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60 nannies are listed in South Orange, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in South Orange, NJ
4.6
(14)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
Fully vaccinated/boosted nanny (flu shot too) hoping to connect with a local family seeking full time
(40 hour) help beginning in January 2023. I am available Monday through Friday and flexible on hours. Infant/toddler CPR certified, proof of Covid vaccination and a clear driving record/background check.
I do my best to get...
Shea can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Shea for a short-term nanny job watching our four-month old son and it worked out great. She was excellent with him, playing and keeping him entertained, and helping to get him up and down for naps. She was very communicative and reliable, and even helped...
David B.
4.6
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience working with children (toddlers- teenagers) as a professional household manager/nanny . I am a very caring and responsible person. I have a comfortable for transportation with an impeccable driving record and insurance. I am very organized and experienced with multiples. I managed 2 households...
Malgorzata can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Early Education
5.0
"Maggie worked with us for almost a year taking care of two elementary age kids. She was very punctual, organized and great with the kids. We trusted her completely with picking up kids from school and taking them to activities. She is also a great cook so that was...
Care member
Mayerli R.
Newark, NJ
$25-32/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Mayerli from Colombia. I am responsible, patient, creative, playful, and energetic. I have been taking care of kids since I was 16 years old. When I was in Colombia, I worked part-time taking care of kids from 4 months to 13 years old. Currently, I live in the country for 3 years working as a nanny.
I like...
Mayerli can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
5.0
"My children LOVE her. she actually plays with the children!"
Ijeoma H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of childcare experience. I have a education degree in Elementary Education, specializing in Pre-K Primary. I'm bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English. I recently worked for a family in the UES for 2 years and I still nanny for them from time to time. For this family, I nannied for 1 child and started working...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Grace was our nanny for several weeks this summer for our 1 year old and 4.5 year old including school pick ups and overnights. She was absolutely wonderful. Incredibly reliable, flexible, and the kids loved her! Looking forward to having her again."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working as a nanny for seven years. In addition to raising my own family, I am college educated and have trained as an EMT. I have had diverse life experiences and have tons of practical knowledge.
Ideally, I enjoy caring for bright children who enjoy reading and learning. I strive to introduce them to the world and...
Ingrid can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ingrid is an extremely reliable, caring, neat and generous individual. She provided our family with Nanny services for 3 children aged 13, 11, and 9.
She is utterly trustworthy, very kind, and playful.
I would highly recommend her services to everyone."
Tomer A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
A pleasant day to you! If you are looking for someone who is fun, caring, attentive to your child's/children's needs, someone who is respectful and takes their job seriously? Then you need not look any further! My name is Anesta , and I am very passionate about all that I do, including being the best nanny any family could ask...
Anesta can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Anesta for approximately ten years. Anesta is a very caring, punctual and meticulous person. Anesta has great interpersonal skills and is fluent in English. I believe that Anesta is trustworthy and would be an asset to your agency."
Margaret O.
5.0
(1)
I'm Jessica!
I'm oriented with educational areas but I'm more interested in personalized care. I have a degree based on pedagogy, I studied foreign languages in my country (Colombia) English and French and I worked as a teacher, I have experience teaching and taking care of kids with special needs. I have driving license, a...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is a proactive girl, besides she is helpful and she can communicate in an excellent way, she is sociable, friendly and kind."
Diana E.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
As babysitter I am friendly and disciplined individual with 8+ years extensive experience in nurturing and developing children of different ages. Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to make a positive change in the lives of children. Well-versed in making children schedules, potty- training,...
Luciana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Had a last minute babysitting need and I'm so glad Luciana was available. She was easy to communicate with, on time and was great with my 10 month old. Very kind and attentive, and kept my baby engaged and happy. I would highly recommend her and will definitely...
Jess L.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come from a family of 10 children and I am the second eldest. I grew up in a busy household and recognized early that I wanted to make a career out of working with children professionally. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in honors psychology and neuroscience taking courses in lifespan psychology and early child...
Ashley can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ashley comes from a large family and has had a lot of experience with children. She is very thoughtful and willing to serve in any capacity. Many times she has watched my children and helped with them. She is very trustworthy!"
Naomi S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is I, I am 29 years old and I have over than 4 years experience as a caregiver starting as an au pair (2018) then as live in/ out nanny.
Skills:
Newborn and multiple experience;
Art and crafts;
Prepare health meals;
Good drive record
Pet friendly;
Speak English and Portuguese ( native language)
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Isabella was an amazing part of our family taking care of our 5 year old during the school year. She was fun and energetic and our daughter loved spending time with her. "
Care member
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Joy is an absolute joy. She is incredibly empathetic & caring, and simply wonderful with kids. She has such a kind heart and our daughter had so much fun playing games with her. Joy was incredibly accommodating. We really lucked out finding her when we needed...
