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Jennifer H.

10 years paid experience
14 miles

$25–35/hr

Hello Beautiful people, I have been with 3 families from this nanny app beautiful familys great experience (long term jobs) I’ve also been with companies Like Home Aglow , Dazzling Cleaning I have also worked as a Home Health Aid in New York City! Caring for Kids and elderly people is a passion of mine ! I love to make people happy and help in anyway possible! I truly believe in treating people the way I or a family of mine would want to be treated! Thank you for taking the time to read my Bio and I truly hope you take me into consideration ! For any private work please feel free to call my Business Number (646)509-9525

$25–35/hr

Recent review:

5.0

MELINDA G.

I used Sittercity for the first time and was honestly super hesitant about booking someone, but I’m so glad I found Jennifer! From the moment my daughter saw her, she seemed to pick up on Jennifer’s energy right away and was happy and comfortable with her the entire time. That gave me such peace of mind, especially since this was my first time using the app. This was also a very last-minute request, but Jennifer was available, responded to my initial message so quickly, and was incredibly responsive anytime I had a question. She was so sweet, attentive, and great with my daughter. Honestly, I’m almost glad my original babysitter fell through because it led me to Jennifer! She is definitely someone I will be booking again in the future. I highly recommend her!

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Kelsey B.

3 years paid experience
14 miles

$25–30/hr

Hi there! My name is Casey. I'm a sophmore at Emerson College, but I spent summers and holidays in Rhode Island. I have three years of professional babysitting experience, though I've been babysitting for family much longer. I hope to be a positive influence in your child's life and make yours just a bit easier.

$25–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Tina M.

Kelsey was wonderful, reliable, great with the kids and just all around helpful!

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Karla E.

10 years paid experience
12 miles

$15–20/hr

Hello, my name is Karla I am 26 I would be very grateful if given the opportunity to care for your child . I am a mother of two beautiful girls. I live in Englewood NJ .I am very outgoing, loving, patient and kind. I previously worked at Prime Time Early Learning Center in Paramus as the lead teacher of 12 to 18 months but I have experience working with newborns up to 7 year olds. I’m also available for date nights or one time babysitting.I would appreciate if you gave me a chance to atleast introduce myself. Thank you for your time .

$15–20/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Erica S.

We loved Karla the first time and had her back a second time. We can’t say enough about how great she is. She came in a heartbeat again (not our intent!), and came all the way to us for just a few hours (we are in the city). She sat through so much traffic to get to us yet still showed up with a smile and the same, warm, loving energy! We asked her to stay an extra hour and she so kindly did. She’s awesome. We really enjoy having her and so does our son which is great. (She also took it upon herself to do the dishes. I was surprised and so grateful!) Can’t recommend Karla enough. :)

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Sharon V.

8 years paid experience
14 miles

$26–30/hr

Hello! My name is Sharon, and I am an enthusiastic and experienced babysitter currently working in a school. I truly enjoy supporting children’s growth while creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment. I live in Little Ferry, I am 30 years old, and I speak both Spanish and English. I have over 8 years of experience working with children, from infants to preschoolers, including 5 years as a teacher’s assistant in a school program and 3 years as a full-time nanny. I hold a CDA (Child Development Associate) certificate, CPR training, and an Associate degree. During the school year, I work Monday through Friday, and I enjoy working with families on weekends and occasionally whenever extra help is needed. Starting in June, I will be available for a more consistent position with a family. I truly love working with children. My goal is always to care for them, guide them, and support their development according to their age. Creating a space where they feel safe, happy, and excited to learn is my mission. I would be happy to provide references upon request.

$26–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Kiwi J.

We were in NJ to visit family for a week over the holidays, and Sharon watched our boys (ages 3.5 and 1.5) for about 8 hours almost every day we were there. She was absolutely wonderful for our boys. She showed up exactly on time each day with a contagiously bright and positive energy. We were limited to indoor activities, and even still, Sharon kept our boys busy and happy all day. We did have some arts and crafts supplies ready, as well as some toys, but she also came prepared with activities. She was communicative, patient, and very loving to our boys. My wife was in bed sick all week, but she was able to rest in peace knowing that Sharon was with our boys. It’s very apparent that she is experienced in being with children and intuiting their needs. We hope to work with Sharon many more times in the future!

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Sandra R.

