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60 babysitters are listed in Somerville, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Somerville, NJ
Irys P.
Hillsborough, NJ
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Irys. Kean & NYU graduate. Received my bachelor's in Psychology, Masters in Mental Health & Wellness Counseling. I'm a licensed clinical therapist. In the process of searching for employment and open to providing care in the meantime. I have 6+ years of experience working with children & adolescents. Love being able...
Irys can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Irys is great person to work with and flexible. She shows so much interest in what we want for our child .very attentive I definitely love her work ethic ... I would hire again in a heart beat "
Idalis P.
Grysmeldy G.
Middlesex, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a registered nurse with a bachelor's from Rutgers University and currently work in postpartum home visiting. I enjoy working with small children and have clinical experience with newborns and children up to 2 years old. I have experience babysitting children ages 1 to 8 years old. I am enrolled very par time in a...
Grysmeldy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Grysmeldy to watch our toddler while we attended a wedding in NJ. We are from out of state and have never really left our son with a babysitter before, but Grysmeldy was just the best and made us feel totally at ease. Our son had so much fun and talked...
Meredith C.
Grace G.
Bedminster, NJ
$24/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children and have had 5+ years of experience! In those five years I have worked with newborns to school aged children in a number of different settings and will be equipped to handle a variety of needs.
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Grace is one of the responsible people I know. She exceeded my expectations in caring for my son and she has a heart of gold. I would highly recommend Grace."
Melissa B.
Jenna S.
Skillman, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 29 years old and just graduated from Arcadia University with a degree in Psychology and a focus on child art therapy. I have been babysitting children ages 1/2 year to 16 years old, for the past 14 years. I started as a mother's helper in my early teenage years. I love children and love to teach them, help them and watch...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hi, Jenna took care of my two toddlers, three year old boy and 18 month girl. She is a very loving and caring person. My kids loved having her over and play with her. She would keep them busy by taking them outside on their bicycle and giving them bubble baths....
Kiran S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience. I've worked with a variety of families, I love working with children.
Paola can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I am so reluctant to write this review because I don't want anyone to steal her from us! ha-ha Lisa has watched my two boys for us several times now. She is ALWAYS on time, super reliable and will bend over backwards to help you ANY way she can. Both my kids love...
William And Gina G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am currently only available for occasional coverage or a once-a-week need. I work 40 hours per week and not looking to add anything regular to my schedule!
If you need a temporary tutor, date-night or back-up sitter, or help with a one-time event. I can be available!
I tutor, coach tennis, caretake for children and...
Layla can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have 3 girls ages 9,5, and 18 months and they fell in love with Layla immediately! She is great at playing with the girls, tidying up, putting the baby down to sleep & preparing dinner. You can tell she has plenty of experience as she needed no direction and made...
Adrianne B.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Live in Basking Ridge with my youngest of 4 children. Older 3 have graduated from college and are on their own.
24 years of childcare/nanny experience.
Certified children's yoga instructor, certified nurse aide.
Eileen can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Eileen is the type of person you HOPE you find when you are looking for someone to take care of your children. She is a ray of sunshine, so full of positive energy and love and light. She comes with toys, crafts or games prepared with the aim of engaging, educating...
Jenny W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Choosing the right caregiver for your child(ren) is one of the many important decisions you will make for your child(ren). Children are my passion, I genuinely love being around them as they grow and learn. I help and encourage children to meet their milestones through reading, play, art, and many more age appropriate...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids loved Ashley when she watched them for 3 days in a back up care situation. I think she would be a great nanny - dependable, punctual and fun!"
Suzanne J.
Wadzi K.
Belle Mead, NJ
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Patient And Flexible Nanny Available To Work Monday-Friday
5.0
(1)
I have worked with 2 families and their kids in the age range of new born to 10years old. I enjoyed every moment I shared with these kids. The best moments were getting involved in their play, crafts time and creative art, reading and dance.
Wadzi can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Wadzi will make a nice addition to any family. She is sweet and loving and very professional. We were very impressed with her, but she needed more hours than we could give her.
I hope that someone hires her very soon!
Best,
Juli"
Juli P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dependable & professional cleaning with a personal touch.
Customized services offered:
Commercial offices
Residential homes and apartments
Daily, Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly
Reliable Thorough cleaning services
Satisfaction guaranteed
Equipment and Cleaning supplies provided
I have a good references and would be happy to...
Roxanne C.
Manville, NJ
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am staying home with my 10-month-old baby girl. looking for a family that is in need of child care to join us on our adventures this summer. I love to be outside, going to parks and the zoo, swimming and just having fun!
Roxanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Very trustworthy and dependable. A nice young lady."
