Find Nannies in Short Hills, NJ
At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked nannies in Short Hills, NJ and hire the best fit for your family.
How it works
Share details about your nanny needs
Match with highly rated local nannies near you
Compare nanny options and choose the best fit
Nannies in Short Hills, NJ
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Stéphane is a very loving, responsible and creative person! We always did play dates together and the children that she takes care of loved her so much!!"
Cintia K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Niyah. I'm a 25-year-old hardworking, responsible, and loving individual. I started babysitting at the age of 13. Through my high school and college years I became a full time Nanny, Teacher, and counselor. I have 12 years experience. In my previous roles I have worked at 4 daycares, The Boys and Girls club, and I...
Aaniyah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aaniyah has been a wonderful and trustworthy sitter for our 4 month old. She is patient, flexible, loving, calm, and genuinely enjoys spending time with our son. She is always on time, is very responsive, and is easy to work with. We've been having to make some...
Leah N.
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi parents!
I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...
Malka can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Malka is one of the best babysitters/nannies we have been lucky to have. She has been taking care of our little girl since she were just a few months old, and she is now 20 months old. Malka is an incredibly warm and friendly person who always has a positive...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Lana and I have been a nanny for 5+ years in the USA and have previously worked as a nanny back home in Ukraine. I have taken care of kids of various ages (0 - 12 y. o.). I have a reliable car, and a clean driving record. Trilingual(English, Ukrainian, Russian).
Additional tasks I have done in the past and...
Svitlana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Lana has been our live-in nanny for 1 year+, taking care of our baby. She has a good way with babies, is patient and loving, and handled all the baby's needs with great care. Our daughter had to wear a hip brace for half a year, which made everything more difficult...
Oana G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm your future nanny extraordinaire! With a zest for life and a passion for fostering creativity and laughter, I'm all about turning ordinary moments into unforgettable adventures for your kiddos. Let's embark on a journey filled with fun, growth, and endless smiles together!
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie is great! She's been so good with our young sons (ages 10w & 19mo). I trust her entirely"
Linde K.
Nashaly M.
Parsippany, NJ
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a Behavioral Therapist with a Bachelors in Psychology and interested in babysitting/nannying part time. I love working with kids and have worked at a daycare for almost 2 years and another for about a year now. My mother is also a teacher who has taught me a lot on how to care for a child. I have a 3-year-old brother who...
Nashaly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Appreciated the responsiveness , things didn't work since we booked someone else but will reach out next time ."
Hitesh M.
5.0
(4)
Hi! I'm Karen and I'm looking for a full time live out nanny position. My current position with a family on the UWS is ending as they are moving out of NYC. A bit about me: I'm from Brazil, speak Portuguese, CPR certified, and have experience with kids 2-19. My previous nanny jobs have given me experience in potty training,...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Karen was sent to us from heaven! She has been a beloved part of our family for over two years. She has been caring for our 4 year old daughter since she was 2. We are moving to Connecticut and want her to come with us but the commute will be too much for her and...
Jamie G.
Corinne G.
Florham Park, NJ
$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Corinne, I'm 22 years old and I live in Florham Park. I have been nannying/babysitting for over 5 years and I have experience with children of all ages. I am currently a Biology major at Fairleigh Dickinson University, which I commute to. I have several years of previous experience babysitting and enjoy spending time...
Corinne can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Corinne interviewed for a childcare position with my wife and I. Although we ultimately chose a different candidate, we were very impressed with her professional demeanor, references and experience.
We would absolutely feel comfortable hiring her and encourage...
Bart Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I absolutely love children. I've worked as a camp counselor, a nanny, and as a teacher at early learning centers. I am a mom and understand the importance of trust and safety when it comes to your child's caregiver. I treat every child I care for as my own and love to introduce them to different experiences, such as music. I've...
Bridget can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We've had a number of different nannies for my son (now a little over 2) and Bridget has been by far the most outstanding nanny we've ever had. She is easy to communicate with and extremely professional in how she approaches the job, always punctual if not early,...
Katherine W.
Patsy J.
Newark, NJ
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCED NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST/ BABY NURSE/ INFANT NANNY
5.0
(14)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi Parents,
I am a warm, gentle, loving and trustworthy person. As soon as I enter your home, you will immediately feel comfortable with me and relieved to have someone with a lot of experience (20years), CPR & first Aid take care of your baby. Immediately, I will begin to care for the baby and put my "magic" to work. I have...
Patsy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Patsy’s amazing. So great with my child as a new born and also as a toddler. My daughter gets excited when she knows she’s coming. We started using her during COVID and she was beyond cautious and thorough which is what you want for your newborn regardless of a...
Care member
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, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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
My name is Kathleen. I am interested in positions such as babysitter, nanny, dog walking, housekeeping etc. I am a college graduate holding a BA in Sociology and a minor in Psychology and one course away from teacher of the handicapped certification. I have a work history of 18 years plus with the state of NJ. I have also worked...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic."
