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5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide range of experiences caring for children.
I have been babysitting since I was 16 years old. I also have experience in daycare, primarily with toddlers. After receiving a Bachelors degree in Education in 2012, I substitute taught in elementary schools and tutored students in reading and math. In May 2016, I...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie babysat for our two children and their two cousins. She was easy to communicate with, warm, friendly and I felt comfortable that they were in safe hands. Would definitely recommend her!"
Lucy T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was a camp counselor for 5 years. I have worked with babies ranging from 3 months old-14 months old and children ranging from ages 3-12 years old. I have also worked with children with disabilities such as Asperger's, ADHD, and on the spectrum. I am looking for babysitting job from Monday-Friday at the starting rate of $25/hr....
Giana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Giana took care of our 2.5 year old and they had a great time! She arrived on time, was great at keeping him busy, and at calming him down when needed. "
Alexandra M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Im available for evening and weekend babysitting. I'm currently a full time nanny for an 14month and have plenty of other references.
I recently was a lead teacher for a classroom of 9 infants . I am familiar with Reggio Emilia, Emergent, and Montessori curriculum. I would incorporate teaching practices such as sign language...
Desiree can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"It's hard to find a dependable sitter, as we had terrible experiences in the past. They say you have to go through the bad to find your gem, which is why we are truly grateful Desiree responded to my post. She is dependable, intelligent; most importantly, our...
Jaletta R.
Amanda H.
Summit, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and taking First Aid and CPR classes since I was 12 years old. I babysit 1 to 4 kids regularly and I have worked at a daycare and cared for multiple children at a time. My age experience ranges from newborn 12-year-olds. I do a lot of driving for families with older children.
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Dana. I am a very detail-oriented, artistic, responsible and fun person. Although I solely enjoy both performing arts and visual arts with children, I've grown to love sports as well. My childcare experience began 14 years ago, at age 14. I started off caring for my younger siblings until they were old enough...
Dana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Dana is so nurturing and patient! Our girls love her. I love how she was willing to have fun and be silly with and encourage our girls to step out of their comfort zone. Our home was always spotless when we came back and the kids were always to bed on time! She...
France J.
5.0
(15)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am the eldest among my three siblings and now a mother of a wonderful boy and a girl. Being the oldest female, I became the mother of my little sister and my brother. I played a role of a mother indirectly. For about 10 years , I was left in charge of children ages from babies to 17 years old. This might not be easy but my...
Zainab can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zainab is an incredible caregiver. As a mother herself, she understands the intricacies of parenthood therefore an addition to your family that just makes sense. "
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Maria S.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available From 8.30 To 3 Pm. But Can Be Flexible After Talk.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Maria Cristina, but everyone call me just Cristina.
I'm Portuguese, living in Scotch Plains. I talk /write fluent English, and understand and talk some Spanish .
Im a babysitter with 10 years of experience, and I can provide references.
Im available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Occasionally I can...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Very reliable person, great personality, goes the extra mile."
Mirella D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny/sitter professionally for a little over 10 years, and a sitter personally for over 30 years. I started babysitting when I was 12 years old. I have experience with all ages, including infant twins.
Prior to becoming a nanny, I worked for a local police department as a clerk. When I left there, I watched my...
Camille can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Manuela Z.
South Orange, NJ
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Manuela, I am 24 years old I'm Colombian and also a jazz singer! I have over 6 years of experience with childcare. I have worked with children from 0-13+ specially babies and toddlers.
I started getting involved with childcare when I was in college studying a bachelor's degree in music because before graduating from...
Manuela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Manuela is an excellent care provider! She goes above and beyond for our children. She is responsible, flexible and has excellent instincts. You will not be wanting for anything, if you hire Manuela! "
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4.3
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Esther, I am 27 years old. I speak both English and Spanish fluently. I am courteous, easygoing, detail-oriented, fun, focused, I love children and animals, and I'm flexible. I have custody of three children for about four years, 1 niece and 2 nephews, 1 has ADHD, but I have raised them since they were babies. I cook...
Esther can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
3.0
"I am hiring her seeing her enthusiasm. She spent 2 hours with my son and looked like she would be able to take care of him. I gave only 3 starts since I haven't seen her working full-time. I will update my rating when she starts working."
Haritha K.
5.0
(1)
Hello!
My name is Jazmin, and I'm a 24-year-old, happy, energetic, and loving nanny with a strong background in childcare. I'm fully COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted, and I hold a CPR certification. My experience ranges from caring for infants as young as 2 months to teenagers up to 15 years old, including those on the autism...
Jazmin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jasmin is amazing for taking care of my kids, always that she's needed she's there even if last minute she goes above and beyond. She has always been responsible and amazing at emergency situations that have happen. She's someone we trust 100% with our kids would...
Maria S.
Marietta C.
