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Taylor Dombalis

Taylor Dombalis
Westfield, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

CPR/First Aid Certified Babysitter & Pet Sitter | Psychology Background | Trusted, Caring, and Reliable

Hi there! I’m Taylor — a compassionate and energetic sitter with a deep love for kids and animals. I recently graduated from Drew University with a degree in Media and Communications and a minor in Psychology, and I’m certified in Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED by the American Red Cross. I’ve always had a natural connection with children and pets, and I bring a calm, positive presence into every home I work with.

When I’m not babysitting or pet sitting, you can find me spending time with my sweet chocolate lab Otis, coaching tennis, or getting active outdoors. I believe in creating a safe, playful, and supportive environment where kids can thrive — and pets feel just as loved as they do with their owners. I'm here to help your family with genuine care and peace of mind!

Babysitter $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing

Pet sitting $20.94 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Birds
  • Fish

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $18.94 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)
  • Giant dogs (+88lbs / +40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel within Westfield for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 3 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
    • First aid training
    • First aid training for babies
  • 8 years experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 24 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Languages I can speak: English

Hi! My name is Taylor, and I’m a caring, responsible, and energetic sitter with a strong background in both childcare and pet care. I recently graduated from Drew University with a degree in Media and Communications and a minor in Psychology. I was also a proud member of the women’s tennis team, where I developed strong leadership, time management, and teamwork skills.

My psychology background helps me connect with children of all ages in a patient, thoughtful, and engaging way. I love creating fun, safe environments where kids can thrive. I'm certified by the American Red Cross in Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED, so you can feel confident that your child’s safety is always my top priority.

I’m also a huge animal lover! I have a chocolate lab named Otis who’s full of personality, and I understand the attention and compassion pets need when their families are away. Whether I’m babysitting, helping with homework, playing games, or caring for pets, I bring warmth, creativity, and reliability to every family I work with.

I’m excited to connect with local families and provide care you can trust!

My skills and interests:

  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Design

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Hadley Levenson

Hadley Levenson
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2025

Welcome message:

Hi everyone! I'm Hadley. I am 18 years old, and will be entering Williams College as a freshman this fall. I love reading, writing, playing soccer, and running in Central Park. I am born and raised in NYC, and love going on adventures outside with my dog! I have extensive experience working with elementary and middle school-aged students through babysitting, tutoring, and coaching youth sports teams. I am also available for house organization, cleaning or preparing meals for your family. I have experience caring for dogs, cats, fish, and other small animals. Please feel free to reach out and connect!

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $20/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 3 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $20 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Administering medications
  • Medical injections
  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $20 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)
  • Large dogs (44—88lbs / 20—40kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of New York for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - -

Day

- - - -

Arvo

- - - -

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 4 months experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • 6 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

My skills and interests:

  • Singing
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Fitness
  • Nature
  • Writing
  • Foreign languages

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Rebecca Sadowsky

Rebecca Sadowsky
Jackson Township, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Sep 2025

Excited to hang with your little ones!

Hello! I am Rebecca, a student in X-ray school and am readily available on weekends! I enjoy working with children and even worked at the daycare I grew up at- really a full circle moment. I am dedicated, reliable, and willing to learn so that you feel comfortable with a babysitter for your children!

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Dog sitting $18 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other services I can provide

  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Jackson Township for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

- - - - -

Arvo

- - - - -

Eve.

- - - - -

Nite

- - - - -

I'm available for:

  • Full weekends

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
    • CPR training
  • 10 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 21 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I am a senior in college currently enrolled in a full time X-ray program, but will graduate in May 2026 with my bachelors in medical imaging and certificate in Radiologic Technology. I have worked as an assistant daycare teacher for over 2 years and have babysat dogs and children on multiple occasions.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Fitness

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Jannay

Jannay
New Brunswick, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2025

Welcome message:

Hi there! I'm Jannay , a responsible and enthusiastic 16-year-old babysitter excited to care for your little ones! With a passion for working with kids, I'm dedicated to creating a safe, fun, and engaging environment for them to thrive. Let's get to know each other and see how I can help with your childcare needs!

Babysitter, Parent helper $25/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish

Dog walking

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

My availability

I'm looking for Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of New Brunswick for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - - - - -

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • Childcare credentials:
    • First aid training
  • Pet credentials:
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 16 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English and Spanish

I’m a 16 year old teenager reliable babysitter for kids all ages! I’m in high school and I provide safe, fun and engaging experiences!

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Comedy
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Sports
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Cooking
  • Computers

Contact Jannay For Free

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Childcare

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Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Corie-Ann Crosby

Corie-Ann Crosby
New York, NY

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Hello my name is corie-Ann nice to meet you:)

Hi my name is Corie-Ann Crosby and I'm a 17 year old that recently just graduated high school. You can depend on me to care for your child.I will be available all summer and starting this fall I plan on going to community college and I will be studying early childhood education and getting my associates degree after community college I plan on transferring to a 4 year college to get my bachelors degree.And I think this job would be a perfect start to what I wanna be in the future

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny, Au pair $10/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning
  • Elderly care / companionship

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of New York for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 months experience working with children
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (currently studying)
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 18 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Nature
  • Cooking

Contact Corie-Ann For Free

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Childcare

How many kids need care?

Pet sitting

Other pet services you need:

Dog walking

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Jahdasia brooks

Jahdasia brooks
Lakewood, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

I’m 16 I’m very kind and welcoming

I’m 16 years old,I babysit my cousins/siblings 24/7 so I have a little bit of experience all ages I’m very kind and understanding and caring and I absolutely LOVE kids,and at the moment I’m working on getting my permit

Babysitter, Parent helper, Nanny $16/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Newborns (0 - 2 months)
  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Up to 4 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Toilet training
  • Changing diapers
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $15 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Care for puppies

Dog walking $16 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

  • Yard work
  • Cleaning

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time, Full-time employment.

