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60 babysitters are listed in Middlesex, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Middlesex, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Jessica. I am a Occupational Therapy Assistant right now at Irvington School district. I have experience working with both regular and children with disabilities. I have been babysitting over 10 years now. I have an understanding of food allergies and I have been educated on administering an EPI Pen. I am a strong...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica was so great with our 5 year old son and you could tell she had years of experience with kids! She came prepared with games and fun activities to keep him engaged and busy. She prepped him for bed and he was asleep by the time we got home. He told us in the...
Patricia M.
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, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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
(23)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Please read my profile before contacting me. Serious inquires only. $30 hour and up
Currently seeking :
* Pet sitting in your home.
* Occasional sitting weekend/overnights
*Travel Nanny w Passport and local events (weddings etc.)
My Early Educator as a teaching assistant, began 2007 to 2012 ages 2 to 5 y. o
Promoted to Lead...
Autumn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Great with kids. They had a fun time."
Ben B.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was awesome. Very good with our little guy."
Sarah F.
Jeraldine S.
New Brunswick, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! I'm Jeraldine, I'm 25 years old, I'm in public accounting. Fully vaccinated. I'm an independent, creative, honest and responsible person. I have 6 years of experience with babies, toddlers, preschool and grade schoolers. I can help with meal prep, bedtime routine, changing diapers, driving, and will do activities outside and...
Jeraldine can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Jeraldine has been a member of our family for the past two years now as a live-in au pair. She joined us to primarily care for our almost 9 month old, who is now about to turn 3. She also has looked after our 5 year old daughter whenever her school is closed for...
Molly S.
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a babysitter, I take my job very seriously and take into consideration the lifestyle that your family leads and how you choose to raise your children. I have 6 years of experience working with children in a daycare care setting, and over 16 years of experience babysitting for various families. Currently, I work with children...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Caitlin has been with us for close two years and it has been a pleasure to have as part of our family. Our daughter has grown very close and attached to Caitlin."
Summer S.
Monique D.
New Providence, NJ
$25-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Monique and I'm a nanny in search of a full-time position. I am from Brazil and I've been living in the U. S. since 2016; I first came as an au pair and decided to continue my studies here in order to find better opportunities for the future. I studied some periods of nursing school in Brazil and also...
Monique can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Monique. She has been a lifesaver during this pandemic and took on additional responsibilities. She is on time, strong communication skills, takes the kids on adventures, helps them with schoolwork, is great with them at the...
Julie D.
Kristina J.
Somerset, NJ
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Kristina, I hold a masters in fine arts. I've worked with kids from ages 5-15 and I'm first aid/CPR certified. I also have experience watching and caring for dogs for about 7 years. For 5 years, I worked as a counselor and specialist at a children's youth theatre camp, so I know a ton of goofy games! My family has an...
Kristina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother. I have three children, a son and two daughters. I adore children and very responsible with them. I am looking for the opportunities the jobs. I have 9 years of experience. I am responsible, orderly, energetic and loving.
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jazmina is fantastic! Everything that I could ask for in a caregiver and more. I feel completely at ease knowing that I'm leaving my daughter in very capable and caring hands. I highly recommend her!"
Leibnitz P.
5.0
(3)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Oak Street Elementary School, Basking Ridge, NJ September 2007 Present
A Food Service Kitchen Supervisor
Serve 300+ children daily
Assure all children have meals
Knowledge of children with allergies or special needs
Manage financial responsibilities and inventory
F Family, Millington NJ. I worked...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle has babysat my infant from when he was born till now. He is 7 months and we still use her multiple times a month. She is great with him, plays with him, feeds him, rocks him to sleep and meets all his needs. I would highly recommend Michelle if you are...
Courtney F.
Petra B.
Highland Park, NJ
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Baby Sitter Have My Own Child Personal Experience
5.0
(1)
Hello everyone I have a 11-year-old son. I believe the best babysitting experience comes from having children of your own. I also worked as a babysitter in the past. I graduated from Rutgers. I am a caring babysitter that loves kids. I like outdoor activities as well as indoor board games =)
Petra can also help with: Travel
Samantha C.
