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60 babysitters are listed in Sparta, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Sparta, NJ
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Lauryn! I am a 3rd grade teacher looking to babysit over the summer while I'm off. Ideally a nannying job with set hours. I am 22 years old. I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from The College of New Jersey. I graduated in May 2023. I have experience as a camp supervisor and head counselor. I've...
Lauryn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Miss. Lauryn, as my children call her, is an absolute pleasure. I was a bit apprehensive about using this site, but Lauryn has completely reassured all my doubts. My one son has adhd, and can be a bit energetic at times to say the least, and she was so patient with...
Moreen D.
Maahirah A.
Rockaway, NJ
$15-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 19 years old and live in Rockaway, NJ. I am currently pursuing my Associates at CCM. I have extensive experience with talking care of children. I love working with and teaching kids. I also have my own car with 3 years of experience. Experienced in babysitting and managing households for 5 years. Multi functional qualified...
Maahirah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"We had the chance to have Maahirah helping us with our daugthers for 6 months
She was great and the Kids liked her "
Marie C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Briana and I am 24 years old. I have been a nanny for 8 years with one of those years formerly being a Jr. Assistant for an after care program at an elementary School. I'm available to provide great references and I am vaccinated. I have experience with children in ages ranging from infant to preteens. I am...
Briana can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Briana is a very sweet, reliable person. She will always be there when you need her and sometimes even on call. She pours her heart into the children and loves what she does! She will be the best nanny but also a friend to your child/children. You won't ever regret...
Carol S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Patti. I'm married 32 years, have two successful adult children and over 29 nieces, grand-nieces, nephews, grand-nephews. I have over 28 years experience in caring for babies. Am
C. A. S. A certified and finger printed in Passaic County Court System, CPR, first aid, fully vaccinated with great infant care...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Patty was a great resource while we were on vacation in the white mountains.
She was great with the kids - able to identify developmental needs, scale activities and interactions to fit the kids energy & interest, and communicated expectations and challenges well....
Eric A.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience working with kids all ages since 1980's at the elementary schools in New york as School Safety with all the training in safety. As a Mother of 3 Children and now Grandmother of 5 children my experience became stronger. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation, Homework, crafts...
Vivian can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vivian has so much experience with babies and children. She is knowledgeable and was easy to trust immediately. I know my kids will be safe and happy when I leave them with Vivian. "
Care member
Brittany D.
Wharton, NJ
$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm A Fun, Loving And Caring Person. I Currently Work With Pediatric Patients As A Medical Assistant
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Brittany. I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, caring.
I started working with kids when I was just 16 years old. In my spare time, I like to spend time with family and exercise as I like to stay active I believe exercise and mental health is very important. One thing you should know about me is I am very...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brittany is very reliable and responsible. We trust her fully with all of our kids and our dog. She's loving and caring and we feel very lucky and blessed to have found her."
Lina G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience caring for children ages ranging from infancy to teenage years. I have also dealt with an abundance of medical and behavioral challenges. I am CPR and first aid certified. I enjoy teaching and being active with the children that I care for.
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She was amazing at caring for my newborn and 5 year old. Ashley is able to multitask, teaching while she goes. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Bridget and I have been babysitting children for over 10 years. I love kids and try to make everyday fun, while creating a structured, safe environment. I believe I am an enthusiastic, friendly person who loves to take care of others.
I am currently a first grade teacher and have been teaching elementary school for...
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I hired Bridget to babysit my 3 grandchildren at the venue where my older son was getting married. I also hired her for a couple of hours prior to the wedding to make sure everyone was a good match. It was a long day. Bridget arrived on time and immediately took...
Maureen B.
4.4
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I have enjoyed working with children since I was 12 years old. I worked in child care centers and with private families through the years. I studied Early Childhood Education at Montclair for two years, but just finished my associates degree in Dec of '22. I did not study special education, but I have many years of personal...
Kristina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristina was wonderful with our little Z (12 month old). Z, being a mama's girl, tended to be quite fussy and irritable without me, but Kristina displayed incredible patience. She engaged Z with playtime, read to her, and took her out for walks. She was always...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Arianna. I am young, I am the second eldest of 9 children which means I have a lot of experience with children of all ages. I am fun, loving, caring, and very responsible. I am going to school to become an Elementary School Teacher so I am looking for a job that allows me to have as much experience with children as...
Arianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Arianna watched our incredibly rambunctious 4 year old twin boys, covering the afternoon shift. she was always on time, never missed a single shift. The boys absolutely loved her. Our financial situation changed forcing us to stay at home and therefore we couldn't...
Patrick M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Looking for weekend hours!
- Honors student studying Speech Language Pathology
- Currently completely clinical hours at a Language Clinic
- Previously an infant/preschool Resource Teacher- May 2023 -September 2024
- Experience nanny 1 boy (age 6 months) and 1 girl (age 6 years)- May 2024- August 2024
- Hospitality Associate at...
