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Shay C.

  • 15 years paid experience
  • 7 miles
Shay C., Babysitter in Dunellen, NJ 08812 with 15 years of paid experience

*I am no longer able to commit to long or short term babysitting. *I am available for occasional babysitting and arranged babysitting day by day. Hello families, I have worked with children from infants to 16 years of age for over 15 years. I currently work with children with delays and special needs in Early Intervention and other agencies for the past 10 years. I am CPR and First Aid certified. Traveling, walking, hiking, reading, swimming, and being outdoors with family and friends are what I really enjoy doing in my free time. *Allergic to cats

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$30–45/hr

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5.0

Jeremy E.

We are very thankful we found Shay. She is great with our daughter and engages in an educational way with her throughout the time she is here. Would very highly recommend

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Nazia F.

  • 8 years paid experience
  • 15 miles
Nazia F., Babysitter in Dunellen, NJ 08812 with 8 years of paid experience

Hey there! 🌟 I’m Nazia, and caring for children has been a passion of mine since I was 9 years old. Over the past decade, I’ve had the joy of looking after kids of all ages—from newborns to teenagers (0–13 years old)—including children with ASD, ADHD, and other special needs. Now at 21, I’ve expanded my experience even further by working professionally as a Behavior Technician (BT), supporting children with developmental challenges through applied behavior analysis. I’m also certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid, and CPR, so your child’s safety is always a top priority in my care. Whether I’m helping with homework, playing games, or simply being a calm and caring presence, I’m committed to creating a nurturing, safe, and fun environment where kids can thrive. I look forward to the opportunity to bring my heart, skills, and experience to your family! Hello, my availability on the app seems to be wrong! Monday-Wed 6pm overnight care ending at 7am Fri-Sat Im available 10am morningings until 5pm please feel free to reach out if my schedule aligns with yours!

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$20–24/hr

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5.0

Nami Y.

Nazia was great with my daughter. My daughter had so much fun and we will definitely reach out again for future needs! Nazia was also very courteous in proactively reaching out and understanding household rules, etc. Thank you so much for babysitting my daughter Nazia :)

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Tanya T.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • 3 miles
Tanya T., Babysitter in Dunellen, NJ 08812 with 10 years of paid experience

Hello! My name is Tanya, and I have a deep passion for working with children. With experience caring for kids of various ages, I strive to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where they can learn, grow, and have fun. I understand the importance of patience, creativity, and consistency in childcare, and I always aim to provide dependable and loving care. Whether it’s helping with homework, organizing fun activities, or ensuring a structured and safe routine, I am committed to making each day a positive experience for both children and parents. I am currently pursuing a career in education/healthcare, with the long-term goal of opening my own daycare. My love for working with children extends beyond just babysitting it’s about building meaningful connections and supporting their development in every way possible. If you’re looking for a caring and responsible provider who will treat your little ones like family, I’d love the opportunity to connect!

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$22–25/hr

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5.0

Amanda J.

Tanya waited over 30 minutes for us to arrive with no issue which we appreciated because we were coming in from out of town. Overall great experience!

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Joanna R.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • 15 miles
Joanna R., Babysitter in Dunellen, NJ 08812 with 10 years of paid experience

Professional Educator & Care Provider | Academic Support, Enrichment & Reliable Childcare I’m a certified teacher with a Master’s degree and five years of classroom experience (grades 3–8), along with substitute teaching across grade levels. I specialize in calm, engaging, developmentally supportive care that blends structure, learning, and play. I’m a homeschooling mom to my 5-year-old son (who will start kindergarten this fall) and my 2-year-old daughter. For weekday daytime care, my daughter would accompany me. I offer childcare and academic support, including reading intervention, writing help, homework support, and enrichment for elementary and middle school students. Activities I enjoy with children include reading, outdoor play, crafts, imaginative play, and hands-on learning tailored to each child’s interests. I have reliable transportation, am comfortable with light childcare-related housekeeping, and references are available upon request.

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$20–25/hr

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Matija T.

Joanna is fantastic with both my girls, age 3 and 1. We are looking forward to a long term relationship!

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Sandra S.

  • 20 years paid experience
  • 9 miles
Sandra S., Babysitter in Dunellen, NJ 08812 with 20 years of paid experience

Positive, cheerful, nurturing and responsible child care provider with 20 + years experience in childcare and babysitting. Excited to offer child-appropriate activities involving art music and crafts. Motivated to help children become happy healthy and well behaved. My philosophy is that the caregiver must be all about sparking children’s imaginations. That is something I’m especially passionate about. Qualifications: • At-home daycare specialist (newborns to preteens) • Infant and child CPR certification • Art and Crafts specialist • Potty trainer • Sleeping schedule trainer • Excellent in stimulating children by indoor and outdoor activities • Bilingual: Fluent in English & Spanish and willing to teach • Promote happy and healthy atmosphere by preparing age-appropriate activities • Calm under pressure • Dependable • Organized • Creative • Self-motivated • People and goal oriented • Professional attitude • Honest and flexible • Good Interpersonal and communicative skills. • Non Smoker • Valid Driver’s License

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$28–32/hr

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Courtney S.

I can’t say enough wonderful things about Sandy! She has been with our family for the past two years and has been an incredible caregiver to our boys. She is kind, loving, dependable, and truly cares about them. She keeps them active, engaged, and always on the go—whether it’s trips to the park, sports, music classes, playdates, or other fun adventures. She drives them wherever they need to go and is always keeping us updated throughout the day with pictures and videos, which gives us so much peace of mind especially for two working parents! Sandy has had such a positive impact on our youngest, who is now 2½. Thanks to her, he speaks and understands so much Spanish! More than anything, she has built such a genuine, loving relationship with both of our boys and treats them as if they were her own. They adore her! Any family would be lucky to have her!

