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60 babysitters are listed in Metuchen, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Metuchen, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Thanks for your interest: I have a wealth of experience and knowledge working with young children. While working at the Summit Child Care Centers, I was trained and utilized the High Scope curriculum (Piaget based learning) ERIN and The Project Approach by Reggio Amelia.
Working with children has been my life.
I also have 22...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Susan to take care of our one-year old girl and she was punctual, dependable, and easy to talk to. We had a great time with her!"
Yvonne L.
4.8
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a second grade teacher in Somerville, NJ, but live in Somerset. I love kids, I have been working with them for years and would love to meet you and your lovely family and help out in any way I can. . I was a lifeguard for 6 years, have my Master's Degree, and have experience in Customer Service and Childcare. My...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Samantha is a lovely person who is always trying to help out I am very grateful for her."
Care member
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
Balasia M.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi there! My name is Balasia and I am currently a senior at Rutgers University. I will be receiving my bachelors degree in Social Work, May of 2023, and I am looking for a nanny job to support me along the way!
I am very passionate about working with youth and families! Since the age of 16, I have worked in day care centers and...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Balasia was very knowledgeable when it came to taking care of my daughters. She was on time, very understanding, and always communicated with us with updates. They absolutely loved her and was so sad to see her go. We only needed a week's worth of care, but if we...
Elise S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am the mother of four grown children. I am interested in providing my services an expertise to assist parents in babysitting their own children. My genuine love and maternal instincts are truly an asset that any parent would appreciate from a caregiver to their loved one.
I believe in positive reinforcing, challenge your...
Donna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Donna has worked for me for almost 3 years. Returning to work after my first daughter was very hard for me but Donna made the transition so much easier. She was very caring, gentle and loving to my daughter. I honestly felt like I had a second mother and another...
Loriann K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! Teaching and caring for children is both my passion and my purpose. Working as an Elementary School Teacher for the past 7 years, plus over 10 years of childcare experience has opened my eyes and heart to children's needs-- academically, socially, and emotionally.
I absolutely love what I do and wish to broaden...
Coco can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Corinne has done an outstanding job as a home educator for our family. She is a consummate professional, who loves children and teaching. Her commitment, dedication and love of our twin daughters has helped them develop, thrive and grow while in the pandemic. She...
Darryl H.
Shamsiya I.
East Brunswick, NJ
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
(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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families 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...
Lisa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am so reluctant to write this review because I don't want anyone to steal her from us! ha-ha Lisa has watched my two boys for us several times now. She is ALWAYS on time, super reliable and will bend over backwards to help you ANY way she can. Both my kids love...
William And Gina G.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced child care provider with 15 years experience. I am a certified professional with a Child Development Associate Degree and a CDA license from the state of NJ. I have received various accreditation including CPR and First Aid certifications. I will develop individualized activities for your child that will...
Daniela can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Daniela is extremely dependable and flexible with all schedules. She takes care of the kids as if they were her own and every single day I pick my kids up they are smiling, well fed and have developed great manners and communication skills. Daniela is a wonderful...
Shane H.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a recent college graduate with a degree in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution, offering 8 years of babysitting experience and over 7 years of volunteering at Vacation Bible School. I'm skilled in childcare, arts and crafts, helping with homework, and household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
As a certified dog...
Lily can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lily is awesome in the field. She is smart, reliable, and always on time. She is very out going but is very caring and loves to help out whenever she can."
Andrew D.
Aarilyn I.
Avenel, NJ
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a dedicated childcare provider with 5 years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. My calm and patient demeanor, coupled with my formal and reserved nature, allows me to effectively manage and care for children of various ages.
I prioritize clear...
Aarilyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Great time working with aarlyn she’s so hands on with my daughter I feel so at ease when she babysits my daughter is 9 month old and she has been helping with her since birth "
Dominique D.
Lisa F.
East Brunswick, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I'm so happy to have met Lisa. She's great with my 3 year old and he looks forward to playing with her every week. I feel very fortunate to have her babysitting my greatest gift."
Jenniferlynn 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, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
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 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sofia and I am a 23-year-old graduate student at Rutgers University. I graduated from TCNJ with a BS in Elementary Education. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I am a certified babysitter through the Red Cross program and am CPR certified. I have experience with infants and am comfortable with...
Sofia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was awesome. Very good with our little guy."
Sarah F.
Folasade A.
Parlin, NJ
$22/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love caring for children. I used to take care of my neighbor's kids for three years, and I became close to them like my siblings.
Folasade can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Folasade is very sweet and dependable."
Rebecca P.
Rebecca M.
Edison, NJ
$18-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello !
My name is Rebecca and I am a recent graduate from Queens College with a studio art/art education major pre-k-12. What made me love children and seniors was working with them in community houses/ nursing homes, after-school programs and babysitting my brother, cousins and neighbors since I was a young teen. Through these...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Rebecca to take care of my 5-years old son. My boy really loved being with her, he said it was fun to read and make his homework with her. She always followed the rules, she was always on time, my son was always fed and put to sleep on time. I recommend...
Iuliia K.
Karla C.
Watchung, NJ
$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Karla. I have experience working at a daycare in Warren for 3 years. I also have worked for plenty of families on care. com. I have 2 wonderful children a girl and a boy. Ages 10 and 7. I'm very flexible and reliable . I'm currently looking for a part time job from any time 9am-2 p.m. . Hope to hear from you soon !
Karla can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Karla is a wonderful and dependable sitter. She mainly watched my 10 month old and she loved her. I felt very comfortable leaving my infant in her care and will definitely be using her in the future. "
Sweta D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Tina. I am a mature, responsible, honest & trustworthy adult. I love music, dancing, taking walks and reading a great book. I have 2 adult children, a beautiful granddaughter and a great husband. I have worked in the medical field in an office manager capacity for many years. I have also obtained my NYC teaching...
Tina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I had hired Tina to help watch my 2 yr old son and newborn daughter. This was the first time I ever hired help.
She was a pleasure to have. Tina excelled at juggling my two kids different schedules and always came up with ideas to keep them busy. She is very...
Andrew G.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Metuchen, NJ
Susan M.
5.0
We hired Susan to take care of our one-year old girl and she was punctual, dependable, and easy to talk to. We had a great time with her!
- Yvonne L.
Samantha L.
5.0
Samatha definitely is a person you can trust to leave your dog and a house with!
I would suggest on a pay-as-we-go arrangement, rather than an upfront bullet payment though. We factually paid for 3 hours daily spent at our house with a dog, but Samatha was actually coming for a period of time...
- Oleksandra K.
Samya B.
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.
Balasia M.
5.0
Balasia was the best babysitter I've had as of yet. She's always on time and prepared for the day. Not only is she great at her job but she's extremely fun to be around even for my husband and I, very mature and professional. Sadly, we moved so the kids (ages 5-8) miss her so much already.
- Shanelle W.
Donna M.
5.0
There are many things I could say about Donna, but most importantly, we trust her with our three young children. It was not easy for me to find someone I could say that about. Donna is an experienced mother and has young grandchildren, so she knows what she is doing! She is comfortable caring for...
- Katie B.
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How much do babysitters charge in Metuchen, NJ?
The average rate for Metuchen, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $21.00 per hour as of March 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 Metuchen, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Metuchen, 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.