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60 babysitters are listed in Rahway, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Rahway, NJ
Nicole A.
Berkeley Heights, NJ
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Nicole and I am a recent college graduate. I love working with kids and I am animal friendly as well. I have been babysitting since 8th grade, I have my license and a car. I also speak Spanish and Portuguese.
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole is a wonderful babysitter! She's full of energy and very enthusiastic. She watches three of my girls and they all love her. Even my youngest, who has bouts of separation anxiety, gets excited when she sees Nicole. Nicole has fed them dinner and put them to...
Vannessa C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! Teaching and caring for children is both my passion and my purpose. Working as an Elementary School Teacher for the past 7 years, plus over 10 years of childcare experience has opened my eyes and heart to children's needs-- academically, socially, and emotionally.
I absolutely love what I do and wish to broaden...
Coco can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Corrine joined our family in 2022 when our daughter was just 4 months old, and she has since become an integral part of our lives. Her nurturing and caring nature has made a profound impact on our family, and we are incredibly grateful for the time she has spent...
Monique R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sofia and I am a 23-year-old graduate student at Rutgers University. I graduated from TCNJ with a BS in Elementary Education. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I am a certified babysitter through the Red Cross program and am CPR certified. I have experience with infants and am comfortable with...
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was awesome. Very good with our little guy."
Sarah F.
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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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
(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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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
(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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It was our first time hiring a nanny for our newborn so we were a little hesitant. But Femia put our fears to rest the very first day. She is punctual, professional and very good with kids. She had a set of work clothes and shoes to change into when taking care of...
Madhura K.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zainab was an exceptional care taker to my child. She made sure they were well taken care of, followed through with schedule daily schedule . I’d say their behavior improved alot more, they felt at home and i felt at ease while at work. I highly recommend Zainab...
Care member
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, 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, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
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.
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, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natalie has been a family friend for years! She’s watched my son as well as straighten my home. She played and kept him entertained the entire time. She’s one of the very few people i call when i need someone to watch him! "
Care member
Lin X.
Staten Island, NY
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, this is Lin! Nice to see you here! I currently work in a preschool as a classroom teacher. My master is about early childhood and special education. And I'm certified in both General Ed and Special Ed in NYS. I love kids, enjoy working with kids. They have 100 languages that wait us to learn! An occasional babysitting...
Lin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She was nice and caring. My son liked her so much."
Care member
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Smart girl, very big heart and she loves helping. Tatyana was great, very dependable and willing to work with me and my kids."
Lisa W.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tayla was great with my elderly mother. She was patient, on time and built a bond with my mother. I hired Tayla for a week while I was away on vacation. She assisted with baths, doctors appointment, medication, keeping my mother company, etc. I’ll definitely hire...
Care member
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Deborah took fantastic care of our 9 month old daughter -- punctual, professional and caring. All with a good sense of humor. I would highly recommend her to anyone."
Kimberly W.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Rahway, NJ
Nicole A.
5.0
She is a responsible, sweet and wonderful sitter. My girls love her and I always feel confident being away when she is with my kids.
- Amber C.
Coco B.
5.0
Corrine joined our family in 2022 when our daughter was just 4 months old, and she has since become an integral part of our lives. Her nurturing and caring nature has made a profound impact on our family, and we are incredibly grateful for the time she has spent with us. From the beginning, Corrine...
- Monique R.
Sofia H.
5.0
She was awesome. Very good with our little guy.
- Sarah F.
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.
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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 26 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 $21.12 per hour as of February 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.