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Find nannies in Oakland, NJ that you’ll love
60 nannies are listed in Oakland, NJ
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 8 years
Nannies in Oakland, NJ
Olga K.
Fair Lawn, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
The ultimate caregiver. Dedicated and nurturing nanny with over 21 years of experience providing exceptional care to children. I prioritize creating a safe, positive environment for the well-being of each child and their parents under my care.
Mother of two kids. Love helping families and seeing their children grow up. :)
Olga can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Olga became a loving member of our family for many years. She raised our youngest daughter from age 0-3 while also helping with our older two kids (4 and 6) as well. Olga keeps the house meticulously clean on a daily basis and is an amazing cook! She is kind,...
Nicole V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mature professional caregiver. Used to working with young children and seniors. Worked as a paraprofessional in the local school districts for several years. The past 6 years I have been a nanny to 2 children.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Laurie has been watching my 3 children for two months. She is very reliable and loves to cook. She has a grown son and is a safe driver. "
Katherine M.
Lauren C.
Ringwood, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-Time Caregiver - Speech Therapist And Certified Teacher!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I am a licensed and certified speech therapist specializing in early language development and currently working with children ages 2-7. I earned my masters degree in speech-language pathology from NYU and have a BS in psychology/sociology from Fordham University. I have experience babysitting/nannying children ages newborn-14...
Lauren can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the forefront of all she does. We are truly blessed to have...
Keli J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am professional graduate of sport and recreation sciences with Experienced as a babysitter with more than 10 years in childcare with infants, toddlers and elementary aged children. Firstly It is clear to me that the most important and primordial during my stay is childcare, I am enough prepared morally as well academically to...
Wendy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Wendy was my son’s nanny and he loved her. She was with us for almost a year and I wish we were still living close to her so that she should be with us. She is fun, responsible, and she cares about her job. We never had any issues with her and she is very...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Lena! I have been babysitting children of all ages and personalities since I was 12 years old and absolutely love it. I have been trained at the YMCA for a babysitting course, and I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have worked with a variety of different children with the ages varying from 3 months to 13...
Lena can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Lena to watch our 7 month old for 4 days a week for about a month while we juggled working and looking for homes in the area. It was the first time hiring anyone for us so I was nervous but Lena was great with our son. He warmed up to him instantly as...
Vanessa F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've always loved working with children, whether it was working with nurses in neonatal facilities or babysitting, it became a huge part of my life. I have over 17 years of experience being a nanny. I also have 10 years of medical experience where I worked with premature babies and elders. I see babysitting as more of a hobby...
Claudia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Claudia is a beautiful human and caregiver. She has come into our family and now feels like family. For the past two years she has demonstrated commitment and care to our daughter (who is now about to be 2). She buys gifts for her for all the holidays, home remedy...
Barbara K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
**Currently only available for occasional date nights** Hello there! I'm a freelance theater artist with a passion to see our next generation thrive in an environment of love and learning. I've worked with children newborn to 14 years. Previous experience: short/long term nannying with families of 1-4 children under age 10....
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Laura was one of our favorite sitters when we lived nearby. She is responsible, dependable, and extremely caring. If you get the opportunity to hire Laura, you'd be silly to pass her up!"
Paul C.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been caring for children/ house managing for about 8 years now. I was a camp division head for 2 years, and was a paraprofessional for kids with special needs for 2 years as well. I am available on short notice, and am extremely reliable. I received my bachelors degree from Montclair State University, majoring in Psychology...
Karine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I interviewed Karine and was amazed at how confident, outgoing, mature and light hearted she appeared to be. I am very confident that she will be accepted and can adapt to any home and would be a wonderful asset to any age group of children. She strikes me as being...
Doris S.
Elisabeth S.
Wayne, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting and nannying since I was 12 years old. I love kids, the outdoors, arts and crafts, and provide a stable, consistent presence. Competent with light housework and cooking. Great with homework help and tutoring.
Elisabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Where do I even begin, Lissa is an absolute SAINT and I really found a needle in a haystack. She is highly professional, educated, well-spoken, accountable and extremely experienced. She took care of my son for almost an entire year. She doesn't need much direction...
Miram E.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I grew up in England. Trained as a nanny at 19 years old. I have been a nanny for 37 years, working with families with children ranging from newborn to teenagers. Most jobs I was there for at least 2 years, the longest one was 10 years. Working as a nanny has been a very rewarding experience. I have helped a lot of children...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karen is trustworthy and reliable. She cared for my daughter starting at 12 mo while I worked from home and needed care on snow days or sick days from daycare. My daughter immediately warmed up to her and Karen was always eager to dive in with an interactive hands...
Christine A.
Nicole C.
Paterson, NJ
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full/Part Time Experienced & CPR Certified Summer Nanny & Occasional Sitter!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a school-based pediatric Speech Therapist looking for local jobs for my summer "off"! I have been sitting/nannying formally since 2015. I am CPR certified, have experience with up to 3 kids at a time. Im a mom of a 2. 5-year-old and am versed in respectful parenting techniques. I enjoy crafts and games with kids, as well as...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I'd enthusiastically recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsible and caring childcare provider. Nicole cared for my two children (2yo and 5 yo) over the summer months. I am grateful that I could completely trust her to follow the guidelines I...
Nicole L.
Flor M.
