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60 babysitters are listed in Mahwah, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Mahwah, NJ
Stephany N.
Mahwah, NJ
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Am A Fun Teacher, I Used To Teach Kids When I Was Living In Brazil. Very Extroverted
As a dedicated live-in nanny, I have over three years of hands-on experience caring for children of different ages. I spent one year as a live-in nanny for two boys, aged 7 and 9, where I organized educational activities, facilitated homework sessions, and engaged them in creative play and outdoor adventures, drove them to play...
Stephany can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
I'm Leslie, a proud mom of three amazing girls and a fur-mom to our adorable cavapoo! My journey with children didn't just start at home, I've spent 8 years doing what I love most: helping children learn, grow, and thrive.
Whether it's diving into a board game, kicking a ball outside, or working on a puzzle, I'm all about...
Leslie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a young (I think?) mom to 2 college aged kids. Before I was married, I was a full-time nanny to 3, and babysat for years before that. I have over 10 years of paid experience, with Newborns through teens, including twins. In addition, I have my 20+ years of being a Mom and a very hands on Aunt. Two of the best things to...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kathleen was wonderful! My girls had the best time with her… even saying “Kathleen is my favorite person!” We felt very comfortable during our time away knowing they were in such good hands. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a high school and middle school science teacher looking for part-time work in the summer. I currently have two amazing babies (2, 3) who are happy and helpful. I am looking for a position in my home, which is completely child proof and full of everything a baby needs. Drop-offs would be easy as I have diaper, bottle, and...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Wonderful and warm young lady. Pleasure to work with. My children love to spend time with her. "
Yelena G.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We are really happy with Fatima."
Debora B.
Elisabeth S.
Wayne, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 12 years old. I love kids, the outdoors, arts and crafts, and provide a stable, consistent presence. Competent with light housework and cooking. Great with homework help and tutoring.
Elisabeth can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Where do I even begin, Lissa is an absolute SAINT and I really found a needle in a haystack. She is highly professional, educated, well-spoken, accountable and extremely experienced. She took care of my son for almost an entire year. She doesn't need much direction...
Miram E.
5.0
(2)
I describe myself as creative, dedicated, patient, kind, generous, caring, loving and energetic. I love nature and the outdoors. My hobbies are hiking, camping, biking, swimming, dancing, farming and cooking. I also enjoy reading, crafting and sewing. I started caring for young children in my neighborhood in Portugal when I was...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Isabel is an amazing nanny. She is very caring and dedicated. "
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Shannon F.
Township of Washington, NJ
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Shannon and I just graduated high school. I have been a babysitter since I was 12 and have worked as an after care counselor for a year. My experience includes taking care of kids ages 10 months to 10 years old. I absolutely adore babysitting and being involved in childcare. I love singing, crafts, animals, and games I...
5.0
"Shannon watched my 8-year-old daughter for a week while my regular babysitter was on vacation. The two of them clicked immediately. I would totally hire her again the next time I'm in need of a babysitter!"
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Rana M.
Nanuet, NY
$25-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mom of twins who are 22 years old. I enjoy working with kids and I have many years of experience taking care of children as young as a few months to 8 years old. I used to work at a day care taking care of kids 3 months to 3 years old for 3 years. I am interested in working part time.
Rana can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Rana. She was my daughter's care giver for over two years and took care of her as though my daughter was her own. Rana was very good at managing all my daughter's needs, whether it was feeding, bathing, playing with her, taking her out for a walk...
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Tracey L.
Wayne, NJ
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have had a lot of experience caring for children and I am looking for a babysitting job. I have my college degree in Education and English. I am a certified teacher and worked in a school as an instructional aide. I have a lot of experience in babysitting, working in a classroom setting, and have worked with daycare students...
Tracey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Tracey was very good with my children. She followed through with phone calls and texts throughout the interview process. "
Denise R.
4.0
(4)
Hi there! My name is Kelsey and I am 29 years old and have been babysitting for over 10 years! I have cared for children of all ages from 1-15-year-olds with the responsibility of school drop off and pick up, as well as dinner & bedtime routine, & camp drop off and pick up in the summer. I absolutely love entertaining, finding...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"We hired Kelsey as a nanny to help us during the day when we were at work. Her responsibilities included helping the older girls get ready for school, taking care of our son, and picking and dropping the girls up from school. She also helped with their homework....
