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Amanda
Booked by 5 repeat families
7 reviews
New York
$23 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 16 families in Union City, NJ

Hello Parents! Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Amanda! I am a part time college student in my third year, studying animal science. As a New York Native I know how to navigate through the MTA system and the neighborhoods of each borough. I am CPR/First Aid Certified. I am currently available for part time work, occasional care, one time jobs, date nights, and holidays. One of my passions is caring for children, and animals. I have over 10 years of babysitter/nanny experience with children of all ages. Although, I’m pursing a degree in animal science, caring for children is something I’ll always continue to do. I love getting to know children, watching them grow, and supporting their important milestones. Along with my childcare experience, I have 9 years of experience working as a pet sitter. My dream is to open a pet care, and babysitting company. Why not both! I have been caring for children since the age of 12. I started babysitting my younger brother at a young age, as I grew older I transitioned into caring for my younger cousins, and working as a babysitter/nanny. In addition, I have experience caring for children with ADHD, ADD, & Anxiety. In the early summer of 2019 I worked for Camp Shiloh as a Camp Counselor in Training. I was a fellow camper myself there for several years, and I currently am a mentor under their youth program Hi-Def. A fun fact about me, I love Harry Potter, and comic books. Some of the fun things I love to do with children are making art, building blocks, engaging in activities around the city, read books, dancing, baking, playing board games, going to parks, sports, playing with toys & more. In my free time I like to swim, skateboard, listen to music, learn new things, write, and ground myself in nature. Children love me as their babysitter because I’m empathetic, open minded, committed, and pretty funny 😊 Booking Policies: - Due to safety reasons, after 10:30 pm I request a Uber/Lyft home - 3 hours minimum booking - In the event you come home early, I still require full payment. - If the job is cancelled within 48 hours, I require 50% of payment as a cancellation fee. Your child’s safety is my upmost importance, and of course having fun. I hope you as well as your loved ones are doing well, and staying safe during this transitional time. I look forward to hearing from you. References can be provided.

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T'Ary
Booked by 10 repeat families
13 reviews
New York
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 21 families in Union City, NJ

I’m an experienced caretaker and housekeeper with a strong background in caring for children and adults both on and off the spectrum ( including diabetes, autism, and ADHD) Currently working as enrichment teacher at bilingual French speaking daycare center part-time. (2:45pm till 6pm weekdays) I’m CPR/First Aid certified and background checked (through the daycare system and urbansitter ). *Can provide proof of authenticity* Also enrolled to school for Early Childhood Education Bachelors birth-2nd grade starting in the fall. In addition to childcare, I offer house care cleaning services. I have a knack for cleaning and organizing from a young age and take great pride in doing every job—big or small—with care, efficiency, and attention to detail. I consider myself a patient, loving, and precise caregiver/housekeeper. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the services I offer, please feel free to reach out. I’d love to connect and set up an interview! Have a blessed one everyone.

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Andrew
Booked by 114 repeat families
117 reviews
New York
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 195 families in Union City, NJ

**fully vaccinated, immune as of March 20** Hey, everyone, Andrew here. As we enter the new normal, I'd love to discuss your specific childcare needs. In addition to my usual balance of comedy and care, I'm invested in the crucially important health of your family. An actor by trade, I'm also looking at a summer and fall without work or auditions, so I have more availability than usual. Don't hesitate to reach out. I have 6 years of NYC babysitting experience, and I live off the ABCD at 145th. Express trains for the win! I am background-checked and trained in CPR and First Aid, and you can get a great sense of my work from the reviews here on my profile. I'm an actor by trade and lover of yoga, animals, plants, and I'll always pay extra for guac. My goal is to have a positive impact on a family's day--and maybe a child's outlook--and I love to encourage creativity and cooperation in kids of all ages. I'm sensitive to sibling dynamics thanks to my two siblings (also searchable on here--Laura and Tommy), and I'm engaging, patient, and eager to get out to a playground, park, or library. Please note that I also request 36 hours' notice of a cancellation or shortening of a booking. After the 36 hours, I request payment in full for--at minimum--the hours originally booked. Thanks very much for your understanding! For bookings ending 10pm or later, I request a car home or money to book a car myself--since the trains get so strange late at night. Thanks immensely for considering me--I look forward to hearing from you!

Andrew was so good with my (sometimes fussy) 5-month old! Andrew helped out for a week and was a lifesaver. He has great energy, is comfortable with infants and is a joy to be around. Highly recommend Andrew!

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Jeanette
Booked by 2 repeat families
4 reviews
Union City
$22 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Union City, NJ

Hello, I am Jeanette! I tend to be a very active, adventurous, engaged, always on the go person. I have over 4 years of experience and hopefully more to come. I am currently studying to get my degree in early childhood education and possibly my masters afterwards. I have worked in a daycare that consist of children between the ages of 3-12. I assisted the teachers prepare for activities, cleaning, setting up their lunches and helped the older kids with their homework. I left for a bit to focus on my studies and returned to work a couple of months later. In the new place I was teaching children between the ages of 1-3. I was in charge of setting up the activities for each week. Helped them improve their fine motor skills and made sure they were reaching their milestones when they should. I communicated with the parents one on one and kept them updated on the school app. Where I informed them of everything from what they ate, what projects we were doing, when they slept and sent them adorable pictures of their children throughout the day! I left due to personal reasons which they understood. I hope to be able to work with a family that is very understanding and kind.

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Valery
Booked by 21 repeat families
24 reviews
Union City
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 58 families in Union City, NJ

Hi I’m Valery 😊 I am passionate about health, exercise, and aspire to become a doctor! I am the eldest of 5 children, and have been babysitting for over 10 years. My experience ranges from newborns to high school students. I have administered medication, made meals, cleaned homes professionally, and driven children throughout NYC and NJ. I have tutoring experience as well. I am fluent in English and Spanish and am open to teach too! I am responsible, energetic, and punctual. I have my own car and a clean driving record. I look forward to meeting you and your family! *upon booking, you agree to honor the full duration of the booking and compensate me accordingly, regardless of whether your return is earlier or later than initially planned.*

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Can I find babysitters for after school care in Union City?

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Can I find babysitters for evenings, weekends, or extended hours in Union City?

Yes. Families in Union City 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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