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60 babysitters are listed in Palisades Park, NJ
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Palisades Park, NJ
Chinonso A.
Long Island City, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a dependent and passionate babysitter/nanny. I pride myself in getting along with all ages and adapt to any situation. Out of the 10 years I have been in this field, I've worked in a daycare for 6. I have a minor in communications and use that to my advantage when getting to know children and figuring out their individual...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chinonso is the real deal! She is kind, compassionate, dependable and knowledgeable. We always feel safe and secure with her watching our children. She is punctual and communicative. We have felt so fortunate to have found her and it has been our pleasure working...
Karie D.
Christina T.
New York, NY
$28-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Christina, a recent Cornell grad with a big heart for kids. As the proud aunt to six energetic nieces and nephews, I've spent years building forts, creating art projects, and making up games to keep them laughing and learning. My time with them has taught me the importance of patience, creativity, and a whole lot of fun...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Giuliana-a college grad (Early Childhood Ed) A paraprofessional, and awaiting NJ Teacher Certification expected by end of June. I have worked with children since 8th grade as a camp counselor. I have experience with children ranging from 1 yr to 12 yrs old. I babysat regularly for a local family. I have cared for...
Giuliana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Giuliana worked for my family and she did an outstanding job. I have been disappointed by other caregivers, but Giuliana despite being a quick hire was a dream babysitter. She was always on time. She treated my son wonderfully. She drove him to his activities,...
Ayana W.
5.0
(16)
Hired by 49 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Erika. I was a third grade teacher for the past 5 years and transitioned to full time nannying this school year. I hold a bachelors degree in childhood education and a masters degree in special education. In addition to my experience in the classroom, I have babysat for many families with children of all ages (newborns...
Erika can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Erika! We hired her to watch our 18-month-old the day of our wedding celebration and boy was she a trooper - playing with/feeding him early in the day, ushering him down for family pictures, a ceremony, part of a cocktail hour,...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emma and I am a full time pet sitter and nanny/ babysitter! I have worked with kids in different settings since I was about 15 in both professional and nonprofessional settings. | have volunteered in an after school program, taken care of my siblings for days at a time, watched other families children, and have...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma did a wonderful job watching our little guy! He is ready to have her watch him again soon!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Devon and I am 23 years old. I am an MSW student at Boston College. I graduated from UMass Amherst in 2023 with a degree in Psychology and Education. I have 1. 5 years of post- graduate experience working as a paraprofessional at a high school as well as a Registered Behavior Technician for children with autism. I...
Devon can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My 20 month old son loved hanging out with Devon. She was always on time and always followed instructions on feeding, diapering, etc."
Kimberly K.
5.0
(4)
I'm a caring and passionate childcare provider with six years of experience caring for children of all ages. My love for fostering children's growth and development, coupled with my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, led me to pursue a career in childcare.
With patience and creativity, I strive to provide a...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Amanda is an incredible nanny! She always has fun activities planned for my kid, whether it's trips to museums, exploring the city or play dates. She's caring, reliable, kind and extremely helpful. We couldn't ask for better care!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
My name is Marin, I am 27 years old, I have a college degree, and love working with kids! I have a pretty flexible schedule and am very easy going. I have been everything from a babysitter, nanny, to an after school teacher. I am so excited to work with your family!
Marin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Without Marin I wouldn't have been able to start working again after my first born. I was so nervous about leaving my baby but after meeting her I was comfortable knowing she would be in good hands. Marin was always on time and ready to work! I would recommend her...
Karen D.
Nicole C.
New York, NY
$17-18/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Nicole and I currently work in New York. I previously lived in downtown Chicago where I worked as a care taker for children while attending Northwestern University for my Master's degree. During my years in undergrad, I babysat for many families in Fairfield County, Connecticut. I have taken care of kids spanning from...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Nicole is our favorite babysitter of all time! She worked with us part time for about a year before she moved. She is super reliable, has great energy, and is wonderful with a range of kids ages and profiles (our youngest has a variety of medical needs and she was...
Care member
Tiffany M.
New York, NY
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I started working with kids in high school and have provided paid babysitting services for a few years now. I have experience with children as young as a few months up to 12 years old. I am bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish. My attention to detail is my biggest strength. I am flexible with availability, can work...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"So kind and a very respectful sitter!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Karina, and I am a dedicated and experienced nanny with over 10 years of experience in caring for children of all ages, from newborns to school-age kids.
My most recent position was with a lovely family in West Los Angeles, where I had the pleasure of caring for two adorable children, ages 0 - 2 and 2 - 4,...
Karina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karina was our nanny for a little over two years for my two kids in LA (she was with us when my son was a newborn and my daughter was 2.5 years old, they are now two and almost 5 years old) she was a fantastic nanny. My kids enjoyed a range of activities with her,...
Care member
Shaiza M.
New York, NY
$30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for 5 plus years as a babysitter as well as for my own brothers growing up.
I have a lot of experience working with toddlers and children between the age range of 1yr-12yrs of age. I truly love working with young kids, and I approach each child as an individual who I get to help grow and teach.
