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Hello, My name is Natalie I am a 41-year-old mother of 2 school aged children. I am looking for a part time position during the day while my children are at school. I am available between 9:30am- 3 p.m.
I have years of experience with children.
I was a nanny for 12 years with the same family in Westfield before having my own...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
If you would like, I could send you my resume and references. I am free spirited and fun for the kids while being dependable and punctual for you! I am vaccinated, have my own vehicle and am comfortable with pets. I am experienced and comfortable with hosting play dates, drop offs/pickups & light meal prep.
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have over three years of experience caring for children. I most recently cared for a 4-year-old child and a 1-year-old child at the same time. I always make sure that the children are happy and having fun. I make sure they follow the rules, but I also let them explore, create, and use their imagination. I like to play games,...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Victoria C.
Colonia, NJ
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Victoria! I am 26 years old and have been babysitting since I was 13. I have worked in daycare for two years and I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have experience with ages 3 mos. to 13 years and with up to four kids at a time. I believe a babysitter / nanny plays an important role in a child's life, I will always...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Juliana R.
Colonia, NJ
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Juliana and I am an experienced nanny looking to help out with a kind and loving family!
I have my own car and have 4 years experience in before + after school nannying, in addition to babysitting baby cousins for years. I enjoy cooking/baking, outdoor activities, reading, games, crafting, music, movies and love...
Juliana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Graduate student balancing academics and a full-time job, eager to bring my passion for childcare back. I have over 10 years of nannying experience, ranging from working with agencies, working independently, to working at summer camps. I enjoy playing out doors, math, arts & crafts, and board games. I do have reliable...
Brionna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Robin G.
Colonia, NJ
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
I'm a positive and upbeat childcare provider with over eight years of experience caring for children of all ages. At one point I was a nanny for 5 of my nieces & nephews. I took them to school & completed homework with them. I find great joy in making a positive impact on the lives of children and supporting families by...
Robin can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I am a very energetic well organized person. I am the oldest of 6 children therefore I have helped my parents with my siblings. I love working with children they bring such happiness into my life because they are all so full of life. I have nannied for three different families between 2022/24. I have cared for children...
Natalie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Alyssa H.
Staten Island, NY
$25-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a full time nanny to a 7-month-old. I'm looking to work on Friday evenings and weekends. I have 5 years of experience working with children ages 6 months-8 years old. Prior to being a nanny, I worked as a daycare teacher as well as working for a nonprofit organization assisting children through reading programs. I...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alyssa was so warm to us and our daughter as soon as she arrived. You could tell right away that she was genuinely happy to work with kids and our daughter had a great experience with her. She even got our little girl to go to bed a littler earlier than normal! A...
Care member
4.5
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have worked for many families. I am also oldest in my family so I cared for brothers and many cousins throughout the years. I cook, and clean. I do it all. I give 150 percent. I am loyal, punctual love children animals, and I am a neat freak. My first and foremost priority is the safety and happiness of your child. I have...
Charlene can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Charlene worked for me for about 8 months and I loved her. The kids really loved her and she treated them like family. She left only because I lost my job in October. I am hoping to use her again when I get another job. She was always on time and has a great...
Naomi S.
Melissa M.
Elizabeth, NJ
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Having been a nanny for various age groups, working with children as young as 1-month-old and as old as 13 years old. I'm comfortable taking care of multiple children if needed, as well pets being an animal lover myself. I understand how selective parents need to be choosing someone to care for their child/children !
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Melissa is a wonderful, positive, vibrant young lady with a true passion and dedication to her work. We hired Melissa in 2011 to look after our young children as well as our house upkeep and pet care. She did a tremendous job every day to fulfil her duties with...
Matt V.
Kiara H.
Piscataway, NJ
$24/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Kiara I am 22 years old. I'm currently a senior studying Family Science and Early Education. I've been a paid care provider for five years now. I began my career by babysitting for families around my town, I then moved on and began working at a Preschool. I've been working with numerous amazing families as a...
Kiara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kiara was a Kind, caring and respectful babysitter. She cared for our 5 month old baby . She was dependable and always punctual. Never once did she call out. We wish her all the best in her next endeavors."
Sharon P.
5.0
(1)
Looking to help out with making parents/families lives easier and more manageable while they are in the working world. I am a mother myself and understand that working and parenting are a hand and hand duty in today's world. I have 8 years experience in this field as a caregiver/nanny. Besides being a mother myself. I am more...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
"Michele S. is very clean, reliable, dependable and took very good care of my grandchild. I highly recommend her for future services as I will use her again when needed. Michele was always on time while very energetic with a baby is important. Very knowledgeable...
