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60 babysitters are listed in Middlesex, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Middlesex, NJ
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Nathalia! I have my Masters in social work. I have been a babysitter for about 6 years now. I consider myself responsible, reliable, and patient. I am currently looking for occasional weekend jobs.
Nathalia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nathalia is exceptional with children! My 5.5 and 2.5 year old loved her. We wish she didn't have to move so far away. Nathalia is focused, dedicated, thoughtful and caring. She always has fun and creative ideas for crafts, games and activities. She continuously...
Megan C.
5.0
(2)
Hi, I am 31 years old, I have 10 years of experience, working in preschools centers and babysitting for the same family. I have excellent references.
I love working with kids, I'm very patient and sweet, I speak Spanish and English.
I have a preschooler and a 10-month-old baby.
Konny can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Konny is extremely kind, creative, and caring! She has watched both of my children and I trust her 100%."
Renee H.
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
Shayla E.
Edison, NJ
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Shayla! I recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University and am a Registered Nurse. I am CPR certified, a non smoker, COVID-19 vaccinated, comfortable with pets, and I am able to provide my own transportation. I have done work in a daycare, summer camp, as well as one-on-one child care. I have worked...
Shayla can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I hired Shayla to take care of my 8 month old daughter. I had never hired a babysitter before, and she made me feel so comfortable! She was great with the baby and she texted me an update midway through the evening to reassure me that everything was going well. She...
Abby M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there. My name is Kathryn, I often go by Katy or Kate for short.
I am a 29-year-old, born and raised in Scotch Plains. I've graduated with a sociology degree from Roanoke College. Prior to graduation I worked as an administrative assistant and admissions persons for FlexSchool, a micro school for gitted and twice...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Kathryn has been a great help to our family! She has watched my niece on several occasions and you can just tell when we get back home that they had a great time. I am pregnant now and know I will also be using her when our first comes along. It's nice to have...
Lindsay R.
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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
(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, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education
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.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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 Hannah and I absolutely love working with kids! I am currently in Graduate school at Kean University working towards my masters in occupational therapy. I have a wealth of babysitting experience. In high school I was constantly babysitting my little neighbors. Then, I started babysitting full time for a family...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind, a great homework motivator and just a good person. I recommend her with no reservations!"
Hana 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:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My career as an educator spans 25 years across several subjects and grade levels. I also work as a part time nanny. I truly love working with kids. I am responsible, caring, engaging and energetic I have great references from happy parents! I also provide tutoring services. I have a lot of experience teaching both gifted...
Talitha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is a wonderful caregiver. My kids adore her immediately. She is caring and responsive. She made sure kids to have a constant fun with reading, art crafting, drawings and outside play. She is very attentive to make sure kids are safe. I am very pleased with...
Care member
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
4.0
"I worked with Emily in a very busy infant room. She jumped right in and even though it did take a few weeks for me to really train her she had the basics of the job down already throughout the time she worked with me and alongside me she had been taking notes on...
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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Irys is great with my kids 7 and 10. They always enjoy having her come to babysit. She is flexible with our schedule changes if possible. We were lucky to find her. "
Jennifer D.
5.0
(3)
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"The word is out, Amanda O. is the best! She worked at my home as a babysitter for two years mostly weekends. During this duration, I have had the satisfaction of seeing her grow from a high school student to a mature young lady pursuing her Bachelor's Degree. I...
Ashley C.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Mariana P.
Plainfield, NJ
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced And Compassionate Educator Offering Personalized Care And Learning Support
5.0
(1)
I'm a creative, caring, upbeat teacher. I graduated with a focus on children. I'm very passionate about my job. My favorite activities with kids are: reading, music, arts and crafts, and sports. I do tutoring as well.
Mariana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I have seen first hand just how wonderful Mariana is with kids and know how passionate she is about teaching. Friendly demeanor and genuine personality I would highly recommend."
Stephanie Z.
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: Craft assistance, meal prep
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Middlesex, NJ
Nathalia G.
5.0
Nathalia is exceptional with children! My 5.5 and 2.5 year old loved her. We wish she didn't have to move so far away. Nathalia is focused, dedicated, thoughtful and caring. She always has fun and creative ideas for crafts, games and activities. She continuously keeps the kids engaged in thoughtful...
- Megan C.
Konny F.
5.0
Konny is extremely kind, creative, and caring! She has watched both of my children and I trust her 100%.
- Renee H.
Shayla E.
5.0
I hired Shayla to take care of my 8 month old daughter. I had never hired a babysitter before, and she made me feel so comfortable! She was great with the baby and she texted me an update midway through the evening to reassure me that everything was going well. She was easy to communicate with, and...
- Abby M.
Kathryn D.
5.0
Kathryn has been a great help to our family! She has watched my niece on several occasions and you can just tell when we get back home that they had a great time. I am pregnant now and know I will also be using her when our first comes along. It's nice to have someone close and reliable you can...
- Lindsay R.
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.
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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 17 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 $19.82 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 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.