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Maya D.
- 14 years paid experience
- 13 miles
Hi families! My name is Maya I am a 30 year old career nanny tuned teacher Dedicated & Experienced Nanny | Educator | Newborn Care Specialist With over a decade of professional childcare experience, I am a passionate and highly skilled nanny who provides nurturing, educational, and developmentally appropriate care for children of all ages. As a CPR, First Aid, and AED-certified caregiver, I prioritize safety while fostering a warm and engaging environment where children thrive. My expertise extends from newborns as young as six days old to school-aged children, including sibling groups and children with special needs. As a Newborn Care Specialist, I support families through those critical early days, offering expert care in feeding, sleep routines, and infant development. Additionally, my background as an educator allows me to incorporate creative and stimulating learning experiences into daily routines. I have a clean driving record and ample experience safely transporting children to and from school, activities, and playdates. Families I have worked with consistently commend my professionalism, reliability, and ability to form deep, trusting bonds with both children and parents—reflected in my glowing references. Whether assisting with newborn care, engaging children in enriching activities, or ensuring smooth family logistics, I am committed to creating a loving, structured, and fun environment where children feel safe and valued. Let’s connect—I’d love to support your family!
$23–50/hr
Maria S.
- 20 years paid experience
- 15 miles
My Name is Maria Smith and I have 10+ years in education, teaching religious education for my local church, substitute teaching, active Girl Scout leader and very active in my community. In addition, I am very creative and look forward to developing and engaging children with arts & crafts and outdoor sports. My “can do” positive attitude will engage kids during our time together. I lead with enthusiasm and possess a positive demeanor to inspire and motivate others. Education is constantly evolving and I am passionate on being a part of this evolution. I am a certified NJ Substitute teacher state for PreK-12 and teach English to children & adults in China. I am American Heart Association CPR trained and enjoy hiking, going to the beach, sewing and spending time with my 3 children and dog “Junior” in New Jersey.
$25–100/hr
Susan L.
- 31 years paid experience
- 5 miles
Accommodating and versatile individual with the talent to develop inspiring hands-on lessons that will capture a child's imagination and breed success. Ensuring that every child's learning styles and abilities are addressed. I have the ability to establish cooperative, professional relationships with parents and students. I am a warm and caring teacher who wants all children to be successful learners.
$15–25/hr
Christina M.
- 8 years paid experience
- 12 miles
Hello there! I truly love working with kids, I have a lot of experience working with multiple children & in many home environments. Pets are no problem as well! My background caring for infants, toddlers, and youth started when my mother use to babysit kids daily at home which I’ve got to experience & help her when I was younger. Since then I’ve worked in daycares & family friendly homes! Im a very caring, fun, helpful & compassionate individual that you can trust & be a loving sitter to your babies! I love arts & crafts, reading books, movies, outside activities & more! Please feel free to ask me any questions.
$15–100/hr
Laura L.
- 4 years paid experience
- 14 miles
Energetic children care with history of entertaining, teaching and protecting children. Follows parents wishes with care and looks for opportunities to engage children in fun and learning-focused opportunities. Alert and organized individual dedicated to maintaining child-friendly environment.
$20–30/hr
Leydi G.
- 8 years paid experience
- 14 miles
Hello everyone i am Leydi, who absolutely adores children and have lots of experience caring for them! I am trustworthy, reliable, loyal, responsible, and an all around loving person. I can also do simple housework (cleaning, dishes, dogwalking, etc.) as part of my services. I have the most experience in taking care of ages 1-10 , and absolutely love having a good enjoyable creative time with the kids.
$10–30/hr
Ella N.
- 4 years paid experience
- 12 miles
Hi, I'm Ella. I have had the pleasure of babysitting for 15 wonderful families over the past four years. I love staying in contact with all my families and creating such wonderful bonds with them. It’s really special to me. Currently, I am a freshman in college, pursuing a degree to become a Child Development Specialist. I have a deep passion for nurturing and supporting children. I am very comfortable with pets and absolutely adore them. I have experience caring for babies as young as six months old, as well as extensive experience with one-year-olds and children of various other ages. I am currently a part-time nanny for a family and have weekend and occasional babysitting availability.
$20–35/hr
Shania O.
- 3 years paid experience
- 13 miles
Creating a nurturing and engaging environment for children is my passion. For the past three years, I've enjoyed providing reliable care to families, supporting their needs with patience and a calm demeanor. I hold a college degree and am comfortable caring for one child, ages newborn to 11. My approach involves fostering creativity through imaginative play, educational games, and outdoor activities. I'm happy to help with cooking, light housekeeping, carpooling, and swimming supervision, as I am a skilled swimmer. I communicate regularly with parents via text or phone, always respecting their preferred method. Enforcing household rules is something I'm very comfortable with. I am First Aid and CPR Training certified. Ultimately, I want to bring joy and peace of mind to your family. I look forward to the opportunity to connect with you and your little one!
$23–30/hr
Kim B.
- 10 years paid experience
- 5 miles
Retired law-enforcement officer. Raised two girls (well almost). One is a sophomore in college and the other will be graduating high school this year. I so miss when they were little. I miss watching them learn and experience new things. I miss when they say the funniest things. Would be happy to spend some time watching your little ones grow.
$23–27/hr
Morgan M.
- 4 years paid experience
- 10 miles
Hello my name is Morgan! I have previous experience working with children from ages 1-12 while working at a day care for a gym. I have also had multiple babysitting jobs and experience caring fot handicapped and special needs children. My last job was being a part time nanny where I assisted with school work, preparing meals, and cleaning.
$25–32/hr
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