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60 babysitters are listed in Watchung, NJ
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Watchung, NJ
Karla C.
Watchung, NJ
$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Karla. I have experience working at a daycare in Warren for 3 years. I also have worked for plenty of families on care. com. I have 2 wonderful children a girl and a boy. Ages 10 and 7. I'm very flexible and reliable . I'm currently looking for a part time job from any time 9am-2 p.m. . Hope to hear from you soon !
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Karla has been a wonderful nanny/babysitter to our two kids who are now 9 and 12 years old. Karla has been with us for over 6 years. We have appreciated her commitment to watching our kids. She is very dependable and has always adjusted her schedule to...
Care member
Hi families!
I'm a college student majoring in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences, I live in Watchung, and I'm currently looking for a nanny/babysitting position (at least 30 hours weekly).
For the past year I have been a full-time nanny in Westfield to this wonderful family, but their sweet 3-year-old just started school and...
Juliana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Jaclyn P.
Watchung, NJ
$32-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a graduate with five years of experience as a childcare provider, and I'm passionate about fostering children's personal growth and development. I thrive on being a positive role model for kids and have had many rewarding experiences in previous babysitting roles. I have a calm and patient personality and am always friendly...
Rachel C.
Watchung, NJ
$20-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello everyone,
My name is Rachel and I am currently a teacher at an after-school program with SAY San Diego. I work with children ages 3-11 at a school within the San Diego Unified School District. I received my B. S. in Child Development at San Diego State University and am currently working towards my M. S. in Child...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Marianne T.
Watchung, NJ
$20-50/hr
I'm a 57-year-old mother of five wonderful successful kids and a grandmother to two beautiful grandkids.
I have been living in Watchung, New Jersey since 2004.
I am a very responsible person and I am very good with children.
I am fluent in three languages. I cam read, write and speak English, French and Arabic.
I have raised...
Marianne can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Maddy L.
Watchung, NJ
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Maddy and I was a lead preschool teacher at a progressive preschool in Manhattan for 10 years. I am currently working privately with families to help with their children's fine motor manipulations, social negotiations and coaching, early literacy and math skills and various other developmentally appropriate FUN...
Maddy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Gioconda L.
Watchung, NJ
$30-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as loving, understanding and kind
I like working with kids because I have 3 of my own and I have always loved working with children. I am also surrounded with grandkids and it brings me nothing but joy
I'm looking for a job that is steady and consistent. hoping the the family and I develop a good...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kathleen. I am interested in positions such as babysitter, nanny, dog walking, housekeeping etc. I am a college graduate holding a BA in Sociology and a minor in Psychology and one course away from teacher of the handicapped certification. I have a work history of 18 years plus with the state of NJ. I have also worked...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic."
Heather F.
Delia K.
Cranford, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Energetic College Student Looking For Weekly Babysitting Job!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Delia, I'm a 25 y/o legal professional looking for babysitting opportunities on the weekends/after school hours on certain weekdays (I work a hybrid schedule). I currently work full-time in NYC and live in Westfield. I have about 11 years of experience with children ages 2 and up. I'm energetic, responsible, organized...
Delia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Delia K. is a caring, responsible, knowledgeable, determined, hard working individual. She is dependable and very resourceful. Her interaction with children is sincere and concise, providing great communication and compassion. She is also amazing at hands on...
Yvette D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am reliable, I love being with kids and I'm very respectful, responsible and I like working as a team with parents to take the best care of their kids.
- CPR and First Aid trained
- Strong driver (NJ driver's license)
- I speak English and Portuguese
- I have a Psychology degree
- 2 years of experience with toddlers/kids in...
5.0
"We have worked with many caregivers for our two young boys over the last 6.5 years, and Elizandra is without question the best we have ever worked with. She is kind, fun, creative, super friendly, full of endless ideas, professional, reliable, punctual, funny,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a very reliable, trustworthy, and organized individual who loves to give back and help people in any way possible! In the future I plan to be a pediatric doctor and hopefully work in the hospital! With five years of caregiving experience I have cared for children from ages 3-15. This past summer I worked as the head coach...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
5.0
"Olivia is the most caring, reliable caretaker we have ever had. She's extremely dependable, trustworthy and warmhearted person we know."
Michele P.
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
Kiara H.
Piscataway, NJ
$24/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Kiara I am 22 years old. I'm currently a senior studying Family Science and Early Education. I've been a paid care provider for five years now. I began my career by babysitting for families around my town, I then moved on and began working at a Preschool. I've been working with numerous amazing families as a...
