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60 babysitters are listed in Rahway, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Rahway, NJ
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I'm a very dependable, trustworthy, patient, and loving person. I have been sitting for children for close to 4 years now. I love to interact with the kiddos and do not have any problems doing some errands.
Please feel free to message me with any questions or concerns - more than happy to discuss further!
Ariel can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
5.0
"Ariel is a dependable, flexible, and caring sitter who helped us over the summer months. Our kids enjoyed spending time with her and she is highly recommended."
Kevin G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kerrie, I am 31 years old. I have been sitting for multiple families for nearly four years now on occasional, date night, and regular schedule. I have nearly 5+ years experience with nannying/sitting ages ranging from 3 months - 11 years old. The last family I worked with was a full time M-F 6am-4 p.m. Caring for...
Kerrie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kerrie is a wonderful person and very patient. She is fun, friendly and athletic. I would definitely recommend her for child care."
Shelley D.
5.0
(2)
I have 4 years of experience. I enjoy spending time and taking care of children, I love pets, and I enjoy helping out when needed (ex. cleaning, running errands). I am currently a nursing student and I am CPR and AED certified as well.
Kaycee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kaycee is a kind, funny, focused young woman with a huge heart. She is reliable, organized and did I mention funny? She loves children and children love her. She is definitely the best choice to care for your loved ones."
Jodi L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the boys to the library, the park, to get ice cream after camp. Melissa became part of our family and she will...
Ariya V.
Joyce K.
Kenilworth, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Professional Nanny Available With 20 Years Of Experience
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for the past 20 years, with a specialty in providing care for newborns and toddlers, although I have had a wide range of experience with children into their teenage years. I always strive to provide a loving, educational and pro-active environment for children, with special attention directed...
Joyce can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Joy is an absolute joy. She is incredibly empathetic & caring, and simply wonderful with kids. She has such a kind heart and our daughter had so much fun playing games with her. Joy was incredibly accommodating. We really lucked out finding her when we needed...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Full Of Energy, Experienced Childcare Provider. License by Office of Children and Family Service. I'm reliable, loving & caring!
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is a very caring Daycare Provider. My children never wanted to leave. She was really good with my daughter who suffers from Autism. "
Tamara M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Francesca and I am 26 years old. I have 11 years of paid experience as a nanny and have taken care of children 6 months to 11 years old. I also have experience working at 2 day cares with children 0-5 years old. I am CPR certified and fingerprinted. I have my own car. I am currently working as a substance abuse...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very good babysitter. She is dependable and is attentive to our children's needs. She is especially good with our special needs son."
Lindsey M.
5.0
(1)
Hello!
My name is Jazmin, and I'm a 24-year-old, happy, energetic, and loving nanny with a strong background in childcare. I'm fully COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted, and I hold a CPR certification. My experience ranges from caring for infants as young as 2 months to teenagers up to 15 years old, including those on the autism...
Jazmin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jasmin is amazing for taking care of my kids, always that she's needed she's there even if last minute she goes above and beyond. She has always been responsible and amazing at emergency situations that have happen. She's someone we trust 100% with our kids would...
Maria S.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Friendly and passionate nanny with 5+ year progressive experience in nurturing and developing children of different ages. I am a person that I love children. I am very creative I make beautiful party decorations especially for children. I love reading to children and playing with them. You will not regret hiring me. I always...
Femia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Femi is awesome! She is very intentional. First day she bought a change of clothes and changed before holding my baby, her own house slippers and was willing to cook. She is reliable and great with babies. She watched my almost 5 month old baby girl. If you hire...
Imani L.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am the eldest among my three siblings and now a mother of a wonderful boy and a girl. Being the oldest female, I became the mother of my little sister and my brother. I played a role of a mother indirectly. For about 10 years , I was left in charge of children ages from babies to 17 years old. This might not be easy but my...
Zainab can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zainab is an incredible caregiver. As a mother herself, she understands the intricacies of parenthood therefore an addition to your family that just makes sense. "
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Chloe, I am 25 years old, and am an acting/theater graduate UVU. I have a strong passion for traveling, performance arts, and civil rights.
I have been nannying for 13 years and doing errands, am CPR & First Aid Certified. I have been lucky to work with wonderful children with unique accessibilities, such as kids...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Chloe has been great with our 4 children. They look forward to her coming. You can definitely tell she has professional babysitting experience. We would hire her anytime."
Karen R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tiiera and I am interested in being your Nanny! I am currently a Masters of Social Work candidate at Rutgers University and I have about 2-3 years of experience with nanny/babysitting work. I have a clean driving and background record, I don't smoke or drink, and I can provide resume upon request. If you're...
Tiiera can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tiiera is reliable baby sitter. She kept great communication with me and my husband. My daughter is 10 months and she took great care of her. We hired her twice and both times she came on time. She has a bubbly personality. Will hire her again."
