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5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come from a big family where there are always kids around! To us kids come first, they are little innocent angels. I babysit my nephews and other kids until now that I'm experiencing my own. I have been blessed with 2 precious boys, 2 and 4 years old who doesn't interfere with my job because a wonderful lady watches them, my...
Blanca can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Blanca did a great job with deep cleaning of my place. She is highly recommended! "
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5.0
(16)
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:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kiki is responsible and caring. She nannied for my neighbors and I always saw her with a smile on her face. She was always willing to help out with my kids as needed too."
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ameera. Graduated Montclair State of May 2020 with a Bachelors degree in marketing. I work full time as a marketing manager. I have my own car and car insurance. I am fully vaccinated as well.
I am always flexible with my hours and I am very friendly, kind, and punctual. I'm active and full of energy! I have...
Ameera can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Our little guy loves Ameera and conveniently so does our dog, both on first sight. Ameera loves being outside with him, reads books with him, runs around giggling with him, and is a general delight. She's good with dinnertime, quickly understood the things we...
Mia D.
Nairy N.
Elizabethport, NJ
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Nairy ! I Am The Oldest Of Four Siblings ,I Love Animals And Kids. I' A Child At Heart
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Nairy !
I am fun loving, responsible and reliable! I have experience working with children through a number of my volunteer roles and work including babysitting. I am in my second year of college majoring in psychology. I speak Fluent English and Spanish!
I really cherish the moments where I can help families...
Nairy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nairy was prompt, energetic and communicative. She was very responsible and caring with the kids, would hire her again no reservations!"
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello - My name is Chantley and I'm am a recent Doctor of Pharmacy graduate. I've been working with kids since I was 15 and love it. I started by watching my neighbor's son and then began babysitting for kids in our neighborhood.
I am available to assist in virtual learning for your child and tutor your college students. In...
Chantley can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Chantley is a god-send, came in our life right on time and as been an asset. I'm truly grateful for her and being able to be so flexible during these unprecedented times. I appreciate her and her work..Thank you from the W. family"
Keisha W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alexa and I am 24 years old living in Mountainside, New Jersey. I have experience with children all ages, and can provide multiple references if needed. I have a car and a perfect driving record too. I describe myself as responsible, creative, enthusiastic, and amiable. I love to get creative with fun activities while...
Alexa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I would highly recommend Alexa. She was very attentive to the children's needs and did a great job. "
Ali H.
Dacia N.
Newark, NJ
$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Dacia and I'm happy to babysit and take care of pets! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about my experience, I would be happy to discuss it in more detail!
Thank you for the consideration!
Dacia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Dacia is great! She babysat for our 3 children and was incredibly attentive and engaged with our kids. All 3 kids asked me when they could see her again and they missed her. We will be hiring her again and suggest you do the same!"
Brendan H.
Maggie K.
Plainfield, NJ
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Nice to meet you! My name is Maggie and I have 4+ years working with children and adolescents in various settings. Primarily, I have been working at a therapeutic middle and high school for students ages 10-18 who suffer from various mental health diagnosis. During my time here, I have helped aide students academically as well...
Maggie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Worked with Maggie for interim childcare needs and she was fantastic! Communicated well, punctual, and my 2.5 year old daughter was very comfortable with and enjoying when Maggie came to watch/take care of here. Thank you, Maggie!"
Maxine B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a recent college graduate with a degree in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution, offering 8 years of babysitting experience and over 7 years of volunteering at Vacation Bible School. I'm skilled in childcare, arts and crafts, helping with homework, and household tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
As a certified dog...
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lily is awesome in the field. She is smart, reliable, and always on time. She is very out going but is very caring and loves to help out whenever she can."
Andrew D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over a decade of dedicated experience working with children aged 0-18, my passion for creating nurturing environments and supporting young learners' development has grown immensely. Beyond teaching American Sign Language and admissions leadership, I have also been deeply involved in nannying roles, providing personalized...
5.0
"Coley was great! She came on time and I could tell my daughter really liked her. As a new time mom, I truly felt comfortable leaving my 3 month old with her. Definitely will book her again in the future."
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Michele I.
Newark, NJ
$20-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.5
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Greetings
My name is Michele and I'm a babysitter. I live in NJ Newark and I'm a nursing student. I speak French, English and I'm learning Spanish at school. I love kids, that's why I'm doing nursing to become a pediatric nurse.
I have experience with kids and I know how to take care of them; in fact I have 4 lil brothers....
