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60 babysitters are listed in Rutherford, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Rutherford, NJ
Jinelle N.
Rutherford, NJ
$23-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun, and diligent.
I like working with kids because I have a fun and nurturing personality that lets me get along with children
I'm looking for a job that I enjoy and something I can do while going to school.
I started working with kids my freshman year in high school.
In my spare...
Angela A.
Rutherford, NJ
$20/hr • 13 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Angela,
Here are some things about me,
I am very passionate about caring for children, I have a very kind and sweet nature. I have babysat all ages, ranging from 3 weeks and up. I have had paid experience for 11 years. I was dance teacher for ages 2 and up for years. I also worked in a daycare and at the...
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
My name is Aysenur . I'm avaible wednesday, thursday and sunday. I love kids. I don't have experience but I work in a job related to children.
Preeti P.
New York, NY
$40-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have worked with many families before I've joined Care. com. On the tutoring side, I strive to help kids become focused and attain a better understanding on subjects in a fun and educational way. On the babysitting side, I have over six years of experience. You are free to reach me anytime.
Preeti can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I hired Preethi based on a close friend's review of her and she was an extreme help to my daughter and family. She tutored my daughter in ELA and helped improve her scores, but also made my daughter look forward to her tutoring sessions! Preethi is such a positive,...
Melanie T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with picking up children from school, helping them with homework and tutoring, as well. I can assist with cooking dinner, laundry, bath time and reading before bedtime. I am fun, energetic and passionate about our youth. I have been watching over children for many years. I am a very responsible 30-year-old, and...
Camille can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Camille was hired to pick up and care for my two toddlers after school. My kids adored her from the time she was being interviewed and while she was working. She is very easy going, caring and fun loving. Camille always made sure the kids were fed, bathed and...
Ava J.
Olivia G.
Jersey City, NJ
$24-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced And Organized Sitter Looking To Bring Ease To Your Family's Schedule
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Olivia! I'm an energetic trilingual sitter that has worked in childcare through volunteer work with nonprofits, babysitting with local families, and more formal counseling work with young adults in academia. I can take kids to and from activities, or spend the day at home if need be. I love engaging with kids in the...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
3.0
"Olivia was hired and helped to take care of our two toddlers. She worked with us for 3 weeks. She was very kind and did a wonderful job with engaging with our children.
Unfortunately, there were a few incidents that left us tainted with our experience with her....
Tayo B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Megan, I am currently a student in the Pace University School-Child Psychology doctoral program. I am hoping to find a nannying/babysitting position that works around my class schedule.
A little about me:
I have extensive experience as a babysitter and a nanny over the past 10 years, I was a mentor through...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Megan is the great! She walked in and immediately started playing with my boys. She has a super fun, easy-going personality they loved! She's had no problem wrangling all three of my boys, ages 4, 2 and 6 months, and putting them down seamlessly for their night...
April F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi Everyone! I'm Zoë. I'm originally from Memphis, TN and attended the University of Southern California for undergrad. After spending several years in L. A. & a few years in Florida, I decided to move to NYC in April 2023! Although I have a full-time job at a non-profit, I felt like this would be a great way to get to know the...
Zoe can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Zoe was the nanny for my twin 5 year old boys the entire summer of 2013 just after her family moved to Sarasota, Florida. Zoe is AWESOME!!! My boys are extremely energetic and she had no problem keeping them entertained and happy. She is very responsible and I...
Amanda V.
Parker J.
New York, NY
$28-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
Reliable, Full-time, Experienced Caretaker/nanny/babysitter
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently enrolled in a Masters Program for Educational Psychology at Hunter University. Available all summer, once the school year comes back my only limitations would be Monday and Tuesday nights. I have experience caring for Newborns to high schoolers, with families up to 3 children.
Parker can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was great with my daughter, punctual and professional."
Giselle A.
Arlene M.
Garfield, NJ
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Well I started babysitting as soon as I started high school. It was a rewarding thing to work with kids in general as I got older I enjoyed it even more and more and its just a dream to work with them. As I always had this thing for them I loved helping them with their homework and taking them out to places like the park or even...
Arlene can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a recent graduate of DePaul University in Chicago where I studied theatre and communications. I love to approach sitting with creativity, fun, and learning. I have many years of experience with childcare in numerous settings. I used to teach dance, acting, and singing classes to preschool through middle school-aged...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
5.0
"Caroline was an excellent babysitter we would definitely hire again. Caroline watched our 4mo ("A") while we attended a wedding -- and she was our first non-family babysitter for A since he was born. She was communicative leading up to the job, and very punctual....
Leslie S.
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Tashfiah, a 21-year-old architecture student at Pierce College. I have a year of experience working at Angie's Day Care and 6+ years of experience tutoring, providing both care and academic support for children. I have a proven track record of raising students' grades and have maintained a 95% positive feedback from...
Tashfiah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tash, has been a savior for my family. We had an unusual situation with my scheduling and it was hard to find someone that would fit our needs. My daughter loved her after the first day she watched her. She is a safe driver, good at cooking (making healthy meals...
