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Miranda
Booked by 14 repeat families
19 reviews
$24 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 25 families in Rutherford, NJ

For the past ten years, I've been privileged to provide dependable, personalized childcare to dozens of families. I enjoy getting to know each child’s unique personality and creating an engaging, safe environment until their parents come back. Parents appreciate my creative, friendly, and adaptable nature. I’m always tuned into behavioral cues from kids, and I have lots of tricks up my sleeve to make bath time/bed time go smoothly, win over kids with separation anxiety, and defuse toddler tantrums. I always follow parents’ preferred method of communication regarding your child's day and will happily send pictures and updates. I enjoy playing a variety of games with children, including outdoor sports, board games, puzzles, and educational activities. I am a medical student in my final year of medical school and have an undergraduate degree in neuroscience and Spanish. I am comfortable caring for up to four children of varying age groups, from infants to pre-teens and older. I am certified in CPR and Basic Life Support. I speak both English and Spanish, and I look forward to the possibility of becoming a trusted caregiver for your family.

She was wonderful with our 1 yr old son. She was kind, playful, understanding, and communicative. We would love to work with her again.

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Robert
Booked by 5 repeat families
4 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 5 families in Rutherford, NJ

hola soy Robert, bueno me considero una persona sincera, amable, responsable y honesta, soy padre tengo un varón y dos hembras y se muy bien lo que es cuidar un niño pues amo estar con mi hijos. soy trabajador, puedo limpiar la casa, cocinar y organizar todo, puedo ir de compras o cualquier otra cosa en la que pueda servir.

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Shumaila
Booked by 6 repeat families
9 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 15 families in Rutherford, NJ

Hi, my name is Shumaila. I am currently working part-time as a babysitter and am open to long-term commitments. I am a mother of two and bring a warm, energetic, and caring approach to every family I work with, while maintaining a high level of professionalism. I have over 8 years of paid experience caring for children from infants to toddlers and can provide excellent references upon request. In addition to childcare, I am a certified chef and offer weekly meal prep services for families. I specialize in Pakistani and Indian cuisine but can confidently follow any recipe and accommodate dietary needs, including healthy, halal, vegetarian, or customized meal plans. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management & Logistics, which strengthens my organization, time management, and planning skills—helping me better support busy families. I hold a college degree and am fluent in English. I am also a ServSafe Food Protection Manager certified professional and Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid certified by the American Red Cross. I take pride in supporting families not only with loving childcare but also by making their daily routines easier through nutritious, home-cooked meals.

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Kyhla
Booked by 37 repeat families
26 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 74 families in Rutherford, NJ

Hey Families! Thank you to all the awesome families that have chosen me over the years to care for their children on their parenting journey. I love meeting you and getting to know your precious babies. Thank you for all of your kind words. To all of my future extended family members, welcome! I’m Kyhla. What I love about caring for children is helping them learn new things and reach new milestones, while developing skills and confidence in their own individual capabilities. I began supporting mama’s and papa’s as a nanny in 2013 in my hometown Manhattan, New York City. I specialize in: • Full-time care from newborn/infant/toddler stages to 8+ years old • Prenatal planning and postnatal care for expecting mama's • I create daytime and evening routines/schedules around baby sleep/wake windows • Help improving bottle latching for EBF infants • Help identifying and promoting gross and fine motor, vocal, and other developmental skills/milestones • Potty training Additional services I currently offer: • Nursery Design and Decorating • Toddler Bedroom Design and Decorating • Bedroom and Closet Organization • Prenatal and Postnatal Planning • Birthday Party Planning and Decorating • Occasional and Date Night Sitting • Daily/Weekly Meal Prep I look forward to meeting you and providing you with a great experience! Please feel free to start with a descriptive message detailing what service best suits your families' needs.

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Liz
Booked by 24 repeat families
37 reviews
$26 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 51 families in Rutherford, NJ

My name is Liz, I’m 33 years old, and originally from Brazil. I’ve been working with children for over ten years in a variety of roles that include nannying, family assistance, and cook support. I’m passionate about creating structure while also keeping things fun, organized, and nurturing for the children and families I work with. Previously, I was a family assistant/nanny/cook for a family with two school-aged girls. My mornings started early, getting the girls ready for school by prepping lunch boxes, encouraging them to make their beds and tidy their rooms, hairstyles, and handling school drop-offs. I was also responsible for the weekly grocery shopping and collaborate with the mom on meal planning to ensure the family’s routine and nutrition needs were met. I handled all the cooking and meal prep and also took on various home projects such as organizing rooms, closets, and redesigning garage storage systems. When the kids were home, I focused on engaging them with activities like crafts, cooking together, outdoor adventures, playground trips, and museum outings. Before this, I was working in a nanny share with a 21-month-old boy and a 22-month-old girl. I had been with the girl since she was 3 months old, and we started the share when the children were 6 and 7 months old. I have hands-on experience with Montessori practices, sleep training, introducing solids, and supporting motor skill development. In a previous role, I worked as a nanny/family assistant for two incredible girls, ages 7 and 10. My responsibilities included school pickups and drop-offs, homework help, coordinating their daily routines, managing their laundry and belongings, and planning fun and enriching activities like hiking, biking, and arts and crafts. As a family assistant, I supported the household by organizing the family calendar, running errands, grocery shopping, helping with meal planning and prep, and generally making sure the household ran smoothly.

We had a wonderful experience with Liz. She watched our two daughters for an evening and was punctual, friendly, and immediately put both the kids (and us!) at ease. She was engaging, responsible, and handled dinner, bedtime, and everything in between with confidence and warmth. We would absolutely hire her again and highly recommend her to other families looking for a reliable and caring sitter.

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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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What does a nanny do?

Nannies provide ongoing, in-home child care on a set schedule. A nanny may prepare meals, assist with school pickup, help with homework, manage activities, and handle light housekeeping related to child care. Many nannies specialize in specific age groups or needs such as infant care or bilingual support. Learn more about what a nanny does.

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What's the difference between UrbanSitter and a Rutherford nanny agency?

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What types of nannies can I find in Rutherford?

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