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60 babysitters are listed in West Orange, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in West Orange, NJ
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families, I'm Schailah, with 8 years of childcare experience looking for FULL TIME work. I have a passion for nurturing children and supporting families, with a keen interest in becoming a midwife/doula. I have experience working with children on and off the spectrum and am comfortable with pets. With a flexible schedule,...
Schailah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hello families! My name is Alexandra, or Ali, for short.
I have both cared for and tutored young children from ages two and up throughout high school and college. It is truly a joy to work with kids (I am hoping to go into pediatric medicine in the future). My most consistent/long-term position was held throughout the summer...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Maya P.
West Orange, NJ
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello!
My name is Maya, I graduated from Ohio State University with a BS in Industrial Engineering and NC State with a MS in Industrial Engineering.
During COVID I tutored a 2 child family daily for 2 years. In college I taught programming to Latchkey classes, which was a ton of fun!
Currently working as a human factors...
Janely L.
West Orange, NJ
$30-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm Janely I Would Love To Work With Children. I'm Going To School To Become A Pediatric Nurse.
I'd describe my personality as caring loving responsible & patient. I would love to keep working with children because it's something I love to do and it's makes me happy.
My skills include being able to understand and communicate with the children. Making sure the kids are comfortable with any situation around them. Make the...
Currently working part time with a family so I am not able to work full time. Have previously worked as an Assistant Director of a tutoring company, Junior Kindergarten teacher and nanny.
I am outgoing and like to be active, love dogs and being outdoors.
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Ximena P.
West Orange, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Ximena. I'm Hispanic, I am 31 years old. I speak both languages English and Spanish. I'm available to work with kids of any age. I have experience with kids. I have a 4 years old daughter and I been taking care of kids since I was 17 years old. I'm a responsible and trustful person always on time to my work and...
Ximena can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Natalia P.
West Orange, NJ
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
I bring over 7 years of childcare experience, including 2 years as an Au Pair in the U. S. and 4 years as a nanny in Brazil, I have experience caring for children of all ages.
As an Au Pair, in my first year I took care of a baby/toddler girl who won my heart and we still in touch weekly. I was responsible feed her, nap time,...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Maria, I am 45 years old . I have a son 16years old. I am Covid vaccinated.
I babysat since I was 23 years old , it is something I love to do. I have also experience working as an assistant teacher in Montessori schools , and one year working in a special School Hellen Keller in Uruguay.
I like to play...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Maria cared for my 2 toddlers for 2.5 years - she only stopped working for us when my husband stopped working due to the pandemic. She was a fantastic nanny and my children still talk about her all the time. She cared for my daughter since she was 5 months old, and...
Marina S.
Jennifer G.
West Orange, NJ
$35-100/hr • 6 yrs exp
Dedicated Math Teacher Available For Special Occasion Babysitting
4.5
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Jennifer, a dedicated math teacher with over six years of tutoring experience. Currently, I am only offering tutoring services.
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jennifer is incredibly respectful and dependable. She assisted my family transporting my two sons, 4 & 7, from school. If weather permitted, Jennifer brought them to the park and was very attentive and fun. My sons loved spending time with Jennifer and I always...
Erika Z.
Hello! My name is Sarah W, I've been working with children for a little over 10 years. I really love supporting kids, and being there for them, knowing that I'm making a difference. I am CPR certified, as a mother myself I know first hand what a child may need.
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Cynthia E.
West Orange, NJ
$10-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I currently stopped babysitting my neighbor's kids. I started when they were four and five now they are five and six. I love the fact that when they can make you smile no matter what and they always are a pleasure to be around.
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
I have been working with children and Senior Citizens since age 18. Everything from various day camps to local families in and around Essex County, NJ.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, my name is Tiffany. I am 28 years old, born and raised in Montclair. I have been working at a daycare center since I was able to start working, exactly at the age of 16. I volunteered at camps and my mother's preschool with children from ages three months to 5 years old in Bloomfield, NJ. I worked with young ones...
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tiffany is an absolutely wonderful nanny & whoever has the opportunity to bring her into their lives next is truly fortunate. She began as a nanny for our youngest son when he was 5 mo. old, but we also agreed that if our oldest son, age 3, was home from daycare...
