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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience caring for multiple families' children of all ages. I can help with any duties around the house, schoolwork, pets, and am comfortable with any age child. I also have experience with special needs. I have a car and am able to help with driving or picking up. I am comfortable with cooking and cleaning....
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mackenzie was kind and patient with my daughter, who loved spending the day with her and can't wait to do it again. "
Melissa L.
Leslie M.
Neptune, NJ
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I love children and my compassionate nature and friendly personality makes it easy and enjoyable for me to click with the children. I am punctual, energetic and dependable person. I am comfortable working with kids as young as infants until the age of 11. I believe in spending time with kids in a productive way by engaging them...
Leslie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leslie babysits consistently for my three kids and she has such a calming and patient demeanor. She's genuinely kind, very responsible, motivated. It didn't surprise me in the least bit that her career goals center around helping people.
She reads stories,...
Josh H.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of grown children. My career was not in childcare but I have had much experience working with children. Along with raising my three children and being very involved with all their activities I taught CCD (Sunday school) for 14 years. In doing so I had to go through all state mandated child abuse and safety courses....
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nicole has been such a wonderful caregiver for our daughter who is 15 months old. We never had someone who wasn't family watch her so this was a new process for us, but instantly I knew Nicole would be an amazing fit for us. I feel completely at ease knowing my...
Gabby G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for checking out my profile. My name is Kathleen and I have nearly 15 years of childcare experience. I have babysat for 15+ families as well as dog and house sat for various owners. Most of my experience comes from working at on and off at daycare for 10 years before moving into nannying. I am also active in the...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kathleen was super dependable, sweet, caring very hardworking and bonded so well with our whole family. We had hired her at the beginning of Covid as schools closed down and we couldn't of been happier. She jumped right in and wasn't afraid to help out with...
Laura E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working as a paraprofessional for Middletown High School South. . I have three children and a grandson. My step-daughter is 26, my son is 15 and my daughter is 13. I have nannied in the past and love working with children.
5.0
"Jamie cared for my daughter from when she was 5 months to 20 months old while my mother in law (my daughters primary caregiver) went through cancer treatment. Jamie still watches our daughter for date nights. Jamie is flexible, dependable, and cares deeply for my...
Katie U.
Cynthia F.
Atlantic Highlands, NJ
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter, Elder Care, Shopping, House-sitting, Dog-sitting, Errands
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Cynthia F. I'm 63 years old.
I am the mother of four girls. Their ages are: 31, 27 and twin 26-year-olds. I have watched children since I was 15 years old. After many years of being employed with Delta Airlines, I left to raise my four girls, I now am in the position to once again babysit, as my children are...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Cindy is terrific with my children. She's looked after my son and daughter for more than 3 years, starting from when they were very young. She is kind, patient and very reliable. She goes above and beyond and you can rest easy knowing she is looking after your...
Rose C.
Katie P.
Belmar, NJ
$20-37/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My passion has always been to work with children. I am a graduate of York College and am currently an instructional coach in an elementary school. This is my tenth year working in education from teacher, to administration. I love being with children and keeping them entertained whether it be reading a book and playing games or...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie did a wonderful job helping us with our 1 year old son. She was punctual, flexible, and very understanding of the schedules we had to balance. Most importantly, our son loved being around Katie!"
Christin G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have been in childcare for over 10 years. In college I was an on call / date night nanny for over 10 families that I accumulated by working as a camp counselor and at a daycare. At the same time, I was also a part time nanny for a family I met through here! I have a BA in elementary education and special education. I also have...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Jess is a fantastic babysitter! My little one really enjoyed her company. She was very patient with her and even assisted with homework. She comes highly recommended, I would definitely use her services again. "
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Kristin S.
West Long Branch, NJ
$27-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kristin! I am 30 years old and a mother to a 4-year-old girl and a 3-year-old boy. I just finished working for a family who found me through care. com. They said they would be glad to be used as a reference and let you know everything I have done for their family! I have always loved children and have worked in...
Kristin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Our daughter absolutely loved having Kristin as a babysitter!! She has an incredible imagination & engaged with my daughter 100% of the time. Kristin babysat regularly for us for 6 months & we plan to have her continue to watch her as needed in the future. "
Anna P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Yamilex I'm 22 years old and was born and raised in Arizona but moved to New Jersey in August 2022! I have been working with children for the past 9 years in the position of babysitter, summer camp counselor, teacher's assistant, and nanny. I've worked and taken care of children of the ages from newborns to 10...
Yamilex can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yamilex is a great babysitter! She took care of my 2yo toddler for 6 hours while I got some work done and it was great! She was carrying, playful, and kind to my daughter. "
Carolina B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Princess I've been a nanny/babysitter since college. I have worked with children of all ages from new born until the age of 16. I aslo have experience working with multiple children at the same time with different age ranges. I have also worked with children who have special needs and difficulties such as ADHD, asthma,...
Princess can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Princess has been such a reliable, down to earth person. She is definitely my go to when in need of services. She's great with my children and grandparents! I would recommend her."
Carmelmen D.
5.0
(1)
Hi. This is Youchun. And my English name is Lexi. I am from Shenzhen China. I was an au pair for two years in the USA. After my program done. I had decided to stay for a longer term study for my future career. Currently, I am a student of Brookdale community college. Ask for me, I had experience about babysitting kids from...
