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60 babysitters are listed in Sparta, NJ
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Sparta, NJ
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: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley is AMAZING with kids! She cared for my children as if they were her own. Would definitely recommend her to other families."
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have loved children from a very young age. I have assisted in dance classes since I was 12. I am now 23 years old and still have a love for kids. I could not be more excited to meet new families!
Kristina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristina is a such an inspiring and great role model. She is amazing with children whether it's from teaching dance at her local studio or babysitting. Kristina has a lot of experience and has a great work ethic. I high recommend Kristina! "
Taylor W.
4.4
(5)
Hired by 9 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I spoke with Kristina on 2 separate occasions regarding my families needs. Unfortunately, I did not follow up in a reasonable amount of time and lost the opportunity to have her care for my children. When I spoke with her 2 months later, she tried every possible...
Susan C.
Barbara C.
Hopatcong, NJ
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey everyone! I'm Barbara! A little bit about me: I'm currently in college as an Elementary education major. I've been working with kids since I was 19. I first started off working with 1st graders at a summer camp, I was their group counselor and I absolutely loved every second of that job. Of course since it's a summer camp, I...
Barbara can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Barbara was one of the sweetest and most loving nanny’s i have ever met. She is very punctual and rest assured she will keep your child occupied on free days and assist educating your child on school days. She is also very open with communication and has plenty of...
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
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.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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:
First Aid
Early Education
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.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
Thank you for taking the time to view my profile and express your interest, it is appreciated greatly!
My name is Kayla and I have worked within the child care industry for about six years now. I have nannied with many families of different ages ranging from infants to elementary aged.
I have also previously worked for...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kayla is AMAZING. She’s kind, empathic, trustworthy, and so easy to get along with. I’d hire her in a heartbeat! "
Care member
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Abigail started as a nanny for our son when he was five months old and worked for us for the next nine months. We absolutely loved her!! She was always early, communicated clearly and promptly, and went above and beyond to ensure our son had a stimulating and...
Care member
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Lydia is a very attentive and responsible person. Always reliable and caring of others needs."
Nubia J.
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, 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, meal prep, carpooling
I am in school and majoring in Elementary Education as well as Psychology! I have worked with children in the past as a daycare teacher for children ages 0-3. While student teaching, I also had the opportunity to work with children ages 4-8. In my time of teaching, I have come to love what I do. My past experience allows me to...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rebecca W.
Oak Ridge, NJ
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm Rebecca! I'm Looking Forward To Meeting And Caring For You And Your Children!
I started working with kids a year ago at a daycare center that I'm still employed at. I've worked with all ages other than infants. I have the most experience with toddlers and elementary age children.
In my spare time, I like to read, draw and relax. I also tend to do activity planning for my toddler class and my aftercare...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Maya. I am a 30-year-old special education teacher at west Morris Mendham high . I would love to find an awesome family for the afternoon nannying. Before being an educator, I was a career nanny and worked with the same family for 5 years. I am CPR, first aid and Aed certified as well as water saftey trained. I...
Maya can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Karen R.
Wharton, NJ
$14-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've always had a passion for nurturing the growth and development of children. With three years of experience as a nanny and babysitter, I'm skilled at providing a stimulating and safe environment for your little ones. My patient and calm demeanor allows me to handle any situation with composure, while my creativity and...
Jessica F.
Rockaway, NJ
$15-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Jessica. I am interested in part-time jobs pertaining to cleaning houses. I have experience of 10+ years with cleaning houses and 5 years of experience in being a nanny. Please message me for more information!
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Sparta, NJ
Ashley D.
5.0
Ashley is beyond responsible and caring. The second I met her I had a positive gut feeling and my gut was right. She has been a Godsend to our family
- Care member
Bridget L.
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 the littlest one under her care while...
- Maureen B.
Kristina H.
5.0
Kristina is amazing! We have a 2 month old daughter and she took perfect care of her. Burping after feeding. Changing diapers. Shushing her to sleep. Playing with her. Sending my wife and I photos and videos updating us of how things are going while we were away. Always punctual and communicates...
- William B.
Kristina C.
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 punctual and communicative, and...
- Care member
Barbara C.
5.0
We love Barbara! She worked with our family off and on for three years, first as a babysitter for my now 8 year old son and 6 year old daughter, and also as a part time nanny for my youngest son when he was 5months to a year. They always had fun when Barbara came over! I loved how she got to know...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Sparta, NJ:
How can I find a Sparta babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Sparta, 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 25 babysitters in Sparta, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. 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 Sparta, NJ?
The average rate for Sparta, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $18.80 per hour as of February 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 13 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.