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60 nannies are listed in Fords, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 5 years
Nannies in Fords, NJ
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Drew. I'm 34. My experience includes being a nanny for a beautiful family with 3 children ages 4-7 and previously babysitting children ages 2-12. I am currently a full time nanny for a family residing in Westfield, children 7 months and 4 years old! (Baby is now almost 16 months). I also am a part time...
Drew can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Drew is an afternoon nanny for our 18 month old and 4.5 year old. She always comes excited to engage and play with the kids. She helps prepare and clean up dinner four nights a week and helps our picky eater try new foods. She is communicative, timely, fun, and...
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Danielle F.
Keyport, NJ
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.2
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience being a nanny. My responsibility's included meal prep, pickup/dropoffs, homework help, light house cleaning, kids laundry. I have ton of awesome references! Also available for gymnastics and tumbling privates !
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"Danielle took care of my three children and continues to babysit often. My kids love her and only ask for her. She is very hands on and engaged, always playing with, taking for walks to our nearby park, reading to them, crafts. She is extremely trustworthy and...
Dyanne F.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been a nanny/ babysitter for over 10 years, and it's an absolute blast. Preparing meals, reading sessions, coordinating outdoor activities, etc. I love spending time with children and I do my best to make our time together fun, healthy and educational. I am very good with children and I will give 100% of my attention to...
Jenelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I had the pleasure of having Jenelle care for my 9 month old baby while I had an evening out.
I was extremely pleased with her experience and look forward to having her again. Jenelle arrived promptly on time, was very patient with my baby and kept me informed on...
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5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a positive, responsible, efficient, creative, caring, patient, and punctual individual that will treat your children as my own. I have a 3-year-old stepdaughter that I absolutely adore, and have been caring for children of family and friends for a few years. Your children will be safe and well looked after under my care. I...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Mary for before school hours for our little one. Mary is pleasant and personable. She was very responsible and caring with our little girl. She would give her breakfast, get her dressed, and get her off to school. She did drive her and drop her off for a...
Kelly L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey my names Alex , Ive been in the childcare industry for about 7-8 years now, I love caring for children of all ages but have a soft spot for infants and toddlers since that one one of the most important stages for their brain development and I feel that my personality really is a benefit factor when it comes to contributing...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Alex has been my nanny for over 6 months for my 3 year old daughter. Alex is loving, kind and helpful. She creates her own art projects for my daughter, they practice letters, numbers and shapes. They read all the time. Alex teaches her manners and helps her...
Valerie R.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Jéssica, I am an honest person, caring and responsible. I've been taking care of kids for more than 7 years. For the last 3 years, I have been caring for infants as early as 5 weeks up to 15 months.
I love taking care of kids because it's amazing to see their development and learning with them in every phase, being able to...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jessica takes care of our baby very well! We'd definitely hire her again. "
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5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Madison, a full-time student at Montclair State University. In addition to my love for technology, I have a deep passion for working with children. This began when I became an older sister to three siblings and started helping my parents care for them. Since then, I've enjoyed supporting parents by looking after their...
Madison can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"I booked Madison on short notice. Madison was responsive to my messages and calls. She arrived early. She was also able to immediately engage with my three year old. My son had a lot of fun with Miss Madison. Will hire again."
Lynette R.
Stacey H.
Cranford, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Any healthcare providers need assistance with child care?? I am a loving professional nanny that has been laid off due to the corona virus. Clean record and many references. Thanks!!!
Stacey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My 7 month old son loves Stacey. She's great with him - very natural and knowledgeable and they seem to have a lot of fun together!"
Georgina B.
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a married Mom of five older children and I'm looking for a job working with children. I am very active in outdoor sports and also love crafting! I have coached softball for many years and was also a girl scout troop leader!! I was a caregiver for a newborn girl, from newborn to the age of two. I love being with children and...
Jeanne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jeanne was our wonderful nanny starting from when our baby J was around 6 months old to a year and a half. She really made the transition from maternity leave to back to work much easier knowing that he was in such great hands. Over the year that Jeanne worked for...
Kelsey M.
Chloe R.
Westfield, NJ
$43/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Compassionate, And Responsible Nanny Available!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Chloe and I enjoy cooking, traveling, arts and crafts, and being outdoors. I'm enthusiastic about working with children and have extensively for many years now. I have had long term and short term nannying experiences with a very wide range of ages, so I am well prepared for your family and situation! I have...
Chloe can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(4)
Hey! I am loving, caring, patient, polite, responsible, and fun. I absolutely love children and can't wait to hear from you!
I've been working with kids for 6 years. I have taken care of 3 energetic kids (ages 7, 4, and 3) for a year, a 4 and 2-year-old adorable girls for a year and a half, I've been watching a 5-year-old girl...
