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Find babysitters in Matawan, NJ that you’ll love
60 babysitters are listed in Matawan, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Matawan, NJ
I currently work as a Labor and Delivery RN at Sacred Heart Riverbend. I have two years of prior nursing experience working in the Mother Baby Unit along with some NICU training as well. My job as an RN in the perinatal specialty has provided me with invaluable knowledge regarding caring for newborns. I am also proud to say I am...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, intelligent and energetic.
I like working with kids because I am a natural caregiver that loves to teach. Learning g and understanding each child's unique personality helps motivate them to achieve their goals and dreams.
I started working with kids when I was 12 and started...
Have watched other parents kids since I'm 16, I'm 22 now. Currently a student and work part time. Looking to help someone out in the Matawan area for "date" night or some outing and they need the kids watched. Watch kids ages 3 up to 14.
Gavin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Shamsiya I.
East Brunswick, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Shamsiya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am writing this review with immense gratitude and appreciation for Sasha who has been an integral part of our family for several years. From infancy to the teenage years, she has played a crucial role in the lives of our children, and her impact has been nothing...
Nida A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
(Profile updated as of Oct 2024)
Hi there! I have experience working with kids with behavioral and conduct issues (Clinical Psychology Internship) aged 6-13, and I spent almost a year working at a Pediatric office as a Medical Assistant. I have also babysat for a few families in the past, including toddlers. I am looking for...
Cagla can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cagla is a responsible and trustworthy student. She is punctual and very gentle with kids. I strongly recommend her to families looking to find a reliable person to assist them with their children. "
Irem Alexandra Y.
Jenifer N.
Keansburg, NJ
$28-43/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with kids for over 10 years from newborns to teenagers.
I was a dance teacher in a public school in Brazil for 3 years, teaching kids from 5yo to 15yo. I also have plenty of experience working as a nanny and babysitter in Brazil and USA.
As a dance teacher I had classes and trainings about child development...
Jenifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Such a great nanny! She's responsible, hard worker, and lovely!!"
Tatiana S.
Shannon B.
Hazlet, NJ
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pediatric Emergency Room Register Nurse & Previous NICU Nurse/ Experienced Babysitter
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 27-year-old Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse, Was previously a NICU nurse for 5 years. I am in the Bucks County Area! I am CPR/first aid, breastfeeding resource for CHOP hospital & PALS & NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Certified). I have a very long background with newborns, infants, toddlers, early school aged children. This...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannon is wonderful! She connected with our kids immediately and they had so much fun with her! She was able to handle a lot of logistics with ease (pick up from school, take to activities, etc.). Will definitely hire her again!"
Jaime M.
4.5
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
My name is Hannah, and I am 24 years old. I currently attend State University and I am in their teacher education program pursuing a joint bachelor/master of arts in teaching for P-3 early childhood education for special and general education.
I graduated this May with my bachelor's portion of my degree, then I went back...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is punctual and reliable. She is full of energy and will keep your little ones moving! She’s very responsible and bubbly! I totally trust her with my child. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working as a paraprofessional for Middletown High School South. . I have three children and a grandson. My step-daughter is 26, my son is 15 and my daughter is 13. I have nannied in the past and love working with children.
5.0
"Jamie cared for my daughter from when she was 5 months to 20 months old while my mother in law (my daughters primary caregiver) went through cancer treatment. Jamie still watches our daughter for date nights. Jamie is flexible, dependable, and cares deeply for my...
Katie U.
Gianna M.
Holmdel, NJ
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate, Responsible, Professional, Trustworthy, Kind, & Patient.
5.0
(12)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Gianna! I have a passion for childcare. I am a compassionate, intelligent, clean, timely, responsible, loving, nurturing, caring, rational experienced babysitter/nanny who aims for perfection. I provide professional, excellent & reliable childcare service, always. About me: 11+ years of professional childcare...
Gianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gianna is Amazing!! My kids love her and are super comfortable when she is with them. Gianna is very punctual, patient,and super sweet. We are so happy we found her to help us when we need a sitter."
Yesenia C.
5.0
(6)
My name is Deanna, I'm 23 and I've been caring for children for a long time (10+yrs) ages range from newborns to teens. My experiences include being the oldest of 7 children. I'm a very patient person, I love kids. I'd like to think I have a very nice personality, easy to talk to, get along with, and I take pride in what I do. I...
Deanna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Deanna is warm and friendly. She's amazing with children. Playful yet has boundaries. (Which was important to us) She's the oldest of 6 children and it shows. You can tell she was used to looking after multiple kids plus helping her mom out. My daughter was 4 and...
Ashleigh M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a biology teacher looking for part-time work over the summer as a sitter, pet caretaker, house sitter, and/or tutor. I have 1 year of experience as a full time 8th, 11th, and 12th grade biology teacher, 6 years of part-time experience in elementary and middle school education, as well as 2 years of experience as a college...
