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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey everyone! My name is Samantha and I am looking to work with a family! I have 8 years of childcare experience and have been working as a behavior therapist with children with autism for nearly two years now. I have experience in working with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old. I have recently been working with...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My family and I love Samantha! She really cares for our children and is very trustworthy, any family would be lucky to have her."
Stephanie C.
Valeria E.
Hackensack, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.4
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! I am a 29-year-old, college educated, Healthcare worker who's looking to go back to school and transition back into nanny'ing part time as I pursue additional education. I have been nanny'ing since the age of 18, over 11 years of experience. I love children of all ages, and I believe all kids deserve the best care. My...
Valeria can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Valeria was an amazing find for my family. As a first time mom I was very nervous to invite a stranger in to my home to take care of my 5 month old. She has an unmatched energy (even at 8am!) and we felt comfortable with her right away. My son immediately bonded...
Lisa M.
5.0
(1)
Hi families! My name is Taryya, I am 23 years old and I am looking for a short-term, Monday-Thursday nanny job. I have 4 years experience as a nanny and 5 years as a babysitter. I also have experience as a teacher's assistant, personal assistant, and mother's helper. I have worked with ages ranging from 3 months to 13 years old....
Taryya can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is special needs and Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family...
Tyesha P.
4.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Amanda and working with children is my absolute passion! I am an Early Intervention Service Coordinator. Previously, I was a Paraprofessional in Montclair. I have a lot of previous experience in caring for children. I have worked at a day cares for 6 years. I also have previously worked at a preschool as a...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Alexis B.
Parsippany, NJ
$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lexy and I am from Parsippany, NJ! I am a 3rd grade special education teacher. I am CPR and first aid certified as well and being trained in CATCH. I am a extremely family orientated and love animals too. I hope to be the perfect fit for your family.
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alexis is an outgoing and caring young woman. She went out of her way to care for my nephew and treated him as though he was her own. I highly recommend her as a caregiver."
Jared S.
Alyssa S.
Wayne, NJ
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm a positive, energetic and ambitious college graduate looking to make kids smile. I have tons of experience, including working at a daycare, preschool and a summer camp. I've also worked closely with a bunch of children through in home babysitting - ages ranging 4 months to 15 years. These jobs have helped my passion for...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa was a gem of a babysitter in a pinch. She came right over when I needed last minute help due to my regular childcare cancelling. She spent the whole day cheerfully interacting with my fussy five month old, reading to her, playing with her, getting her to do...
Janet M.
Janelle R.
South Hackensack, NJ
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have always found it fun! I began to take care of children by myself at the age of 13. I have experience with newborn babies and children of all ages, including twins. Interacting with kids is fun and I always love to have something new and exciting for them to do. Safety is my top priority, therefore I can assure you that'll...
Janelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter's "best friend" as she calls her. Janelle exceeded my expectations from the very first day and has become more like family. My daughter is special needs and requires more patience than your average child and that has never been an issue with Janelle. I...
Maria M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Melissa. I am currently a student at WaldenUniversity graduating next May with a masters degree in school counseling. I have 10 years of experience babysitting and 3 years of experience working in preschools. About 8 of those years involve working with a boy on the autism spectrum. I currently work in a high...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa was amazing! She helped with my daughters over the summer. Melissa showed up on time and always with a smile on her face. My kids loved her! We continue to keep in touch."
Jaclyn T.
Lauren B.
Paramus, NJ
$20-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
Caregiver, Sister, Lifeguard, Private Swim Instructor, Cpr Certified, Dog Lover.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Caregiver, swimming instructor, babysitter, degree in art, and exceptional time management skills.
I'd describe my personality as Hardworking, Patient, Empathetic
I like working with kids because I grew up with my younger siblings and I had a natural ability to nurture and care for kids ever since I was little.
I'm looking...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lauren was an absolute pleasure. She was on time, took her time to get to know our son, friendly, knowledgeable and just overall a professional. We will definitely be using her again! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm Ana and I'm a full time college student in the Clifton/Montclair area. Growing up, my mom had a daycare at home, so I have been interacting with children of all ages practically all my life. And now that I am older I sometimes babysit some of those children that my mom took care of as newborns. Today I have four years...
Ana can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Ana worked with us for two years while my kids were in elementary school and then middle school. She was nothing short of excellent. She picked them up from school; helped them prepare a snack; bought them dinner when I needed her to; helped with HW and test...
Arelis P.
Patsy J.
Newark, NJ
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCED NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST/ BABY NURSE/ INFANT NANNY
5.0
(13)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents,
I am a warm, gentle, loving and trustworthy person. As soon as I enter your home, you will immediately feel comfortable with me and relieved to have someone with a lot of experience (20years), CPR & first Aid take care of your baby. Immediately, I will begin to care for the baby and put my "magic" to work. I have...
Patsy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Trustline Certified
First Aid
5.0
"Patsy’s amazing. So great with my child as a new born and also as a toddler. My daughter gets excited when she knows she’s coming. We started using her during COVID and she was beyond cautious and thorough which is what you want for your newborn regardless of a...
Care member
Emma T.