Youchun can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lexi was our Au pair for 1 year. She was amazing! My kids loved her and miss her very much. She was engaging and approach life with positive can do attitude that really was felt by our family. She is very helpful kind. Anyone would be lucky to have her as a...
Anita P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families. My name is Gabriela, I am 30 yo and I've been working as a nanny/babysitter for the past 6 years I have plenty of experience with all ages and I'm infant qualified as well.
I am looking for a full-time position for September.
I always had my life surrounded by children, in Brazil I took care of my brother from...
Gabriela can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Gabriela for a date night tonight. She was very punctual and our 2 boys age 8 and 11 loved her! We will definitely be asking her back in the future!"
Jeanne M.
4.5
(2)
As a childcare provider, I bring a decade of experience in nurturing and educating young minds. My passion lies in fostering children's growth and development, and I strive to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm a patient, calm, and formal individual who believes in open communication with parents, following their...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
4.0
"Brianna was very Dependable helped in every way. She never had any issues even when my days and schedule got changed,I felt very safe with her and my children. I highly recommend Brianna. "
Jen P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I worked as a teaching assistant for two years at the Early Childhood Development Center at the University of Michigan-Flint where while I attended school there. I was trained using the Reggio Emilia approach which really allows for learning and development to be tailored to each individual child's needs instead of just one...
Ouckira can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Ouckira babysat for my 2 children one night while we were on vacation. She was easy to communicate with and I felt peace of mind leaving my children in her care. My daughter loved spending time with her and she was very sweet with my son who has a hard time...
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd love to find a great babysitting/nanny position! I've always loved being around and working with children, and I have had multiple previous jobs working with children of all ages. Safety, and of course fun are the most important factors regarding my care for children!
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kelly is amazing , very good with my son. You will not regret hiring her."
Mitchelle B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Potential Families! My name is Alexandra. I am 30 years old and reside in Belmar. I am a caring, responsible, and educated ninth year teacher. Throughout the years, I have babysat for countless families with children of all ages, taught second grade for 5 years, and am now currently an autistic support preschool teacher! I...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Alex is amazing! She has been watching my girls for 2yrs and we all love her! She is reliable, patient and my girls always have so much fun with her. "
Erin M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Amanda and I am 24. I am going into my last semester of nursing school and love to help people in need. I love kids and have prior experience from younger cousins, babysitting family friends as well as working at a daycare for the past 3 years. I am CPR certified, as well as having a clean driving record.
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My kids love her and she is a great asset to our family. I would recommend her."
Karyn P.
Madeline M.
Farmingdale, NJ
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a 27-year-old psychology/human services associates degree graduate with 13 years of childcare experience (10 of them being a PT/FT nanny) from infancy ages to 12 years. Being a nanny is a genuine passion of mine as well as a responsibility that I take very seriously.
I specialize in infant/toddler care and have worked with...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maddie is excellent with my two children, ages 7 & 8. I trust her very much and I am lucky to have found such a responsible, friendly and all around great babysitter. It is clearly evident that Maddie has successfully worked with children before and has a wonderful...
Jessica C.
5.0
(1)
I have been a nanny for several years, taking care of children ranging from infant to 8 years old. I have been working for my current family for about 4 years now but due to them no longer needing at home care I will be ending November 13th. I am looking to find a family that somewhat fits my current schedule which is Monday -...
Kristin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"We love Kristin! She has been with our family over 3 years and is a part of our family at this point. She is professional, amazing with my kids, always making up fun games to play with them, and trustworthy— and she loves my kids so much. She has a very positive...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Oakhurst, NJ
Mackenzie H.
5.0
Mackenzie was kind and patient with my daughter, who loved spending the day with her and can't wait to do it again.
- Melissa L.
Leslie M.
5.0
Leslie babysits consistently for my three kids and she has such a calming and patient demeanor. She's genuinely kind, very responsible, motivated. It didn't surprise me in the least bit that her career goals center around helping people.
She reads stories, plays with them, takes them to park,...
- Josh H.
Nicole B.
5.0
Nicole has been such a wonderful caregiver for our daughter who is 15 months old. We never had someone who wasn't family watch her so this was a new process for us, but instantly I knew Nicole would be an amazing fit for us. I feel completely at ease knowing my daughter is being taken care of so...
- Gabby G.
Kathleen S.
5.0
Kathleen was our part time nanny for our daughter from when she was 2 years old. She was with us for 1.5 years and was absolutely fantastic. Our daughter warned to her right away. Kathleen has warm kind fun energy and is extremely trustworthy and responsible. She has the most wonderful way of...
- Julia H.
Jamie C.
5.0
Jamie cared for my daughter from when she was 5 months to 20 months old while my mother in law (my daughters primary caregiver) went through cancer treatment. Jamie still watches our daughter for date nights. Jamie is flexible, dependable, and cares deeply for my daughter. Her kids are 8 and 10 and...
- Katie U.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Oakhurst, NJ:
How can I find a Oakhurst babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Oakhurst, 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 4 babysitters in Oakhurst, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Oakhurst, NJ?
The average rate for Oakhurst, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $15.00 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 Oakhurst, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Oakhurst, 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.