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Monica
Booked by 2 repeat families
1 review
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Rutherford, NJ

Let me introduce myself- I’m monica. I I was born in Colombia, South American, As a child I was adopted and raised in New York City by my mother who was a public school teacher for 36 years before retiring from the NYC Board of Education. I married at a young age and now have an amazing eighteen year old daughter, who is a freshman at college in Michigan. Throughout my daughter’s childhood I was fortune enough to be a full time mother, and so I devoted myself completely to her. I am eternally grateful for my role as her mother. When she was a child, she sang, with the children’s Chorus of New York Metropolitan Opera. Rehearsal, auditions, and picking her up from school took up most of my time. There were many trips to the park, theater performances, dancing classes, and other varied experiences. I have listed these so you will feel assured that I will do these or other activities to enrich the lives of your children. Having been a mother for many years, I feel more than capable of providing care to your child(ren). I love animals and have one on my own. (Pug, Penny)

Monica was awesome. She bonded with my twins right away.

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Rosetta
Booked by 4 repeat families
4 reviews
$30 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 21 families in Rutherford, NJ

Hi, Im a fun, energetic, responsible, and very patient. I am CPR/First Aid Certified in infants/children and Adults and have obtained a Child Day Care Certificate, Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certificate, as well as two college degrees. I have experience with special needs children (ASD, ADD) also have a background with children that have medical issues. I have a medical assistant background. I drive my own reliable car and the parent's car. I can also help out with laundry, errands, and cooking. I have been a nanny over 20 years. I have excellent references. I would love to meet a warm family to help out!

Rosetta is wonderful! We came in from out of town and she watched our ten-month-old son. I wish she lived in Denver closer to us! She was great with Ben & so easy to work with. I would highly recommend her to anyone! This was an ideal experience. Thanks, Rosetta!

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Shaneka
Booked by 2 repeat families
2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 2 families in Rutherford, NJ

Hello, I'm Shaneka. I was born and raised in New York and have Jamaican and Bajan roots. I live in Essex County, New Jersey.I have reliable transportation. I have experience caring for infants and children of all ages, including autistic and hyperactive children. I follow each family's routine to provide dependable, personalized care. I am hardworking, punctual, organized, and reliable. I also cook, clean, and enjoy creating fun art activities to keep children engaged. I treat every child with patience, kindness, and respect, and I strive to provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment where they can thrive.

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Kayla
Booked by 2 repeat families
2 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 3 families in Rutherford, NJ

Hi all, I’m Kayla — I’m currently studying to become a grade school teacher, and working with kids is truly my passion. I lead my church’s daycare and have experience with a wide range of ages, personalities, and group sizes. I absolutely love how creative, curious, and different every child is! I’m very routine-oriented and understand how important structure and consistency are for kids to feel secure and thrive. Whether it’s homework help, playtime, crafts, meal prep, or bedtime routines, I aim to create a fun, safe, and engaging environment where children feel supported and excited. I’m patient, calm, dependable, and big on communication with parents. My goal is always to make your life easier while making sure your little ones are happy and cared for!

I’ve known Kayla and her family for many years through our church, and she has always been such a blessing to our family. My children, Adrian and Elizabeth, absolutely loved their after-school time with her, Sunday classes, and just spending time together in general. She has a natural way with kids that makes them feel comfortable, happy, and cared for. Kayla has always been flexible and reliable — whether it was late nights, early pick-ups, or even helping care for the kids when they weren’t feeling well. We truly trust and love Kayla to this day. 10,000/10 — I would recommend her to any family without hesitation.

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Laura
Booked by 8 repeat families
6 reviews
$25 per hour for 1 child
Booked by 22 families in Rutherford, NJ

I’m an experienced sitter based in the NYC, known for being calm, dependable, and great with evening and bedtime routines. I’ve worked with children of all ages and am especially comfortable with date nights, after-school care, homework help, and settling kids down for the night. Parents often tell me they appreciate my reliability, clear communication, and low-stress presence. Happy to help with light tidying related to the kids, reading, quiet play, and maintaining routines while you’re out. I’m CPR/First Aid certified and have excellent references. Available evenings, weekends, and occasional last-minute requests.

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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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