Antoinette can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"You are getting a caregiver that is truly the "top brass" if you hire Antoinette. She was absolutely wonderful with my daughter, incredibly professional and reliable. I'll be hard pressed to find another caregiver that I'm as comfortable with. She's highly...
Pam D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have a good experience in baby sitting. I worked before in a baby class and a nursery for 3 years.
I also have good experience in taking care of babies and toddlers
In addition to that, I was a pre-school class teacher
I am bilingual and multi-cultured young lady with a passion for children.
Samya can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Samya was awesome! Connected with my 10 month year old daughter really well. Was very patient. Such a positive spirit. My daughter loved her. "
Kim F.
Fiama O.
Staten Island, NY
$22-36/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'm Responsible, Caring, Affectionate, Passionate For What I Do, Engaged, Dynamic And Energetic.
5.0
(1)
I'm 28yo, with many years of experience with children 3 months to 11yo.
I started early helping with the kids in the church and also with my helped my mom as I'm the oldest one of 5 siblings. I did volunteer work on Christmas for 5 years collecting toys, meals and candy for the kids that had no financial condition. I always felt...
5.0
"Fiama is amazing! She was an occasional babysitter for my two children, ages 2 and 5. She was very dependable and connected immediately with my two children. They absolutely loved her and so did we!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've worked with children ages 3 and over for over 5 years, whether that in homes or as a daycare employee. I have training as an Emergency Medical responder and in CPR, and can provide copies of the certifications ( although the Emergency Responder is currently expired). I have just finished my degree in Communication Sciences...
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.4
(9)
Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Victoria ! I am 22 years old and attending Quinnipiac University. I am enrolled in the MAT program for elementary education. I have 10+ years of experience working with children from ages one to 13. I began helping and caring for my younger sister, since she is 10 years younger than me. From then, I have branched...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is a God send. The girls fell in love with her right from the first day, she has been very accommodating with my return times due to work and has even helped me out on weekends."
Shanmukha P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children and making memories with them. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch yours. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone...
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaylee is great with our toddler. She is reliable and makes every effort to accommodate our schedule. She engages with our son and follows our schedule while also keeping us updated. We are so sad to have Kaylee leave for school & can't wait for her to return!"
Madeline P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always worked with children, I am a Portuguese teacher.
I am certified in CPR.
I speak Portuguese, English and Spanish.
I am a nanny for a long time, I have excellent references and I love working with babies, I am organized, careful, attentive, trustworthy and punctual.
Rosana can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I've had Rosana as my babysitter for 2 months now for a few days of the week and she's excellent. Besides the help that she provides by playing, changing, feeding, and stimulating my 15 mos old baby, she's extremely reliable and trustworthy. I feel completely at...
Mindy K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience caring for multiple families' children of all ages. I can help with any duties around the house, schoolwork, pets, and am comfortable with any age child. I also have experience with special needs. I have a car and am able to help with driving or picking up. I am comfortable with cooking and cleaning....
Mackenzie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mackenzie was kind and patient with my daughter, who loved spending the day with her and can't wait to do it again. "
Melissa L.
Lisa F.
East Brunswick, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lisa I am a part time dental assistant looking for some extra hours during the week to help out a family in need. I have two children of my own that are now grown up and starting their own families. I am willing to help out with before or after school hours, assistant with meal prep, homework, cleaning, keeping the...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa has been absolutely wonderful with my two young girls! They adore her! Lisa is always on time, if not early and always cleans up around the house and is great with our dogs as well! She is so friendly and has such a loving and caring personality!"
Carli H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Matawan, NJ
Shamsiya I.
5.0
I am writing this review with immense gratitude and appreciation for Sasha who has been an integral part of our family for several years. From infancy to the teenage years, she has played a crucial role in the lives of our children, and her impact has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Sasha...
- Nida A.
Cagla B.
5.0
Cagla is a responsible and trustworthy student. She is punctual and very gentle with kids. I strongly recommend her to families looking to find a reliable person to assist them with their children.
- Irem Alexandra Y.
Jenifer N.
5.0
Jennifer Is a great person ! And a wonderful nanny ! She was so great with our little girl ! Definitely recommend her to take care of your little ones .
- Rabhea C.
Shannon B.
5.0
Shannon is wonderful! She connected with our kids immediately and they had so much fun with her! She was able to handle a lot of logistics with ease (pick up from school, take to activities, etc.). Will definitely hire her again!
- Jaime M.
Hannah S.
5.0
On time. Reliable. Good communicator. Helpful. Was able to do a whole night with no screen time (kids didn’t even notice). My kids loved playing with her and asked for her over and over. She taught them monopoly and was gentle and patient with my youngest. We also trusted her with some pickups from...
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Matawan, NJ:
How can I find a Matawan babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Matawan, NJ?
The average rate for Matawan, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.35 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 Matawan, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Matawan, 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 Matawan, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Babysitters in Matawan, NJ are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.