Heather F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny/sitter professionally for a little over 10 years, and a sitter personally for over 30 years. I started babysitting when I was 12 years old. I have experience with all ages, including infant twins.
Prior to becoming a nanny, I worked for a local police department as a clerk. When I left there, I watched my...
Camille can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Leticia R.
Newark, NJ
$25-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Enthusiastic and caring nanny with a passion for providing exceptional care to children. Experienced in creating a safe, nurturing environment to foster children's growth and development.
Leticia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Leticia has been a great babysitter for my 3-year-old son! She’s warm, caring, and instantly put him at ease. From the start, Leticia engaged him with creative activities and played with him. If my son is smiling, that means she was doing a good job! Highly...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience nannying/sitting for children of all ages and even those with autism. I'm a certified life coach, and as a nanny with this background, I focus on creating a warm, supportive environment where kids feel safe and can grow. I use empathy, positive encouragement, and goal-setting to help them build...
Sheena can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"We hired Sheena for the day to care for our 6-month old daughter while we worked from home. She was great with our kid. She was fantastic for playing, feeding, putting her down for naps, and overall attentiveness to the baby. She was also punctual and very nice....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Mary and I am a graduate college student. I am looking to find a summer babysitter / nannying position. I have five+ years of experience caring for children.
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary was an absolute dream and savior for us this summer! She cared for my 5 year old daughter and her two older cousins much of the summer. She was energetic, upbeat, careful, engaging, and just so kind and warm with the kids. They absolutely loved her and my...
Laura B.
Rayane D.
Newark, NJ
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Dear families,
My name is Rayane, I'm 28 years old, and I live in Newark, NJ.
I have worked as a professional nanny for almost 7 years. As a nanny, I bring not only the necessary skills and experience but also a genuine love for nurturing and guiding children through their formative years. My commitment to creating a positive...
Rayane can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She's a hard working employee she's great with people and has a positive attitude"
COREY M.
Raquel H.
Stirling, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
I am energetic, loving, responsible, and happy person. I love to play with kids, take them to different activities indoors and outdoors. I have experience as a nanny. I have my own transportation. l love pets and I don' t smoke. I am clean and organized.
Raquel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
4.0
"We recently hired Raquel for our open nanny position. She just started 3 days ago, but we are really happy so far!"
Ashley H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. Through my 30 years of experience and coursework in early child development, I've honed my skills and strategies to create a safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages. I strongly believe in open...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria cared for our son from the time he was approximately 4 months old until two years old. She was very reliable, and it was a great relief to us that we could count on her every day. Further, she is very loving and kind, and our son looked forward to seeing her...
Shawna P.
Showing 41 - 60 of 60
Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Short Hills, NJ
Elda R.
5.0
Elda is a fabulous caregiver. Our family was so lucky to have her care for our 3 kids ( 1.5 year old twins and a 6 month old). She always kept the kids engaged, played games, read books, managed nap times and made it all look easy. She took the kids to the library for storytelling, made them...
- Care member
Stephane S.
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 been part of our family for the...
- Lori K.
Aaniyah M.
5.0
Aaniyah has been a wonderful and trustworthy sitter for our 4 month old. She is patient, flexible, loving, calm, and genuinely enjoys spending time with our son. She is always on time, is very responsive, and is easy to work with. We've been having to make some change to his feeding and nap...
- Leah N.
Malka S.
4.0
Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was very personable and nice to be around in our home. At first our boy was clingy and upset to be left with someone new, but by the end of her time with...
- Care member
Svitlana A.
5.0
Lana has been our live-in nanny for 1 year+, taking care of our baby. She has a good way with babies, is patient and loving, and handled all the baby's needs with great care. Our daughter had to wear a hip brace for half a year, which made everything more difficult from changing the baby to putting...
- Oana G.
Additional Nanny Services
Nanny Articles
Moms are not machines: Why time for yourself isn’t selfish — and how to get it
April 16th, 2025 Becoming a parent is a beautiful and rewarding experience, but it can also be unrelenting, particularly if you’re one of the many moms struggling to fi... Read more
Special Needs Care for Adult Children: Interview Questions
January 24th, 2018 Hiring personal care assistants (PCAs) is often a key part of a disabled adult’s system of care. Some hire PCAs through an agency, while others hire an... Read more
Mental health breaks for parents are nonnegotiable: Here’s why
April 15th, 2024 The joy they bring is endless, but … Kids. Are. Full. On. The demands. The playdates and activities. The snacks. The messes! While their smiles and sn... Read more
The kids are not alright: How to know if your teen is struggling and help them cope
June 27th, 2022 For over two years, families have anticipated a return to normalcy following the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. But as schools fully reopened and kids’... Read more
FAQs for finding nannies in Short Hills, NJ
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Short Hills, NJ?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Short Hills, NJ is as of is $22.56 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 Short Hills, NJ?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 9 in Short Hills, 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 Short Hills, NJ?
You can find different nanny services in Short Hills 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 Short Hills, NJ with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.