Plainfield, NJ
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Samantha C.! I am available for date nights on the weekends Friday, Saturday and Sunday each three days from 6pm- 12 a.m. I recently changed my schedule since the semester is ending, perfect for summer camp schedules! Dropping off or pick up. I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Travel, Remote Learning,...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
5.0
"Samantha is a reliable and trustworthy person. She came on time for every time we needed her. Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on...
Leydi C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Choosing the right caregiver for your child(ren) is one of the many important decisions you will make for your child(ren). Children are my passion, I genuinely love being around them as they grow and learn. I help and encourage children to meet their milestones through reading, play, art, and many more age appropriate...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids loved Ashley when she watched them for 3 days in a back up care situation. I think she would be a great nanny - dependable, punctual and fun!"
Suzanne J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Shikha and kids have been such an important part of my life as long as I can remember. I have 2 wonderful nieces (ages 4 and 6) who I have watched since the moment they were born. I have about 2-3 years experience working in a daycare/summer camp with infants - 5-year-olds and I also worked at The Children's...
Shikha can also help with: Craft assistance
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Live in Basking Ridge with my youngest of 4 children. Older 3 have graduated from college and are on their own.
24 years of childcare/nanny experience.
Certified children's yoga instructor, certified nurse aide.
Eileen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Eileen is creative, dependable, and nurturing. We feel so lucky to have her in our kids' lives! She does an excellent job balancing the needs of our infant and toddler. She's been a huge help for major milestones like crawling and potty training. We also love how...
Mia S.
5.0
(1)
Allow me to introduce myself- My names Jade, I am a compassionate individual with a diverse range of skills and experiences. Over the past seven years, I have immersed myself in the world of child care, honing my abilities to nurture and engage with children. In addition, I possess two years of invaluable experience in...
Jade can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jade is a very smart, caring and dependable person that loves working with children and will make sure your child is safe while under her supervision. She is also a very hard-working college student!"
Shane D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am looking to obtain part-time babysitting jobs in the afternoon, evenings and some weekends. 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 comfort...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria is fantastic! She provided evening care for our 3yo daughter S for 5 months, 3x/week (~12 hours). Maria picked S up from daycare, prepared meals, bathed her, and put her to bed before we arrived home late in the evenings. She was an extended member of the...
Victoria A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Anabella, I am currently 21 years old and I have been babysitting my whole life. I have a younger brother who I used to watch when I watch 13 and tons of cousins and family friends that I also took care of. I am a really friendly person and I love kids, I want to be an elementary school teacher so babysitting and...
Anabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bella has been a great sitter for our family, and we look forward to continuing working with her in the future! She is always punctual and communicative with anything that comes up."
Megan M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Middlesex, NJ
Jessica D.
5.0
Jessica was so great with our 5 year old son and you could tell she had years of experience with kids! She came prepared with games and fun activities to keep him engaged and busy. She prepped him for bed and he was asleep by the time we got home. He told us in the morning he had a lot of fun and we...
- Patricia M.
Lisa A.
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 her and it's so awesome to find...
- William And Gina G.
Autumn H.
5.0
Autumn watched my 6 months old for 3 days for 4 hours each day. She is by far the best sitter I have ever met. I would hire her again. She is very accommodating. She was great with the baby, didn't have any trouble putting her down for naps, spent time engaging the baby with books and toys. So...
- Adriana I.
Sofia H.
5.0
She was awesome. Very good with our little guy.
- Sarah F.
Jeraldine S.
5.0
Jeraldine has been a member of our family for the past two years now as a live-in au pair. She joined us to primarily care for our almost 9 month old, who is now about to turn 3. She also has looked after our 5 year old daughter whenever her school is closed for administrative days and holiday...
- Molly S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Middlesex, NJ:
How can I find a Middlesex babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Middlesex, 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 16 babysitters in Middlesex, 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 Middlesex, NJ?
The average rate for Middlesex, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.44 per hour as of February 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 Middlesex, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Middlesex, 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.