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Find babysitters in Watchung, NJ that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Watchung, NJ

The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Watchung, NJ

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Tiffany W.


Plainfield, NJ

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Cargiver

5.0

(7)

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I really enjoy working with elderly patients and Children. I have over 10 years experience in being a Caregiver. from Children to Elderly. I truly do enjoy what I do. I am know for being Caring, understanding, helpful, hardworking, and so much more. Recommendation letters available upon request
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tiffany is a very caring person. She takes care of both my wife and daughter. She is very dependable, follows instructions and takes great pride in her work. She has a wonderful personality and we all enjoy the time that she spends with us. She does a great job...

Rob S.

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Dorothy B.


Colonia, NJ

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Time, Part Time Nanny/Babysitter

3.4

(5)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Dorothy I have experience taking care of children 5 yr.o and 10 yr.o. I took them to play dates , activities doctor's appointments prepared dinner, help with homework etc.. I'm very energetic and easy gong with youthful personality get along and love kids , fluent in polish Full/part time
Dorothy can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dorothy is remarkably punctual, knowledgeable, and eager to help out. We have a daughter with a communication delay who bonded well with Dorothy, who knew exactly how to talk to and care for her. On several occasions Dorothy helped out on a moment's notice - for...

Warren R.

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Ashleigh P.


Plainfield, NJ

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ashleigh, i'd love to help care for your loved ones. I am understanding , patient , and kind . I'm a retired Division 1 Athlete. In college studying Health & Wellness as well as Exercise Science. Taking care of people and helping out has always been my passion!
5.0
"My three kids, ages 7, 5, and 3, absolutely adore Ashleigh! They can be a tough sell, but took to her right away! She knew exactly how to play with them and keep them entertained. She even helped them clean and make their beds! We would definitely hire Ashleigh...

Beth C.

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Emma F.


Westfield, NJ

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun And Friendly Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Emma! I am a recent graduate from NYU where I studied dance and psychology. This past school year, I worked at an after school program in Brooklyn teaching dance to 4-5-year-olds. Given the current state of uncertainty we live in, I have moved out of Manhattan and back home with my loving parents in Westfield, NJ....
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!"

Kerry J.

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Phyllis F.


Cranford, NJ

$15-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care For Weekends, Date Nights,

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mom to 3 adult sons. I have previously worked as a school aide in Cranford for 2 years, at a daycare in Westfield for 2 years, and have babysat for multiple families in the area, ranging in age from toddler to 12 years old.
Phyllis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Phyllis was very reliable and kind. She is a caring person."

Jill M.

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Maggie K.


Plainfield, NJ

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nice to meet you! My name is Maggie and I have 4+ years working with children and adolescents in various settings. Primarily, I have been working at a therapeutic middle and high school for students ages 10-18 who suffer from various mental health diagnosis. During my time here, I have helped aide students academically as well...
Maggie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Worked with Maggie for interim childcare needs and she was fantastic! Communicated well, punctual, and my 2.5 year old daughter was very comfortable with and enjoying when Maggie came to watch/take care of here. Thank you, Maggie!"

Maxine B.

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Roxanne C.


Manville, NJ

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Roxanne has truly been a blessing to our family! My son loves her and always has the best of times when he is with Roxanne. She is fun, loving, and even educational! She is very reliable and we will continue to use her for babysitting when needed."

Rosetta D.

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Jade P.


Manville, NJ

$23/hr • 7 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Allow me to introduce myself- My names Jade, I am a compassionate individual with a diverse range of skills and experiences. Over the past seven years, I have immersed myself in the world of child care, honing my abilities to nurture and engage with children. In addition, I possess two years of invaluable experience in...
Jade can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jade is a very smart, caring and dependable person that loves working with children and will make sure your child is safe while under her supervision. She is also a very hard-working college student!"

Shane D.

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Sara S.


Springfield, NJ

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi Parents! My name is Sara, I'm graduated in Childhood Education in Brazil and I've been working with kids for more than 6 years. My passion for this career and my experiences allows me to be a sitter in the best way that you and your kids deserve and wants. I can help with homework, diapers, play time, meals preparation,...
5.0
"We found Sara in a pinch when our regular sitter was out for some time. She was great with communication, very professional and punctual. It was clear that she has been doing this for a while and very comfortable around children. Our daughter really loved her time...

Maung H.

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Barbara S.


Basking Ridge, NJ

$27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For A Nanny Position Or Babysitting Position Part Time Full-Time Or Part-Time

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am currently looking for around 15 to 25 hrs of work I am a mature and experienced Babysitter/Nanny who was working FT in the Corporate World until 2015. My current job for a 5 yr old ends June 17th. My job working for a 2 yr old little girl in Morristown ended 8/23. In 2022 was working for a 2 1/2 yr old boy in Cranford. He...
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Barbara has been caring for our children after school for the last 2 school years. She is dependable, detail-oriented, and trustworthy. She takes her role very seriously and makes the children her highest priority when she is with them. I never EVER worry when...

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Rebecca M.