Michele can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It was a pleasure having Michele and my 5 month old son loves her. She is very gentle and caring. "
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5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide range of experiences caring for children.
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I also have experience in daycare, primarily with toddlers. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Education in 2012, I substitute taught in elementary schools and tutored students in reading and math. In May 2016, I...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We loved having Stephanie! Being new to the city I was nervous about leaving my children with a stranger but I felt right at ease after talking to Stephanie on the phone. My two children (6&3) loved having her over and said she was their favorite "Stephanie" lol I...
Melodie H.
5.0
(1)
I can Provide complete care for children in the employer's home and perform all tasks that correlate to the care of the children. Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children can thrive and develop.
Lucia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lucia has been nannying for my toddler for almost 6 months now and I cannot recommend her enough! She is very experienced, responsible, nurturing, energetic and makes the safety of our daughter her top priority. She goes above and beyond her responsibilities every...
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Antonia L.
East Orange, NJ
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Kind And Fun Caretaker, Experienced With Children, The Elderly, And Pets
5.0
(1)
I have helped many friends and family members with their children over the years. I have also worked professionally with people in need of care in nursing homes and dogs of all shapes and sizes.
Antonia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Toni was so helpful in caring for my little toddler throughout the day while I was working. We all know how much covid ruined our lives, and being at home working while my toddler was around was extremely stressful, but Toni was able to keep my little guy...
Jennilyn L.
Aleeah M.
Bloomfield, NJ
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am sociable and kind spirited and like to keep a positive energy going. I also love to work with and be around kids. I have two nieces and a nephew in which I absolutely love and adore. I love looking after them whenever I can. I am a family oriented person and am very artistic. I also make sure that anything that can help...
5.0
"Aleeah is really great with my 1 and 3-year-old daughters. I call her whenever my husband and I want to go out for date night since our kids love her so much. She feels like a part of our family. She is reliable and trustworthy, and I would definitely recommend her...
Hesanna M.
Victoria D.
Union, NJ
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with seven years of experience, I find great joy in helping children thrive and supporting families. My passion for caregiving stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my talent for creating a safe and nurturing environment for...
Victoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
" Victoria is amazing! She is very punctual and respectful. She is easy going and my girls loved her! "
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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, meal prep, 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.
Kate J.
Chatham, NJ
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kate, and I am going to be a sophomore at Boston College in the fall. I have lots of babysitting experiencing including a variety of ages. I can help with housekeeping, organization, cooking meals, and laundry. During the summer I live in Chatham, NJ.
Kate can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Amanda H.
Summit, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and taking First Aid and CPR classes since I was 12 years old. I babysit 1 to 4 kids regularly and I have worked at a daycare and cared for multiple children at a time. My age experience ranges from newborn 12-year-olds. I do a lot of driving for families with older children.
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.2
(5)
Hi Families, I'm Jenifer I'm 27y, and I'm looking for a opportunity. I have more than 5 years of experience with children from 3 months old to 15 years old. I was a dance teacher for children in a social project for 3 years so I am very creative, responsible, organized and energetic.
I can change diapers, bath, play, nap time,...
Jenifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's very patient and a very sweet girl! She's very kind and loving with kids"
Renata B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Short Hills, NJ
Blanca R.
5.0
Blanca was great! Very detailed oriented, very thorough and meticulous. Will be using her services again!
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Kiaora S.
5.0
Kiaora is a delightful and creative sitter who our five-year-old daughter immediately loved. We absolutely trust her to take great care of her.
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Ameera A.
5.0
Our little guy loves Ameera and conveniently so does our dog, both on first sight. Ameera loves being outside with him, reads books with him, runs around giggling with him, and is a general delight. She's good with dinnertime, quickly understood the things we prioritize, takes initiative wisely, and...
- Mia D.
Nairy N.
4.0
Nairy was punctual, kind and helpful. She was sweet and engaging with the children. They looked forward to seeing her each week and enjoyed playing with her.
Since we only saw her once a week, we didn't get a lot of time with her to give a more detailed review, hence the 4 stars.
- Tami G.
Chantley T.
5.0
Chantley is a god-send, came in our life right on time and as been an asset. I'm truly grateful for her and being able to be so flexible during these unprecedented times. I appreciate her and her work..Thank you from the W. family
- Keisha W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Short Hills, NJ:
How can I find a Short Hills babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Short Hills, 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 15 babysitters in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, NJ?
The average rate for Short Hills, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.40 per hour as of April 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 Short Hills, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Short Hills, 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.