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Nardalina 1 review
$30 per hour for 1 child

Hello! My name is Nardalina, I have a genuine passion for working with children. My journey began in high school when I started babysitting for close friends and family. What began as a side hustle quickly grew into something I truly loved. During my freshman year of college, my mother opened a family daycare, where I worked part-time caring for children ranging from 3 months to 12 years old. During this time I achieved my OCFS certification and CPR certification. Over the years, I've gained hands-on experience in nurturing, engaging, and supporting children through every stage of early development. I've cherished every moment-from watching little ones hit their milestones to building the kind of bond that lasts long after the day ends. It brings me so much joy to create a safe, fun, and loving environment where kids can thrive. I would love to meet your little ones and make meaningful memories with them!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Nardalina care for our three children over the past two years, and she has truly become a part of our family. From the very beginning, Nardalina showed incredible warmth, patience, and a natural ability to connect with each of our kids. She created a loving, safe, and structured environment where our children thrived. Whether it was school runs, preparing meals, helping with homework, or simply playing and engaging with them, she handled every task with professionalism, care, and joy. Nardalina is exceptionally reliable, always punctual, and someone we trusted completely. She communicated clearly with us every day, keeping us informed and always putting the kids' well-being first. Our children absolutely adore her, and we were constantly impressed by how much love and attention she gave them. We are beyond grateful for everything Nardalina has done for our family. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have her as their nanny. We cannot recommend her highly enough!

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Shelina $25 per hour for 1 child

Hello! My name is Shelina, and I bring over 20 years of experience working with children, adults, and families across various educational and caregiving roles. I’ve had the privilege of working with special needs children and adults during my time at AHRC NYC, where I provided compassionate care, support, and education. Additionally, I’ve worked extensively within the NYC Department of Education, contributing to the growth and development of students for many years. Beyond that, I’ve also had experience in family crisis intervention, ensuring that I can handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism. I’m deeply committed to offering support that fosters growth, safety, and well-being for all individuals I work with. I am CPR certified in NJ and have driving defensive course certificate through my current employer New Concepts for Living where I am a Residential DSP Supervisor. I grew up in New York City but have been living in Bergen County for over 10 years. I have two daughters who are in college so me and my husband are finally empty nesters lol. I love all pets including reptiles. I am a non-smoker. Outside of work I freelance as a personal stylist/shopper.

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Lucy 1 review
$25 per hour for 1 child

Hello, I'm Lucy Babat! I am 22 and a recent Colgate University graduate heading to NYU this fall for a Master's in Social Work. I'm originally from Nashville, TN, where I spent several years nannying and developed a real love for working with young kids, especially infants and toddlers. I'm patient, dependable, and genuinely enjoy the day-to-day of caring for little ones. I like keeping kids engaged with screen free play, hands-on activities, cooking simple meals and snacks, and helping older siblings with homework when needed. I am well versed with infants and am more than comfortable curating age appropriate activities (tummy time, swaddling, soothing, etc). I have also taken many childhood development courses through my psychology major at Colgate. I'm available for the summer and would love to find a great family to spend it with. Please feel free to reach out!

During her time with us, Lucy was responsible for caring for our young children, meal prep, light housework, and accompanying us on activities. She was consistently punctual, reliable, and attuned to our children’s needs. Her abilities to remain positive and calm, while keeping kids engaged and creating a nurturing environment consistently fostered a sense of security, joy, and trust. Our family absolutely adores her, and we always felt confident they were safe and well cared for. She became an important member of our family, and we continue to remain close. I would not hesitate to hire her again and whole heartedly recommend her to any family looking for a trustworthy and caring nanny!

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Iveliz $25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Leonia, NJ

Hello! My name is Iveliz, and caring for others has always been a meaningful part of my life. As a mother, I raised my son, who is now 14 years old, and have spent many years providing loving, attentive care to children of all ages. Most recently, I cared for a 6 month old and previously provided part-time care for family members' children ages 2, 4, and 9. In addition to childcare, I have extensive experience caring for seniors and individuals with disabilities. For several years, I served as a primary caregiver for my father, assisting him with daily living needs, companionship, meal preparation, transportation, light housekeeping, and emotional support. I am available for: • Infant and child care • After-school care • Date night babysitting • Light housekeeping and organization • Meal preparation • Senior companionship and non-medical assistance • Transportation and errands (if needed) Families describe me as patient, nurturing, dependable, and trustworthy. I genuinely enjoy helping others and creating a safe, caring environment where children and seniors feel comfortable, respected, and valued. I look forward to helping your family!

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Sheila $30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 1 family in Leonia, NJ

My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child’s life. I love to have fun! I enjoy puzzles, board games, crafts and music. I also love to take walks! It's important to keep kid active! I currently work at Hoboken Catholic Academy as an aide, substitute and stem teacher. Working with kids ages 3-13. I also have over 15 years working with children , as I started working at a nursery at 17 years old. I also have my associates degree in education and am planning to continue school. Being a mom myself (7&16) , i also have the personal experience and know the importance of child safety , and happiness. I am bilingual as I speak both fluent English and Spanish. Would love to teach your little one some Spanish if wanted! I was sitting for a family but they moved away and I have been looking for a new place that I can help keep bellies full and laughter roaring while learning along the way! I also can manage household chores , daily errands & I all love animals!

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"We absolutely LOVE Isa — our family was so fortunate to have found her through UrbanSitter. I'm a first-time mom, and it took me a long time to find a full-time nanny I could trust to care for our sweet infant boy. Our boy connected with her immediately, and we couldn't have asked for anyone else to care for him. Her calming presence was also perfect for parents like us who work from home. We feel so lucky UrbanSitter helped us find someone who has truly become a part of our family."

Amy L., mom of one

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"I was so stressed about finding a part-time nanny for my 14-month-old son, who has moderate separation anxiety and hadn't been left with anyone but family before, but we were both immediately at ease in Buhay's presence. Her empathy and commitment to understanding child development are apparent in every interaction I've witnessed between her and my toddler. I feel very lucky to have found her."

Kamilah W., mom of one

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"Erna watched our now 5 year old daughter and 3 year old son for a few years. She is punctual, responsible, honest, and playful. What we appreciated most was that she was thoughtful in ensuring that we had a little break; for example, when the kids were clingy, she was able to divert their attention with games or songs or walks to the park. We felt very comfortable leaving our kids with Erna because of her caring nature and experience that spans a decade (including being a live-in nanny)."

Eric D., dad of two

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