Care member
4.0
(1)
I have been babysitting children for over 15 years. I have babysat for all ages including multiple children at the same time for families. Previously, I worked taking care of adults with special needs and children with special needs. I used to work at an adult daycare and worked as a camp counselor for 4 summers. Previously, I...
Lucia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"I interviewed Lucia and found her to be very professional. She had a well prepared resume listing her excellent experiences. Unfortunately her school schedule did not coincide with our childcare needs."
Emily A.
Laura M.
New York, NY
$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Have Always Had A Passion For Child Care, And I Can't Wait To Further My Experience.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. My strengths as a babysitter are that I am very responsible, reliable, extremely patient and love to have fun with the kids. I have spent time babysitting kids from ages 0-12 years old. I have years of experience and a soft spot for kids....
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Laura was a great baby sitter for us. She was very communicative, on-time and full of energy. Our son was pretty cranky and she never gave up trying to keep him entertained while making sure he was cared for."
Elisa K.
5.0
(1)
I work in fintech in the city and I work from home. I truly enjoy taking care of people and I have a passion for working with children. I have babysitting experience with children as young as 7 months. I would be able to tutor your children, take care of the house, make meals, and take them to places.
I enjoy taking care of...
Meghana can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Meghana worked for us for 5 months picking up our daughter from school. She was always punctual, dependable, professional, and very friendly. She made sure that my daughter felt safe on a subway ride. On rare occasions when she was unable to pick my daughter up,...
Noah D.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Jen and I am 28 years old living in Downtown Jersey City. I graduated college in 2015 with a degree in Early Childhood Education and with a minor in reading. I currently have 3 years of experience being a full time teacher under my belt. I have taught both 1st and 3rd grade, along with having numerous...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Jennifer has experience as a teacher of young children and it shows. She is so great with kids and has the added benefit of being a great tutor! Always on time and very organized and dependable. Cannot recommend highly enough."
Adam D.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, easy going and cheerful
I like working with kids because I love children. Love seeing their development growth and if I can have a piece of enhancing and empowering them to be great individuals then of course it's a pleasure.
One thing you should know about me is your child is your precious...
Kiaora can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She's great with kids! Patient and kind."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experience babysitting/nannying, working at a schools (nursery through 8th grade) for 11 years, and working as a Behavioral Assistant that helps youth and families of all ages that struggle with an array of differences, disabilities, and mental illness. Graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University mid-2022, with a Master's in...
Tyler can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alyssa B.
Paramus, NJ
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a positive and reliable college student with years of experience in babysitting as well as child care at a local nursery school.
5.0
"Alyssa has been watching my daughter since she's 7 or 8 years old. My daughter is currently 11.
Every time I left my daughter with her, I never worried.
I can trust Alyssa in my house with my kids (my son is older) and I was able to concentrate at work or enjoy...
Kim I.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile.
I recently graduated from college with where I worked full-time while in school and have lots of experience working with children whether it be through multiple volunteer organizations, summer camps, babysitting, and in the classroom.
I have experience with infants...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"For about a year, Hannah was home for our kids to arrive home from school for two days a week. She gave them dinner/snacks and got them ready for sports practices in the evening. Our children really liked her. Hannah is a great and very reliable babysitter. We...
Arthur V.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Rutherford, NJ
Preeti P.
5.0
I hired Preethi based on a close friend's review of her and she was an extreme help to my daughter and family. She tutored my daughter in ELA and helped improve her scores, but also made my daughter look forward to her tutoring sessions! Preethi is such a positive, helpful, and caring, individual....
- Melanie T.
Camille R.
5.0
Camille was hired to pick up and care for my two toddlers after school. My kids adored her from the time she was being interviewed and while she was working. She is very easy going, caring and fun loving. Camille always made sure the kids were fed, bathed and playing well before I got home. I...
- Ava J.
Olivia G.
3.0
Olivia was hired and helped to take care of our two toddlers. She worked with us for 3 weeks. She was very kind and did a wonderful job with engaging with our children.
Unfortunately, there were a few incidents that left us tainted with our experience with her. After one of those incidents, we...
- Tayo B.
Megan D.
5.0
Megan is the great! She walked in and immediately started playing with my boys. She has a super fun, easy-going personality they loved! She's had no problem wrangling all three of my boys, ages 4, 2 and 6 months, and putting them down seamlessly for their night time routine. (Something even I still...
- April F.
Zoe C.
5.0
Zoe was the nanny for my twin 5 year old boys the entire summer of 2013 just after her family moved to Sarasota, Florida. Zoe is AWESOME!!! My boys are extremely energetic and she had no problem keeping them entertained and happy. She is very responsible and I completely trust her in all aspects of...
- Amanda V.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Rutherford, NJ:
How can I find a Rutherford babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Rutherford, 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 23 babysitters in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ?
The average rate for Rutherford, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.22 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 Rutherford, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Rutherford, 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 Rutherford, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Rutherford, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.