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60 babysitters are listed in Madison, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Madison, NJ
Maggie K.
Plainfield, NJ
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Nice to meet you! My name is Maggie and I have 4+ years working with children and adolescents in various settings. Primarily, I have been working at a therapeutic middle and high school for students ages 10-18 who suffer from various mental health diagnosis. During my time here, I have helped aide students academically as well...
Maggie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Worked with Maggie for interim childcare needs and she was fantastic! Communicated well, punctual, and my 2.5 year old daughter was very comfortable with and enjoying when Maggie came to watch/take care of here. Thank you, Maggie!"
Maxine B.
Rahmah M.
Orange, NJ
$22-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi , I Am Rahmah I'm 25 Years Old And Looking To Start Out My Babysitting Career.
5.0
(2)
Hi, my name is Rahmah! I am 25 and I have over 10 years experience in childcare. I first started out babysitting in high school for neighbors and I have experience with all ages. I then branched out and worked a few years at a summer camp and loved it! I am a part time chef with my own business and I am looking to supplement the...
Rahmah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She has been with our family for few years, I'm so sad that we had moved to Virginia but she was our neighbor and the best sitter she really felt like family! Until this day my kids ask for her, they're now 7 and 8 years old. For sure would recommend her, such a...
Ashley M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rita. My responsibilities include tutoring, engaging in children in fun games, putting children to bed, and light cooking. I am flexible working around my work schedule to fit the times required so I can be very available with notice, and date nights and pre-planned nights will take precedence in my schedule.
Rita can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Rita was very responsive by email and phone before and during the job. She arrived on time and was friendly and helpful. She was flexible about dealing with our unpredictable scenario and helped our baby get to sleep in an unfamiliar and noisy hotel room. I enjoyed...
Rachel K.
5.0
(2)
As a college student in South Orange, New Jersey, pursuing a nursing degree, I bring over 7 years of babysitting and part-time nanny experience, enabling me to witness children of all ages grow into confident, inquisitive individuals. Proficient in child development, safety, and nurturing positive behaviors, my family upbringing...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband Kevin and I had Savannah as our babysitter. And I couldn’t have asked for a better babysitter. She was very attentive and interactive with my two daughters. Savannah also made sure to follow our schedule for our kids bedtimes and screen time. We will...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I come from a big family where there are always kids around! To us kids come first, they are little innocent angels. I babysit my nephews and other kids until now that I'm experiencing my own. I have been blessed with 2 precious boys, 2 and 4 years old who doesn't interfere with my job because a wonderful lady watches them, my...
Blanca can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Excellent. She used to watch my son. She's a good person, she took good care of my son when she babysat, and I never had a problem with her. She's excellent. Every time I'd get him he was clean and full. She gives him showers and baths and stuff like that, she's...
Care.com M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced caregiver., mother and grandmother. I am a teacher at the Berkeley Heights high school. I am excellent with children of all ages. I have fun with the kids! We play board games and spend lots of time outside. I enjoy being with kids and would love the opportunity to care for your children.
Ellen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ellen is a wonderful babysitter, she drop off and pick up my daughter from school everyday. My daughter loves her. She is very responsible and very good with children."
Stephanie P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 20 years old formerly from Plainfield, NJ, but I have lived in Baltimore, MD since attending college in 2019. I am a full time college student majoring in Nursing. I am the oldest of 4 children, and I have been babysitting for almost a year now, so I have some experience with children from newborn to 12 years. I am...
Zaniyah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Niyah only watched our baby boy for 3 days but she is so sweet. She was good with our dogs too. I will definitely use her again in the future if I need a sitter."
Katherine T.
Diana S.
Mountain Lakes, NJ
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi,
I'm looking for babysitting opportunities such as date night or weekends.
I have experience with ages 6 months - 10-year-old.
I have been working as a nanny/babysitter for about 3 years now and for the past 2 years I've been working as full time position taking care of four kids: 9yo, 7yo, 5yo and 2yo.
I have my own car and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Diana has been working as our live in nanny for 2 years, and we’re extremely jealous of whoever gets her next. She has been a precious member of our family and her time with us has been invaluable to us as parents, and even more so to our 4 kids.
From the moment...
Anne A.
Chloe R.
Westfield, NJ
$43/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Compassionate, And Responsible Nanny Available!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Chloe and I enjoy cooking, traveling, arts and crafts, and being outdoors. I'm enthusiastic about working with children and have extensively for many years now. I have had long term and short term nannying experiences with a very wide range of ages, so I am well prepared for your family and situation! I have...
Chloe can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Delia K.
Cranford, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Energetic College Student Looking For Weekly Babysitting Job!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Delia, I'm a 25 y/o legal professional looking for babysitting opportunities on the weekends/after school hours on certain weekdays (I work a hybrid schedule). I currently work full-time in NYC and live in Westfield. I have about 11 years of experience with children ages 2 and up. I'm energetic, responsible, organized...
Delia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Delia K. is a caring, responsible, knowledgeable, determined, hard working individual. She is dependable and very resourceful. Her interaction with children is sincere and concise, providing great communication and compassion. She is also amazing at hands on...
Yvette D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Naomi.
-I am 25, with a BA in Criminal Justice, and minor in Public Administration.
-I've worked in childcare for nearly a decade and I love it. Let me help where it counts!
-General availability- M-F 3:30pm- 7 a.m. next day
(available for overnight care regularly. flexible with weekends or outside hours per...
