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5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm Erin! I'm an alumni from UNC Chapel Hill, currently pursuing my Master's of Social Work (MSW) at Columbia University. I love being outside and enjoy hiking and traveling. I enjoy drawing, painting, reading, and writing. Most of my experience involves caring for children ages 1. 5 to 13 years old; however, I am extremely...
Erin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erin took care of our 3 boys last summer and did an amazing job. They really enjoyed playing with her. She was hands on with them and very dependable."
Heather M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am fully vaccinated.
Working with children isn't just a job for me. It has been what I wanted to do since I was young. It is something I am extremely passionate about and take very serious.
I am from Washington Heights and am comfortable using public transportation and walking.
I'd describe my personality as attentive,...
Jocelyn can also help with: Light cleaning
Yanique W.
New York, NY
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am Yanique (Yan-neek), I am a Special Education Teacher in the city for students with moderate to severe disabilities. I enjoy working and interacting with children. I have many years of babysitting. The school year is almost over so I am looking to babysit in the evenings and weekends.
If interested, feel free to...
Yanique can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Extremely punctual, dependable and responsive! On top of that, Yanique is amazing with my 11yr old son with autism. Park, walks, worksheets, and light meal prep... she is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and thoughtful. Highly recommend!!!"
Tina S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Irina. I currently live and study in the New York City area.
I have a great amount of experience caring for children of all ages and pets. As a member of a large family, I've taken on responsibility of all different kinds. Whether it's reading, cooking, sports or crafts, I love to be active and provide the...
Irina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Irina helped us babysit our 2.5 year old son while we lived in Jersey City. We were looking for a Russian speaking nanny and Irina was a great fit. She is caring, honest, always punctual and responsible. Irina also helped with cleaning and cooking when needed which...
Pavel K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Julian/Juli I have 5 years of experience, 3 years on care. com . I am great with young kids, I have a 5-year-old cousin I have been babysitting his whole life. I also work at a sleep away camp, Incarnation Camp, over the summer where the ages of kid range from 7-13! I am also a creative who is very into art and dance...
Julian can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's the backup babysitter for my household and she's reliable! I def recommend her :)"
Unikeque G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I'm an experienced babysitter for 4 years now and a Figure skating teacher for +4 years, having more than 30 students in my own class and more than 100 students as a 1st assistant.
My experience goes from very young ages to teens - Infants 1y/o to +14y/o. I get along with any ages and adults as well.
CPR and First Aid...
Candela can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cande is the sweetest girl I know! As an active performer I have to leave my two daughters in the care of someone responsible and knowledgeable! Candela is all of those and my daughter love her too. Highly recommend that your kiddos are in good care with her. "
Care member
4.4
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Currently working full time but open to helping with date night babysitting or occasional side jobs. New to NYC, by way of Chicago, IL, Oakland, CA, and Nashville, TN (my home). I have many years of experience as a professional nanny and babysitter. Just ask to learn more! References provided upon request.
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She cared after our 2 sons anytime we were out of town, they are twin two year old boys. They are always excited when they get to see her, and we are always glad we have someone to watch our boys."
Jessica J.
Celina M.
Brooklyn, NY
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am a loving, caring experienced babysitter with over 20+ years experience in caring for newborns-teenage years! Besides having experience from being a nanny, I'm a mom to two girl's... I'm open to working full or part time. I am 42 years old I've been taking care of kids since the age of 19. I've taken care of newborns...
Celina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"She's awesome with kids, my children adored her ! She was always on time and very helpful. "
Heather R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Ioana and I am seeking part-time/occasional babysitting opportunities. I am energetic, honest, punctual and understanding of safety requirements. My references can vouch for my dependability. I speak Bulgarian, English and Spanish, and have knowledge of basic Russian.
I am currently an NP student at Boston College...
Ioana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ioana provides outstanding child care service. She is punctual, trustworthy and responsible. My children love her personality and she treats my home with care as if it's her own."
Derek H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a recent graduate college student. I'm fully vaccinated. I have 5 years of experience with all ages kids.
Betsamary can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It was an absolute pleasure working with Betsamary over the summer. She was reliable and always showed up on time. From the very first day, she bonded with our 1 year old and you can instantly tell this is her passion by the way she genuinely enjoys being around...
Chris T.
5.0
(1)
I'm Maria I'm from Colombian I considered myself really friendly empathic and funny. I like spending time with kids and help them with their activities. Also I love the animals if you have a dog or cat I'm comfortable with that
I started working with kids when I took care of my nephew and my niece 6 years ago since they were...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria is absolutely wonderful! She was on time, easy to coordinate with and our 20 months old daughter had a blast with her!"
Sonia K.
Anna B.
Woodside, NY
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Anna and I'm a 28-year-old mama. Though I'm originally from Tennessee, I moved to NYC almost 5 years ago and now reside in Queens with my husband and beautiful daughter.
Some of my passions and interests include writing, singing, teaching, serving at my church, and assisting my friends with their goals and...
