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Lisa B.

  • 16 years paid experience
  • 15 miles
Lisa B., Child Care 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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Nekia P.

  • 25 years paid experience
  • 6 miles
Nekia P., Child Care in South River, NJ 08882 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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Diana P.

she's great with Kids .

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Tanya T.

  • 10 years paid experience
  • 13 miles
Tanya T., Child Care in South River, NJ 08882 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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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
  • 9 miles
Joanna R., Child Care in South River, NJ 08882 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
  • 15 miles
Sandra S., Child Care 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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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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Charlene B.

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

Hello There!!! I'm Charlene, I am 38 years of age. I am a college graduate with years of experience in babysitting since I was 12 years old. I love doing arts & crafts, baking, watching movies, & reading. I am first aid and CPR certified. Also I am federal clearance (federal background check). I am a big animal lover and is comfortable with all types of animals and will be able to take care of them if needed. I work full time during the day and only able to do occasional & date night babysitting. Have a Great Day!!!

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$20–30/hr

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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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Michelle O.

  • 5 years paid experience
  • 12 miles
Michelle  O., Child Care in South River, NJ 08882 with 5 years of paid experience

Hi everyone! My name is Michelle Orobio, and I'm currently a Howard University student entering my senior year. I'm looking for babysitting opportunities! I have over 5 years of experience working with children of all ages, ranging from 3 months to 11 years old. I've worked as a Lead Teacher in a 3-year-old classroom, as well as an Assistant Teacher and Floater Teacher. I've also been a camp counselor and a Behavioral Technician working with children with autism. I'm CPR and First Aid certified and can provide excellent references from both the families I've worked with and former supervisors. I truly love working with children and creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment for them. I've babysat for families in Summit, Union, Short Hills, Morristown, and surrounding areas. I'm currently looking for a part-time babysitting position. While I'm attending Howard during my senior year, I have flexibility depending on the family's needs and am happy to discuss a schedule that works for both of us. Feel free to send me a message if you're interested or have any questions. I'd love the opportunity to help your family! Thank you!

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$25–30/hr

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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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Lauren P.

  • 5 years paid experience
  • 6 miles
Lauren P., Child Care in South River, NJ 08882 with 5 years of paid experience

Hello Mom’s and Dad’s! My name is Lauren, from Matawan, NJ. I love working with kids and feel that I have a natural rapport with them. In the past I’ve been a children’s birthday party entertainer, an after school science instructor, and a secretary at Apple Montessori School in Metuchen. I love sports, art projects, animals, and just having fun! I am available for after school care during the week as well as weekend days as needed.

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$25–28/hr

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Jennifer T.

  • 30 years paid experience
  • 4 miles
Jennifer T., Child Care in South River, NJ 08882 with 30 years of paid experience

Greetings! My name is Jenny and I have had the privilege of working with children in both academic and residential settings for over 30 years! My undergraduate education is in Psychology/Education and my graduate work is in Counseling. I specialize in working with children ages infancy through 18 and have extensive experience with children on Autism Spectrum. My previous clients will tell you I am very reliable and adaptable to various home environments. Please feel free to reach out if I can be of service! Excellent references available upon request.

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$20–35/hr

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5.0

Kotryna C.

Jenny is an extremely kind, sweet, and dependable person who is truly considerate of parents and who makes sure she is being as helpful as possible. She is always punctual, super flexible, and great with remembering all the particulars of what preferences parents have. She easily becomes part of the family!

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Natalie D.

  • 16 years paid experience
  • 12 miles
Natalie D., Child Care 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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