Roseland, NJ
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.3
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat as young as 4 months and as old as 14; additionally, I have experience babysitting children on the spectrum, both verbal and nonverbal. I am a dependable caretaker and sincerely enjoy being able to help busy parents with rambunctious kids. I am open to random dates, recurring days, and anything in between!
My...
Emma can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emma cared for our 9 month old daughter for 2 consecutive days.
She was very communicative, punctual and took great care of our daughter!
We look forward to hiring again. Highly recommended!"
Michael K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Anazette.
I am an experienced and dedicated nanny with a passion for childcare. With over 5 years of experience working with children of all ages, I have developed a deep understanding of child development and a genuine love for nurturing young minds.
I am known for my patience, creativity, and ability to...
Anazette can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Ana was wonderful! My kids liked her right away. She sent us pictures and communicated with us throughout. I will definetly use her again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Robert, I'm hoping to bring the excitement energy and high hospitality to the house while trying to blend in with the fam :) my availability is very flexible and would love to help out!
My skills include occupying children, following diet/food plans, organizing/cleaning up, transportation assistance, and changing...
Robert can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Robert to take the kids to and from their after school events. He is responsible, always on time and thoughtful when it comes to the kids. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mature professional caregiver. Used to working with young children and seniors. Worked as a paraprofessional in the local school districts for several years. The past 6 years I have been a nanny to 2 children.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Laurie has been watching my 3 children for two months. She is very reliable and loves to cook. She has a grown son and is a safe driver. "
Katherine M.
5.0
(2)
What I'm Looking For: I'm open to one-time and recurring commitments ideally in the late afternoons/evenings and for no longer than 4hrs/day. I have my own transportation and enjoy driving, but a family car must be provided if driving during working hours is a requirement. Max 2 children, toddler age or older. Non-religious...
Amara can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Amara has been our babysitter for almost 2 years and we love her like family! She was pretty much full time with us until very recently and helped keep our family sane during a period of long work hours for my husband and me. I'm taking a break from work now so I...
Suzane B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Eszter but my friends call me Eszti.
I have been a full time Orthodontic assistant for over 20 years. I interact with kids of all ages on a daily basis, and I love it.
I enjoy reading with kids, doing craft projects, puzzles and playing games.
I have been a volunteer Sunday school teacher for over 10 years,...
Eszter can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Eszti is a great sitter. She is so interactive with my kids and they love spending time with her!
Together they play games or doing little projects instead of just sitting on the couch and watch TV the whole time. I'm so happy she is part of our family and I...
Marika F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
To Whom it may concern,
Hi! I'm Melika C, a 27-year-old entrepreneur who always loves working with children. Recently became a new mom a year ago. Now our little one is transitioning into daycare, and I have a little extra time on my hands. Looking for a family that is interested in a little help 2-3 days a weeks.
Very open...
Melika can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melika helped out with our child when he was 1 year old and she was very reliable. Often times our need for her was inconsistent due to our schedules and she was very understanding and communicated efficiently, confirming prior to arrival. She was also amazing with...
Katiuska R.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Martina, and I am a very friendly & trustworthy person. I have variety of experience caring for children.
I worked for 7 years with family of 4 children and currently I am nanny for 2. 5 years old girl. I have volunteer at church camp for many years. I work with all age group , but mostly with infants and...
Martina can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Brianna L.
Orange, NJ
$15-17/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brianna. I'm 21 years old with more than a decade of experience of being with children. I've have worked with children all ages. I am currently CPR certified and I'm also a registered medical assistant. I am not currently in school so I have an open schedule.
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Brianna is a very reliable individual. She's also always punctual and communicates well. She currently takes care of my two children by picking them up from school and dropping them home. Brianna does take her job seriously and is never late. My daughter's both...
Kimlyn J.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Totowa, NJ
Samantha B.
5.0
My family and I love Samantha! She really cares for our children and is very trustworthy, any family would be lucky to have her.
- Stephanie C.
Valeria E.
5.0
Valeria was an amazing find for my family. As a first time mom I was very nervous to invite a stranger in to my home to take care of my 5 month old. She has an unmatched energy (even at 8am!) and we felt comfortable with her right away. My son immediately bonded with her and lights up when she...
- Lisa M.
Taryya E.
5.0
Taryya watched my son from the time he was 6 until she went off to college. He's 9 now and misses her very much, we both do.
My son is special needs and Taryya worked wonders with him. She is carrying, patient and very kindhearted.
Congratulations to the family that get her in their home.
- Tyesha P.
Alexis B.
5.0
Alexis is an outgoing and caring young woman. She went out of her way to care for my nephew and treated him as though he was her own. I highly recommend her as a caregiver.
- Jared S.
Alyssa S.
5.0
she was amazing with both my kids age 2 and 7. my son keeps asking when she can come back...would definitely hire her again!
- Megan D.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Totowa, NJ:
How can I find a Totowa babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Totowa, 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 6 babysitters in Totowa, 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 Totowa, NJ?
The average rate for Totowa, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.17 per hour as of November 2024. 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 Totowa, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Totowa, NJ through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.