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Hi everyone! My name is Kylie and I am currently a college student. I have an associates degree and am working towards my bachelors at Rutgers University. I LOVE children and have 10+ years of experience ranging from newborns to 14 years old. I am a nanny to a wonderful family during the school year but am looking for a summer...
Kylie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Tishana W.
South Plainfield, NJ
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello, I absolutely love children. I have 5 siblings and a ton of cousins. I have been surrounded by children all my life. I enjoy every little thing about children from play time to their learning abilities. I am in school right now for Early Childhood Education. I am aspiring to own my own day care someday. I started out...
Tishana can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Michelle P.
South Plainfield, NJ
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Growing up I helped my parents with my brother and sisters . I became a babysitter as a teenager for different families I enjoyed it so much . In 2002 after my son was born I worked at our church as an aftercare teacher working with pre-k up to 8th grade . I loved the interaction with all of the kids but then I moved and had to...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Rachel C.
South Plainfield, NJ
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Rachel. I'm 22, a college student at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. I am comfortable with and have full time babysitting experience with babies as young as 2 weeks old. I can do school/sports pick ups, drop offs, etc.
I have babysat my neighbors who were (boy) 6 years old and (girl) 10 years old for a few hours. I have also babysat and taken care of my newborn cousin up until now (she is now 22 months old). I have an 11-year-old brother who I have watched on numerous occasions. I have babysat a 4-year-old boy and sister 7 years old many times...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Melissa C.
South Plainfield, NJ
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I'm a dedicated childcare provider with a passion for helping kids learn, grow, and have fun.
I'm committed to providing the highest quality of care for your children and would be delighted to be a part of their growth journey.
Hi my name is Natalie and I am going to be a sophomore in college in the fall. I enjoy things like working out, playing golf at a competitive level, eating healthy, yoga and being around kids. As I am home for the summer I am willing to babysit and care for children from ages 4-12. Last summer I had a lot of experience with...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Lauren K.
South Plainfield, NJ
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Looking To Help Out Local Families With Busy Schedules
I have a dual Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling I am looking for something during my summer hours and after school. I bring a Social Emotional approach to working with children and help them with developmental and social skills, I can also assist in housework and pet care, providing my own...
Hello, I'm Katie. I am currently the recreational director at an assisted living community. I previously taught in an elementary school in the learning disabled classroom with 4th and 5th grade students. Prior to that, I taught at a preschool in and two other elementary schools in both general education and special education...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello I'm a recent college graduate who has experience caring for school aged children as well as providing homework help. I am a hands on sitter who enjoys finding creative ways to spend time with children and works hard to create a fun and safe atmosphere.
Megan O.
South Plainfield, NJ
$17-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Megan! I have had a wide variety of experience working with kids; including multiple summer camps, substitute teaching and running a state-run before/after school day care. I am most comfortable working with kids ages 6 to 12. I have worked very closely with the special needs community for many years. I absolutely...
Megan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
My name is Olivia and I am 18 years old. I have been a babysitter on and off for about three years now, I am an active person and I love to play sports outside as well as painting and creating new crafts! I am currently in school to become a kindergarten teacher so I enjoy being around young children and the experience will...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Ask G.
South Plainfield, NJ
$18-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I'm a caregiver with six years of experience looking to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My passion for fostering children's growth and development, coupled with my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, has motivated me to pursue a career in childcare.
I'm patient, calm,...
Im a mother of three boys. I love taking care of little ones. I did babysitting when I was younger. I also have experience elderly people. I have a passion of entertaining younger kids.
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Gina and I'm currently 24 years old living in South Plainfield. I have been babysitting age groups of newborn babies to 15 years old for about 7 years (6 years of paid experience). I enjoy babysitting and being around children very much! I participated in a babysitter's training class/course a few years ago. I am also...
Gina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy."
Dana A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a passionate camp counselor and Care. com babysitter for over 7 years. I have First Aid/CPR certification, college education in child development, and a BS degree from Rowan University. I have babysat for three families through care. com over the past year. I drove the kids to and from school and activities, prepared...
Joe can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Joseph is caring, considerate and thoughtful when it comes to the care of my nine year old. Joseph has helped out our family for several years, and we are beyond impressed by his care, commitment and support to our family and nine year old Nico. Without a second...
Care member
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, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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
Hi there, I'm Emma! I am a recent graduate from NYU where I studied dance and psychology. This past school year, I worked at an after school program in Brooklyn teaching dance to 4-5-year-olds. Given the current state of uncertainty we live in, I have moved out of Manhattan and back home with my loving parents in Westfield, NJ....
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!"
Kerry J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Fun, Reliable, Athletic Babysitter
Hi families,
My name is Mackenzie and I just graduated from MSU with my B/MAT Dual Certification K-6 in teaching. I have lots of experience working with children of all ages in babysitting, date nights, and tutoring. In addition to that, I just finished my career playing on the women's soccer...
Mackenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mackenzie is a great, kind dependable person. She is a great teacher and babysitter for my daughter."
Laura Lee T.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in South Plainfield, NJ
Emma M.
5.0
Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy.
- Dana A.
Joe L.
5.0
Joseph is caring, considerate and thoughtful when it comes to the care of my nine year old. Joseph has helped out our family for several years, and we are beyond impressed by his care, commitment and support to our family and nine year old Nico. Without a second thought, I would hire him again! His...
- Care member
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 F.
5.0
Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!
- Kerry J.
Mackenzie C.
5.0
Mackenzie is a great, kind dependable person. She is a great teacher and babysitter for my daughter.
- Laura Lee T.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in South Plainfield, NJ
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in South Plainfield, NJ?
You can review 15 after school babysitter profiles near you in South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield, NJ?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in South Plainfield, NJ is $17.13. 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 South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield, NJ can really come in handy.
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