10 years paid experience
8 miles

$25–30/hr

Hello Parents, Welcome to My Profile 😄 and a School year of 2026-2027. Hope all is well. I want to let you know, I am available on September 2026-2027 School year, to help families care for their child/children, throughout the after school hours. I have a College Masters Degree in Bilingual (Spanish) Education in Elementary school. I am a US citizen, with an excellent driving record, and someone you can definitely trust. I have 15+years working with families to care for their children from Pre-School to Elementary. My position as a Babysitter has been successful due to my experiences and dedication working and teaching in a classroom setting. The most important aspect is to focus on the Child/Children development, safety and make sure their needs are met. My Babysitting duties at work are: Homework-help, learning through play, preparing snack, light food and laundry, if required. Also, I can help with the care of a dog or a cat. If you think, I might be a good match for your family. I would love to speak with you furthermore. Thank you so much for visiting my profile. ***References are ready to review, upon request. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you! 😊 Sincerely yours, Sandra R. West Nyack, New York

$25–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Jody T.

Very caring and professional. Very fortunate to encounter someone that cares so much about the wellbeing and safety of my child.

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Hellen A.

6 years paid experience
9 miles

$25–30/hr

Bilingual Child Care Provider & Postpartum Doula l've been supporting families since 2020. I have experience caring for infants and preschool-aged children in both home and school settings. I enjoy working with children of all ages and am CPR-certified. I recently completed postpartum doula training and look forward to continuing to support families in this role. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. | look forward to connecting with you!

$25–30/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Anne-Louise J.

Hellen was God-sent to me with my twin daughters. She started with us since they were 6 months old and was such a kind and caring babysitter. She is reliable and consistent and communicates very well. She also takes feedback well. The girls loved her and still mention her name. Anyone would be lucky to have her.

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Laila Z.

6 years paid experience
13 miles

$28–32/hr

I'm a warm, energetic babysitter with over 7 years of experience caring for children from newborns to school age. I specialise in creating engaging routines, promoting early development, and building strong trusting relationships with families. I’m a CPR, First Aid and EpiPen certified.

$28–32/hr

Recent review:

5.0

Jill Y.

We feel so lucky to have Laila caring for our little one full-time. Being a mom of four herself, her experience shines through in every interaction, but she’s also wonderfully respectful of how we want to raise our child and follows our routines effortlessly. She is incredibly attentive, kind, and always manages to get big smiles out of our baby. Any family would be lucky to have her!

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Molly M.

1 year paid experience
12 miles

$20–30/hr

Hi I’m Molly! I’m a comic book artist, looking for extra work! I absolutely adore children, and believe there’s nothing more fulfilling than helping families. I have previous nannying experience in college. I nannied for a 2-year-old boy and 5-year-girl. I also have my very own 5-year-old sister, so I’ve seen every meltdown, every smelly diaper, and every crazy situation you can imagine! I have additional mental healthy training from my experience as a peer mentor at Montclair State University (however, those were very big kids!!) As an artist, I have a very active imagination so we can definitely play pretend, make cookies (not to brag, but my fiancé thinks I make the best chocolate chip cookies), or do whatever the kiddos want—within reason of course, haha!

$20–30/hr

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Michelle D.

4 years paid experience
9 miles

$15–20/hr

Hi Parents! My name is Michelle, and I’m a childcare professional from rockland county area. I have several years of experience caring for children of different ages, including toddlers and young children. I’ve worked as a teacher’s assistant in Pearl River, NY, caring for toddlers ages 18–24 months, as well as providing private babysitting for families in the area. I truly enjoy working with children and creating a safe, comfortable, and fun environment for them. I’m patient, dependable, attentive, and understand how important it is for parents to feel comfortable with the person caring for their child. I’m also happy to help with age-appropriate activities, meals, routines, playtime, and keeping children engaged throughout the day. I’m a fluent English speaker, a non-smoker, and I’m happy to provide references upon request. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I’d love the opportunity to learn more about your family and see if I’d be a good fit for your childcare needs. I look forward to hearing from you! — Michelle

$15–20/hr

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Anastasia S.

10 years paid experience
11 miles

$25–50/hr

I am a mom to older boys who is kind and compassionate for babies, toddlers and kids of all ages. I have been in childcare for over 10 years with so many success stories to tell. Some of the kids I have worked with are in Colleges and some are working the world over. I am so great around kids and they love me naturally.