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5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience working with children. I have experience as a nanny and teacher in a public school setting. I love to work with kids and watching them grow. I also conduct and teach parenting classes. It my greatest desire to build communication in families and to reconstruct behavior that focuses on creating...
Carina can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carina is great! She's helped me when I've been stuck without a sitter and is always on time. My daughter loves her and has so much fun learning new things with her."
Jacki H.
Reba L.
Astoria, NY
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Reba and I am a certified arts teacher for all ages K-12, and I have a Masters in Education as well. I have worked in a preschool setting, taught students ranging from Kindergarten to High School and everything in between, and have worked as a nanny here in NYC for two years, serving 3 different families,...
Reba can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Reba is a friendly and thoroughly responsible person who my wife and I loved working with. Meets children (and adults, for that matter) exactly where they're at and pays close attention to learn who they are and their diverse and unique needs. Beloved by our kids...
Olivia W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emily. I started nannying/babysitting/Pet Sitting since the age of 20. I am now 35 with two cats I share with my partner. A Bengal kitten named Lucy and a Tuxedo named 11-E. I had a dog previously and I adored her! I take my cats on walks and strolls in their stroller in the park. As I think it's important for them to...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was responsible for the care of my children for numerous years. Whether it was an occasional night out or a week long vacation (with us or staying home with the children). She treated them as if they were her own and shared a special bond with each of them...
Kim P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there,
Are you looking for a fun, patient, dedicated and loving nanny?
Originally from France, I have been working with kids for 10years. I have a bachelor in marketing and communication.
I have experience with kids from 12months to 16years old. I am also the oldest of a big family.
I've worked with kids on the spectrum,...
Laetitia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have known Laetitia for several years and I have watched her care for children with so much warmth and devotion. Laetitia evidently has lots of love for children. She creates a positive environment and keeps them busy with various activities around the city and...
Josephine K.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
I'm a Newborn Specialist. I'm a responsible, reliable, organized person that really enjoy being a nanny and getting reward with kids love and trust. I'm ready to get on the floor and play, be silly, run around and firm when its required. I will help kids reach milestones. Always promoting good manner by being a role...
Lissette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lissette volunteered at the Saint Frances Cabrini Shrine back in 2015, all staff members and other volunteers would agree with me on how reliable, responsible, energetic and self-starter she is. She possesses great qualities for any further steps she may take in...
Marilyn F.
Courtney T.
New York, NY
$22-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Courtney and I am a born and raised New Yorker (from the UES). I am 27 years old and have worked with many families in the past aged from 3-10yrs old. I was formerly a head group counselor at Hillard Day Camp and a nanny for a 3-year-old for a year and half. I'm currently a Real Estate Agent but I love working...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
5.0
"Courtney babysat for my 3 boys the other evening. She was very nurturing and affectionate. She has a wonderful, bubbly personality. I feel she would be a great sitter for young kids in particular!"
Heather B.
Midori K.
Bronx, NY
$27/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Midori. I have over 7 years of childcare/nannying experience and experience working with special needs children. I am fluent in English and Japanese, and I am able to cook and some light cleaning around the house. Some previous experience that I have is an instructor for elementary age school students at an after...
Midori can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Midori was a great help to my husband and kids, she is always willing to give a helping hand and the kids love her. I hope she gets along with your family as well as ours."
Care member
5.0
(1)
When it comes to work I'm very reliable, flexible, active, energetic, and proactive. I do my job because I enjoy it and I know that when you enjoy a job you do it well.
I'm working on a degree in childhood education and child psychology. I have a lot of experience with children of all ages through working at summer camps and as...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ashley was with us for 2.5 years before we moved out of the city. Ashley is abundantly knowledgeable in childcare. She has endless patience and is creative when coming up with ideas to entertain the children, she has a sweet disposition, and children are naturally...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Vanessa, and I'm a nurturing and caring nanny with a lot of love to give. I'm also a proud mom to a beautiful 1 1/2-year-old. I've been looking after children for as long as I can remember, and it's something that brings me immense joy. I have a natural way with children and always strive to create a...
Vanessa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vanessa took care of my 5 month old daughter once my maternity leave was over . Thank god for her ! It was so hard leaving my little girl but she made it so easy for me . Non-stop with her cute photos and video calls. Every time she walked in our door our daughters...
Destinee J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a wonderful caregiver. I am very knowledgeable about raising children and babies. I have over 20 years of experience taking care of newborn , multiples and toddlers. I will nurtured your children/babies, making sure they are safe, happy, secure and comfortable. I am honest, flexible, reliable, love outdoor activities, arts...
Althea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Part 1:
Absolutely phenomenal. This brief review could never do Althea justice. She worked with our family for about 1.5 months before we moved from the area and she was perfect in every way. She did an incredible job with our 6 month old son and meshed easily...
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Anjali P.
New York, NY
$23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone!
My name's Anjali and I'm a college senior at The New School. (Dramatic arts major and Spanish minor)
I'd describe my personality as engaged, studious, and outgoing. In my spare time I enjoy singing, running, playing piano/guitar, dancing, language learning, and reading.
As far as my childcare experience, I have...
Anjali can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Anjali was great to work with. She made sure she understood everything we needed before she arrived. She provided status updates through the night. Would definitely hire again"
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Savanna T.
New York, NY
$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I'm Savanna, a graduate from the University of Georgia, with a degree in Computer Animation in Arts and Sciences. I've taken care of children since I was 16 years old, and I have consistently cared for kids to this day. My junior year of high school I participated in a youth camp called Play ball for the summer, and I...
Savanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Was so sweet and helpful. Very calm and competent with great energy. Good communicator and punctual. I was able to really relax and enjoy my evening knowing Vanna was watching my babies!"
Olivia B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years experience with children of all age groups, I am a mom myself of a adult son now so I know how important it is to find the right caregiver you can trust, I am reliable compassionate loving nanny that will provide a fun and safe environment for your child or children.
I'm also flexible with hours as needed.
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"I interviewed with Angela and absolutely loved her , missed my chance in hiring her but really wanted to
She was very sweet in the interview and sounded confident , I immediately felt comfortable talking to her"
Rose A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Tiauna and I am a zestful nanny that has over 10 years caring for children from birth to tween.
Love outdoor activities such as swimming, nature walks, library, museums, parks and limitless when caring for children.
Collaborated with families ensuring that their basic needs were met.
Always made sure children had...
Tiauna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Amazing, energetic, dependable, and so patient with my 2 toddler boys. "
Care member
Alexia M.
Hoboken, NJ
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Trustworthy, Responsible And Loving Nanny With 7 Years Experience!
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Lexie! I am a very reliable, trustworthy, and creative person who has approximately 7 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care and I'm willing to do additional tasks if requested. I am also CPR certified, have a drivers license and can provide...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alexia M. was very responsible and trustworthy with my children and family. I highly recommend her for the job."
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Sarah W.
New York, NY
$35/hr • 20 yrs exp
Masters-Educated Exceptional Child Care Provider With 20 Years Of Diverse Experience
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Experienced and masters-educated child care provider with 20 years of experience providing exceptional supervision and compassionate guidance for children from infant to pre-teen.
Positions includes live-in and live-out nanny, traveling nanny, teacher, camp counselor, camp arts director, child bereavement counselor, and...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sarah took care of our kids on a visit to New York. She was prompt in responding to me and was professional and warm in the interview. We were planning on having her take my 13 and 10 year old to Roosevelt Island. My 6 year old really wanted to go as well. She did...
Catherine B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've had this joy of caring and growing with children for over 11 years starting at home. Babysitting my siblings also at times my mothers friends children. My first nanny job started with a 3-month-old baby boy. I was his nanny until he was 3 years old and his mom moved to Texas. Being she was single parent I even flew out...
Kathy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"I wish I could of hire Kathy full time but she the first person I call when I need a babysitter. Please don't pass up on a very reliable person that would love your kids and treat them as their weer part of her family."
Tiffany L.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Evelia! I'm from Guatemala and I've lived in Jackson Heights for 29 years, working as a nanny for 19 years. I am 54 and I have 2 kids, a college graduate and a high school student. I speak fluent Spanish and beginner English. Nannying is my passion because I am very interested in getting to know the children more...
Evelia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Evelia is a wonderful and gifted caregiver. We hired Evelia when we moved to Jackson Heights from Brooklyn, and could not be happier with the care she's given our now two-year-old son. Our child took to her immediately and truly looks forward to each day with her -...
Bryn S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I'm a nanny and traveling professional potty trainer where I've been working on short-term programs geared towards helping children with autism transition from diapers/pull-ups to the potty.
My most recent job was working full time for a very large family in the Ozarks of Missouri where I helped with caregiving/ house...
Chantel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Returned messages and calls promptly even when she wasn't able to work for me. She is professional in her communication."
Brigitte H.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ava. I am attending university and currently pursuing a career in pre-med. I am available for childcare five days a week and possess a genuine passion for working with children and infants. Over the past six years, I have honed my childcare skills through extensive experience as a nanny and babysitter, building...
Ava can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My family had such an amazing experience with Ava! She was such a helpful and reliable nanny with only the best intentions for my kiddos. I recommend her to anyone in need of infant or childcare needs. My kids loved her and were always so exited to see her! She...
Rebecca C.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Leonia, NJ
Carina M.
5.0
Carina is great! She's helped me when I've been stuck without a sitter and is always on time. My daughter loves her and has so much fun learning new things with her.
- Jacki H.
Reba L.
5.0
Reba is a friendly and thoroughly responsible person who my wife and I loved working with. Meets children (and adults, for that matter) exactly where they're at and pays close attention to learn who they are and their diverse and unique needs. Beloved by our kids and cats alike. Very much...
- Olivia W.
Emily R.
5.0
Emily was my nanny for more than two years, and I will never be able to replace her! She is everything you want in a nanny. Her number one goal is to keep your children safe and happy, but she goes way beyond that by providing constant entertainment, learning opportunities and discipline when...
- Emily C.
Laetitia P.
5.0
I have known Laetitia for several years and I have watched her care for children with so much warmth and devotion. Laetitia evidently has lots of love for children. She creates a positive environment and keeps them busy with various activities around the city and within a home. She highly regards...
- Josephine K.
Lissette F.
5.0
Lissette is an absolutely wonderful person and nanny. She is always on time, and my kids absolutely adore her! She is patient, kind and has a great disposition overall. I would recommend Lissette to anyone looking for a superstars nanny.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding nannies in Leonia, NJ
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Leonia, NJ?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Leonia, NJ is as of is $24.33 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 Leonia, NJ?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 6 in Leonia, 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 Leonia, NJ?
You can find different nanny services in Leonia 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 Leonia, NJ with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.