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We go to the same church. She teaches our children's Sunday School class."
Jordan S.
5.0
(16)
I have worked in a hospital on the Pediatric floors also in the Nursery with newborns. I have more than 10 yrs. of experience. I also have taken care of many newborns/toddlers in my community on the West-side of Manhattan. I love working and teaching children. I have a son of my own who started at the age of 4 yrs. old to read....
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Christine is so amazing!!!!! She was so sweet with our newborn and very accommodating to our routine! She is also so knowledgeable and has many years of experience. She taught us a lot and we always felt more comfortable with her around. She constantly engaged with...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a PhD student who enjoys being an occasional babysitter. I now primarily work in research and miss being around children. I taught for 6 years as a middle school special education math teacher. I've been babysitting basically my whole life as the oldest of six children. I love being with kids, especially reading and playing...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Victoria has been coming to care for my 1 year old daughter since she was just a few months old—her face lights up every time Victoria arrives!
Victoria is always right on time, so easygoing and such a pro with our daughter! She has done a great job with mealtime...
Care member
4.0
(1)
I have spent the past 10 years working full time as a caregiver to adults with dementia/part time as an after school sitter. Since the summer of 2022 I have also become a full time summer nanny. I fully understand the difference between being a sitter and a career nanny. First and foremost, I strive to provide a safe and caring...
Filiz can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Hannah! I'm a fully vaccinated college graduate with experience in children's publishing. I love kids and animals and have over 10 years of childcare experience. My care style is always informed by parents needs & style first and foremost, though I am most familiar with REI, Montessori, and other social-emotional...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is amazing! My three-year-old clicked with her right away. She's calm and confident and knows how to set clear boundaries with compassion. She's also lots of fun to be around and an excellent communicator with parents. We will definitely hire her again!"
Rose F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I would love to care for your child! I have been introduced to childcare jobs by my mother. I stared babysitting at the age of 15. Since then I have cared for numerous children ages 3 months to 10 years. I've also worked in a daycare before. Caring for a child and watching them grow, learn new things is something I...
Izabelle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Izabelle is just awesome in every way! She was amazing with my son who has autism. She's super patient and smart - she's very helpful at homework and she remembers everything I ask her to do, which is wonderful because I'm a busy mom and I don't have time to repeat...
Davina R.
Kristina L.
Bergenfield, NJ
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Public School Teacher Available For Child Care, Tutoring, Or Pet Sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kristina and I would be honored to help you and your family! A bit about me... I am a public school teacher in the state of NJ (but am also certified to teach in New York State as well). I have a bachelor's degree in childhood education and a master's degree in curriculum & development. I have been working with...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristina babysat our two daughters after school. She was very dependable and flexible to our needs. "
Linat M.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Charlie. I am an actor/singer who hails from North Carolina. I have been babysitting, "mannying", and working with children of all ages for several years. I am a non-smoking, pet-loving, CPR-certified college grad who is completely comfortable navigating the streets of NYC and taking care of children of all ages. I am...
Charlie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Charlie helped us out in the morning for a few months this year. He quickly earned our trust and was a reliable caretaker. We would be happy to recommend him."
Scott B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am a Pre-Med student at the University of Washington and hold a B. S. in Medical Anthropology and Global Health. I have a passion for serving marginalized and vulnerable populations, and I also understand how tremendously important early life experiences are. I work to have a positive and lasting impact on every child I have...
Melody can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Melody to help out while we were in Seattle and enjoyed getting to know her. She was reliable and made an effort to connect with our kids. We found her to be trustworthy and a good communicator."
William H.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Ridgefield, NJ
Erin P.
5.0
I interviewed Erin for child care with my two nephews. She was incredibly thoughtful during the conversation and asked really helpful questions to get know our needs/background. Erin seems to be a nanny/babysitter who is kind, patient, and dependable. Although our scheduling needs didn't align, we...
- Julia R.
Yanique W.
5.0
Extremely punctual, dependable and responsive! On top of that, Yanique is amazing with my 11yr old son with autism. Park, walks, worksheets, and light meal prep... she is very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and thoughtful. Highly recommend!!!
- Tina S.
Irina G.
5.0
Irina helped us babysit our 2.5 year old son while we lived in Jersey City. We were looking for a Russian speaking nanny and Irina was a great fit. She is caring, honest, always punctual and responsible. Irina also helped with cleaning and cooking when needed which was a great help for us. Our son...
- Pavel K.
Julian M.
5.0
She's the backup babysitter for my household and she's reliable! I def recommend her :)
- Unikeque G.
Candela I.
5.0
Candela is super sweet, good at communicating, and punctual. We will hire again!
- Lauren T.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Ridgefield, NJ:
How can I find a Ridgefield babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Ridgefield, 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 10 babysitters in Ridgefield, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. 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 Ridgefield, NJ?
The average rate for Ridgefield, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $21.60 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 Ridgefield, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Ridgefield, 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.