Fair Lawn, NJ
$30-32/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Flor and I have been working as a nanny for 6 years. I have been working with both grade school kids and infants. I took care of two girls in Ridgewood from August 2018 to January 2021. I worked with an infant in Ridgewood full-time for one year. In 2022, I took care of a baby in Upper Saddle River and a toddler...
Flor can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Flor was an outstanding nanny for our son from the time he was 10 months to 19 months. She is super reliable, trustworthy, honest, and took amazing care of our son. We highly recommend Flor as a nanny or babysitter! "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Darlene. I live in Wayne, NJ and I graduated from the University of Akron, Ohio as a registered nurse. I worked 20 years as a nurse in labor and delivery and the newborn nursery. After having my 3 sons, I decided to dedicate my life to raising them and became a stay at home mom. Even though my sons are grown, I am...
Darlene can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"It is my pleasure to recommend Darlene as a nanny. She has been taking care of my 3 year old daughter since she is 1 year old and my 6 year old daughter since she is 4 years old.
Darlene is a lovely, caring, and family oriented woman. She is also very reliable....
Carley C.
Alexis E.
Wayne, NJ
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Alexis. I am 26 years old and am an elementary school teacher. I have a lot of babysitting/nannying experience with all ages which I can supply references for. I have my own car & a clean driving record. I love working with children and am also babysitter certified through Chilton hospital. I am looking for...
Alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
I enjoy working with children of all ages and with children with disabilities. I have 10+ years of experience. I am looking for a long term job and grow to be apart of your family!
Heather can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
3.3
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm 25 years old and am looking for one-time nanny jobs on weeknights and weekends, as I currently have a couple part time jobs during the week. I have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, which certifies me to teach anywhere from Pre-K to 3rd grade. This degree also incorporates music. I have experience teaching in...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
4.0
"Courtney worked for us for a short time last spring before she moved back home for summer break. We didn't build an extensive rapport but she seemed comfortable around my 1 and 4 yr olds. She had a natural way with them and didn't seem to get frazzled under...
Meaghan C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Anabell I am 23 years old and a part time sitter/nanny. I been in the childcare department for about 8 years now . I have younger siblings and cousins that I took care of since I was 12 years old . I'm currently in Passaic County Community College going for my bachelors degree . I have experience working with...
Anabell can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We absolutely loved Anna as the nanny for our daughter. She was highly devoted to her, with minimal distractions. She knew how to calm our daughter in the perfect way and was instrumental in getting her into arts. We would definitely hire her again"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have been a nanny since I am 19 and have worked with many families. I have experience with twins. I love to have the kids outside to play or even take them to the park or activities if needed. I am still in contact with all the kids I have...
Gina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"Gina cared for out twins for 6 years. She was amazing. Always reading, doing art projects, keeping kids active outside. As they grew she was helpful in running them to their schedules activities, picking up from preschool, cooking dinner on nights we ran late. I...
Lisa W.
Luisa B.
Haledon, NJ
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Luisa I am 30 years old , I was born and raised in North Jersey. I have 8 and half years of experience with working with children from newborn to 10-year-olds. I have also worked at a preschool. I love kids. They are so full of amazing energy and such a joy to be around. I consider myself loving, caring, patient and...
Luisa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"I have to say Luisa left a very good impression with our family showing dedication and responsibility with our son. We felt bad to let her go when our parents moved in to the house to help take care of our boy. Definitely will consider rehiring her again if...
DAVID B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
At 16 I started working at a preschool as a teacher's aide caring for children ages 2-5 years old. During the same time I also worked at an after school program with elementary school children. When I was 18 I nannied for a family of 4 children, and became CPR, AED, and first aide certified for pediatrics and adults. I stayed at...
Gianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Gianna is great with kids and animals. She really cares about the people she works for and with. Gianna definitely has great work ethic and puts 100% into whatever she is doing. "
chelsea Z.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Oakland, NJ
Olga K.
5.0
Olga became a loving member of our family for many years. She raised our youngest daughter from age 0-3 while also helping with our older two kids (4 and 6) as well. Olga keeps the house meticulously clean on a daily basis and is an amazing cook! She is kind, loving and incredibly hard working. She...
- Nicole V.
Laurie A.
5.0
Laurie has been watching my 3 children for two months. She is very reliable and loves to cook. She has a grown son and is a safe driver.
- Katherine M.
Lauren C.
5.0
Since starting with us over a year ago, Lauren has become a member of our family. She is incredibly reliable, nurturing, punctual, and loving towards our children and always keeps their best interest in the forefront of all she does. We are truly blessed to have her in our lives!
- Keli J.
Wendy G.
5.0
Wendy G. was employed as a nanny with us from November 2023 through March 2024. Wendy began with us when our daughter was 4 months old and was our first introduction to daycare.
Wendy has been consistent since day one and has always communicated effectively. She has been an integral part of...
- Samantha M.
Lena M.
5.0
We hired Lena to watch our 7 month old for 4 days a week for about a month while we juggled working and looking for homes in the area. It was the first time hiring anyone for us so I was nervous but Lena was great with our son. He warmed up to him instantly as she was patient, read to him and...
- Vanessa F.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Oakland, NJ
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Oakland, NJ?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Oakland, NJ is as of is $22.33 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 Oakland, NJ?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 12 in Oakland, 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 Oakland, NJ?
You can find different nanny services in Oakland 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 Oakland, NJ with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Oakland, NJ nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Nannies in Oakland, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.