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60 babysitters are listed in Mountainside, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Mountainside, NJ
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.
I have 3 years of babysitting experience. I can help with housekeeping, meal preparation, and arts and crafts with kids!
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
I am a sophomore at FSU! I have a car! I am a certified Lifeguard and Water safety instruction, as well as CPR and AED certified!
Ava can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Elizabeth S.
Mountainside, NJ
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello everyone! My name is Elizabeth and I graduated with a degree in public health from Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Working with children is my passion. I have worked in several childcare settings including Bonaventure Academy and A Child's Choice Montessori School. I am CPR certified and I have many...
Maria O.
Mountainside, NJ
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as easy going , energetic, patient
I like working with kids because I have four of my own
I started working with kids when when I first came to the US , 35 years ago
In my spare time, spend time with my kids and two dogs I like to hike , read ,
One thing you should know about me is I'm %100...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Kate J.
Chatham, NJ
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kate, and I am going to be a sophomore at Boston College in the fall. I have lots of babysitting experiencing including a variety of ages. I can help with housekeeping, organization, cooking meals, and laundry. During the summer I live in Chatham, NJ.
Kate can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Marietta C.
Stirling, NJ
$15-21/hr • 8 yrs exp
Responsible Nanny Or Babysitter. Loving And Caring Person.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marietta. I am a responsible, capable and reliable person seeking a job as a nanny. I am fit, a non-smoker, energetic and self-motivated. I really enjoy working with children as their simple approach to every day life intrigues me and offers me a chance to learn from them.
I am available to work in the morning and...
Marietta can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
Gina P.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient, Reliable ,organize, honest, fun Great Cook And Excellent Housekeeping Skills
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
A little about me and my believes...
I have always known that any career that I chose would involve children. Being a Nanny/babysitter allows me to not only be surrounded by children but to use my skills and experience to help them develop into happy and healthy kids.
I believe the one thing that a care giver needs above all...
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gina is warm ,Kind ,professional and always on time ,and she put us at ease with constant updates about our kids activities through the day. She is extremely knowledgeable in all things kid related.
Highly recommend!"
Care member
4.3
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am 31 with an undergraduate degree. I am the oldest of four children and was always taking care of my younger brothers, while my parents had to work. I have worked for several wonderful families over the past 11 years with children ranging in ages between 4 and 17. I enjoy playing with and watching younger children and also...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
4.0
"Dear Samantha P.
Thank you for your interest in the babysitter position. We appreciate you taking the time to apply for this position. Although we were very impressed by what you have to offer, we are unable to offer you a position. However, we will keep your...
Maria-elena V.
Catherine R.
Chatham, NJ
$38/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Catherine and I recently graduated with my Master's in Nursing from Johns Hopkins University. I am looking for caregiving and/or pet sitting gigs in the Northern NJ area.
I start a new full time nursing job in August, but will remain local to the area and can stay on for part time / date-night sitting beyond...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Thank you! Great date night caretaker, I have a 2 and 4 year old, our kids look forward to Catherine coming over and don't want her to leave. Thank you!"
Cara S.
5.0
(45)
Hired by 81 families in your neighborhood
Professional individual who has years of experience caring for children. I have a 29 and 21-year-old of my own and have been caring for others for quite sometime. I am a certified substitute teacher in the state of NJ and am fingerprinted by NJ state, certified in adult and child CPR. I love children and will care for your child...
Tamisha can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very pleased with Tamisha, she was very responsive, punctual and she had no trouble winning my son over and stepping into the care role. This was my first time using Care.com and looking for a sitter for my son and I got very lucky with Tamisha!"
Isabel C.
Brianna L.
Orange, NJ
$15-17/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brianna. I'm 21 years old with more than a decade of experience of being with children. I've have worked with children all ages. I am currently CPR certified and I'm also a registered medical assistant. I am not currently in school so I have an open schedule.
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
5.0
"Brianna is a very reliable individual. She's also always punctual and communicates well. She currently takes care of my two children by picking them up from school and dropping them home. Brianna does take her job seriously and is never late. My daughter's both...
Kimlyn J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a compassionate, loving, go with the flow woman who adores babies and children, yet can be firm at times if required. I'm so passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them.
I have worked with children for the fast with my friend's kids, and the latest was with twin boys who lived at Manhattan for almost a...
5.0
"Michelle was a wonderful care taker for my 2.5 year old son! Always has been on time and engaged him in activities. My child felt very happy and safe in her care. Thank you Michelle!"
Elisabeth M.
Imani H.
Union, NJ
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Energetic babysittter with 10+ years of experience looking after infants/toddlers during the weekday, evenings, weekends, and during school holidays. Effective at engaging them in a variety of activities to meet their educational and physical needs. Vigilant about health and safety. Endorsed previous parents as a responsible...
Imani can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I really enjoyed working with Imani H. She is friendly, reliable, responsible, and she is trustworthy! I have the privilege seeing her interact with the babies and other children and it is priceless."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for ever since I was little and helped out my previous babysitters with my siblings, cousins and other kids of all ages. I can cook, clean, change a diaper and more. Providing after-school care is not a problem. I can tutor and help with homework. I'm caring, nurturing and a great listener and plus a go...
Nyasia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was great with the kids. She understood how i felt with this being my first time ever using a nanny. She responds quick and is flexible "
Care member
5.0
(2)
I have 4 years of experience. I enjoy spending time and taking care of children, I love pets, and I enjoy helping out when needed (ex. cleaning, running errands). I am currently a nursing student and I am CPR and AED certified as well.
Kaycee can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kaycee is a kind, funny, focused young woman with a huge heart. She is reliable, organized and did I mention funny? She loves children and children love her. She is definitely the best choice to care for your loved ones."
Jodi L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a senior in college majoring in psychology. I love to babysit as my after school job. I've been taking care of kids for 6 years now and I've had multiple jobs. I worked as a counselor at an aftercare program and have had 6+ long term babysitting jobs. I have two younger siblings one who is 17 and has Down syndrome who I...
Manuela can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Manuela is really friendly, sweet and easy to get along with. I was all set to hire her to start in September but my after school current sitter decided to stay with our family longer. Her references were very strong when I called and they both told me that she...
Carrie N.
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, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Tais A.
Hillside, NJ
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker
5.0
(3)
Hello families,
I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too.
Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
Tais can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions."
Yaping W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Mountainside, NJ
Alexa C.
5.0
I would highly recommend Alexa. She was very attentive to the children's needs and did a great job.
- Ali H.
Zaniyah M.
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.
Gina P.
5.0
Gina is great- she is reliable, punctual, organized, thoughtful and my kids really like her. She is fun and incredibly trustworthy.
- Rebecca M.
Samantha P.
5.0
I have two daughters, my youngest has Autism. Sam is always on time, has excellent communication skills (always able to reach her), her own vehicle, has no issue staying late, and is wonderful with both my daughters. She is an absolute pleasure and am so pleased and grateful I was able to find her!...
- Soma S.
Catherine R.
5.0
Thank you! Great date night caretaker, I have a 2 and 4 year old, our kids look forward to Catherine coming over and don't want her to leave. Thank you!
- Cara S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Mountainside, NJ:
How can I find a Mountainside babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Mountainside, 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 5 babysitters in Mountainside, 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 Mountainside, NJ?
The average rate for Mountainside, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.00 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 Mountainside, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Mountainside, 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.