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Hi my name is Allison! I have been working with children since I was 15 years old. I have worked at an after school program with elementary school kids for 4 years. I have also been a summer camp counselor for one summer. I am currently an accelerated nursing student at NYU. I am first aid and CPR certified. I love working with...
Allison can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi everyone! I am looking for a babysitting job for the summer. A little bit about me: I graduated from Montclair State University and I am currently attending Seton Hall University (graduating on May 19th) where I am receiving my Masters in Speech-Language Pathology. I have experience taking care of children considering I have...
Jillian can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Lisa R. from Whippany NJ
Hi, I am Lisa and I am a reliable, caring, patient, and creative person who has about two years of experience in babysitting and pet sitting. With me, your children will be safe and cared for while I am on the job. I am open to any type of help you may need, including running errands or picking up your...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
After 30 years, my kids are gone. I love to spend time with children doing fun things. I teach age-appropriate cooking/baking, crafts and frequent park dates. My most recent families include a 6-year-old little boy since he was two, early in the morning and some afternoons..... a 7-year-old boy from Morristown, after school on...
Patrice can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
My name is Nicole and I live in Whippany NJ. I am very outgoing and comfortable with caring for children. I have a younger sister and I have a twin brother. I love children and am very flexible and will do anything to get the job done. I am not a hard person to get along with and enjoy spending time with different people I am a...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Carly G.
Whippany, NJ
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Carly and I'm 26 years old. I'm currently in William Paterson's Clinical and Counseling graduate program! I have been babysitting since I was 15 from ages newborn to 7th grade. I currently do early intervention with little kids who have Autism and provide ABA. I'm CPR/BLS certified. I'm outgoing, compassionate, and very...
Grace C.
Whippany, NJ
$15/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am the second oldest of five, I have grown up taking care of and watching children. I have a big imagination and I love to bake and play games with kids!
Grace can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Cara D.
Whippany, NJ
$22-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi everyone! My name is Cara. I am 23 years old and am about to graduate with my Masters from UNH in occupational therapy. I am looking for a part time babysitting job. I have a great amount of experience with babysitting, and have worked with children for about 7 years. I am CPR certified and have a reliable source of...
Cara can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rachel P.
Whippany, NJ
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as silly, attentive, caring
I'm looking for a job that is flexible but has a great fit.
I started working with kids when I was a young teenager and I've never stopped! Everyone from family members' children to consistent nannying positions!
In my spare time, I like to paint! I am an avid painter. I...
Dara O.
Whippany, NJ
$23-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've always promoted growth and development of children with 5 years of experience as a caregiver and as a PE teacher. I'm excited to bring my skills and enthusiasm to your family. My friendly and organized nature, coupled with my ability to communicate effectively with parents, ensures a reliable and supportive childcare...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Karina and I'm 28 years old. I have about 12-13 years of experience working with children.
I love being surrounded by children & I love to find the time to help in any way that I can. I am willing to work with parents & guardians in regards to late hours because I know date nights are important!
I am an ER...
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Taylor W.
Whippany, NJ
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! A little bit about me: I have been caring for children since I was about 15 years old. Besides babysitting, I have also been a volunteer cheerleading coach to a group of young girls, an assistant preschool teacher, a program assistant at an after-school care program in my town, and a part-time kindergarten aide at a local...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
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Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I can help you with pick up, drop-offs within Caldwell, Roseland, and Essex Fells. I work until 3-ish so I am unable to travel to towns that are further away. I can run your errands and do food shopping too. I respond to everyone that sends me a message even if I am unavailable to help, as a common courtesy.
I have two teenage...
Roseanne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Roseann was a wonderful babysitter for my 16 month old! We will 100% be asking her to come back again soon! Next date night!"
Lindsay M.
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come from a big family where there are always kids around! To us kids come first, they are little innocent angels. I babysit my nephews and other kids until now that I'm experiencing my own. I have been blessed with 2 precious boys, 2 and 4 years old who doesn't interfere with my job because a wonderful lady watches them, my...
Blanca can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Excellent. She used to watch my son. She's a good person, she took good care of my son when she babysat, and I never had a problem with her. She's excellent. Every time I'd get him he was clean and full. She gives him showers and baths and stuff like that, she's...
Care.com M.
5.0
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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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 25-year-old pre-med student pursuing a career as a child psychiatrist, and I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to 14 years old. I began my journey at the YMCA Early Child Care Center and later transitioned to babysitting for families with whom I've built trusting relationships...
Kiara can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Kiara has been working with us for almost 2 years now and we love her so much! Our 2 and 4 yr old adore her and look forward to her arrival every day. She is fun, creative, and treats our kids like her own. She drives our kids to their daily classes and comes up...
Dwight J.
5.0
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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, creative, and dependable
I like working with kids because I enjoy watching them grow into their own little personalities. As a 5yr dance teacher I shared my own passion and knowledge of sport with them and watched the excitement on their faces just brought me so much joy and ever since...
5.0
"We hired Isabella as our helper 2 days a week. We couldn't be happier with hiring her. She is the perfect addition to our little family. She is amazing with our daughter, punctual, helpful and professional. So far so good!"
Christina B.
Emma T.
Roseland, NJ
$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, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & 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
(2)
As a college student in South Orange, New Jersey, pursuing a nursing degree, I bring over 7 years of babysitting and part-time nanny experience, enabling me to witness children of all ages grow into confident, inquisitive individuals. Proficient in child development, safety, and nurturing positive behaviors, my family upbringing...
Savannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My husband Kevin and I had Savannah as our babysitter. And I couldn’t have asked for a better babysitter. She was very attentive and interactive with my two daughters. Savannah also made sure to follow our schedule for our kids bedtimes and screen time. We will...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Whippany, NJ
Roseanne A.
5.0
Roseann was a wonderful babysitter for my 16 month old! We will 100% be asking her to come back again soon! Next date night!
- Lindsay M.
Blanca R.
5.0
Blanca did a great job with deep cleaning of my place. She is highly recommended!
- Care member
Nina K.
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 both our kids loved her. She was...
- Sabrina B.
Kiara A.
5.0
Kiara has been working with us for almost 2 years now and we love her so much! Our 2 and 4 yr old adore her and look forward to her arrival every day. She is fun, creative, and treats our kids like her own. She drives our kids to their daily classes and comes up with interactive/sensory activities...
- Dwight J.
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 Whippany, NJ:
How can I find a Whippany babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Whippany, 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 12 babysitters in Whippany, 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 Whippany, NJ?
The average rate for Whippany, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.67 per hour as of February 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 Whippany, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Whippany, 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.