Stephane can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Stephane is wonderful with my children. She is kind, caring, patient and loving. She gives them the space they need to be independent and to learn how to do things on their own, yet is also right there to scoop them up and give kisses/hugs and reassurance. She has...
Lori K.
Theo T.
Cranford, NJ
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
EXPERIENCED Nanny available for weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). I'm not looking for a steady weekend job, just an "as needed" job.
Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old.
About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own...
Theo can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very dependable. She is engaged in the community and prides herself on a fun active and nurturing environment for the kids she cares for....
Rebecca G.
5.0
(1)
I pride myself on maintaining the perfect equilibrium between being protective, fun, creative, patient, and attentive when looking after children. Safety and well-being are always my top priorities, creating a secure environment for them to flourish.
My distinctive quality lies in my natural knack for infusing joy and...
Deicy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Deicy has been babysitting my 5 year old boy and she has been amazing. We are so happy to have found her. She's creative, kind, calm, attentive, and engages with him. She's great at listening to his needs, and speaks to him respectfully. She is punctual and...
Elizabeth B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Jordan and I'm a incoming graduate student at the College of Staten Island majoring in Clinical Mental Health Counseling MA. I am a patient, reliable, and creative person. I live in Staten Island and I have experience with infants to 12-year-old school children. I have cared for high functioning autistic...
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there. My name is Kathryn, I often go by Katy or Kate for short.
I am a 29-year-old, born and raised in Scotch Plains. I've graduated with a sociology degree from Roanoke College. Prior to graduation I worked as an administrative assistant and admissions persons for FlexSchool, a micro school for gitted and twice...
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Katy is a dependable, responsible fun and engaging babysitter for my two children age 7 and 4. She has regularly provided care for them for the past 4 years. She is punctual and incredibly reliable. My children absolutely adore her and can't wait to spend quality...
Kristen A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
With over a decade of dedicated experience working with children aged 0-18, my passion for creating nurturing environments and supporting young learners' development has grown immensely. Beyond teaching American Sign Language and admissions leadership, I have also been deeply involved in nannying roles, providing personalized...
5.0
"Coley was great! She came on time and I could tell my daughter really liked her. As a new time mom, I truly felt comfortable leaving my 3 month old with her. Definitely will book her again in the future."
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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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, 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.
4.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey, I am a mother of 3 kids. I'm very fun to be with. I have experience in this field taking care of kids through all ages. Also as a senior care taker. I worked for a daycare 5 years and I've worked with few families . I have 10yrs of experience in care giving. I love taking care of kids I love there jokes and innocence . I...
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very honest and dependable. I don't have to worry about a thing, Very warm and kind in heart!"
Eram S.
Elda R.
Plainfield, NJ
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Responsible, Caring Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Job
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Elda. I have been a professional nanny for 7 years. I have worked for 2 amazing families, and cared for newborns up to the age of 8. I am CPR certified. I am also a good swimmer, and fluent in Spanish. I have a clean driving record, and a reliable car. I love going to parks, playgrounds, and libraries. I like to...
Elda can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Elda took excellent care of my Grand daughters for several years.She was an attentive caregiver for our five year old and her infant sister. She became a beloved member of the family with her kindness and loving manner.She is very organized and saw to it that the...
Ellen H.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Fords, NJ
Drew L.
5.0
Drew is an afternoon nanny for our 18 month old and 4.5 year old. She always comes excited to engage and play with the kids. She helps prepare and clean up dinner four nights a week and helps our picky eater try new foods. She is communicative, timely, fun, and caring. Our 18 month old runs to the...
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Danielle F.
5.0
Danielle is an excellent Nanny. She watched my 5 year old and my 2 year old. She was very attentive and always has a positive attitude. I would recommend her to anyone looking for childcare.
- Tamara P.
Jenelle R.
5.0
She was amazing taking care of my 2 kids. Went above and beyond for them
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Mary D.
5.0
Mary watched our 18 month old twice a week for several months. We had no issues leaving him in her care. She was patient, engaging and warm with my son, and he was always happy to see her. She was reliable, punctual and always communicative. We definitely recommend her.
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Alexandra M.
5.0
Alex has been my nanny for over 6 months for my 3 year old daughter. Alex is loving, kind and helpful. She creates her own art projects for my daughter, they practice letters, numbers and shapes. They read all the time. Alex teaches her manners and helps her regulate her emotions. Alex keeps my...
- Valerie R.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Fords, NJ
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Fords, NJ?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Fords, NJ is as of is $21.20 per hour as of April, 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 Fords, NJ?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 5 in Fords, NJ. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Fords, NJ?
You can find different nanny services in Fords through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Fords, NJ with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Fords, NJ nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Nannies in Fords, NJ are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.