Emily M.
Nashaly M.
Parsippany, NJ
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Behavioral Therapist with a Bachelors in Psychology and interested in babysitting/nannying part time. I love working with kids and have worked at a daycare for almost 2 years and another for about a year now. My mother is also a teacher who has taught me a lot on how to care for a child. I have a 3-year-old brother who...
Nashaly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Appreciated the responsiveness , things didn't work since we booked someone else but will reach out next time ."
Hitesh M.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Massiel P.
Passaic, NJ
$20-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I'm passionate about creating a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable environment for children. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my love for caring for children and the positive impact I could have...
Massiel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Massiel has looked after our 3 year old daughter a number of times. Upon first meeting Massiel, my daughter gravitated towards her and instantly clicked. She takes wonderful care of my daughter and has a fun time with her based on a variety of activities....
Katherine R.
Corinne G.
Florham Park, NJ
$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Corinne, I'm 22 years old and I live in Florham Park. I have been nannying/babysitting for over 5 years and I have experience with children of all ages. I am currently a Biology major at Fairleigh Dickinson University, which I commute to. I have several years of previous experience babysitting and enjoy spending time...
Corinne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Corinne interviewed for a childcare position with my wife and I. Although we ultimately chose a different candidate, we were very impressed with her professional demeanor, references and experience.
We would absolutely feel comfortable hiring her and encourage...
Bart Z.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as fun, easy going and cheerful
I like working with kids because I love children. Love seeing their development growth and if I can have a piece of enhancing and empowering them to be great individuals then of course it's a pleasure.
One thing you should know about me is your child is your precious...
Kiaora can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kiaora is a delightful and creative sitter who our five-year-old daughter immediately loved. We absolutely trust her to take great care of her."
Care member
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Joseph is caring, considerate and thoughtful when it comes to the care of my nine year old. Joseph has helped out our family for several years, and we are beyond impressed by his care, commitment and support to our family and nine year old Nico. Without a second...
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Amina S.
Newark, NJ
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
My Name Is Amina. I Have Great Experience Of Working With Kids And Always Happy To Work With Them.
5.0
(2)
I'd describe my personality as a reliable person, punctual and honest person
I love working with kids because I am a kid at heart, kids make every day special because they find a new chapter of themselves everyday and I like to share that experience with them.
I started babysitting for family at a young age of 15, I've always...
Amina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amina is great person, very sweet, cheerful young woman who I have known for the past 3 yrs. She is very trustworthy and dependable. She goes out of her ways to make sure that my kids are well taken care of, happy and safe. One of the best nanny!! "
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Orange, NJ
Maria R.
5.0
Maria has been with us full time since December. Beyond being punctual and dependable she is truly caring and loves working with children. She and my daughter spend all day playing, laughing, learning and having a wonderful time. It made going back to work so much easier knowing Maria was taking...
- Laura B.
Jennifer G.
5.0
Jennifer is incredibly respectful and dependable. She assisted my family transporting my two sons, 4 & 7, from school. If weather permitted, Jennifer brought them to the park and was very attentive and fun. My sons loved spending time with Jennifer and I always knew they were in good hands. I would...
- Erika Z.
Tiffany W.
5.0
Tiffany is an absolutely wonderful nanny & whoever has the opportunity to bring her into their lives next is truly fortunate. She began as a nanny for our youngest son when he was 5 mo. old, but we also agreed that if our oldest son, age 3, was home from daycare that she would care for them both....
- Emily M.
Nashaly M.
5.0
Appreciated the responsiveness , things didn't work since we booked someone else but will reach out next time .
- Hitesh M.
Massiel P.
5.0
Massiel has looked after our 3 year old daughter a number of times. Upon first meeting Massiel, my daughter gravitated towards her and instantly clicked. She takes wonderful care of my daughter and has a fun time with her based on a variety of activities. Additionally, Massiel is professional,...
- Katherine R.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in West Orange, NJ:
How can I find a West Orange babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in West Orange, 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 52 babysitters in West Orange, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.5. 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 West Orange, NJ?
The average rate for West Orange, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $21.31 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 West Orange, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in West Orange, 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 West Orange, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Babysitters in West Orange, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.