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60 babysitters are listed in Middlesex, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Middlesex, NJ
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Eileen is the type of person you HOPE you find when you are looking for someone to take care of your children. She is a ray of sunshine, so full of positive energy and love and light. She comes with toys, crafts or games prepared with the aim of engaging, educating...
Jenny W.
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jade is very reliable and responsible. She is also extremely compassionate, loving, caring, and mature."
Millie 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: Carpooling, craft assistance
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I really enjoy working with elderly patients and Children. I have over 10 years experience in being a Caregiver. from Children to Elderly. I truly do enjoy what I do. I am know for being Caring, understanding, helpful, hardworking, and so much more.
Recommendation letters available upon request
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany is a very caring person. She takes care of both my wife and daughter. She is very dependable, follows instructions and takes great pride in her work. She has a wonderful personality and we all enjoy the time that she spends with us. She does a great job...
Rob S.
Lauren S.
Somerville, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
36-year-old professional in Somerville. Laid off from my corporate gig in the spring, taking a bit of a pivot and gotten back into childcare.
In my previous life I considered myself an Operations guru, but currently enjoying the title of kid entertainer/wrangler/friend. Started as a mother's helper at 10, babysat all through...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lauren took care of my two young, energetic sons early morning and after school, including dropoff and pickup. She bonded so easily with the boys and managed their playtime very well, ensuring they had fun safely. Both enjoyed their time with Lauren and ask about...
Tiffany K.
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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Emily R.
Hillsborough, NJ
$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Love Teaching Young Children Through Play. All Children Have Good Days And Bad Days, Patience.
4.5
(2)
I'd describe my personality as patient, nurturing, protective, and fun
I like working with kids because they're creative, caring, energetic, and silly
In my spare time, I like to skateboard, journal, take care of my cat, dog and guineapig, play piano or guitar
One thing you should know about me is:
My skills include I am...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Was very prompt and was efficient. "
Care member
Irys P.
Hillsborough, NJ
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Irys. Kean & NYU graduate. Received my bachelor's in Psychology, Masters in Mental Health & Wellness Counseling. I'm a licensed clinical therapist. In the process of searching for employment and open to providing care in the meantime. I have 6+ years of experience working with children & adolescents. Love being able...
Irys can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Irys is great person to work with and flexible. She shows so much interest in what we want for our child .very attentive I definitely love her work ethic ... I would hire again in a heart beat "
Idalis P.
5.0
(2)
With 8 years of hands-on experience in child caregiving, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep love for nurturing children at every stage of their development. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with numerous families, building lasting relationships and becoming a trusted part of their lives. My experience...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I recommend Amanda as she was an awesome babysitter to my children. She watched my kids twice a week over the summer and it was a joy to have her.
Amanda always came to our home on time, cheerful and ready to engage with the children. She is intelligent, kind and...
Alexis L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 28 years old. I absolutely love children and can say that I am a child at heart. I am a very outgoing and active person who adapts to environments well and relatively quick. I also have experience with many ages of children along with being comfortable watching groups. I have spent a lot of time helping not only my family...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sam has been our sitter for the past 4-5 months. Originally I gave her a 4-star review - "she is super sweet and handles the challenges of my children with a smile." Since writing that review, I have to update it to a 5-star review for a few reasons: 1) my 4 yr...
Cynthia F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jessica. I'm 28. I love to play and have skills in music, dance, and art to share. I've taken care of infants as young as 6 weeks. I've also assisted in homeschooling. I can cook, clean, and do laundry if you wish. I like to tell bed time stories and do things that stimulate imaginations. While in Hawaii the past two...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jessica was nanny for our toddler and she has become a part of our family. My daughter loves her. She has introduced my daughter to fun activities like swimming, music and dance. She is reliable, punctual, caring and patient. I have found her a great person to...
Sanjay S.
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.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
hello, my name is Ayanna . I'm 23 years old and a mother of 2 children. I am fully vaccinated. I have plenty of experience taking care of children professionally in homes and daycares from the ages of newborn and older. I know how to clean, cook and organize. I have reliable transportation and are always on time ready to work....
Ayanna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"Ayanna worked with our 4 month old baby for a little over a month. She was prompt and flexible. We needed someone to start @7:30am. She showed up everyday on time. She communicated with us about our child throughout the day. She was open to feedback on how we liked...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi here's a little about me! I have previous childcare experience with children aged newborn to 10 years old. This past summer I worked with a family with two children aged six months and 3 years old.
During my time in high school I was a camp counselor and aftercare school counselor. I also have lifeguard experience and I am...
Mariya can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariya did a fantastic job as a nanny for our 1 year old daughter. She was always patient and dependable, and she brought a wonderful energy into the household that we were happy to have around our little one. We were sad when her time with us came to an end (due...
Gina T.
Alyssa P.
South Plainfield, NJ
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Alyssa. I am 22 years old. I have been babysitting for almost 5 years full time and always babysat kids around my neighborhood before that. I worked at a daycare for a little while with kids of all ages and loved working with the different kids. I have two brothers, one younger and one older and usually watch my...
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alyssa has been a wonderful addition. She is reliable and always punctual which is very important to our family as she picks the children up from school. Alyssa is organized, flexible, and very engaged with the children. The kids love having her come over to play...
Matthew C.
Fiorella F.
Dunellen, NJ
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Fiorella , I'm 21 and I'm a student right now. I think childcare is one of the most overlooked professions and it's something I really enjoy. I hope to be able to help you and your family get through everyday a little bit easier.
Fiorella can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Fiorella worked with us for over a year. She was amazing! Punctual, caring, considerate and great with the kids and dogs. Excellent driver. She watched the kids before and after school and drove them to activities. She took care of meals, homework, and some light...
Monica L.
Chloe R.
Westfield, NJ
$43/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Compassionate, And Responsible Nanny Available!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Chloe and I enjoy cooking, traveling, arts and crafts, and being outdoors. I'm enthusiastic about working with children and have extensively for many years now. I have had long term and short term nannying experiences with a very wide range of ages, so I am well prepared for your family and situation! I have...
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Roxanne C.
Manville, NJ
$14-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am staying home with my 10-month-old baby girl. looking for a family that is in need of child care to join us on our adventures this summer. I love to be outside, going to parks and the zoo, swimming and just having fun!
Roxanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Very trustworthy and dependable. A nice young lady."
Melissa Y.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently an elementary physical education teacher in North Brunswick. I am 39 and have been teaching for 16 years. I have many years of experience with children. I also am a step mom. I took twin boys on full time many, many years ago because my husband has full custody. I have been babysitting for years now and absolutely...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Heather was an excellent caretaker and someone you can trust with your children. She also loves pets. She was very thorough sending me texts to keep me aware of different things."
Christine M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Middlesex, NJ
Eileen C.
5.0
Eileen has been caring for my 2 and 4 year old for almost 2 years now. She is extremely dependable, loving, caring , and always has an activity to do with them. Both of children are always excited to see her. I would highly recommend her without reservation.
- Kirsten D.
Jade P.
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.
Maria S.
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 family and very kind, patient with...
- Victoria A.
Anabella G.
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.
Tiffany W.
5.0
We will miss Tiffany as she became part of our family. She was punctual and professional and she is an asset to anyone who has her assistance.
- Melanie H.
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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 18 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 $20.89 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 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.