Kiara can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kiara was a Kind, caring and respectful babysitter. She cared for our 5 month old baby . She was dependable and always punctual. Never once did she call out. We wish her all the best in her next endeavors."
Sharon P.
Victoria L.
Cranford, NJ
$25-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.9
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I've been working as a full time babysitter for the past 6 years.
I'm a very responsible and caring person and love outdoorsy stuff such as hiking, biking and I also enjoy reading, baking and coloring.
In my longest experience, I worked for the same family for about 3 years.
I like creating a fun and respectful relationship...
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was punctual, communicative and honest! "
Care member
Paige B.
Chatham, NJ
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Seeking A Nanny Or Babysitting Job For February 2021-August 2021!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Paige and I live in Chatham, NJ. I recently graduated from The College of New Jersey majoring in English and Secondary Education. I am currently working as a language arts teacher in a 6th grade classroom. I am looking for a babysitting/nannying job starting in February, as my temporary leave replacement position will...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Paige is a responsible, reliable young lady. She is attentive to the needs of the children and the children LOVE spending time with her. She was a perfect fit for our family! "
Tara S.
Susan M.
Edison, NJ
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(13)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for children ages 0 to 10. I love caring for children and am very responsive to their needs.
5.0
"I have known Susan for over 50 years. She raised 2 children, both college educated; one an attorney and the other having just graduated. Susan is a retired teacher who understands the school system, enjoys working with children, and goes above and beyond to help...
Bonnie B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 30-year-old based here in Union County (Rahway). I have years of experience in childcare, my most recent position being a co-teacher of a Reggio style based classroom in a private school in Mountainside; previously, I worked as a 'guide' at a private school called Acton Academy. Years of experience in alternative...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy."
Dana A.
Katarzyna C.
Clark, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
driving to and from school, meal preparation, help with homework, playdate arrangements,, after school activities.
Katarzyna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katarzyna was hired to watch my children and to run errands. My family found her to be personable, dependable, and punctual. My kids took to her immediately and she was very flexible with her time."
Pat R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, for children between the ages of 1 to 16! I have worked with children in many capacities: tutoring, youth theatre, summer camps, church services, and in-classroom assistance. I'm passionate about encouraging creativity and imagination in kids, and I am skilled in coming up with...
Alison can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Alison has been our babysitter since she started out 5 years ago. I have 3 children (2 boys and one girl) and Alison is always their first choice when we need a nighttime sitter as well. She is fun interactive, and creative with the kids. I trust her driving my...
Megan M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! I'm Naomi.
-I am 25, with a BA in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Public Administration.
-I've worked in childcare for nearly a decade and I love it. Let me help where it counts!
-General availability- M-F 3:30pm- 7 a.m. next day
(available for overnight care regularly. flexible with weekends or outside hours per...
Naomi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Naomi was employed as a summer camp counselor for the past 5 years and has always kept the children safe, entertained and engaged in positive activities. She easily takes initiative to go above and beyond her duties and shows great leadership qualities. Naomi is...
Angela S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Watchung, NJ
Karla C.
5.0
Karla has been a wonderful nanny/babysitter to our two kids who are now 9 and 12 years old. Karla has been with us for over 6 years. We have appreciated her commitment to watching our kids. She is very dependable and has always adjusted her schedule to accommodate our changing needs throughout...
- Care member
Kathleen K.
5.0
We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic.
- Heather F.
Delia K.
5.0
Ms. Delia K. is a caring, responsible, knowledgeable, determined, hard working individual. She is dependable and very resourceful. Her interaction with children is sincere and concise, providing great communication and compassion. She is also amazing at hands on projects with children.
- Yvette D.
Elizandra D.
5.0
Elizandra is a wonderful nanny! She is kind, thoughtful, creative and able to keep up with our 3 very active young kids. She is an excellent driver and loves kids of all ages, especially babies! She is She takes direction well and is a pleasure to be around.
- Renu E.
Olivia C.
5.0
Olivia is the most caring, reliable caretaker we have ever had. She's extremely dependable, trustworthy and warmhearted person we know.
- Michele P.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Watchung, NJ:
How can I find a Watchung babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Watchung, 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 7 babysitters in Watchung, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Watchung, NJ?
The average rate for Watchung, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $25.43 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 Watchung, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Watchung, 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.