Care member
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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am 32 years old, and originally from Thailand. I currently live in Ridgewood, NJ. I graduated with bachelors degree from Thailand, faculty of economics. I am non-smoker and I love pet. I describe myself as a reliable, caring, friendly, responsible, patient, hard-working, adventurous, and easy-going person. Moreover I am...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My son loves to play with Waranrat so much. She's good at providing him great amount of physical/brain activities both indoor and outdoor. She works really hard, very attentive, communicates with him very well. We're very happy to work with her and would like to...
Kiyoka K.
Alyssa S.
Wayne, NJ
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a positive, energetic and ambitious college graduate looking to make kids smile. I have tons of experience, including working at a daycare, preschool and a summer camp. I've also worked closely with a bunch of children through in home babysitting - ages ranging 4 months to 15 years. These jobs have helped my passion for...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa was a gem of a babysitter in a pinch. She came right over when I needed last minute help due to my regular childcare cancelling. She spent the whole day cheerfully interacting with my fussy five month old, reading to her, playing with her, getting her to do...
Janet M.
5.0
(1)
My name is Courtney and I am currently working as a 1:1 paraprofessional; I am taking online courses at WGU; majoring in Elementary education and planning to be certified in teaching special education. I am writing to you to express my great interest in the job. I believe I am the perfect candidate because I have a lot of...
Courtney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Courtney is a sweet, motivated person. She is really reliable and communicates well on day-to-day stuff with the kids. Our kids really love her. Sad she has to leave us!"
Allison O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 54 years of age, I am a very active person, I am a mother of six children. They range from 27 to 17. I have 4 daughters and 2 sons, and one grandson. I am available Wednesdays through Friday and have an open schedule these days. I love newborns and children of all ages. I also worked in a private nursery school for 3 years...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Karen is fantastic. My kids loved her and she was a life saver for me. She's punctual, thoughtful, great with kids and the absolute best. I would highly recommend her for anything. She's seriously the best!!! The only reason I stopped using Karen was...
Sonya R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
***Covid-19 Vaccinated
Greetings! I am Molecular Biologist working full time in Manhattan. I have several years of experience working with children and young adults, as I used to teach in various school districts while working on my teaching certification.
During my years as a student teacher, I developed the tools necessary...
Rania can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rania is a wonderful caregiver to my 2 boys. She truly loves working with children, and it shows in her nature and with the connection she has made with them. My youngest has special needs(ASD), and she is extremely attentive, understanding, and kind with him. She...
Melanie G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Alexandra, and I'm an experienced caregiver with over 10 years in babysitting and nannying. My journey with childcare began as a summer camp counselor in middle school. I've since cared for children ages 3 to 14.
I have experience with caring for autistic children, tutoring & homework help, household chores &...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Excellent caregiver and totally reliable. Great with children!!!"
Elizabeth G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience in Childcare. I love to take care of babies but also spend time playing and interacting with big kids :)
I'd describe my personality as joyful, reliable, positive. I'm fluent in Spanish. I love music!
In my free time, I like to go to the gym, go to hiking, spend time with friends outdoors,...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Camila is really amazing in her work. You can see she really love to spend time with the kids. She is very professional and she is a very good driver. I totally recommend her. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Mary, a childcare professional of more than 15 years.
Personally, I'm interested in nutrition, gardening, and the arts. Professionally, I have a work hard/play hard philosophy, and try to encourage creativity (and a bit of silliness) in all things. I am organized, reliable, and flexible. I'm also an animal lover with...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary is an exceptional child caretaker! She is reliable, professional, fun loving and pro-active.
Mary joined our family to care for our two children, 9 and 13. We were new to the community and Mary quickly became our rock. She picks the kids up from school, helps...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mahwah, NJ
Kathleen L.
5.0
Kathleen was wonderful! My girls had the best time with her… even saying “Kathleen is my favorite person!” We felt very comfortable during our time away knowing they were in such good hands.
- Care member
Angelina M.
5.0
Wonderful and warm young lady. Pleasure to work with. My children love to spend time with her.
- Yelena 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.
Elisabeth S.
5.0
Where do I even begin, Lissa is an absolute SAINT and I really found a needle in a haystack. She is highly professional, educated, well-spoken, accountable and extremely experienced. She took care of my son for almost an entire year. She doesn't need much direction at all, childcare to her comes...
- Miram E.
Isabel O.
5.0
She's a nice person, friendly, very good with the kids including teacher homework. She is very responsible and loving.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Mahwah, NJ:
How can I find a Mahwah babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Mahwah, 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 42 babysitters in Mahwah, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.3. 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 Mahwah, NJ?
The average rate for Mahwah, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.29 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 Mahwah, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Mahwah, 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 Mahwah, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Babysitters in Mahwah, NJ are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.