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60 after school babysitters are listed in Scotch Plains, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Great with kids. They had a fun time."
Ben B.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, swimming supervision, carpooling
I have taught for more than 4 years, kids' ages range from 6-9. I have 1 year of experience as a nanny. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts.
Guadalupe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Kathleen C.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-50/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...
Camila R.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I believe in providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow.
I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and...
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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
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
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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy."
Dana A.
Theo T.
Cranford, NJ
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
EXPERIENCED Nanny available for weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). I'm not looking for a steady weekend job, just an "as needed" job.
Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old.
About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own...
Theo can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Theo is incredibly trustworthy & reliable. Her loving & nurturing ways make her an amazing nanny! She is always attentive to & patient with our children. We highly recommend her. "
Tara M.
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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I am writing to express my recommendation for Camelia M. Cami has worked as a babysitter for my two year old toddler for the last 9 months. She serves as an excellent role model to my young child. My daughter always looked forward to her time with Cami and are...
Rubina S.
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, creating engaging activities, potty training/...
Janelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, 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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Katarzyna C.
Clark, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
driving to and from school, meal preparation, help with homework, playdate arrangements,, after school activities.
Katarzyna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katarzyna was hired to watch my children and to run errands. My family found her to be personable, dependable, and punctual. My kids took to her immediately and she was very flexible with her time."
Pat R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years of experience. I've worked with a variety of families, I love working with children.
Paola can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
3.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Short:
I am going to school to become a teacher for k-3 and special needs. I am open to any and all activities. I have babysat ages 6 months to 11 years.
Minimum of 5 hours for one time jobs s& 20 hours for reoccurring.
Long:
-As a babysitter, I have assisted in homework, cleaning and entertaining children. I can and will...
Sharifa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We've had Sharifa for a few years now and we're more than grateful for her, she's super dependable and responsible. We have six kids and they all love her, she's super patient and buy them gifts on holidays and birthdays, she's someone we can always count on...
Steven C.
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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 12 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 $19.17. 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?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Scotch Plains, NJ.
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.