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Melissa G.

  • 13 years paid experience
  • 12 miles
Melissa G., Babysitter in Dunellen, NJ 08812 with 13 years of paid experience

Hi, I’m Mel! I’m currently looking for a part-time nanny or babysitting position and will be available to start with one month’s notice. I’m based near Linden and open to positions within about 8 miles (excluding Staten Island). I’m 29, CPR/First Aid certified, and have over 13 years of experience in babysitting and nannying. My experience includes caring for infants, working as a mother’s helper, and caring for multiple children (in daycares as well), including twins. I’m very comfortable with energetic kids and enjoy creating a fun, engaging environment through activities like arts and crafts, reading, and creative play. I’m reliable, punctual, and naturally attentive, and I take pride in making both children and parents feel supported and at ease. My rate starts at $24/hour and increases by $1 for each additional child. I offer paid trial days at $23/hour. References are available upon request. I do require a one-month notice before transitioning to a new position, to ensure the family I’m currently working with has enough time to find a replacement caregiver. I’m available for video, phone, or in-person interviews. Looking forward to connecting!

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$24–50/hr

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5.0

Mabel B.

Mel has worked with my now 3 year old for a few months. My daughter suffers from separation anxiety and Mel did a terrific job with making her feel more comfortable. I highly recommend Mel and will definitely call her again down the line if I need her help.

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Nekia P.

  • 25 years paid experience
  • 11 miles
Nekia P., Babysitter in Dunellen, NJ 08812 with 25 years of paid experience

Children are a gift from God! I'm loving, honest, understanding, nurturing, and responsible. I watch all ages. I have over 20 years of experience. I have daycare experience as well. I can do mornings, weekends, holidays, date nights. I am CPR certified. If you are interested in my services, please contact me.

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$23–30/hr

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5.0

Diana P.

she's great with Kids .

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Natalie D.

  • 16 years paid experience
  • 4 miles
Natalie D., Babysitter in Dunellen, NJ 08812 with 16 years of paid experience

Energetic, dependable, and nurturing caregiver with extensive experience caring for children from newborns to tweens, both professionally and personally. I also previously worked as a Director in Childcare Education, giving me strong experience in child development, structured learning, safety, and creating supportive environments for children of all ages. As a proud mother of four successful young adults beginning their professional careers, I understand the importance of patience, guidance, structure, and emotional support throughout every stage of a child’s development. I dedicated over 13 years to my previous family/employer, building long-term relationships based on trust, consistency, compassion, and reliability. I am highly organized, patient, and passionate about helping children thrive in a safe, engaging, and positive environment. English is my primary language, I am a U.S. Citizen, and I have a clean driving record with a reliable vehicle. I also offer flexible availability, including days, evenings, weekends, and occasional babysitting support.

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$35–40/hr

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5.0

Elissa M.

Natalie Denize-Scott cared for my three children from October 2013 to May 2026, including my twins since birth. She is dependable, nurturing, patient, and truly caring. Natalie helped with daily childcare, transportation, meal prep, bottle sterilizing, formula prep, and light housekeeping. My children loved her, and I always felt confident leaving them in her care. I highly recommend her to any family seeking a trustworthy and compassionate nanny or caregiver.

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Zariah W.

  • 5 years paid experience
  • 7 miles
Zariah W., Babysitter in Dunellen, NJ 08812 with 5 years of paid experience

Hello my name is Zariah, I am 22 years old and growing up I have a total of 6 younger siblings and I helped raise all of them. I have a set of twin sisters age 4 years old and I treat them like my own kids. I think it’s important to treat everyone’s children like their your own. I am a college student. I major in nursing. I want to be pediatric nurse. I can cook and clean. I can clean and I currently am employed at a daycare as a lead teacher to infant and toddlers.

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$17–22/hr

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5.0

Takiyah R.

Zariah is very patient and was always engaged in learning activities with my child. She's personable and was great with decision making without me stepping in. She's hands-on and handled emotional tantrums with care and ease. My child looked forward to the days she would be at our home.

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Michelle O.

  • 5 years paid experience
  • 3 miles
Michelle  O., Babysitter in Dunellen, NJ 08812 with 5 years of paid experience

Hi everyone! My name is Michelle Orobio , Im a senior at Howard University & I’m looking for babysitting opportunities during my very long vacation break ( May 25- August 1) I have tons of experience working with kids I was a lead teacher in the 3’s classroom as well as assistant and floater teacher before that , I’ve also been a camp counselor and a behavioral technician for kids with autism,I have tons of experience with all different age groups ranging from 3months- 11 years old. I have tons of families that I do date nights for when im back home, i have about 5 years of experience , im CPR/First aid certified , and can also provide great references from staff & parents I work for !, I love working with kids. I’ve watched kids in Summit,Union,Short Hills,Morristown & more I’m available starting May 25th I am looking for a family that might need some extra set of hands during this summer period. It can be a full time position or part time since I will be home for a very long time, im flexible with my hours and time. Feel free to send me a message if you’re interested or have any questions. I’d love to help out! Thank you!

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$25–30/hr

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5.0

Xiaowei T.

Michelle helped care for our 4-month-old baby over the summer, and we had an excellent experience with her. She is caring, patient, responsible, and has a great work ethic. She was very attentive to our baby’s needs and made us feel comfortable and confident leaving him in her care. Michelle is also very friendly and easy to work with. We would definitely love to work with her again in the future.

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