Cara C.
Looking for work as a babysitter or nanny
- 22 years paid experience
- Babysitter in Hawthorne, NJ 07506
Meet Cara
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
I’ll take the night shift while you get some sleep! Hi! I'm a TV News Producer and mom to two princess-loving toddlers. I stepped away from the TV industry last year to focus on raising my girls (and finally ditch that Manhattan commute)! I am a Newborn and Infant Care Specialist providing overnight newborn, infant, and baby care for families like yours. I have 22 years of childcare experience, so I'm excited to use my expertise to make your evenings as restful and relaxing as possible. I’m a mom, so I know how important it is to find the right person you can trust and rely on to care for your children. I take that responsibility seriously and will always make thoughtful, smart, and quick decisions to ensure your little ones are safe, happy, and thriving. I am also an extension of you — my caregiving style mirrors the way Read more you choose to raise your baby, and I am here for support and to provide a helping hand… the kind every mama needs from time to time. A little about me: I grew up in Fair Lawn and now live in Hawthorne with my husband and daughters, where we love being a part of the Hawthorne community. My nurturing nature and desire to help other families has carried with me through more than two decades of working with children, even while managing a full time professional career. Running a newsroom and managing Monster Mini Golf for years also helped my organizational and management skills shine — and I can plan a birthday party or major event in my sleep! I have certifications in newborn and infant care, a car with two infant car seats installed just in case, and all background checks are completed and clean. Background checks are renewed every 90 days, so I’m happy to provide you a copy instantly, along with wonderful references and my professional résumé, upon request. I’ve also made my Instagram (@carasayssmile) public, so please feel free to get a glimpse into my life beyond this profile!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Expired on 11/26/2025
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Generally available evenings, late nights and weekends
- Daytime care availability during summer months
- After school care availability
Ikechukwu O.
10/31/2025
My son had lots of fun with Cara and is now asking when she will come back to play with him. He warmed up to her immediately, and she handled his mealtime and bedtime routine with ease. Highly recommend!!
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$25-$35/hr for the first child, $1 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months)
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
Education
Communication & Political Science
Graduated 2012
Additional services
- Potty Training
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies