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60 babysitters are listed in Westwood, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Westwood, NJ
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! College grad here - Rutgers University! I have my own child, he is 5! I am fluent in both English and Spanish, non-smoker. I grew up with sisters! I want our time together to be a positive experience and always open to your preferred parenting styles/method. Questions? Ask! :) Available for date nights and weekends too!
Shyrley can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shyrley is great with our 5 and 7 year olds- very flexible with scheduling and always arrives on time. The kids love her and we’re happy to have found her!"
Casey R.
Tiffany E.
Westwood, NJ
$25-38/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(15)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Tiffany! I'm 29 years old from Westwood, New Jersey. My childcare experience began with mommy-helping at age 12 then independently babysitting at age 17. I have traveled the tri-state area and worked with children all ages from infancy to teenagers. I have also worked with individuals who had varying specials needs. I...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We've hired Tiffany as babysitter. She is one of the sweetest people I've met. She is so good and gentle with our N. She offers to help in ways beyond her responsibilities. Definitely would recommend her."
Gabriela M.
Wei N.
Westwood, NJ
$30-43/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience in childcare and genuinely enjoy taking care of children. I am well-versed in current children's interests and trends, thanks to my exposure and interactions with them. Additionally, having a 21-year-old son who attends Rutgers University gives me further insight into the needs and preferences of...
5.0
"She seems like a great fit for our family, but due to schedule conflicts waiting on response to see if it would be a good fit for her. Wold hire her on the side to teach our kids another language!"
London R.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a child care provider for over 24 years . I've watched children from the ages of 12 weeks-10. I give each child individual love and care. My services vary depending on each individuals need. I provide your child/children with a vast number of activities, help with homework, etc. Any questions, please call. I'm...
Theresa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Theresa has been taking care of our kids for the last 5 years - starting when they were babies. She is very dependable, always flexible with her schedule, and goes above and beyond to provide great care. She's treated our kids like her own from the very...
Lindsay V.
Olivia D.
Westwood, NJ
$14-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Olivia! I am 21 years old, and I have over 7 years of babysitting experience, with an additional 3 years of working as a camp counselor with young children. I have 30 first cousins (I know, right?!) and I have been the go-to babysitter for many years! I am here to provide a fun, safe, and happy environment for...
Olivia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Olivia D. is caring, responsible, punctual and dependable. I would definitely hire Olivia D. again!"
Deirdre M.
Miriam C.
Westwood, NJ
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
More than a nanny! I have more than 10 years experience caring for children from newborns on up. I have two grown children of my own. I enjoy not only caring for children, but, also, playing with them. I am punctual and efficient.
Miriam can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Miriam has been a lifesaver for our family! For two years, she provided wonderful care to our now 8yo and 11yo girls. She is kind and responsible and was able to do everything we needed, including driving the girls to sports, practices, play dates, etc. She has...
Ariela H.
Rosemary Q.
Westwood, NJ
$25-55/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Child Care
I have 2 adults daughters and have experience and excellent references. Transportation and I am reliable.
Rosemary can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Rhonda K.
Westwood, NJ
$24-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Devoted, mature and caring professional Nanny, with over 9 years of experience, lovingly caring for babies and toddlers. Providing educational activities to stimulate to physical, social and cognitive development while ensuring their safety and wellbeing. I have a personal love of nature and imagination which I enjoy sharing...
Rhonda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rhonda was a great help to me and my family. She took great care of my 2 children they love her! She has a heart of gold and so helpful around the house, she knows what needs to be done before you could even say it. I would recommend her to everyone!"
Rose B.
Hello! I am a recent college graduate looking for part-time work as a babysitter/nanny. I am about to be 22 years old and I have years of experience with children as a paraprofessional TA for children with a diverse array of intellectual/developmental disabilities, as well as babysitting and camp counseling growing up. I...
Brenna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello! My name is Katie. I live in Westwood with my 2 rescue kitties and work as a medical aesthetician in a med spa, and have 10+ years experience with kids. I also have experience with animals of all ages (dogs, cats, rodents), and am familiar in caring for elderly & sick pets. I am very flexible with my time outside of work,...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
I am responsible, compassionate and caring. I am a single mother to my four old daughter while working in Paramus ABA program. I've worked in this program for over 6 years.
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old. It all started with one babysitting job, which allowed me to find my passion for children. I watched a...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
I no longer have availability for a nanny role or babysitting events however, I am still taking appointments for lactation consultations Message me for more information.
I am a Nanny, as well as a Lactation (IBCLC) and Newborn Care specialist doing in-home consultations. My wheelhouse is the perinatal period (conception to 2...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am Lucia. I have been working with children for over 10 years. I have babysat kids ages 4-12 and I really enjoy hanging out and getting to know the children I babysit. I am a great positive role model to children. I am also youth fitness coach so love being active.
Lucia can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have been babysitting for about 10 years now. I have experience with children of all ages from birth to teenagers. I have a sibling with special needs, so I am very experienced with children with special needs. I have worked for an infant and toddler development center for 4 years. I am currently a Middle School Teacher for...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello Everyone! My name is Chelsea, I'm 30 years old and I live in Lafayette, NJ. I have tons of experience with children from the ages of 1-17 years old. I'm a second grade teacher with a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from Montclair State University.
I have a very outgoing personality, I'm approachable, caring...
Chelsea can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"My kids loved Chelsea! Super happy with her- will definitely miss her next year!"
Amy D.
Melina V.
Westwood, NJ
$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
I love taking care of kids! I have a long history of babysitting for kids. I worked in a day care for a couple months and watched a 5th and 7th grader for a whole year. I drove them to and from school and took care of them at home! I love being around kids and will be happy to help you!
Skills:
CPR
I have a good amount of experience with child care from being a babysitter throughout my four years of high school to many families in the Bergen County area! While being a three seasoned varsity athlete for multiple years my busy schedule was hard to have a job, therefore I babysat a lot! I have always loved working with kids...
Mary Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Olivia S.
Westwood, NJ
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a creative and friendly caregiver with 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development, coupled with my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, led me to become a childcare provider. I believe in supporting families and providing a reliable...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jenna V.
Westwood, NJ
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
As a creative and friendly caregiver with four years of experience, I'm passionate about positively impacting children's lives. I've had wonderful experiences in previous babysitting roles and, as a teacher, I naturally gravitated toward continuing to work with children.
I'm more than comfortable enforcing household rules, and...
Amanda G.
Westwood, NJ
$15-18/hr • 7 yrs exp
Passionate & Experience Child Care Provider Dedicated To Nurturing Young Minds
Dedicated Child Care Professional with 7+ years of Expertise | Trusted Babysitter for Family and Friends | Extensive Background in Daycare Environments.
Amanda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Westwood, NJ
Shyrley R.
5.0
Shyrley is great with our 5 and 7 year olds- very flexible with scheduling and always arrives on time. The kids love her and we’re happy to have found her!
- Casey R.
Tiffany E.
5.0
We've hired Tiffany as babysitter. She is one of the sweetest people I've met. She is so good and gentle with our N. She offers to help in ways beyond her responsibilities. Definitely would recommend her.
- Gabriela M.
Wei N.
5.0
I highly recommend Wei. I hired Wei for 3 hours in the morning, 4 days a week to get my toddler fed, dressed and dropped off at daycare. She took care of these things very well and as a bonus she also taught my child some mandarin during this time. My child was very quick to warm up to Wei, even...
- Richard L.
Theresa P.
5.0
Theresa goes out of her way to make the kids happy and safe. My kids loved spending the summer at her house and keep asking for another visit.
- Kathryn G.
Olivia D.
5.0
Olivia D. is caring, responsible, punctual and dependable. I would definitely hire Olivia D. again!
- Deirdre M.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Westwood, NJ:
How can I find a Westwood babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Westwood, 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 41 babysitters in Westwood, 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 Westwood, NJ?
The average rate for Westwood, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.44 per hour as of December 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 Westwood, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Westwood, 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.
Ratings for Westwood, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Westwood, NJ are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.