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60 babysitters are listed in Pennington, NJ
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Pennington, NJ
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is really great she was available last minute. Thank you so much!"
Uma P.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep
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
(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, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Danielle was a nanny for me for over a year before moving and we were so sad to see her go! She was reliable, always on time and my daughter absolutely adored her! She was active and took my daughter for walks, played with her, bathed her and put her to bed. I...
Jamie C.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leika has been amazing with our son. She was very punctual, adaptable, excellent with her communication and most importantly was able to exceed our expectations in all areas of work."
Parma R.
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & 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, travel, craft assistance
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
"Emma was great with our three kids. She played with them all day, cooked them lunch and dinner and cleaned the kitchen when she was done. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
Kim S.
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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
4.4
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Melanie and I have been working with children for over 17 years. I am a Special Education Paraprofessional currently employed in the Hillsborough Public School district. I have experience with children/ young adults ages 2-23 ranging in different special needs. Since finding care. com I have done mostly...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We have been working with Melanie for afterschool care, some meal preparation for my daughter and transportation to afterschool activities. My 9 year old daughter LOVES Melanie! We do too. Melanie is caring, responsible and communicative. Working with Melanie...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Joely, I am 26 years old, fully vaccinated, and boosted! Currently, I am a full-time student at Montclair State University, majoring in Linguistics, with a concentration in American Sign Language/English Interpreting.
I have cared for multiple families both regularly and occasionally.
Previously, I was an Educational...
Joely can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Joely worked as a nanny for my toddler on two occasions. Both times she was punctual and professional. She was patient and friendly with my child. I would hire her again"
Maira A.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Simone and I moved here from Brazil 2 years ago. Previously, I was partner in a office; I used to work with business consulting in transports at the federal capital- Brasili. We helped transportation companies obtain permits and legal approvals from the Brazilian government. My responsibilities included: client...
Simone can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Simone was an absolute life saver. She ended up watching my three (semi-wild) boys both Friday and Saturday night when another sitter fell through for the second night. As soon as I met her, Simone put me at ease. She is easy going and very pleasant and...
Megan D.
Kayla S.
Morrisville, PA
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated with a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education (prek-4) from Temple University and started my Masters at Holy Family University. I have experience babysitting children and have been a teacher the last 8 years. I have taught kindergarten, first, second, and third grade, but I have just left the classroom to follow a...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Kayla was great with our toddler and infant! She was early, learned their schedules quickly and managed their bedtime routines perfectly. Our toddler enjoyed his time with her and woke up asking where she was. I would definitely hire Kayla again!"
Jean-marie A.
Maeve A.
Hopewell, NJ
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Maeve and I'm 22 years old. I'm currently not going back to school and would love to find a family to care with! I've worked previously for 2 years with an amazing little boy. (May 2022-June2024) We formed an un breakable bond and unfortunately my time with them has ended due to them moving. Before settling...
Maeve can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Maeve babysat for our son for two years (he was 5 to 7 years old), and we would keep having her babysit if we were not moving away in a few weeks :-) Maeve is caring, conscientious, responsible, and kind. She was easy to interact with and is very friendly. She was...
Tai W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother myself who has raised 3 children (they are adults now). I love and enjoy caring for children. I have a total of 8 years of professional experience with ages ranging from new born to teenagers. I am a urdu and Hindi native speaker and have a good understanding of English as well.
5.0
"Gul is an exceptional nanny. Her professionalism is unparalleled. She arrives punctually, and her communication is outstanding. We always receive detailed updates about our children's activities, meals, and any notable moments throughout the day, which brings us...
Huqfa S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Pennington, NJ
Sarah C.
5.0
Thank you! For being able to cover last minute.
- Xue H.
Marsha W.
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.
Danielle K.
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 she was a toddler). My child loves...
- Cindy M.
Cristina M.
5.0
Cristina is warm, caring and very professional caregiver . We appreciated her assistance in daily activities.
- Care member
Hannah C.
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 child!!!!
- Maryam M.
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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 9 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 $22.89 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 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.