Mia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mia babysat my four month old and she was wonderful! She was very sweet with the baby and was flexible and communicative with us."
Emily W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
-I'm looking for a family that needs an extra set of helping hands and loving heart!
-About me:
-I'd describe my personality as caring, patient, and attentive. I am very flexible, always on time & will communicate very well with you. I served in the military so punctuality is very important to me.
-Skills include: having tons...
5.0
"Joyce watched our two kids when my husband and I went out for a date night. She did very well and our children enjoyed their time with her."
Jessica M.
Brittany C.
Landing, NJ
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Want To Be A Babysitter Because I Am A Full Time Student
5.0
(1)
I am a graduate student at Saint Peters University and my major is Special Education with a teaching certificate. I have been working with kids since my Sophomore year of high school. I worked in an aftercare program helping kids with homework and interacting with them until about 6. That job was also linked to a summer camp...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very good energy and interactive with kids."
Amy S.
Allison W.
Newton, NJ
$20/hr
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have done babysitting in the past, love all ages, have lots of patience and energy, willing to do overnights.
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Allison watched my two toddlers on Mondays every week during the month of December. She was great with them! The kids would look forward to seeing her every time she came over. Allison is very reliable, and would get to our house either right on time or a couple...
Taylor P.
Abigail D.
Stanhope, NJ
$21-26/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a graduate of the University of Tampa with my BA in Criminology/Criminal Justice. I have my Child Development Associates degree and my certificate for CPR/AED/FA. I have experience working with children with special needs and children varying many ages from infancy to high school, in the class room environment and in...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our family was lucky enough to have Abigail in our lives for six months. She was loved not only by my husband and myself but our two daughters whom she spends hours creating games with taking to the park making snacks for and genuinely showing them love. I would...
Nicoelle J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Lydia and I am a 23-year-old sitter based in NE Ohio! I have around 8+ years of experience working with kids and I can genuinely say I have loved every second of it! I was a head counselor/teacher at the YMCA working in a classroom of about 15 kids ranging from the ages 1 1/2 - 5. I would create fun lesson...
Lydia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Lydia is a very attentive and responsible person. Always reliable and caring of others needs."
Nubia J.
Elaina C.
Landing, NJ
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Elaina, I just moved here from Phoenix, Arizona in July. I am currently looking to take care of children full time. In Arizona, I was recently employed with the Xplore program taking care of children after school. Before that, I worked with Special Ed. children for about 2 years. I helped them with their daily...
Elaina can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Elaina was on time and was very sweet with the kids. Would love to have her come back ????"
Stephanie B.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Kayleen, a sophomore in college with about 2+ years of experience. I would constantly baby sit my little brother as well as a little one year til he was old enough to start daycare. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping and meal prepping. As well as taking the kids where they need to be after...
Kayleen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"We had a great experience with Kayleen. She cared for our two girls (4 and 2) for a week and showed up every day on time and ready to go. Our kids had a great time with her and she leaned in to help cleaning without being asked. Would definitely hire again."
Mike B.
Chelsea M.
Wharton, NJ
$16-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Chelsea, I am currently an Elementary Education major at Sacred Heart University and I love to work with kids! I have a lot of fun with them and they tend to like me. I am home for the summer and would love to start babysitting again.
Linda W.
Newton, NJ
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name is Linda, I have cared for children all my life. starting as a babysitter in my teens and then watching children to supplement income until I married. I then became a mother and added that experience. I have watched children for individual families since 2019. The first family was a little boy until the parents job...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sparta, NJ
Lauryn G.
5.0
Lauryn is a very responsible babysitter. My children never wanted my husband and I to come home because they had so much fun. She is very polite and always respects my family and my home. She plays with the kids rather than just sitting there on her phone like my previous babysitter. My children...
- Michelle D.
Maahirah A.
5.0
We had the chance to have Maahirah helping us with our daugthers for 6 months
She was great and the Kids liked her
- Marie C.
Briana C.
5.0
Briana was wonderful with my children and very attentive. Her interaction with them was great and they gravitated to her bubbling personality immediately. Highly recommend her for children of all ages!
- Care member
Patricia H.
5.0
Patty was a great resource while we were on vacation in the white mountains.
She was great with the kids - able to identify developmental needs, scale activities and interactions to fit the kids energy & interest, and communicated expectations and challenges well.
When I got back the kids begged...
- Eric A.
Vivian P.
5.0
Vivian has so much experience with babies and children. She is knowledgeable and was easy to trust immediately. I know my kids will be safe and happy when I leave them with Vivian.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Sparta, NJ:
How can I find a Sparta babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Sparta, NJ?
The average rate for Sparta, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.59 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 Sparta, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Sparta, 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 Sparta, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Sparta, NJ are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.