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60 babysitters are listed in Mountain Lakes, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Mountain Lakes, NJ
Diana S.
Mountain Lakes, NJ
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi,
I'm looking for babysitting opportunities such as date night or weekends.
I have experience with ages 6 months - 10-year-old.
I have been working as a nanny/babysitter for about 3 years now and for the past 2 years I've been working as full time position taking care of four kids: 9yo, 7yo, 5yo and 2yo.
I have my own car and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Diana has been working as our live in nanny for 2 years, and we’re extremely jealous of whoever gets her next. She has been a precious member of our family and her time with us has been invaluable to us as parents, and even more so to our 4 kids.
From the moment...
Anne A.
Hi! I am a freshman at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY, majoring in Business Administration. During holidays or breaks, I have a very flexible schedule.
I have always had a big heart for children and find joy in making them happy and entertained. I have previously worked with families caring for their children, doing light...
James can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I come from a large family of nine brother and sisters. When I was a teenage, I took care of my younger siblings. I have three grown children and now I have a grandson. I was employed as a nursing assistant at Hackensack University from 1990-1995. I worked on various units from children to the elderly. I am a caring, responsible...
Mona can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Madeline W.
Morris Plains, NJ
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Madeline, I am a tcnj student looking for a family that needs date nights or part time work. I have 7 years of experience including babysitting, 3 summer camps, and three years as an assistant teacher at a local daycare/preschool for children ages 2-4. I have worked with and love all ages and I am comfortable with...
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Madeline was fantastic with our kids. We've used her to babysit several times and she has done a fantastic job. Our two daughters (5 and 2) love her and get really excited to have her come over. We highly recommend Madeline as a babysitter to all our friends."
Jon G.
Becca D.
Randolph, NJ
$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Becca and I'm from Randolph NJ. I am a junior at the University of Delaware studying Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education. I have worked as a camp counselor, soccer coach, and have many years of babysitting experience with kids of all ages. I have also had experience working at preschools...
5.0
"We've hired Becca to take care of our 1 year old. She is very mature, professional, and reliable. Above all, she is great with our baby who loves her! I can tell she has a lot of passion for working with children based on how great she is at this job. I can...
Ruchi C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
How are you? My name is Nicha from Thailand, I live in Parsippany.
I'm a stay at home mom who is looking for a part time babysit job during weekdays as my 14years old son goes to school. My special needs son is a gifted&honor student at school. He is a pianist who performed at Canergie Hall at age 6, and also the...
Nichakorn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She is so nice & very kind to my child. I wish she could stay longer with our family if we don't have to move out of town. "
Joy P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Bridget and I have been babysitting children for over 10 years. I love kids and try to make everyday fun, while creating a structured, safe environment. I believe I am an enthusiastic, friendly person who loves to take care of others.
I am currently a first grade teacher and have been teaching elementary school for...
Bridget can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I hired Bridget to babysit my 3 grandchildren at the venue where my older son was getting married. I also hired her for a couple of hours prior to the wedding to make sure everyone was a good match. It was a long day. Bridget arrived on time and immediately took...
Maureen B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Brooke, and I am a responsible 27-year-old college graduate with professional experience in childcare and social work. I have my Master's degree in Social Work. I recently relocated, but was previously a school-based therapist, devotedly serving elementary-aged children and their families. I was also a long-standing...
Brooke can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brooke was very sweet and nice! great with our two year old! definitely recommend!"
Lauren H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Olivia! I am a law student at Stetson University, and I have my undergraduate degree in criminal justice from The University of Alabama. I have years of experience in child care, as I was a camp counselor and cheer coach for kids ages 5-12 for four years. I have a younger brother who is 11 and have babysat him his...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Our kids love Olivia and so do we. Very dependable and great with our kids."
Jenna L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a mom of a 10-year-old daughter and a 3-month-old baby. I live in Summit, NJ. I am comfortable with kids all ages. My duties as a nanny were to feed them, bathe them, play around, take them out, and also get them ready to start their day. I also worked in a daycare where duties were almost the same. right now, I am looking...
Leidy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She has kids of her own so she knows what children need and how best to care for them "
Laura G.
Jenna A.
Parsippany, NJ
$27-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
OBJECTIVE
I am looking for an opportunity to start using my early childhood education knowledge by working with infants and young children. I would like to implement my own ideas and help children grow.
SKILLS
I have an incredible relationship with children. I communicate very well with parents and families.
QUALIFICATIONS
8...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Jenna is extremely professional. Her patience, kindness, and knowledge is definitely not something you find often. She is on time, flexible, and jumps right in. Any child would be lucky to have her."
Ann M.
Alexis B.
Parsippany, NJ
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lexy and I am from Parsippany, NJ! I am a 3rd grade special education teacher. I am CPR and first aid certified as well and being trained in CATCH. I am a extremely family orientated and love animals too. I hope to be the perfect fit for your family.
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexis is an outgoing and caring young woman. She went out of her way to care for my nephew and treated him as though he was her own. I highly recommend her as a caregiver."
Jared S.
Susan R.
Morristown, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Montessori Teacher and have worked in the field for the past 16 years. I am also a caregiver and have worked with children ranging in age from 3 to 16 for past 9 years. I enjoy working with children of all ages. I also enjoy reading with children, doing homework and having fun.