Shaiza can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"We came from Seattle to NYC en route to Montreal. Three days in NYC and wife and I needed a sitter for our 1 year old for two days. Shaiza met all our needs and went the extra mile. Yea it’s nerve racking having your child being taking care of by a stranger and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Rebecca and I am a 27-year-old living in Queens, NY. I have been actively babysitting and nannying for more than 10 years and it is a job I truly enjoy.
**I currently work full time so I am only available for weekend/date night sitting**
I have cared for families with as many as five children, ranging in ages...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rebecca babysat for us many times this past summer when she was home from school. She is a very nice person who my children really liked. She communicates well and responds quickly if you ask her if she is available. She has a very positive, upbeat personality...
Jennifer B.
Ellen H.
New York, NY
$23-33/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, from occasional babysitting to full-time nannying. As a babysitter and nanny, I have worked with families with a number of unique needs, ranging from ADD/ADHD and learning differences, to sensory processing and high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. I also have a...
Ellen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ellen was so kind and my children really enjoyed spending time with her. Ellen was prompt, engaging and just an awesomely calm demeanour. My son even drew a picture of her and pictures mean a lot to him. I didn’t even worry about them when I was away because Ellen...
Sabira G.
5.0
(1)
Dear Employer,
My name is Heloisa. I am a Brazilian nanny who is responsible, reliable, loving, no drinking, no smoking, married, good faith, a good swimmer, fluent in Portuguese/English, and I live in Astoria.
I ve been working as a nanny for a family for the last 5, 3 years watching 3 kids, 2, 5 and 7 years old.
I take them to...
Heloisa can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed her and she was great! So friendly, responsible and punctual."
Paige R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maddie and I am a special education teacher in Livingston but reside in Hoboken. I graduated from the University of Delaware in 2018 where I received my Bachelors in Early Childhood Education. In 2020, I finished my Masters in Arts of Teaching from the Relay Graduate School of Education and am currently pursuing...
Maddie can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Maddie was incredible when we hired her to care for our 4 month old baby. She was extremely dependable and took such great care of her over the last few months. It made going back to work as a first time mom so much easier knowing I could rely on her. We're so sad...
Christie F.
Lily D.
New York, NY
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Lily and I am recent graduate of The New School. I have been babysitting since high school and have also worked as a summer theatre camp counselor.
I am CPR and first aid certified. I pride myself on being kind, patient, quick-thinking, and adaptable.
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lily was reliable, helpful and knowledgeable! We felt very comfortable with Lily watching our infant!"
Marybeth M.
5.0
(6)
My name is Adela, and I believe that I can offer you the best possible childcare services. With 10 + years of experience working with children in all age groups, I am confident in my ability to provide excellent care and support for your family.
During my middle and high school years, I worked alongside my mother in her...
Adela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"We loved Adela!! Our 2 year old daughter warmed up to her immediately- she was timely, very kind and fun for our daughter to play with, attentive and responsible. Will definitely hire her again!!!"
Elizabeth M.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Rebecca! I have 8 years of childcare experience in which I've cared for children of all ages and needs. I have worked with families as a babysitter and in daycares, elementary schools, and high schools as an aid and as a substitute. The past 3 school years I have been teaching an art class. My experience working in...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Rebecca was so sweet my daughter never gets comfortable with strangers as fast as she did with her! She is really punctual and saved me on a last minute occasion. Will definitely hire again."
Faith F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have the professional attitude and qualities of the perfect babysitter yet also eager to meet and get to know your precious gift on a friend to friend basis. Having your child meet someone new for the first time can be a little nerve-wracking. I want to ensure you that I will create an open and warm environment for your little...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hayley was fantastic with our son. He couldn't stop talking about all the fun they had together and how much he wants to have her back. We cannot wait to work with Hayley again."
Josh R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Palisades Park, NJ
Chinonso A.
5.0
Chinonso is the real deal! She is kind, compassionate, dependable and knowledgeable. We always feel safe and secure with her watching our children. She is punctual and communicative. We have felt so fortunate to have found her and it has been our pleasure working with her. The best proof is in how...
- Karie D.
Giuliana B.
5.0
Giuliana worked for my family and she did an outstanding job. I have been disappointed by other caregivers, but Giuliana despite being a quick hire was a dream babysitter. She was always on time. She treated my son wonderfully. She drove him to his activities, made dinner, kept him organized, and...
- Ayana W.
Erika W.
5.0
Erika is an absolute angel! We traveled to NYC so that I could undergo a pretty extensive surgery. Erika went above and beyond to care for and entertain our 4 and 2 year olds over the course of multiple days. She was so flexible, communicative and helpful. It was such a relief to know the kids were...
- Care member
Emma A.
5.0
Emma was enthusiastic, communicative, and very flexible with my children and their situations and mood afterschool. She was friendly and interested in sharing her interests and expertise about animals with us, which my kids love.
- Care member
Devon W.
5.0
My 20 month old son loved hanging out with Devon. She was always on time and always followed instructions on feeding, diapering, etc.
- Kimberly K.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Palisades Park, NJ:
How can I find a Palisades Park babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Palisades Park, 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 14 babysitters in Palisades Park, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 Palisades Park, NJ?
The average rate for Palisades Park, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $25.21 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 Palisades Park, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Palisades Park, 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 Palisades Park, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Palisades Park, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.