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Jai-la H.
West Orange, NJ
$17/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi My name is Jai-La | am 22 years old and l've been babysitting since I was 14. I started with an 11-month-old baby and grew with her and I've been babysitting her off and on since then. But since then l've babysat ages 4 months-14 years old.
Jai-la can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My 8 and 11 year old daughters really loved Jai-la. She was always on time, dependable, and got the kids to where they needed to be. Not to mention kind and wonderful with my kids."
Wlliam D.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a baby sitter for the last 15-years and was formerly a Lead Teacher with two assistants under my lead at Rainbow Academy in Rutherford in New Jersey. I undergo seminars on CPR-Training and First Aide with CERTIFICATES.
Presently, I'm handling an 8-year-old baby girl who is now fully grown-up and is attending school,...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We used Benilda to watch both of our children, a two-year old and a newborn. Benilda was professional, capable and competent. She arrived promptly, if not a little early and was cheerful and engaging with both children. She also assisted with light housekeeping...
Shar B.
Joyce K.
Kenilworth, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Professional Nanny Available With 20 Years Of Experience
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for the past 20 years, with a specialty in providing care for newborns and toddlers, although I have had a wide range of experience with children into their teenage years. I always strive to provide a loving, educational and pro-active environment for children, with special attention directed...
Joyce can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"She is very caring, professional, responsible, and punctual. She was very flexible when asked. Even though my mother could not speak English, she was able to have special ways to communicate with my mother and made her feel so comfortable."
Care member
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Vanessa is absolutely amazing. Dependable and friendly and has amazing personality. Vanessa is great with my son and overall fantastic. I would highly recommend Vanessa"
Jennifer B.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was great with the kids. She understood how i felt with this being my first time ever using a nanny. She responds quick and is flexible "
Care member
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CNA
Nandranie P.
West Orange, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Love working with children! Over 18 years of experience of taking care of children ages newborn to 8-year-old. I also was a previous teacher for over 11 years from preschool to elementary. Very patient and understanding.
Nandranie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"From the very first day my husband and I hired Ms.Nandranie she was flexible, showed up early which was very impressive. Ms.Nandranie attention immediately went to my son upon her arrival and it was comforting and let me know where attention would lie during her...
Iesha R.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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.
4.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Amanda and working with children is my absolute passion! I am a college graduate working for Early Intervention. I have approximately 14 years of experience in caring for children, particularly newborns/infants and toddlers. I currently have a 3-month-old of my own! I have worked at day cares for 8+ years. I...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana is amazing. I can always count on her to be on time and do things correctly. I have two little boys and they love her so much. She also taught them spanish !!"
Care member
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy."
Dana A.
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
8...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
Paula S.
Elizabeth, NJ
$20-30/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an experienced and loving nanny and babysitter for over 10 years now. The amazing thing about working with one family for such a long time has been being able to care for their kids since they were babies, so I have a well rounded experience with every stage of a child. I cared for three children full time and enjoy the...
Paula can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Paula took care of my 2 children for almost a year. She started when my son was 3 months old and my daughter was 3. Paula was wonderful with both an infant and a toddler and helped us so much through all of the growth that happens within 1 year! She listened to...
Marisa O.
Tais A.
Hillside, NJ
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker
5.0
(3)
Hello families,
I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too.
Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
Tais can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions."
Yaping W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I hope you and your loved ones have been blessed in every way aspect of life.
I have been tutoring and taking care of children and young adults (newborn to 18 years old) in the United States, South America, Central America, and Europe for 8 years. I've traveled the world to enhance my experience to educate children of...
Stacy can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stacy is one of the best caregivers I have ever worked with. She was always on time and so much fun for the kids to be around. She has created three soccer champs! Always playing and teaching! She was incredibly attentive during virtual school sessions. Easy to...
Pilialoha Y.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents! Gloria here, a charismatic woman who loves to laugh with friends. In college my GPA was never below a 3. 5 life got tough & couldn't finish, hopefully this job will help me do so. Up to date with (flu/Tdap), no criminal background, don't smoke, pet friendly- in my family we've had parrots, cats, fish, dogs all sizes....
Gloria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She's amazing ! She takes care of my 3 boys which are ages 9,5,1 ! She is always on time, she is very reliable and takes excellent care of my kids especially last minute. She has been caring for my kids for years now and I don't trust anyone but her. I definitely...
Yocasta P.
5.0
(1)
I have 3+ years of child care experience. I am totally willing to help with errands and light housework.
I have special needs care experience, including being a teacher's aide in a special needs classroom.
Excited to hear from you! :)
Tara can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tara was amazing with our son who has Special Needs! She was very engaged with him and kept him entertained the whole time!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone trustworthy watching their little ones.
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is amazing with our daughters. She is very calm and patient with our 7 month old and almost three year old. They love seeing her every time she has helped us in the past. Our three year old occasionally asks us "when will Jessica come back?" She is...
Jinger G.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Short Hills, NJ
Jai-la H.
5.0
Hired her a few years ago for our weekly date nights and she was super sweet. My son was usually shy around new people but loved her right away. If we still lived in the area I would certainly hire her again!
- Shari J.
Esther R.
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.
Benilda D.
5.0
Nilda, is nothing sort of extraordinary!
She took care of my 1 yr + 4 yr over the summer and I can attest of her reliability and true nurturing skills.
She helped my baby develop language, fine motor, socialization skills while simultaneously taking care of my rumbustious 4 yr old.
She...
- Heidi B.
Joyce K.
5.0
She is very caring, professional, responsible, and punctual. She was very flexible when asked. Even though my mother could not speak English, she was able to have special ways to communicate with my mother and made her feel so comfortable.
- Care member
Jazmin R.
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 never replace her. Super grateful...
- Maria S.
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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 February, 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 $22.25.
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 8 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.