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
4.0
"Susan is an experienced caregiver who was prompt to interview. Unfortunately we were in the process of interviewing a few candidates and we selected another."
Stephanie B.
Victoria S.
Denville, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I worked 8 years as a teacher of elementary school in my native country. I worked for 3 years in day care center in Clifton, NJ. I worked for 12 years as a coordinator in a children's diagnostic center. Now I am retired, and I live in parsippany, NJ. I am available for transportation to/from school/camp. Last 5 years I worked as...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Victoria was watching my son for 2 years prior us starting preschool. We could not be more happy with her and her outstanding care!
She is punctual, dependable and has a gift for caring for children. My son was looking forward for Victoria to come and every day...
Elena M.
Smadar R.
Florham Park, NJ
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.9
(13)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
I'm a mom of 3 kids. I have a background of working with children through daycare and nannying. I enjoy working with children and value how much love and attention they need which I'm willing to give. I'm responsible, reliable, hardworking, and always on time. I can clean, prep dinner, and provide transportation for the...
Smadar can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"There is not enough positive things that I can say about Sam. She was our caregiver for my 5 year old daughter who loved her like a second mother. Sam was able to pick her up from preschool and was always extremely punctual and dependable. My daughter is anxious...
Ashley N.
Rosi A.
Fairfield, NJ
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello,
My name is Rosi, I'm a mother of 4, and grandmother of 5. Work as a nanny raising babies and children of different age.
I've raised my children, and raising my grand-kids, including my grand twins, now they are at an age of 3. My responsibilities include, feeding, showering, changing diapers, pickup and drop off, and the...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Rosi was referred to me by my girlfriend, I interviewed her and hired her on the spot.
Loved everything about rosi, her caring for my children was highly appreciated, highly recommended!"
Maggie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Melissa. I am currently a school counselor at Chatham High School and looking for some summer work. I have 10 years of experience babysitting and 3 years of experience working in preschools. About 8 of those years involve working with a boy on the autism spectrum. My current position as a school counselor is...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa was amazing! She helped with my daughters over the summer. Melissa showed up on time and always with a smile on her face. My kids loved her! We continue to keep in touch."
Jaclyn T.
Julia I.
Parsippany, NJ
$15-19/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am an proactive, resourceful, energetic nanny flexible in any situation that is needed including odd hours, holidays and tasks to be done. I pride myself on my adaptability and quickly learn new skills. From caring for infants to teenagers, I am effective in engaging them a variety of activities to meet their educational and...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was a first time mother and very nervous to hire some help. Once I met Julia I quickly learned how wonderful her communication is. Throughout her help with my family she has always been reliable with our arranged schedule. She always keeps my daughter happy,...
Allison D.
5.0
(1)
I would describe myself as reliable, kind and sensitive to others needs.
Currently I work in the afternoons at an elementary school after care program.
I have morning availability to help with getting your little ones off to school
My rate is $27 per hour.
Christine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dependable and easy to communicate with. So helpful for our day to day needs with our kids. Appreciate her so much!"
Care member
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Kayleen, a sophomore in college with about 2+ years of experience. I would constantly baby sit my little brother as well as a little one year til he was old enough to start daycare. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping and meal prepping. As well as taking the kids where they need to be after...
Kayleen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"We had a great experience with Kayleen. She cared for our two girls (4 and 2) for a week and showed up every day on time and ready to go. Our kids had a great time with her and she leaned in to help cleaning without being asked. Would definitely hire again."
Mike B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mountain Lakes, NJ
Diana S.
5.0
Diana has been working as our live in nanny for 2 years, and we’re extremely jealous of whoever gets her next. She has been a precious member of our family and her time with us has been invaluable to us as parents, and even more so to our 4 kids.
From the moment our kids first met Diana, they have...
- Anne A.
Madeline W.
5.0
Madeline was fantastic with our kids. We've used her to babysit several times and she has done a fantastic job. Our two daughters (5 and 2) love her and get really excited to have her come over. We highly recommend Madeline as a babysitter to all our friends.
- Jon G.
Becca D.
5.0
We've hired Becca to take care of our 1 year old. She is very mature, professional, and reliable. Above all, she is great with our baby who loves her! I can tell she has a lot of passion for working with children based on how great she is at this job. I can always count on her to do what's best...
- Ruchi C.
Nichakorn F.
5.0
She's awesome with babies! Love her. Would have kept her longer if wouldn't have to leave Jersey. I will definitely recommend her. She's great and was a pleasure to work with!
- Nandini S.
Bridget L.
5.0
I hired Bridget to babysit my 3 grandchildren at the venue where my older son was getting married. I also hired her for a couple of hours prior to the wedding to make sure everyone was a good match. It was a long day. Bridget arrived on time and immediately took the littlest one under her care while...
- Maureen B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Mountain Lakes, NJ:
How can I find a Mountain Lakes babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Mountain Lakes, 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 3 babysitters in Mountain Lakes, 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 Mountain Lakes, NJ?
The average rate for Mountain Lakes, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.67 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 Mountain Lakes, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Mountain Lakes, 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.