Iesha W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced caregiver., mother and grandmother. I am a teacher at the Berkeley Heights high school. I am excellent with children of all ages. I have fun with the kids! We play board games and spend lots of time outside. I enjoy being with kids and would love the opportunity to care for your children.
Ellen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ellen is a wonderful babysitter, she drop off and pick up my daughter from school everyday. My daughter loves her. She is very responsible and very good with children."
Stephanie P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 15, I took care of triplets and a 5-year-old. A few years later I was hired by a Hungarian family in New York City to help with their 3 children ages 2-8. I spoke to them in Hungarian, which was a huge plus for the parents, and I watched them in the evenings. Since then I have been a nanny for 3...
Agnes can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Agnes took wonderful care of our baby boy from ages five to nine months. She is very professional, experienced and responsible. She is always punctual and was always flexible if we asked her to stay a bit later at the last minute. She is experienced in all...
Evan B.
Natalie U.
Staten Island, NY
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Natalie, I Am 22 Years Old And Reside In Staten Island. I Hope To Work Together Soon!
5.0
(1)
I would describe myself as outgoing, compassionate and responsible.
I find child care to be very fulfilling. It's a joy to watch them grow and meet new milestones. I grew up in a large family with lots of children and find child care to come naturally to me.
I'm looking for a job that harbors a positive environment and gives...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie has a calming demeanor and is very honest and straightforward. She was sweet to our 1.5 year old son and was able to keep him engaged throughout. She followed our instructions well and her previous experience with children was clear through the way she...
Dana P.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tatyana! I am 25 years old and I have 5+ years of experience with babysitting/nannying, which also involved tutoring sometimes as well. I have my Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice and Masters of Public Administration, both from Rutgers University with Summa Cum Laude honors distinction. I am from Newark, NJ...
Tatyana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Tatyana was an absolute joy and pleasure to work with. My 3 kids LOVED her and were upset when she had to leave. Tatyana was extremely dependable and punctual. She relieved any and all stress I had in funding a last minute babysitter! I would hire her again in a...
Angel H.
Tayla B.
Elizabeth, NJ
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm used to caring for more than one child at a time, preparing meals, helping with homework, giving baths, reading stories and putting children to sleep. I'm also fully vaccinated with booster and CPR/First Aid Certified.
Tayla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tayla was WONDERFUL. We're so happy we hired her. She was punctual, extremely responsible to messages prior to babysitting and most importantly, our second grade son really liked her.
We'll definitely be using her in the future!"
Christy E.
Aarilyn I.
Avenel, NJ
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a dedicated childcare provider with 5 years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. My calm and patient demeanor, coupled with my formal and reserved nature, allows me to effectively manage and care for children of various ages.
I prioritize clear...
Aarilyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great time working with aarlyn she’s so hands on with my daughter I feel so at ease when she babysits my daughter is 9 month old and she has been helping with her since birth "
Dominique D.
4.6
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...
Deborah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Deborah was great with my children. We always felt our children were in great hands. She was always punctual and very reliable. I highly recommend her."
Bernard R.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, I am a mother of 2 girls and 1 boy and I'm very fun to be with. I have experience in this field taking care of kids through any ages. Also as a senior care taker. I worked for a daycare, for 3 years. I tutor up to 5th grade. I am very reliable, honest and fun. Kids love me and I love them.
Sofia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hard worker, very reliable!! Such a sweet heart she is someone that will go out her way to get things done! I can trust her with my kids in a breath."
Sofia S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Rahway, NJ
Ariel N.
5.0
Ariel is a dependable, flexible, and caring sitter who helped us over the summer months. Our kids enjoyed spending time with her and she is highly recommended.
- Kevin G.
Kerrie K.
5.0
Kerrie is a wonderful person and very patient. She is fun, friendly and athletic. I would definitely recommend her for child care.
- Shelley D.
Kaycee L.
5.0
Kaycee is a kind, funny, focused young woman with a huge heart. She is reliable, organized and did I mention funny? She loves children and children love her. She is definitely the best choice to care for your loved ones.
- Jodi L.
Melissa C.
5.0
Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the boys to the library, the park, to get ice cream after camp. Melissa became part of our family and she will always be. My boys adore her. We wish...
- Ariya V.
Joyce K.
5.0
She is very caring, professional, responsible, and punctual. She was very flexible when asked. Even though my mother could not speak English, she was able to have special ways to communicate with my mother and made her feel so comfortable.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Rahway, NJ:
How can I find a Rahway babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Rahway, 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 24 babysitters in Rahway, 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 Rahway, NJ?
The average rate for Rahway, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $21.38 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 Rahway, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Rahway, 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 Rahway, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Rahway, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.