Stirling, NJ
$15-21/hr • 8 yrs exp
Responsible Nanny Or Babysitter. Loving And Caring Person.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marietta. I am a responsible, capable and reliable person seeking a job as a nanny. I am fit, a non-smoker, energetic and self-motivated. I really enjoy working with children as their simple approach to every day life intrigues me and offers me a chance to learn from them.
I am available to work in the morning and...
Marietta can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for ever since I was little and helped out my previous babysitters with my siblings, cousins and other kids of all ages. I can cook, clean, change a diaper and more. Providing after-school care is not a problem. I can tutor and help with homework. I'm caring, nurturing and a great listener and plus a go...
Nyasia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I was very nervous about a stranger coming into our home and sitting for us but Nyasia made me very comfortable. Nyasia was great with our 4-month old son. She was very patient, loving, and caring. She cared for him for five hours and followed the instructions that...
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5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I've worked at different daycare centers, dealing with multiple kids at a time. I can help with Travel, Errands, homework, Meal prep, & date nights for parents who need some alone time. (May be available some Saturday & Sunday nights as well)
Thank you, I look forward to speaking with you !
Vanessa can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Vanessa was great. Very punctual and professional. Your kids will love her."
Jesse O.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Milagros, 29 years old, living in Belleville. I'm the 4th oldest of 13 siblings so I grew up very quickly and had to learn how to babysit at a very young age. I am very well experienced with children, babies, and newborns. I have been extremely blessed and fortunate to gain experience with various families. I've been...
Milagros can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Milagros is very organized and always on time. Very attentive to the children. She made sure I had no worries about my home being dirty. "
Giancarlo C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!!! Thank you so much for viewing my profile. My name is Lucy. When I was younger, I was a mothers helper for a couple of families and it gradually turned into babysitting when I was just 12. I currently still babysit for these families one of whom has 5 children including a newborn, a toddler and an autistic child. I am...
Lucy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lucy is AMAZING!!! I hired her to pick up my two children and take them to aftercare at a nearby daycare facility. I couldn't be happier with her kindness, punctuality and flexibility. She never missed a day picking them up. I can always rely on her (even when...
Jessica F.
Dilenny D.
Belleville, NJ
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi !
I am a 22-year-old college graduate. Since I was young, I have always had a passion of taking care of kids. Which is why, I was always grateful that I came from a big family. Not only did it provide the steps for me to understand and know how to take care of a child but also the responsibilities that's come with it. I have...
Dilenny can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Dilenny worked for at a daycare called My First Steps and she was very reliable, energetic and enthusiastic. The kids loved her and she was always willing to pick one of them up, cook or play with them. Dilenny was never late for the year that she worked with me...
Felicia 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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy."
Dana A.
5.0
(3)
I have 2 years of experience with infants and toddlers. I can help with Grocery Shopping and Errands. I can teach Spanish.
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana took care of my seven year old daughter a couple months ago. She was always on time for work and very dependable. My daughter also loved her, they would sing Spanish songs together and my daughter still remembers all of them and sings them once in a while."
Amanda R.
Jenna A.
Parsippany, NJ
$27-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
OBJECTIVE
I am looking for an opportunity to start using my early childhood education knowledge by working with infants and young children. I would like to implement my own ideas and help children grow.
SKILLS
I have an incredible relationship with children. I communicate very well with parents and families.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Jenna is extremely professional. Her patience, kindness, and knowledge is definitely not something you find often. She is on time, flexible, and jumps right in. Any child would be lucky to have her."
Ann M.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Short Hills, NJ
Stephanie P.
5.0
Stephanie babysat for our two children and their two cousins. She was easy to communicate with, warm, friendly and I felt comfortable that they were in safe hands. Would definitely recommend her!
- Lucy T.
Giana E.
5.0
Giana took care of our 2.5 year old and they had a great time! She arrived on time, was great at keeping him busy, and at calming him down when needed.
- Alexandra M.
Desiree R.
5.0
We are so grateful to have found Desiree! She's dependable, kind and attentive with our baby girl. Desiree started with us right before my return to work, 2x a week, when our daughter was just 4 mo old and has kept up with her developmental milestones - always communicating when a new skill was...
- Lauren H.
Dana J.
5.0
Dana is so nurturing and patient! Our girls love her. I love how she was willing to have fun and be silly with and encourage our girls to step out of their comfort zone. Our home was always spotless when we came back and the kids were always to bed on time! She communicates very well and pays...
- France J.
Zainab Y.
5.0
Zeinab was very efficient , respectful, detailed oriented. I loved how she was able to get one of my kids whose quite shy to engage in a board game. My kids were very comfortable around her and I also felt very comfortable living her with them. In all she was very polite, respectful,and...
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Short Hills, NJ
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Short Hills, NJ in April, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in New Jersey, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Short Hills have rates starting at $21.91.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Short Hills, NJ?
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What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Short Hills, NJ?
There are 11 infant babysitters near you in Short Hills, NJ. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.