped up to help. She is excellent at deescalating stressful situations for kids and meeting them where they mind is at. You can see the passion...
- Cecil R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Linden, NJ:
How can I find a Linden babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Linden, 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 46 babysitters in Linden, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.2. 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 Linden, NJ?
The average rate for Linden, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.67 per hour as of February 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 Linden, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Linden, 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.
Ratings for Linden, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.2 / 5
Babysitters in Linden, NJ are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.