Melissa Y.
Alyssa T.
Middlesex, NJ
$25-27/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Alyssa! I'm an outgoing person that loves kids! I'm great with children and pets all ages. I have special needs experience and am CPR certified for children and pets. I am looking for a position for date nights. I can do any weekday or weekend night. Or weekend day. I love being outside but also love to watch a great...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alyssa is a fantastic babysitter, she watched my son who has autism and was great with him. I use her for date night sitting a lot. She is absolutely amazing and has such a big heart. She is definitely willing to help you out in any means needed, whether it be...
Monica G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have cared for children from infants to 11 years old. I was a family babysitter for a 6-year-old and 10-year-old twins. I then worked in various early childhood settings,
enjoying preschool and pre-k, while working with families of special needs children after school.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Keri is an amazing person. She took very good care of my kids and my kids absolutely adore her as well as myself. She is very reliable, caring and has been great. I would take her back in a heartbeat. She already had a job lined up but she watched my kids until she...
Mary Ann W.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am not available to take on new families at this time.
I am a fun and creative person who loves working with kids. I enjoy being active and like to encourage the children to do the same. Since I am creative, I can easily come up with fun activities like games and arts and crafts to get children involved and keep them...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle has cared for our 20 month old a few times now and has been consistently fantastic! Most recently, my daughter had just come down with a cold and was particularly clingy/tearful and Danielle handled it beautifully. Highly recommend!"
Caitlin D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi here's a little about me! I have previous childcare experience with children aged newborn to 10 years old. This past summer I worked with a family with two children aged six months and 3 years old.
During my time in high school I was a camp counselor and aftercare school counselor. I also have lifeguard experience and I am...
Mariya can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mariya did a fantastic job as a nanny for our 1 year old daughter. She was always patient and dependable, and she brought a wonderful energy into the household that we were happy to have around our little one. We were sad when her time with us came to an end (due...
Gina T.
Emily R.
Hillsborough, NJ
$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Love Teaching Young Children Through Play. All Children Have Good Days And Bad Days, Patience.
4.5
(2)
I'd describe my personality as patient, nurturing, protective, and fun
I like working with kids because they're creative, caring, energetic, and silly
In my spare time, I like to skateboard, journal, take care of my cat, dog and guineapig, play piano or guitar
One thing you should know about me is:
My skills include I am...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
4.0
"I worked with Emily in a very busy infant room. She jumped right in and even though it did take a few weeks for me to really train her she had the basics of the job down already throughout the time she worked with me and alongside me she had been taking notes on...
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Mackenzie K.
Hillsborough, NJ
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Fun-loving Teacher Looking To Help Families This Summer.
I have 5 years of experience working as a one-time date night babysitter as well as a daily babysitter when kids come home from school until parents came home from work. I can help out around the house with Light Housekeeping, Laundry, and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can also help with any tutoring and academic or language needs...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Becca W! I am a full time music teacher during the school year, seeking a part-time position for this summer! I have experience being a nanny/babysitter for ages birth-12 years old. Please contact me if you have any questions! I am excited to meet you and your child!
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with six years in the field, I'm passionate about fostering a safe and enriching environment for children of all ages. My journey into childcare began with babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of caring for children and helping them grow. I'm motivated by the opportunity...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Somerville, NJ
Irys P.
5.0
Irys is great with my kids 7 and 10. They always enjoy having her come to babysit. She is flexible with our schedule changes if possible. We were lucky to find her.
- Jennifer D.
Grysmeldy G.
5.0
We hired Grysmeldy to watch our toddler while we attended a wedding in NJ. We are from out of state and have never really left our son with a babysitter before, but Grysmeldy was just the best and made us feel totally at ease. Our son had so much fun and talked about her all morning afterwards. She...
- Meredith C.
Grace G.
5.0
Grace is one of the responsible people I know. She exceeded my expectations in caring for my son and she has a heart of gold. I would highly recommend Grace.
- Melissa B.
Jenna S.
5.0
Jenna is a very responsible person. She has lots of energy & great communication skills. She works quickly and knows how to get stuff done. We would hire her back in a second if we had the need.
- Norman G.
Lisa A.
5.0
I am so reluctant to write this review because I don't want anyone to steal her from us! ha-ha Lisa has watched my two boys for us several times now. She is ALWAYS on time, super reliable and will bend over backwards to help you ANY way she can. Both my kids love her and it's so awesome to find...
- William And Gina G.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Somerville, NJ:
How can I find a Somerville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Somerville, 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 Somerville, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 3.7. 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 Somerville, NJ?
The average rate for Somerville, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.57 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 Somerville, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Somerville, 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.