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60 babysitters are listed in New Providence, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in New Providence, NJ
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & 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
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have four younger siblings and have loved watching them for years. I am a sophomore in college and have my own car to drive myself to and from your home. I am Red Cross certified and CPR certified. I would love to chat further about how I can assist you!
Gabrielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gabrielle watched my son, M. (8), who has autism and dyslexia. He struggles with his homework and making friends but Gabrielle was really able to bring him out of his shell. She helped him with homework and tidied up the house for us. Before we said goodnight to...
Lisa P.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & 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.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
Jai-la H.
West Orange, NJ
$17/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Jai-La | am 22 years old and l've been babysitting since I was 14. I started with an 11-month-old baby and grew with her and I've been babysitting her off and on since then. But since then l've babysat ages 4 months-14 years old.
Jai-la can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was great with my 5-year-old and my 8-year-old and was very helpful when I was pregnant with our last. She is very flexible. Great for overnights or when the hubby and I want to get away from the kids for a weekend or so."
Elise B.
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, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
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
(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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Michelle is very kind and responsible. She's someone I can always depend on. Michelle is the first person I call on when I need a helper. Kids love her and they look forward to seeing her. She's great!"
Theresa H.
Vanessa C.
Morristown, NJ
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My name is Vanessa, I am 26years old and I am from Mexico. I've been taking care of children since I was a teenager, I was a dance instructor at school where I taught lessons to different groups of children in kindergarten, elementary and middle school and babysitting in my free time. I came to USA and finished my Au Pair...
5.0
"Vanessa is extremely patient and has many qualities that make her an ideal childcare provider like being cautious and prioritizing the safety of the child, she is a great driver and an expert at multitasking, but above all, Vanessa is passionate about her job, she...
Ana R.
5.0
(1)
I have been taking care of children since I was about 10 years old. I started with children in my own family and then slowly progressed to babysitting others children and also happened to work in two different daycare centers. The experience I got from that was nothing compared to taking care of my own child and now I feel I am...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stephanie is a great worker, very patient and trustworthy. She is always on time and dependable."
Olguita T.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
3.0
"I was disappointed that this caregiver could not meet with me. At first she stated she would make the time available for a specific date we agreed to, but on follow up, stated it would be easier for her if we moved the time, and the location, closer to her home...
Rosalyn N.
Nicole A.
Berkeley Heights, NJ
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Nicole and I am a recent college graduate. I love working with kids and I am animal friendly as well. I have been babysitting since 8th grade, I have my license and a car. I also speak Spanish and Portuguese.
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is a responsible, sweet and wonderful sitter. My girls love her and I always feel confident being away when she is with my kids."
Amber C.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I'm Andrea and I teach 3rd grade! As the school year closes out, I'm interested in looking for a summer job. I've worked for four different families long-term. I absolutely love being outdoors and allowing children to explore the world and learn! I gravitate towards many Montessori and Reggio Emilia practices.
If...
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Andrea is a sweetheart, my 7-year-old son really liked her. it was my first time hiring help and I will definitely hire her again."
Ayanna M.
Michelle H.
Morristown, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(4)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a RN major and certified for CPR. I am very family oriented and have 13 years of experienced dealing with newborns to preteen. I also have experience with dealing with special needs and sick children.
I am outgoing, friendly, and respectful .
I love doing crafts, arts, painting, reading, swimming anything...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Very loving, responsible, always on time. My children love her and still ask for her.. Always went the extra mile to help me when I needed it....
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Naveen N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come from a big family where there are always kids around! To us kids come first, they are little innocent angels. I babysit my nephews and other kids until now that I'm experiencing my own. I have been blessed with 2 precious boys, 2 and 4 years old who doesn't interfere with my job because a wonderful lady watches them, my...
Blanca can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Excellent. She used to watch my son. She's a good person, she took good care of my son when she babysat, and I never had a problem with her. She's excellent. Every time I'd get him he was clean and full. She gives him showers and baths and stuff like that, she's...
Care.com M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Mom to 3 adult sons. School aide 2 years. Full time nanny 3 years to a little boy , nanny 1 year for toddler twins, full time day care in Westfield for newborn to 20 months
Phyllis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Phyllis cared for our son since he was 6 months old and I wholeheartedly trust her with him. She is punctual every single time, and very communicative - so we never felt like we didn’t know what was going on. She made sure our son was always cared for and within...
Christine Y.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been baby-sitting since I was 10, starting with my younger sister, cousins, and local families. Once I could drive, I was able to baby-sit as well as pet-sit anywhere.
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alex is great with kids and extremely responsible. My kids loved her! Great communication with the parents, always on time, will play games with the kids - overall a great sitter!"
Care member
Grysmeldy G.
Middlesex, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a registered nurse with a bachelor's from Rutgers University and currently work in postpartum home visiting. I enjoy working with small children and have clinical experience with newborns and children up to 2 years old. I have experience babysitting children ages 1 to 8 years old. I am enrolled very par time in a...
Grysmeldy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Grysmeldy to watch our toddler while we attended a wedding in NJ. We are from out of state and have never really left our son with a babysitter before, but Grysmeldy was just the best and made us feel totally at ease. Our son had so much fun and talked...
Meredith C.
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
Samantha C.
Plainfield, NJ
$10-15/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: Travel, craft assistance, 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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in New Providence, NJ
Samantha P.
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 old daughter loves her (she doesn't...
- Cynthia F.
Gabrielle C.
5.0
Gabrielle took care of my three sons. Now, 3 boys alone is a lot of work, but considering they are all abusive, socially awkward, and slightly autistic, Gabrielle was my angel sent from heaven! She put up with them like no other nanny has, and wasn't afraid to sit them down in a time out!! Even...
- Phelicia D.
Manuela M.
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 is very responsible. My 4 year old...
- Carrie N.
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.
Jai-la H.
5.0
Hired her a few years ago for our weekly date nights and she was super sweet. My son was usually shy around new people but loved her right away. If we still lived in the area I would certainly hire her again!
- Shari J.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in New Providence, NJ:
How can I find a New Providence babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in New Providence, 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 15 babysitters in New Providence, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 New Providence, NJ?
The average rate for New Providence, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $21.47 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 New Providence, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in New Providence, 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.
Ratings for New Providence, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Babysitters in New Providence, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.