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Angela
Booked by 1 repeat family
10 reviews
New York
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in River Edge, NJ

Hi, My name is Angela and am originally from Wales in Great Britain, UK. I am now a triple citizen (USA, UK, Italy). My vacation to America back in 1981 resulted in acquiring a green card from working as a Governess/Nany for a Dr. and his family in Tenafly, NJ. The children, boy & girl were 7 & 4 years of age when took care of them. I love children and have recently returned to babysitting. My work is video production therefore have a flexible schedule as run my own business. I am divorced and have no children and have 2 nieces in New Jersey and a nephew in Wales. My hobbies are dance, music, photography and yoga, recently completing my teachers training in yoga. Here is a recent testimonial: "Angela has done a wonderful job caring for my daughters, ages 4 and 7. She picks them up from school 3 days per week in two different locations and takes them to after school activities. She has been extremely reliable and easy to communicate with, and is kind and patient with my girls. I always feel confident that they are in good hands. We are so fortunate to have her helping us out with our busy after school schedule! I would highly recommend her to other parents."

Angela was our regular babysitter for nearly 2 years, from when our son was 2-3 years old until we had our second baby. She did pick up for us 1-2x a week. Angela is a gem of a find in NYC -- extremely reliable, flexible, gentle, gracious and a truly good person. She is like hiring an aunt or extended family member. She will love your children, practice yoga with them, dote on them and be a beautiful presence in your own life. Any family would be lucky to have her as part of their support network!

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Ana
Booked by 4 repeat families
9 reviews
New York
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 9 families in River Edge, NJ

Hi. I live in Manhattan with my husband and my dog. None smoker & comfortable with Pets. I have a nursing background degree. I love children and have been taking care of them since I was 20 years old. I am caring, patient and fun to be with. My profile states am “not accepting “ new family, that is incorrect.

A genuinely kind and respectful soul. Ana has been and will continue to be our trusted go-to in NYC.

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Janessa
Booked by 7 repeat families
18 reviews
Yonkers
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 24 families in River Edge, NJ

Hi there, I'm Janessa but kids call me, Jay! :) I'm 31 yrs old. College educated. Born and raised in Yonkers, NY. I've been a nanny for over a decade now. I’ve cared for ages, newborn-11yrs. I have experience with caring for more than one child at a time, I also have special needs experience. I'm comfortable handling dinner, playing, bath time, bedtime, following set routines, cleaning and more. Since 2011 I have worked for 4 lovely families. I am currently working full time M-F for a beautiful family caring for 3 sisters (ages 4.5, 7 and 9). I'm on UrbanSitter interested in occasional weeknight(after 6pm), date night or weekend caretaking. I live in Yonkers. I have a drivers license, clean record and a car of my own. I love cooking, music, arts&crafts, visits to parks & museums. Non-smoker. English: Fluent. Spanish: Beginner. Fully vaccinated. I look forward to meeting your family :) available asap.

Absolutely fantastic!

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Tanisha
Booked by 4 repeat families
3 reviews
New York
$20 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 8 families in River Edge, NJ

My name is Tanisha. I love working with children. I am responsible and dependable, but also fun and energetic. I am 30 years old and have up-to-date CPR and First Aid certifications as well as the COVID vaccine. With me, your children will have fun, playing and learning rather than just sitting in front of a television. I have over 10 years of experience, I'm comfortable with newborns to young teens; My hobbies include fitness and reading.

Tanisha is warm, reliable and a pleasure ro be around

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Stephanie
Booked by 1 repeat family
3 reviews
New York
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in River Edge, NJ

Hi! I’m Stephanie, an experienced and caring childcare provider with a background in Psychology. I have 5 years of experience in school settings, 3 years in daycare, and 4 years working in summer camps, caring for infants through school-age children, including children with special needs. I provide reliable, part-time care and support with daily routines, homework, activities, and safe, engaging play. I’m new to UrbanSitter and excited to connect with families looking for a dependable and nurturing caregiver.

Stephanie was wonderful and our 4 year old son had a great time with her! Will definitely be requesting her again for future needs!!

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What does a babysitter do?

Babysitters supervise children and keep them safe while you're away. Depending on your needs, they may also help with meals, bedtime, homework, light cleanup, school pickup, or activities.

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in River Edge?

Yes. Families often use UrbanSitter for after school care, including pickup, homework help, tutoring, and early evening coverage. You can filter for babysitters who are willing to drive or have their own car.

Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in River Edge?

Yes. Families in River Edge use UrbanSitter for date nights, weekend plans, extended hours, and other scheduling needs. You can review each sitter's availability and experience to find someone who fits your hours.

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