Jill C.
5.0
(2)
- daycare experience (infants-5) (6years)
- nanny experience (1 year)
- full time or part time
- curriculum and developmental goals
- loving & nurturing
- love to have fun!
Kristine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristine was wonderful! She interacted with the kids, and made it a very educational experience. She was very polite and punctual every time. Definitely recommend her!"
Marlene C.
Lorraine S.
South Plainfield, NJ
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a mom of three. I was very fortunate to be able to stay home with my kids for 13 years before returning back to work. During that time I also volunteered for 5 years as a first grade CCD teacher.
Professionally I've been a Nanny for the past six years for children ranging in newborn thru elementary school ages. I'm...
Lorraine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lorraine is kind, patient and loving. She was a full time nanny to my daughter between the ages of 1 and 2. My daughter loved her and I always felt my daughter was safe and well taken of. Lorraine has a ton of experience and was always helpful."
Valerie R.
5.0
(3)
I am 38 years old mom of two. originally from Georgia (country). I was an English teacher in my country and after 9 years of break I continued my education with Walden University, recently earned Master's degree in Art of Teaching for elementary school. I plan to applied for sub teacher and going to do licensing exams as New...
Sopio can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"I knew Sophia when she was caring for a friend of ours. Our friend had periods of being very difficult, cranky, and even abusive due to Alzheimer's disease. I personally saw Sophia handle these periods with patience, grace, and kindness. I was very impressed....
Karen O.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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
4.2
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Janine, I'm fun, loving, respectful and exciting. I have experience with kids, having 2 honor rolls of my own. I would love to find a job with a family who would love my help in shaping their little ones lives to be fun, joyous, educational and filled with laughter. I'm seeking mainly a weekend and or part-time job. I...
Janine can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Janine was great in all aspects of her service to us. She was on time, the kids liked her, she cleaned up after them, etc. Highly, highly, recommend her."
James V.
5.0
(1)
My name is Ashley, and I'm looking for a part-time job while I am in my fieldwork for occupational therapy. I graduated from Penn State in 2021 and am in my 3rd year of graduate school. I have experience as a nanny, paraprofessional, and direct support professional in a group home. Please message me for my resume!
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ashley has nannied for my family for 2.5 years. Watched and helped to make both my babies grow! She is a genuinely loving and caring person. Don't walk, run! Anyone would be lucky to have her as a caregiver "
Becky N.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nubia I am a very experienced and professional nanny.
I am extremely responsible, trustworthy, caring and loving mother of two beautiful grownup girls and I am looking to work as a part-time/full-time nanny.
I have some college education and I'm also fluent in Portuguese.
I have 18 years of experience...
Nubia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Nubia was a pleasure to have sit for my family. She was punctual, entertained the kids with active play and learning time, and overall the kids seemed to really enjoy her. I would hire her again for future needs!"
Billy J.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Colonia, NJ
Alyssa H.
5.0
Alyssa was so warm to us and our daughter as soon as she arrived. You could tell right away that she was genuinely happy to work with kids and our daughter had a great experience with her. She even got our little girl to go to bed a littler earlier than normal! A plus in my book!
- Care member
Charlene M.
5.0
Charlene worked for me for about 8 months and I loved her. The kids really loved her and she treated them like family. She left only because I lost my job in October. I am hoping to use her again when I get another job. She was always on time and has a great personality to deal with. If anyone...
- Naomi S.
Melissa M.
5.0
Melissa has been an awesome nanny for our girl since 2019! She's super dedicated and totally professional. Our child loves her and feels safe and happy around her. Plus, she goes the extra mile by helping take care of our dog too. Melissa truly goes above and beyond for both our family and our furry...
- Ronald F.
Kiara H.
5.0
Kiara was a Kind, caring and respectful babysitter. She cared for our 5 month old baby . She was dependable and always punctual. Never once did she call out. We wish her all the best in her next endeavors.
- Sharon P.
Michelle S.
5.0
Michele S. is very clean, reliable, dependable and took very good care of my grandchild. I highly recommend her for future services as I will use her again when needed. Michele was always on time while very energetic with a baby is important. Very knowledgeable and hands on.
- Jill C.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Colonia, NJ
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Colonia, NJ?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Colonia, NJ is as of is $22.38 per hour as of January, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Colonia, NJ?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Colonia, NJ?
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