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60 after school babysitters are listed in Scotch Plains, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 8 years
After school babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ
5.0
(23)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Please read my profile before contacting me. Serious inquires only. $30 hour and up
Currently seeking :
* Pet sitting in your home.
* Occasional sitting weekend/overnights
*Travel Nanny w Passport and local events (weddings etc.)
My Early Educator as a teaching assistant, began 2007 to 2012 ages 2 to 5 y. o
Promoted to Lead...
Autumn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Autumn watched my 6 months old for 3 days for 4 hours each day. She is by far the best sitter I have ever met. I would hire her again. She is very accommodating. She was great with the baby, didn't have any trouble putting her down for naps, spent time engaging the...
Adriana I.
Hi, I'm Bella! I am a high school senior that babysits on a daily after school basis, but I am looking for more weekend opportunities!
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Arlene Z.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Mother Of Two Young Adults Looking To Work With Family In Need Of Child Care.
My name is Arlene, and I live in Scotch Plains. I have two grown girls of my own. I Have assisted families with picking up their children after school/weekends. Have helped with feeding them dinner, after school activities, and playtime. I have a reliable car and clean driving record. Will provide references upon request.
Arlene can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Bridget C.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bridget. I've been a middle and high school English teacher for 8 years, but I also have worked as a nanny and babysitter for a number of summers. Although I teach older students, I have taken a number of early childhood development courses, and I love working with little ones too! I also tutor (elementary,...
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bridget is amazing and absolutely wonderful with babies. She watched our 8 month old just for a week but I absolutely love how she was reliable - and engaged my daughter in interactive ways. My daughter was always excited to see Bridget! Highly recommend! Bridget -...
Amrita I.
Dear Parents, My name is Francesca, and I graduated from Kean University with a B. A. in Education, with endorsements in Special Ed. and English (K-12) in 2022. I have a strong background in working with children, including babysitting, camp, and after-school counseling at SPF schools through the YMCA program, student teaching,...
Francesca can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hi, my name is Alyssa. I live in Hoboken, NJ. I am open to babysitting and/ or tutoring in both locations. It would be a part-time. I have a bachelors in accounting from Rider University and masters in accounting from Kean University. I was a camp counselor for 5 summers. I enjoy playing tennis, watching tv, movies, sports, and...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Kathleen C.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$14-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as caring, loving, and determined.
I started working with kids when when I was 18 years old. I have experience in child care centers, babysitting, and working in a school as a teacher.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my friends and family. My husband and I try to spend as much time...
Ren C.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$28-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've always had a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. It was my positive experience in previous babysitting roles that motivated me to become a caregiver. With over 10+ years of experience, I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational games. I'm...
Ren can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Chloe H.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$20-25/hr
I am a friendly, outgoing, and responsible college student. As your babysitter/nanny, I will make your child/children's needs my priority. I will be a friendly face and build a connection with you and your child. I am happiest when the kids I'm with are having fun. I pride myself on my ability to be generous, patient, flexible,...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Jessica V.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Jessica. I am 31 years-old. I love caring for children and seniors. I feel that caring for them is the best job I can have. I am very responsible, reliable, and have a lot of patience. I have a run nursing degree. I have been caring for children and seniors most of my life, will care for them as if they were my...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Dear Jessica V.
Thank you for the time and consideration.I appreciate having had the opportunity to speak with you about your experience in related babysitter. Your resume is quite impressive and shows great potential for you in the working world. Sorry that it...
Maria-elena V.
I was a 4th grade teacher for 4 years and now work in non-profit management for Girls on the Run, a positive youth development program for girls in grades 3-8. My work schedule is highly flexible and I'm seeking a care job that includes something like morning and after-school pick-ups and drop offs.
I have previous experience...
Kelly can also help with: Travel
Dora P.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$20-30/hr • 19 yrs exp
I have 20 years of experience as a CareGiver working with infants and toddlers ranging in age from 6 weeks to 1 year. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Dora can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Karina C.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Karina I'm looking for full or part time sitter/nanny work. I have great references and I am well loved by children. I'm very caring, dependable. I have my own car and I don't smoke.
I'm experienced with children of all ages including infants. I enjoy bringing out the best personalities in children for the outdoor and...
