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Tiana Z.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • 5 miles
Tiana  Z., Babysitter in South River, NJ 08882 with 10 years of paid experience

Hello families my name is Tiana I have worked around and with children all my life. I am a licensed care provider from the state of New Jersey based out of my home. I love children I have only one of my own. I have worked in the schools system for several years and also have worked in daycares as well. Over the years I have completed my cpr training my safety training I can love and teach all my students to exceed there form of communication skills at home and in school. I love to play read and entertain children to learn and to have fun.

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$20–25/hr

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5.0

Tishawna B.

My kids love Tiana. She is punctual, understanding and keeps me updated on any changes while they are with her. It is definitely comforting knowing the kids are safe.

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Melissa G.

  • 13 years paid experience
  • 15 miles
Melissa G., Babysitter in South River, NJ 08882 with 13 years of paid experience

Hi, I’m Mel! Looking to work 1-2 days a week alongside my current part time which runs from 3-6pm tues, thurs, fri. Will clear out any one of my work days to work for you if the job is a fit. Open to positions within 5 miles of Linden. **Alternatively looking for a LIVE-IN job within NJ or NY.** I’m 29, CPR/First Aid certified, and have over 13 years of growing experience in babysitting and nannying for infants, multiples, twins, and neurodivergent children. An important aspect of childcare I value greatly is the connection and understanding I’m able to build with children to meet their needs— allowing everyone’s day to flow as smoothly as possible. I’m work with all sorts of energy levels and personalities and enjoy creating fun, enriching environments through activities like arts and crafts, reading, and creative play. 🚗 Must have a car I can use if the position requires driving. Mine is currently for my commute only. My rate starts at $24/hour and increases by $1 for each additional child (paid trial days included). References available upon request. I’m available for video, phone, and 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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Sandra S.

  • 20 years paid experience
  • 15 miles
Sandra S., Babysitter in South River, NJ 08882 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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5.0

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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Ayesha J.

  • 15 years paid experience
  • 13 miles
Ayesha J., Babysitter in South River, NJ 08882 with 15 years of paid experience

Greetings, my name is Ayesha. I am a college graduate, Teacher in the field of Early Childhood Education, local nanny, and mentor with 15 years of child care experience. In addition to my bachelor's degree, I have a CDA Infant/Toddler credential as well as a CDA Preschool credential. I have experience working with children of all ages (infants to teenagers.) I have several years of experience as a Lead Teacher in an Infant/Toddler classroom as well as a Preschool class. I am also experienced in creating individualized care plans and schedules for infants/toddlers in addition to developing age appropriate lesson plans for preschool. I have worked in several day care centers, after school programs, summer camps, tutoring centers, and even for the Girls Scouts . I have also been trained for Child Abuse Prevention/Camp Safety Training, CPR, First Aid, and Epi pen usage. With over 10 years of experience working with children in positions such as being a preschool teacher/daycare teacher, babysitter, and summer camp counselor, I have tons of experience caring for several children of varying age groups at once. I am very fun, loving, creative, and extremely attentive to the child(ren)'s needs and can offer many services for all ages, such as arts and crafts, homework help, tutoring, snack/meal preparation, light cleaning, transportation etc. I do not smoke and I am very respectful of people's homes. I am fully vaccinated for covid and I can provide safe transportation. I am also willing to have a background check conducted. Please feel free to request my child care services. I look forward to potentially meeting your family!

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$28–40/hr

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5.0

Andrew L.

Ayesha watched our 1-yr old daughter in our hotel room while we were traveling from out-of-town for a wedding. She was very easy to communicate and coordinate with - which really helped boost our confidence in booking a babysitter in another town. She even brought extra toys with her to entertain our daughter - which was very much appreciated! We certainly recommend Ayesha!

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Charlene B.

  • 15 years paid experience
  • 4 miles
Charlene B., Babysitter in South River, NJ 08882 with 15 years of paid experience

Hi! My name is Charlene, and I’m a caring, dependable, and experienced childcare provider with over 20 years of experience and an MBA. I’m passionate about creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where children can feel comfortable and enjoy themselves. I love engaging children in arts and crafts, watching movies, and other fun activities. I’m also First Aid and CPR certified and have completed a federal background check, so families can feel confident knowing their children are in caring and responsible hands. I’m a huge animal lover and am comfortable caring for all types of pets as well. If your family has furry, feathered, or four-legged members, I’m happy to help care for them too! Since I work full-time during the day, I’m currently available for occasional babysitting, date nights, and evening childcare.

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$20–30/hr

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5.0

Sarah G.

