"Amina came and helped us out when our babysitter canceled last minute. She was great with our kids. Even our 11 month old son who has stranger anxiety warmed up to her."
Marie C., parent
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Oluwabukunmi $20 per hour for 1 child
Hi- My name is Olu, and i’m currently a freshman in college and work as an assistant teacher at a daycare in Madison, where I’ve been for about a year. In my role, I supervise playtime, lead simple learning activities, help with meals and naps, and make sure the children are in a safe, supportive environment throughout the day. I’ve been working with kids since I was about 13 and have experience with children of different ages, though I have the most experience with kids between the ages of 1 and 6. Working with younger children has helped me develop a lot of patience and attentiveness, and I’m very comfortable helping manage routines while still making sure kids are having fun. I’m CPR certified and always prioritize safety and communication with families. I enjoy doing different activities with kids such as reading, crafts, games, and outdoor play, and I usually adapt to what the children are interested in so they feel comfortable and engaged. In addition to supervising and playing with the kids, I’m also happy to help with basic caregiving tasks like preparing simple meals and helping with bath time when needed. Families often describe me as dependable, calm, and easy to communicate with, and I look forward to the opportunity to support your family and provide a safe, fun environment for your children.
Anjanette $25 per hour for 1 child
Hello. My name is Anjanette and I'm currently a substitute teacher at various locations across Jersey, and intern as a copywriter in the city. I graduated from ASU summa cum laude in 2019, and had moved to London for grad school in 2019, returning to the states in 2020 due to the uncertainty surrounding covid-19. I am offering child care, senior care, pet care, some household services (housesitting, etc.), and am happy to provide proof of my fingerprint clearance card. I have significant experience in child-care. I have worked in contracted positions with DCS advising parents and supervising visitations in order to determine appropriateness of returned custody. I have been working as a teacher for the past couple of years, and am able to offer tutoring services, specializing in English, Government, Social Studies, Theatre, and Creative Writing. I have twin 13 year old nephews and enjoy finding ways to play and engage their very different personalties (one dirt bikes and is outdoorsy, and one is interested in engineering and video games.) I was a caretaker for my grandmother and am comfortable with general senior care. I'm not a great cook, but I'm happy to errand run, chat, and accompany seniors to events, or just do wellness checks. I am allergic to cats but happy to work with families with dogs-- I am a huge dog lover. My family has always had big dogs, and I have a stubborn little (35 lbs) dog myself named Beckett.
Poonam $20 per hour for 1 child
I am a retired professional and am seeking part time opportunities. I am a postgraduate in Biology and have tutoring experience. I get along very well with the children as well as seniors. I am fluent in English and Hindi. I was a pet owner and had two cats. I also have experience with taking care of the dogs.
Ileana $25 per hour for 1 child
I’m a 27-year-old childcare provider based in Jersey City, New Jersey, and I work in New York City. I’m currently seeking part-time work in nearby areas. I have over 10 years of experience providing childcare for children ranging from 10 months to 12 years old. I am also fluent in English and Spanish. I enjoy engaging children in outdoor activities, museum visits, arts and crafts, and board games. In addition to childcare, I have experience with light cleaning and meal preparation for children. I also offer house-sitting and pet-sitting services.
Janais $20 per hour for 1 child
I have 2 to 3 years of experience working with the children. I started off working at a babysitting kids on my house doing simple chores, like giving them dinner and helping with homework. Then I went off to work at a daycare where did different learning activities with the children and obviously have so much fun while doing it and singing and dancing. Right now I work in a therapeutic school with special education, student and I love working with kids and doing the best that I could to show them different task and I own a cat and two dogs so I love animals
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Glen Ridge, NJ?
- Average hourly rate for 1 child: $25.66
- Average hourly rate for 2 children: $30.93
- Typical job length: 5.0 hours
- Most requested times: Morning
As of October 2026
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"She was so flexible and came last minute to help out. The house was really neat when I got home and both kids were asleep. Two thumbs up!"
Jenny S., parent
"Thrisa was amazing! Came over last minute and took amazing care of our 11 month old - including bedtime - she's coming back tomorrow :)"
Jesse D., parent
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How much does a last-minute babysitter cost in Glen Ridge?
As of October 2026, the average babysitting rate in Glen Ridge is $25.66 per hour for one child. Rates vary by experience, number of children, and time of day. See babysitting rates in Glen Ridge.
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