Naomi can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Naomi was employed as a summer camp counselor for the past 5 years and has always kept the children safe, entertained and engaged in positive activities. She easily takes initiative to go above and beyond her duties and shows great leadership qualities. Naomi is...
Angela S.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I can help you with pick up, drop-offs within Caldwell, Roseland, and Essex Fells. I work until 3-ish so I am unable to travel to towns that are further away. I can run your errands and do food shopping too. I respond to everyone that sends me a message even if I am unavailable to help, as a common courtesy.
I have two teenage...
Roseanne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Roseann was a wonderful babysitter for my 16 month old! We will 100% be asking her to come back again soon! Next date night!"
Lindsay M.
Marietta C.
Stirling, NJ
$15-21/hr • 8 yrs exp
Responsible Nanny Or Babysitter. Loving And Caring Person.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marietta. I am a responsible, capable and reliable person seeking a job as a nanny. I am fit, a non-smoker, energetic and self-motivated. I really enjoy working with children as their simple approach to every day life intrigues me and offers me a chance to learn from them.
I am available to work in the morning and...
Marietta can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
Jai-la H.
West Orange, NJ
$17/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Jai-La | am 22 years old and l've been babysitting since I was 14. I started with an 11-month-old baby and grew with her and I've been babysitting her off and on since then. But since then l've babysat ages 4 months-14 years old.
Jai-la can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My 8 and 11 year old daughters really loved Jai-la. She was always on time, dependable, and got the kids to where they needed to be. Not to mention kind and wonderful with my kids."
Wlliam D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Melissa and I absolutely love kids! I am from Randolph, NJ. I am an occupational therapist in a public district. I am passionate about working with all children, especially those with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts, reading and running around with kids, but I am also here to help around the house with...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Melissa was fantastic watching over our son and was incredibly dependable from start to finish. I would strongly recommend her for anyone looking for a kind, caring, and responsible nanny. She communicated daily about when she was picking him up and any other...
Johanna F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alexa and I am 24 years old living in Mountainside, New Jersey. I have experience with children all ages, and can provide multiple references if needed. I have a car and a perfect driving record too. I describe myself as responsible, creative, enthusiastic, and amiable. I love to get creative with fun activities while...
Alexa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I would highly recommend Alexa. She was very attentive to the children's needs and did a great job. "
Ali H.
Michelle H.
Morristown, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a RN major and certified for CPR. I am very family oriented and have 13 years of experienced dealing with newborns to preteen. I also have experience with dealing with special needs and sick children.
I am outgoing, friendly, and respectful .
I love doing crafts, arts, painting, reading, swimming anything...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Michelle is extremely charismatic, gentle and very caring. She takes care of my son and always goes the extra mile to make sure he is happy. :) She enjoys doing crafts like painting , making cakes or cookies. She is very gentle, polite and extremely professional ....
Amy A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Families! I have 9 + years of experience with childcare. I worked at several childcare centers:
Tutor time
Goddard school
Primrose
West orange community house
I have experience with ages 6 weeks to 13 years old.
I also have experience being a nanny. My last nanny position was with a family of 5 ( 3kids ages 8, 10,...
Mitchna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mimi took care of my infant daughter for a few months. She was responsible, caring, and followed the schedule I gave her. Highly recommend her!"
Joy W.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Eszti is a great sitter. She is so interactive with my kids and they love spending time with her!
Together they play games or doing little projects instead of just sitting on the couch and watch TV the whole time. I'm so happy she is part of our family and I...
Marika F.
Stephania G.
Caldwell, NJ
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Education Teacher Seeking Part/full Time Summer Babysitting Employment (open To Other Hours!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been teaching as a Special Education teacher for 7 years-I have also been babysitting for 20 years with children ranging from infancy to pre-teen. I have experience as a teacher, assistant, day care aid, camp counselor, tutor, and other child-care job positions!
I am patient, fun-loving, responsible, and kind and have...
Stephania can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Stephania as a summer babysitter for our 10 and 6 year old children, and eventually as a tutor for our 10 year old son. She is responsible, energetic and kind. She is confident and did a great job getting to know our children quickly - so she could...
Christine A.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Madison, NJ
Maggie K.
5.0
Worked with Maggie for interim childcare needs and she was fantastic! Communicated well, punctual, and my 2.5 year old daughter was very comfortable with and enjoying when Maggie came to watch/take care of here. Thank you, Maggie!
- Maxine B.
Rahmah M.
5.0
My daughter loved Rahmah she was so caring and attentive with R. We were so sad when we moved if we could pack Rahmah up with us we would have. She was amazing with our daughter and always made her homemade snacks that were so tasty and healthy.
- Rasheedah M.
Rita M.
5.0
Rita was very responsive by email and phone before and during the job. She arrived on time and was friendly and helpful. She was flexible about dealing with our unpredictable scenario and helped our baby get to sleep in an unfamiliar and noisy hotel room. I enjoyed meeting her and would hire her...
- Rachel K.
Savannah R.
5.0
She’s an amazing young lady! She watched our 2 girls for 3 years until she went off to college in a different state, she’s very caring, patient and flexible! Our family misses her tremendously, but very proud and exited for her!
- Care member
Blanca R.
5.0
Blanca did a great job with deep cleaning of my place. She is highly recommended!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Madison, NJ:
How can I find a Madison babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Madison, 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 40 babysitters in Madison, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Madison, NJ?
The average rate for Madison, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.05 per hour as of January 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 Madison, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Madison, 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 Madison, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Madison, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.