Valerie D.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
38 Year Old Single Mom, Looking For A Position Doing What I Love!
Hi! My name is Valerie! I'm 38 and a boy mom to a 19-year-old who obviously hasn't needed a sitter for a while now lol! I worked as an RN for a few years but always had a heart for children so after some related and unrelated temp positions I decided to switch career paths and follow my heart. Right now I'm contemplating going...
Valerie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had great experience providing childcare for wonderful families for the past 5 years.
I have experience with children ranging in all ages. Previously I have assisted families with transportation to school and from school, driving to any after-school activities as well as play dates.
I also provide help with homework and...
Solanny can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
4.0
"She is very reliable and followed my request. She also can do flexible work. She is good at communication and very kind."
Miyuki S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 30-year-old based here in Union County (Rahway). I have years of experience in childcare, my most recent position being a co-teacher of a Reggio style based classroom in a private school in Mountainside; previously, I worked as a 'guide' at a private school called Acton Academy. Years of experience in alternative...
Emma can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy."
Dana A.
Imani H.
Union, NJ
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Energetic babysittter with 10+ years of experience looking after infants/toddlers during the weekday, evenings, weekends, and during school holidays. Effective at engaging them in a variety of activities to meet their educational and physical needs. Vigilant about health and safety. Endorsed previous parents as a responsible...
Imani can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Imani is a great person, she is caring positive attitude friendly realness patience she great with my son loving caring person she is one of a kind "
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. My 2 daughters are my highest achievement making me proud every single day. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French...
Camelia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cami is a wonderful nanny and she was great with my one year old. She's energetic, punctual, and has the natural instincts to take care of your child and put your mind at ease. She does great art projects and my daughter bonded with her immediately. I would highly...
Bisma M.
Delia K.
Cranford, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Energetic College Student Looking For Weekly Babysitting Job!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Delia, I'm a 25 y/o legal professional looking for babysitting opportunities on the weekends/after school hours on certain weekdays (I work a hybrid schedule). I currently work full-time in NYC and live in Westfield. I have about 11 years of experience with children ages 2 and up. I'm energetic, responsible, organized...
Delia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Delia K. is a caring, responsible, knowledgeable, determined, hard working individual. She is dependable and very resourceful. Her interaction with children is sincere and concise, providing great communication and compassion. She is also amazing at hands on...
Yvette D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name's Janelle and I am fully vaccinated!
I've completed vocational school specialized in early childhood development. Even before enrolling in this course I was caring after children ages 6 months to 10 years old. Anywhere from introducing them to new foods and habits to potty training/ nap time, all the way to...
Janelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Janelle is fantastic! She has babysat our two girls (ages 6 and 4) on multiple occasions. She has proven to be responsible, warm and caring as well as thoughtful! While babysitting for us she engaged the kids in fun activities, fed them meals, and managed bedtime....
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Scotch Plains, NJ
Autumn H.
5.0
Autumn watched my 6 months old for 3 days for 4 hours each day. She is by far the best sitter I have ever met. I would hire her again. She is very accommodating. She was great with the baby, didn't have any trouble putting her down for naps, spent time engaging the baby with books and toys. So...
- Adriana I.
Bridget C.
5.0
Bridget is amazing and absolutely wonderful with babies. She watched our 8 month old just for a week but I absolutely love how she was reliable - and engaged my daughter in interactive ways. My daughter was always excited to see Bridget! Highly recommend! Bridget - please come back :)
- Amrita I.
Jessica V.
4.0
Dear Jessica V.
Thank you for the time and consideration.I appreciate having had the opportunity to speak with you about your experience in related babysitter. Your resume is quite impressive and shows great potential for you in the working world. Sorry that it didn't work out for you with your...
- Maria-elena V.
Solanny S.
4.0
She is very reliable and followed my request. She also can do flexible work. She is good at communication and very kind.
- Miyuki S.
Emma M.
5.0
Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy.
- Dana A.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Scotch Plains, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Scotch Plains, NJ?
You can review 14 after school babysitter profiles near you in Scotch Plains, NJ to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Scotch Plains, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Scotch Plains, NJ is $20.00. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Scotch Plains, NJ?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Scotch Plains, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Scotch Plains, NJ to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Scotch Plains, NJ can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Scotch Plains, NJ?
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Ratings for Scotch Plains, NJ after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
After School Babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.