I can travel to surrounding suburbs/towns of Lakewood for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

- - - - -

Day

Arvo

Eve.

Nite

- - - -

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings
  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • New Year's Eve
  • Valentine's Day
  • Overnight jobs
  • Full weekends
  • Vacations with the family
  • Live-in with the family

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 2 years experience working with children
  • 1 year experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 17 years old
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Languages I can speak: English

I love drawing and playing video games I’m a junior in high school

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Swimming
  • Cooking
  • Video

Contact Jahdasia For Free

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Noah Anderson
Long Branch, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Aug 2024

Babysitter $15/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Teenagers (13+ years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Long Branch for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Noah For Free

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Gabby Rafeca
Brick Township, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Jun 2024

Babysitter

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)

Pet sitting

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Brick Township for work.

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • Languages I can speak: English

Contact Gabby For Free

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Childcare

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Other pet services you need:

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Michelle O'Donnell

Michelle O'Donnell
Toms River, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: May 2024

Babysitter, Nanny $18/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Toddlers (1 - 2 years)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)
  • Small school kids (5 - 8 years)
  • Tweens (9 - 12 years)
  • Up to 2 children at once

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Light meals
  • Full meals
  • Bottle feeding
  • Transporting kids
  • Taking kids on outings
  • Toilet training
  • Bathing kids
  • Help with homework
  • Care for twins/multiples

I'm available for events

  • Special event babysitting
  • Corporate functions babysitting
  • Wedding babysitting

I can provide special needs care

  • Care for special needs kids

Household duties I can do:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry / washing
  • Grocery shopping
  • Running errands

I can do tutoring

  • Tutoring

Pet sitting $16 / hour

Pets I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Fish
  • Small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.)

Other pet duties I can do:

  • Feeding
  • Pet playtime
  • Daily exercise for your pet
  • 24/7 supervision
  • Care for puppies
  • Care for senior dogs
  • Care for kittens
  • Care for senior cats

Dog walking $18 / hour

  • Small dogs (0—22lbs / 0—10kg)
  • Medium dogs (22—44lbs / 10—20kg)

Other pet services I can provide

  • Pet checker (home visits to check on pets)

I can do house sitting

  • House sitting

Other services I can provide

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary, Part-time employment.

I can travel to neighboring suburbs/towns of Toms River for work.

Here's my weekly availability:

M T W T F S S

Morn

Day

Arvo

Eve.

- - - - - - -

Nite

- - - - - - -

I'm available for:

  • School holidays
  • Public holidays
  • Valentine's Day

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 40 months experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
    • First aid training
    • Anaphylaxis training
    • Bachelor of early childhood education (completed)
    • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • 40 months experience working with pets
    • I'm comfortable with pets
    • I have pets
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 56 years old
    • Driver's license
    • Emergency car access
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Covid vaccinated
    • Languages I can speak: English

I have my certification in Special Education and Elementary Education and have taught in public schools for over 27 years. I just recently retired from teaching and wish to continue working with children. People would describe me as someone that is kind, caring and a hard worker. Please let me know if interested.

My skills and interests:

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Reading / storytelling
  • Drawing / painting
  • Arts / crafts
  • Fitness
  • Swimming
  • Nature
  • Gardening
  • Cooking
  • Writing

Contact Michelle For Free

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Childcare

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Rachel Shami

Rachel Shami
Ocean Township, NJ

Activity summary

Member since: Jul 2024

Hi I’m so excited to have fun

Hi my names Rachel I love kids and I love making them have fun and being happy I worked with kids for a long period of time

Babysitter $30/hour

Child ages I'm comfortable caring for:

  • Babies (3 - 12 months)
  • Preschoolers (3 - 4 years)

Childcare duties I can do:

  • Bottle feeding

My availability

I'm looking for Casual/temporary employment.

I can travel within Ocean Township for work.

I'm available for:

  • Last minute bookings

My credentials

I'm happy to provide written documentation of my qualifications and credentials:

  • 13 years experience working with children
    • I'm a parent
  • General credentials:
    • Email verified
    • 24 years old
    • Driver's license
    • I have a car
    • Non-smoker / non-vaper
    • Permanent resident
    • Liability insurance
    • Languages I can speak: English

I worked with kids since I was 11 years old every summer and then once I graduated high school I worked with kids full time and I always babysitt on the side

My skills and interests:

  • Reading / storytelling
  • Nature

You can learn more about me by browsing my social accounts:

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Babysitting Pay Rates Howell Township, NJ, United States (Updated 29 Sep 2025)

Howell Township babysitters are paid an average of $21.82 per hour as of October 2025, which is 4.5% lower than the New Jersey average of $22.86, and 18.6% higher than the United States average of $18.40. A fair pay rate depends on babysitter credentials, specific job requirements, and local demand for babysitting services in Howell Township.
1 Kid 2 Kids 3+ Kids
Howell Township:
$19.84 $21.82 $23.81
New Jersey:
$20.78 $22.86 $24.94
United States:
$16.73 $18.40 $20.08

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There are several key dates and events throughout the year when babysitters are in hot demand, read our guides below to give you an advantage over other families who are competing with you for the best babysitters.

Babysitting difficulties

Babysitting is not always easy for sitters or parents but it should always be safe. In this section, we reveal some key warning signs that you should be looking out for to ensure that your kids are safe and being lovingly looked after whenever you're away. We also discuss the things you can, and cannot do if you suspect something may be wrong.

Babysitting admin and tax

Hiring a babysitter comes with extra responsibilities and duties because you are an employer. In this section, we discuss the various admin tasks that may be asked of you such as writing babysitting references for past employees and we also cover how this can affect your tax.