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60 babysitters are listed in Maplewood, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Maplewood, NJ
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi family!
I'm Maraísa, I'm Brazilian. I'm responsible, lovely and patient.
I have essential practical skills: ability to create educational/recreational activities, I am organized, punctual, ready to collaborate with the family's routine. I like to nurture a positive and affectionate environment where children feel loved and...
Gabriel C.
Maplewood, NJ
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Professional Offering Full-service Childcare And Tutoring.
I attended NJIT for Mechanical Engineering Technology and worked in engineering and project management for eight years. I own my own business, designing and implementing cloud-based business information systems and new technologies for small businesses in NJ.
I am a local dog trainer and in my spare time, I enjoy volunteering...
Gabriel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Dilcia T.
Maplewood, NJ
$22-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents! I am 25 years old, caring, reliable, and a positive person with over 2 years of
experience working with children from ages 0-4 years old. Bilingual in English and Spanish; CPR AED Child/Infant/Adult certified. I am currently working as a Spanish
assistant teacher for a private preschool that offers childcare to...
Ileana A.
Maplewood, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Passionate Childcare Professional: Nurturing Hearts, Creating Smiles
Hi, I'm ile, and my passion for childcare began in my home country, Argentina, where I studied pedagogy and worked as a kindergarten and daycare teacher for three years. In 2022, I made the decision to venture as an au pair to the United States with the goal of immersing myself in the English language. During my first year here,...
Ileana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Rafaela O.
Maplewood, NJ
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hey there!!
My name is Rafaela!
I work as a part time nanny for an amazing family in Maplewood and now I'm looking for extra hours in the mornings, I'm available from 7:30 a.m. to 12pm! I've been working in Maplewood/South Orange as a nanny for 3 years and I have great references!
I have my own transportation.
I'm a...
Rafaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Francca R.
Maplewood, NJ
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
I was once a kid myself I enjoy I had a good life in caring children. I had five from now to Two are military
And the ones I am college
Francisca T.
First and foremost
fully COVID Vaccinated.
Professional Licensed Private Caregiver/ Aide and trained as a Nurse.
training and schooling Professionals Institute in New Jersey...
Francca can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Nurturing care provider, passionate about creating a safe and enriching environment for children to learn and grow. I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to provide nurturing care.
Dianne can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
(1)
Hi families! My name is Taryya, I am 23 years old and I am looking for a short-term, Monday-Thursday nanny job. I have 4 years experience as a nanny and 5 years as a babysitter. I also have experience as a teacher's assistant, personal assistant, and mother's helper. I have worked with ages ranging from 3 months to 13 years old....
Taryya can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is special needs and Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family...
Tyesha P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have an incredible amount of experience working with children of all ages. At Montclair State University, I gained knowledge on pedagogy, and how to manage children in grades K-6. I am currently enrolled in Montclair State University as a graduate students to receive a M. ed in T. O. S. D. (teacher of student with...
Emmarilis can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is very professional and reliable."
Tapiwa C.
5.0
(2)
Hi my name is Tiffany! I've worked with children my for many years as a piano teacher & nanny in the past. Being a music teacher for kids showed me that teaching & taking care of children to help them reach their best is top priority. I hope I can provide a good helping presence for everyone. Please check my schedule for my...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is a great babysitter and a very kind person. Very dependable."
Ivring H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm 26 years old and I currently work as a registered nurse. I love my job as a nurse, but I would love to be able to work with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was 13-year-old, kids of all ages. I have changed diapers, played, made dinner, handled baths, and put kids to bed. I currently work full time as a...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am 32-years old. I currently live in Elizabeth, New Jersey but I'm a native New Yorker. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, also I am a New York certified nursing assistant. I have been a babysitter for several years, since I was a teenager. I have experience with children between the ages of 6 months to 12 years old. I love...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie's caring, easygoing, punctual, dependable and hard working. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare help."
Yuwen Z.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
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
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Tiffany. I am 28 years old, born and raised in Montclair. I have been working at a daycare center since I was able to start working, exactly at the age of 16. I volunteered at camps and my mother's preschool with children from ages three months to 5 years old in Bloomfield, NJ. I worked with young ones...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Took care of our 3 & 5 yr old for 9 months. Stopped because we put them back in school/daycare. Tiffany was outstanding, reliable, cleaned, flexible. Highly recommended."
Duy N.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, thank you for taking the time to review my page. I have been babysitting for seven years now. I have credible sources for the kids I have babysat in the past. The best part about being a babysitter is being able to have a connection with the kids and bringing out the best in them. Whether it is bringing out their...
Keana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Keana is a very dependable, hard working person. She always puts her work first, and is always ready to learn new things quickly. She has taken care of my daughter plenty of times on short notice, and is very loving and gentle with her. My daughter always loves...
Kassandra F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm a friendly, responsible, and experienced babysitter based in Newark. I have over 10 years of experience babysitting kids of all ages. I'm known for my reliability and punctuality, and I always come prepared with fun and engaging activities to keep the kids entertained and learning. I have experience with everything...
Success can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Success was great with our little one! We were worried, because it was our first time asking a babysitter to pick him up from daycare. But our toddler liked her from the moment he met her, she did wonderfully with his chaotic energy, and we've rehired Success...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amazing girl, very punctual with timing. Able to keep my children occupied. Always made sure they completed their homework M-F before the end of her shift. I recently moved but i wish i could take her with us.
Very personable.
Overall all amazing girl, great...
John M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very reliable, trustworthy, and organized individual who loves to give back and help people in any way possible! In the future I plan to be a pediatric doctor and hopefully work in the hospital! With five years of caregiving experience I have cared for children from ages 3-15. This past summer I worked as the head coach...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
5.0
"Olivia is the most caring, reliable caretaker we have ever had. She's extremely dependable, trustworthy and warmhearted person we know."
Michele P.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have four younger siblings and have loved watching them for years. I am a sophomore in college and have my own car to drive myself to and from your home. I am Red Cross certified and CPR certified. I would love to chat further about how I can assist you!
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ms. Christie is a wonderful person and truly cares about each one of my kids (there are 9 of them). She takes care of them when they are sick and has a flexible schedule. She also voluntarily helps out around the house with cooking and cleaning. My kids adore Gab...
Catherine M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with kids! I study child advocacy and policy at MSU as well as social work. I've worked as a mother's helper, a regular after school nanny, and camp counselor. I have experience working with infants, kids with special needs, and kids with limited mobility, so I'm up for anything!
I am a...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was wonderful with my daughter .. she read her books, played with her, made sure she was comfortable. Definitely would like to work with her in future."
Manasi C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Maplewood, NJ
Taryya E.
5.0
Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is special needs and Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family that get her in their home.
- Tyesha P.
Emmarilis V.
5.0
She is very professional and reliable.
- Tapiwa C.
Tiffany S.
5.0
She is a great babysitter and a very kind person. Very dependable.
- Ivring H.
Stephanie G.
5.0
Stephanie's caring, easygoing, punctual, dependable and hard working. I'd highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare help.
- Yuwen Z.
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.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Maplewood, NJ:
How can I find a Maplewood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Maplewood, 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 27 babysitters in Maplewood, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 Maplewood, NJ?
The average rate for Maplewood, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $21.81 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 Maplewood, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Maplewood, 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 Maplewood, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Babysitters in Maplewood, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.