Edison, NJ

$18-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello ! My name is Rebecca and I am a recent graduate from Queens College with a studio art/art education major pre-k-12. What made me love children and seniors was working with them in community houses/ nursing homes, after-school programs and babysitting my brother, cousins and neighbors since I was a young teen. Through these...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Rebecca is loving, caring and attentive. Anyone (human or animal!) will be in good hands with Rebecca!"

Anna B.

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Nina K.


New Providence, NJ

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Afterschool Babysitter/Pet Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Nina and I am 35 years old living in New Providence. I am available 1-3 days a week afterschool. I work until 3:30 in New Providence so am able to come from there. My start time would be dependent on where you live but between 3:40-4:00 is possible. I have been babysitting for over 20 years now. I have also...
Nina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Nina is one-of-a-kind. I say that from experience as we have had and known several nannies. I even hesitate to write this because I hope she will come back to our family should she seek employment during or after college. Nina was with us a little under a year and...

Sabrina B.

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Julieta L.


Bernardsville, NJ

$23/hr • 8 yrs exp

Young Active Mother Ready To Help!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am in the process of becoming a school teacher. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have been a preschool teacher and have also worked at a childcare facility at a gym. I have had many children under my care at once. I am a mother of a wonderful 7-year-old girl. I am ready to help! I am active, outgoing, and...
Julieta can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Julieta is a wonderful caregiver. She is extremely dependable and great with my kids. She has been driving my daughter from school to activities for the past year without any issues. I would hire her over and over again!"

Vanessa P.

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Grysmeldy G.


Middlesex, NJ

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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.

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Theo T.


Cranford, NJ

$27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

EXPERIENCED Nanny available for weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). I'm not looking for a steady weekend job, just an "as needed" job. Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old. About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own...
Theo can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Theo has been working for our family as a nanny to our one year old son for the past year. She is dependable, caring, and trustworthy. She has really bonded with our son, and I feel completely comfortable with him in her care. I would highly recommend Theo for...

Julia F.

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Janine S.


New Providence, NJ

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Existing Mom With Experience

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Janine, I'm fun, loving, respectful and exciting. I have experience with kids, having 2 honor rolls of my own. I would love to find a job with a family who would love my help in shaping their little ones lives to be fun, joyous, educational and filled with laughter. I'm seeking mainly a weekend and or part-time job. I...
Janine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Janine has been amazing with both my children. She is professional, patient and goes above and beyond to ensure she is providing excellent service. My children love her. She is hardworking and trustworthy!"

Lashell S.

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Ashley F.


Berkeley Heights, NJ

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caretaker Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm 26 years old and I currently work as a registered nurse. I love my job as a nurse, but I would love to be able to work with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was 13-year-old, kids of all ages. I have changed diapers, played, made dinner, handled baths, and put kids to bed. I currently work full time as a...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Joe L.


Cranford, NJ

$10-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Engaging Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been a passionate camp counselor and Care. com babysitter for over 7 years. I have First Aid/CPR certification, college education in child development, and a BS degree from Rowan University. I have babysat for three families through care. com over the past year. I drove the kids to and from school and activities, prepared...
Joe can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Joe was very professional and kind when meeting our child and proved to be an excellent communicator while we were out. There was no fuss when we returned, and our kids had a good time with him as well!"

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Alexa A.


Rahway, NJ

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alexa and I am an experienced babysitter that would love to work for your family! I am a special education elementary school teacher. I have been teaching for 11 yrs, and currently teach Kindergarten and 1st Grade Autism (ABA). I have experience babysitting and working with kids from 2-16 years. I am a graduate of...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"This is a very long overdue recommendation, but better late than never! Alexa is a great sitter! From the moment we met, I liked her instantly. She is comfortable and confident in a way that you find in a seasoned teacher. She spoke to my kids, asking them...

Melissa G.

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Ayanna A.


New Brunswick, NJ

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Best Nanny Out There

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

hello, my name is Ayanna . I'm 23 years old and a mother of 2 children. I am fully vaccinated. I have plenty of experience taking care of children professionally in homes and daycares from the ages of newborn and older. I know how to clean, cook and organize. I have reliable transportation and are always on time ready to work....
Ayanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"When I meet Ayanna she was very opened and understanding to my needs, friendly caring and on time to the interview."

Hope S.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Watchung, NJ

Tiffany W.

5.0

We will miss Tiffany as she became part of our family. She was punctual and professional and she is an asset to anyone who has her assistance.

- Melanie H.

Dorothy B.

5.0

Dorothy is remarkably punctual, knowledgeable, and eager to help out. We have a daughter with a communication delay who bonded well with Dorothy, who knew exactly how to talk to and care for her. On several occasions Dorothy helped out on a moment's notice - for example, to accompany our daughter to...

- Warren R.

Ashleigh P.

5.0

My three kids, ages 7, 5, and 3, absolutely adore Ashleigh! They can be a tough sell, but took to her right away! She knew exactly how to play with them and keep them entertained. She even helped them clean and make their beds! We would definitely hire Ashleigh again in the future.

- Beth C.

Emma F.

5.0

Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!

- Kerry J.

Phyllis F.

5.0

Phyllis cared for our son since he was 6 months old and I wholeheartedly trust her with him. She is punctual every single time, and very communicative - so we never felt like we didn’t know what was going on. She made sure our son was always cared for and within her sight at all times. Although...

- Christine Y.

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