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60 babysitters are listed in Pennington, NJ
The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Pennington, NJ
Abigail L.
Princeton, NJ
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Loving And Trustworthy Babysitter Looking For Part Time Job
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Abby. I have 9 years of experience caring for children. My experience includes teaching and planning swim lessons, nannying, teaching dive team, and assistant teaching kids with mental and physical disabilities at a public middle school. I assisted teaching middle school beginning in 2022. ELA, math, social studies,...
Abigail can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby helped our family for 2 years before the pandemic. She was very loving with the baby and helped with things around the house. Would highly recommend."
Robert N.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Nikki and am 34 years old with many years of child care experience starting in my teen years. I live in Ewing and currently work part time at Capital Health as a certified medical assistant since 2011. (CPR certified). There, I handle workers' comp and pre-employment testing for varies companies in the...
Nikki can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Nikki is reliable and fun and I have no concerns when I leave my 3 boys in her care. Will definitely hire again!"
Erin L.
5.0
(2)
I am a fun and energetic babysitter who loves children. I can do many things from playing and spending time with children to preparing meals and tidying up. I have over eight years of experience looking after various ages of children and have gained so much insight along the way. One of my greatest joys is being able to help...
Gabrielle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Gabby is wonderful with our 3 year old son! She has been our babysitter since he was about 6months old. She is caring, very patient, and always makes our son feel at ease when we leave the house. We always know he is in great hands with Gabby!"
Cara P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 16 nieces and nephews mostly under the age of 7. I have babysat children from 6 months to 13 years old. I have worked in my church nursery and I have worked as an assistant Sunday school teacher.
I currently work as a Medical Assistant at a clinic while I attend college for Nursing.
Alisha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Alisha was excellent. My daughter and her had a blast the moment she walked in. She is smart, and I felt she really enjoyed caring for my 10 year old. She arrived early to both the interview and the job. At first I was a little worried, since she lived 40 min...
Rose G.
4.4
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Sarah I I'm a very responsible, loving, playful, and caring individual. I'm very passionate about working with children. I have over 16 years experience working with children from infant to teenagers . I'm very patient and caring. I have experience with infants up to seniors and disabled individuals. Please...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah was well prepared and very assiduous in a timely matter, and is very warm and approachable as a person. When I met her I knew she would get the job done. I would definitely recommend her!"
Matt C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of an adult daughter, an adult son and step-mother of an adult daughter; grandmother of 5 and 8-year-old girls and 11 and 14-year-old boys. I spent my teenage years through college years as a babysitter for a family with three girls and one boy as well as a camp counselor for several years.
Marsha can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
5.0
"Marsha is great support for me and my eleven year old son. She's highly dependable, shown flexibility on start times and end times, a great cook, and a fun person to be around. Marsha is a kind, calm and confident caregiver."
Andrew P.
5.0
(1)
I am a dedicated childcare professional with nearly 10 years of experience across both elementary school settings and daycare environments. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from The College of New Jersey and have completed student teaching across various grade levels, providing me with a solid foundation in...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Christina did a great job with my kids and I have a special needs (ADHD/ASD) kid- which is tough. She found a way to engage him and speak his "language". She found a back up for me proactively when she had a conflict. She is not a cook but had the kid care down...
Heather M.
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Danielle. I'm a fun, energetic, mature... but child at heart 31-year-old. I graduated from WCU with a degree Statistics and a minor in Finance. I recently moved to Lambertville this past May from Riegelsville. I love the area so much! My career in childcare started at the age of 13, watching my neighbors...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Danielle works very well with children. She creates an atmosphere of playfulness that is quite attractive to young ones. Her creative ideas and abilities will keep your child entertained for hours. She has been babysitting my child for the past six years (since...
Cindy M.
Cristina M.
Trenton, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Excellent Babysitter Seeking After-school, Long-term Position.
5.0
(3)
I'm an experienced babysitter (also former au-pair) originally from Brazil living in Ewing, NJ.
I have worked in the Princeton area for many years as a nanny/babysitter for families with children of varied ages.
I'm very caring and will look after your child as my own. I'm an artist and feel that children not only can make me...
Cristina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Christine is amazing! She is great with both of our kids and we have 2 dogs that she takes care of while she's here. She always cleans and makes sure that everyone is happy. We love her and use her regularly."
Wael A.
5.0
(1)
I am recent college graduate who has been babysitting in various settings since age 17. I have experience with almost all ages: from newborns to 15-year-olds. I have experience with twins as well as with children on the spectrum. I have experience getting children up out of bed and ready for the day, including feeding them...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hannah is my husbands niece and has baby sat my daughter several times. My daughter is currently 4. Hannah is always punctual. She is reliable. She is great with my daughter who sees her infrequently but completely loves her. I highly recommend her to babysit your...
Maryam M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi- My name is Leika. I am a Junior at SUNY oswego. I love being a babysitter because I enjoy spending time children . Being a babysitter , helps me create a fun/ safe environment with the child. I love being around kids and kids love being around me.
I am able to adapt to various age group and personalities. I have experienced...
Leika can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I loved Leika. She was great with my kids and they really loved her , she did what needed to be done with my kids and made sure they were good and had fun. I highly recommend Leika and would love to continue to work with her !!"
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Alexis D.