She babysits my 10 year old, 8 year old, 5 year old and 3 year old children. Three of my children have autism. She knows exactly how to calm them down and make them happy!!! She is always on time!! She has become like a family to me!!! I would recommend her to anyone!!!

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Lisa B.

  • 16 years paid experience
  • 15 miles
Lisa B., Babysitter in South River, NJ 08882 with 16 years of paid experience

Hello! I'm Lisa. The holidays are coming and so is school break!, Do you need a babysitter and child care? Having lots of experience with children of all ages, I would love to chat with you as I feel I'm a great candidate! Here's a little of my background... I'm a special education paraprofessional in the Jackson school district for 16 years and back to living here, too. I babysit for local as well as out of state families who come for weddings and other special occasions. I have also worked in the district's child care program for many years, including summers with ages prek-5th grade. When Covid struck our world, I began babysitting a family of three, ages 18 months-7 years old. More recently this past summer, I was a mother's helper w twins, almost age two and I've continued helping with them for week night date nights, weekends as well as school closings. During the day, I work in the school as a para then the child care program. My years of experience show an exceptional capability of working and playing with children while they're having fun and safe! Feel free to contact me to discuss me helping with your care needs. I've got plenty of references too! Stay well and speak with you soon! Lisa

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$25–30/hr

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Anna B.

Lisa is an amazing babysitter. She took care of my 17-month-old daughter in Princeton, NJ, at our hotel for nine hours while I attended business meetings nearby. From the very beginning, she communicated clearly, was proactive, and arrived right on time. I loved how she built a genuine connection with my child within the first few minutes of meeting her. Her approach is thoughtful and confident, and her frequent updates throughout the day gave me complete peace of mind. I felt entirely at ease knowing my daughter was in reliable, caring hands. Lisa is incredibly kind, professional, and helpful. Thank you again, Lisa — when we’re back in Princeton for work, I’ll definitely reach out!

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Katie P.

  • 15 years paid experience
  • 5 miles
Katie P., Babysitter in South River, NJ 08882 with 15 years of paid experience

Hello! I’m Katie, a patient, reliable and understanding early childhood educator with experience working with newborns to middle school age. I am cpr and first aid certified. I enjoy helping children learn through play, reading together, and doing creative activities. I strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children feel comfortable and supported. I’m currently taking a leave of absence from my teaching position by personal choice and am interested in connecting with families who need dependable childcare. I value clear communication with parents and bring kindness, patience, and consistency to my work with children.

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$20–25/hr

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Natalie D.

  • 16 years paid experience
  • 12 miles
Natalie D., Babysitter in South River, NJ 08882 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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Victoria P.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • 9 miles
Victoria P., Babysitter in South River, NJ 08882 with 10 years of paid experience

My experience in working with children includes babysitting for families, volunteers at religious education school and summer program. I am CPR, life guard, and AED certified. I have some college experience and I have a certification in paraprofessional. I am currently in college for nutrition science. I have worked in before and aftercare and am comfortable working with children with special needs. I have some knowledge of sign language. I have a car that is reliable for transportation.

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$21–25/hr

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5.0

Sheralde J.

Victoria has been an amazing babysitter for our family. She is wonderful with kids, kind, patient, and very attentive to their needs. What truly stands out about her is her warm and caring nature; she is genuinely a sweetheart and creates a safe, loving environment for the children. Victoria is trustworthy and compassionate babysitter!

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Amy B.

  • 30 years paid experience
  • 15 miles
Amy B., Babysitter in South River, NJ 08882 with 30 years of paid experience

My name is Amy, I am 47 years old. I have over 30+ years experience working with children and have some experience with special needs as well. I would be happy to see if I can help you out especially on the weekends. Since as long as I can remember I have always enjoyed working with kids whether is was getting to help in the nursery during church or Bible School. I started babysitting in middle school plus my parents had my brother then so I spent a lot of time and gained a lot of experience helping to take care of him. After high school, I started working in before and afterschool programs where I exceled in creating quality programs and experiences for my kids and parents. To this day, I am still approached by parents, kids and principals who talk about how impressed they were with my program and enjoyed working with me. A little bit of my history: I am a single mom and live in East Windsor with my two daughters, 22 and 17 as well as our two dogs- German Shepherds and a Husky. I speak English. I was CPR and First Aid certified and was an EMT for 20+ years. I am also a non-smoker as well as have a clean driving record and have had several background checks through the years which you can see on my Care.com profile. I have a college degree. My resume is available on my profile or I can email it along to you upon request. I am looking forward to hearing from you and I wish you the best of luck in your search! I will be happy to send you my resume. I have several reviews which are also available on my Care.com profile.

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$20–30/hr

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