Care member
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"A diamond and a gem. If you're lucky enough to hire Maria as your sitter than you are in excellent hands. We employed Maria for four years beginning when our daughter was an infant. Maria took care of my child like they were her very own. I was never worried about...
Sergio S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
HI, my name is Dolores. I am seeking a full time job with a professional family. With more than 25 years caring for newborns and school-age children, I have developed the following skills: diaper changing, bottle feeding, baths, potty training, meal preparation, light housekeeping, driving the children to school and other...
Dolores can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Our dear friend Dolores was the nanny of our two children for 11 years. She joined our family when our son was 3 months old and cared of him and our second child, a daughter, who was born 4 years after Dolores joined us.
Dolores was more than a nanny - she was...
Ruth E.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Alona M, from Union New Jersey
I am a reliable, responsible, respectful, trustworthy and well experienced nanny.
I am very passionate, I love the company of young kids in a way that I treat them as my own children. I am very patient in handling their moods and behaviors without losing my temper. I am safety conscious and...
Alona can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alona was on time and made us feel very comfortable in leaving our baby with her. She's friendly and easy to communicate with. I'll hire her again in the future."
Danielle T.
Joan S.
Montclair, NJ
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years experience in being a Nanny, I enjoy taking of kids ages newborn and up. I come from a large family and taking care and nurturing is second nature to me. And I love my job and I take pride in what I do. Looking forward to be a part of your family.
Joan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Joan is a caring and very reliable person. She was a wonderful help this summer with caring for my newborn baby. I would thoroughly recommend her. "
Christina C.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a single mother of three children. I have an 11-year-old daughter, 23-year-old daughter and a 25yr old son. For the past 23 years, as a single mother of three children, I can proudly say that I raised my children on my own no matter what circumstances and struggles I have been through, since my divorce in 2001. Not only do...
Debbie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Debbie was the first nanny we hired for our child when he was six months old and she is a truly exceptional nanny. She was patient, caring, energetic, hands on and extremely organized. She would read to him and talk with him all the time, engage him in activities,...
Trina B.
Olivia M.
Bloomfield, NJ
$22-23/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello My name is Olivia.
33-year-old new mom to a beautiful 1-year-old baby girl . Very reliable and willing to always help out where and when I can.
Im available for transportation to and from school or after school activities. I have 4 years of experience with transport/ nanny services including working with a special needs...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Olivia is amazing, her energy and her aura was amazing to be around .definitely a keeper"
Former Member A.
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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic."
Heather F.
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Sheena was great, and my son really liked her!"
Gregg B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a single, responsible individual that will love to provide care for children. As a mother myself, I understand how important is to rely and trust on someone with the care of your child. I like to engage with children of all ages and have a good interaction with them so they feel comfortable and expand their skills.
Cristina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Cristina helped me with getting my kids ready in the morning and dropping them off to school. She also did some light housekeeping which was not asked of her yet greatly appreciated. She was very attentive and caring to my kids, as well as patient. She was...
Elise C.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in South Orange, NJ
Shea G.
5.0
We hired Shea for a short-term nanny job watching our four-month old son and it worked out great. She was excellent with him, playing and keeping him entertained, and helping to get him up and down for naps. She was very communicative and reliable, and even helped out with our daughter when she was...
- David B.
Malgorzata Z.
5.0
Maggie worked with us for almost a year taking care of two elementary age kids. She was very punctual, organized and great with the kids. We trusted her completely with picking up kids from school and taking them to activities. She is also a great cook so that was a bonus!
- Care member
Mayerli R.
5.0
My children LOVE her. she actually plays with the children!
- Ijeoma H.
Grace A.
5.0
Grace was such a big help taking care of my 8 month old son. She was reliable, showing up on time every day, and my son had a great time with her, playing and reading. She followed his routine well including feeding him solids I prepared. I hope Grace is available the next time we need a pair of...
- Joanna G.
Ingrid J.
5.0
Ingrid is an extremely reliable, caring, neat and generous individual. She provided our family with Nanny services for 3 children aged 13, 11, and 9.
She is utterly trustworthy, very kind, and playful.
I would highly recommend her services to everyone.
- Tomer A.
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FAQs for finding nannies in South Orange, NJ
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in South Orange, NJ?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in South Orange, NJ is as of is $20.75 per hour as of February, 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 South Orange, NJ?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 16 in South Orange, 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 South Orange, NJ?
You can find different nanny services in South Orange 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 South Orange, NJ with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for South Orange, NJ nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Nannies in South Orange, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed nannies.