Trenton, NJ
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I work full-time at a law office as well as a personal assistant, and property manager. I've been babysitting for 15 years now and have watched an array of children from newborns to teenagers. I am a responsible babysitter who encourages fun, creative activities to aid children's growth and foster each child's curiosity and...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alexis is an absolute pleasure to be with. She is extremely helpful in the house and with children. My three kids ages 7-1 all love her and are happy to be with her over me! She is very responsible and on top of things. She is great at planning activities and...
Hilary M.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Sidney! Caring for children is not just a job for me, it's my passion. I enjoy becoming apart of a family. I have been a nanny for 6 years now.
Before the pandemic I was a daycare teacher for a young toddler aged class. For the safety of my family I decided to become a nanny and fell in love with it.
Right now I...
Sidney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Sidney helped watch my 3 year old daughter many times and we have nothing but wonderful things to say! She was always on time if not early, professional, respectful and just a great person in general. She is a sweet, warm and nurturing woman who I always felt so...
Mary H.
Emma L.
Lawrence Township, NJ
$17-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Emma. I am 25 years old and graduated from Rutgers University in 2020. I recently moved to Arlington and am working full time at a nonprofit organization. I am looking for additional babysitting jobs on the weekdays and weekends. I have been babysitting for seven years around my neighborhood in addition to my...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"After interviewing Emma, I knew I found the perfect person to watch my 2 children. Emma has watched my daughter a few times and she is punctual, sweet, and very responsive when making plans. Most importantly, Emma is very dependable. She helped us out when we...
Kristen B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a young and active sitter who loves kids. I am going into my third year of college, so this summer my schedule is very flexible. I have my own car and am more than willing to help with transporting the kids from one thing to another. I also am very comfortable around pets.
Sofia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Sofia was our sitter during the summer and she was amazing with the kids! She was punctual and reliable. Sofia is also extremely organized and very patient with our 11 and 7 year olds. She was able to connect with both our kids and found common interest to keep...
Noemi E.
Jenna S.
Skillman, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 29 years old and just graduated from Arcadia University with a degree in Psychology and a focus on child art therapy. I have been babysitting children ages 1/2 year to 16 years old, for the past 14 years. I started as a mother's helper in my early teenage years. I love children and love to teach them, help them and watch...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenna is a very responsible person. She has lots of energy & great communication skills. She works quickly and knows how to get stuff done. We would hire her back in a second if we had the need."
Norman G.
Ann M.
Newtown, PA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi. I am a mother of two children, 31 and 27, my pride and joy! I have been a profession nanny for over 10 years. Before that I was many things: a mother, teacher, tutor, book seller, babysitter, Girl Scout leader, youth leader and Sunday school teacher. My life has always been centered around the education and care of children....
Ann can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Ann was WONDERFUL!! Patient, kind, flexible and engaging! She immediately got on the floor to play with our 2.5 year old and was amazing. Our daughter loved her and called her "My Ann!""
Dee B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Dana! I am 26 years old with 10+ years of experience in childcare.
I have lived in lower bucks and worked in childcare my entire career and absolutely love it! I enjoy going to the park, reading, taking walks and helping children learn and grow. I'm a lover of animals, the outdoors, and family. I have experience as a...
Dana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dana cared for our family regularly for 18 months. Our then 7, 5 and 2 year olds loved spending time with her. Dana reliably got the kids to school on time and filled the hours in between with activities and joy. She especially impacted our youngest, augmenting...
Kate N.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
(CURRENTLY LOCATED IN LAWRENCEVILLE NJ NOT BRIDGEWATER) I have worked with all different ages of kids ranging from pre-k to 6th grade. I have worked at a summer camp and an after school program for schools around Bridgewater NJ. I currently am in Lawrenceville NJ working on my degree in Music Education at Westminster Choir...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hi there! I'm Carmen, and I've been passionate about childcare for over eight years. I've had the joy of helping children from infants to teens grow, learn, and thrive in a nurturing environment. My positive energy shines through in everything I do, whether it's creating fun activities, preparing healthy meals, or keeping your...
Carmen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Carmen is more than willing to do fun activities which I really appreciate. She was very sweet. Would definitely hire her again if I didn't move out of state!"
Henrietta P.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Pennington, NJ
Abigail L.
5.0
Abby helped our family for 2 years before the pandemic. She was very loving with the baby and helped with things around the house. Would highly recommend.
- Robert N.
Nikki C.
5.0
Nikki is just wonderful! She is kind, great with all kinds of kids, dependable, and flexible. I would recommend her in an instant to anyone. Thank you Nikki for all your help!!!
- Jayanti G.
Gabrielle M.
5.0
Gabby is wonderful with our 3 year old son! She has been our babysitter since he was about 6months old. She is caring, very patient, and always makes our son feel at ease when we leave the house. We always know he is in great hands with Gabby!
- Cara P.
Alisha F.
5.0
Alisha was excellent. My daughter and her had a blast the moment she walked in. She is smart, and I felt she really enjoyed caring for my 10 year old. She arrived early to both the interview and the job. At first I was a little worried, since she lived 40 min away... She assured me this was not...
- Rose G.
Sarah C.
5.0
Thank you! For being able to cover last minute.
- Xue H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Pennington, NJ:
How can I find a Pennington babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Pennington, 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 8 babysitters in Pennington, 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 Pennington, NJ?
The average rate for Pennington, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $23.25 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 Pennington, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Pennington, 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 Pennington, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Pennington, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.