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60 babysitters are listed in Plainfield, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Plainfield, NJ
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello. My name is Rachel and I am seeking a full-time position with a great family.
Over the past 20 years I have worked for numerous families and with a range of children across various ages (from newborn up to 11 years old).
Duties varied depending on family needs and age of the child/children. Care of newborns, infants and...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel worked for our family for about 1 1/2 yrs, before my daughter started preschool. This summer when my now elementary aged kids were between summer camp and the start of the school year, we were glad to have her return to sit and my kids were very happy to see...
Melissa G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I really enjoy working with elderly patients and Children. I have over 10 years experience in being a Caregiver. from Children to Elderly. I truly do enjoy what I do. I am know for being Caring, understanding, helpful, hardworking, and so much more.
Recommendation letters available upon request
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany is extremely positive and loving. She is dependable and a great communicator which is essential!!!"
Kim B.
Karina S.
Plainfield, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi, I have my GDA babysitting certificate. I also did a first aid course. I worked in a daycare for three years.
Karina can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Kind ! Has kids of her own ! Understanding And dependable"
Michelle G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a 20 years old formerly from Plainfield, NJ, but I have lived in Baltimore, MD since attending college in 2019. I am a full time college student majoring in Nursing. I am the oldest of 4 children, and I have been babysitting for almost a year now, so I have some experience with children from newborn to 12 years. I am...
Zaniyah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Niyah only watched our baby boy for 3 days but she is so sweet. She was good with our dogs too. I will definitely use her again in the future if I need a sitter."
Katherine T.
Maggie K.
Plainfield, NJ
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Nice to meet you! My name is Maggie and I have 4+ years working with children and adolescents in various settings. Primarily, I have been working at a therapeutic middle and high school for students ages 10-18 who suffer from various mental health diagnosis. During my time here, I have helped aide students academically as well...
Maggie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Worked with Maggie for interim childcare needs and she was fantastic! Communicated well, punctual, and my 2.5 year old daughter was very comfortable with and enjoying when Maggie came to watch/take care of here. Thank you, Maggie!"
Maxine B.
Samantha C.
Plainfield, NJ
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Samantha C.! I am available for date nights on the weekends Friday, Saturday and Sunday each three days from 6pm- 12 a.m. I recently changed my schedule since the semester is ending, perfect for summer camp schedules! Dropping off or pick up. I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Travel, Remote Learning,...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
5.0
"Samantha is a reliable and trustworthy person. She came on time for every time we needed her. Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on...
Leydi C.
Ashleigh P.
Plainfield, NJ
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Ashleigh, i'd love to help care for your loved ones. I am understanding , patient , and kind . I'm a retired Division 1 Athlete. In college studying Health & Wellness as well as Exercise Science. Taking care of people and helping out has always been my passion!
5.0
"Ashleigh was amazing. If we lived here, I'd ask for her to be a permanent babysitter. She was punctual, thoughtful, and kind. She clearly loves little kids and my one year old adored her from the word go. She put up with my first time mom texts super well. :) and...
Krista D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I hope you and your loved ones have been blessed in every way aspect of life.
I have been tutoring and taking care of children and young adults (newborn to 18 years old) in the United States, South America, Central America, and Europe for 8 years. I've traveled the world to enhance my experience to educate children of...
Stacy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Stacy is one of the best caregivers I have ever worked with. She was always on time and so much fun for the kids to be around. She has created three soccer champs! Always playing and teaching! She was incredibly attentive during virtual school sessions. Easy to...
Pilialoha Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a 21-year-old full-time student at Duquesne University seeking graduating in December 2017. I have years of experience watching children, and I also work as a patient care technician at Children's hospital. Children are my passion! MY Schedule is very flexible. References available upon request.
Delphia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was very friendly and very nice to my child! My child was so happy to play with her.
l was sick so it's very helpful !"
Remi N.
Tanya T.
Plainfield, NJ
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Tanya, and I have a deep passion for working with children. With experience caring for kids of various ages, I strive to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where they can learn, grow, and have fun.
I understand the importance of patience, creativity, and consistency in childcare, and I always...
Tanya can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Absolutely amazing experience! Babysitter Tanya took great care of our 19 months old and 3 year old kids. I felt very comfortable leaving my precious children with her for a few hours. Thank you!!!!"
Sara L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Part-Time Caregiver Available
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"While caring for our daughter over the past three years, Steph has become family. From day 1, I knew our little Covid baby was in good hands and this has been validated 100x over. Steph is so caring & nurturing, yet firm when needed. She makes sure our daughter is...
Jessica M.
Part-time reliable, responsible, caring and attentive babysitter. Available for both early morning and after school care. Has own transportation to pick up / drop off children from school, home or other childcare activities. Can assist with housekeeping, laundry, meal prep and homework.
Lark can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Perla A.
Plainfield, NJ
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Week Nights And Weekends.
I started out babysitting since I was 13 for my neighbors twins, I used to babysit a 2-year-old with Down syndrome, for six months until he moved to New York. I have experience with older kids as well because my siblings are 8-13. I also have experience with new borns.
Perla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I'm 50-year-old looking for Pt work for Date Night and Weekends! I have over 20+ year of babysitting friends & family kids. Watch my 6-year-old grand-baby since she was 6 weeks old.. I have a 31-year-old so that shows you that I have a enough experiences. I'm now watching her daughter.. The cycle started all over again. You want...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! I'm Sara, and I've been caring for children of all ages for many years. Growing up, my mom ran a daycare, so I've been around kids my whole life and have developed a natural ability to connect with them. I'm patient, responsible, and organized, and I'm happy to help with tasks like homework, light housekeeping, and...
Hello! I have been babysitting for 4 years plus including the ages from 0-13 years. I have taken care of 5 children at a time. I am a very outgoing and playful person who is ready to take care of all your child's needs! I love the outdoors and I am very patient and caring.
Rachelle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hi! I'm happy to help with all of your babysitting needs. I love working with kids and have about 4 years of experience doing so. If you need a fun, responsible, and reliable babysitter, I'm your girl!
I work with kids because every day is different and fulfilling. It's rewarding to help them learn and grow, their energy and...
Shae can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Francesca C.
Plainfield, NJ
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been taking care of and interacting with children for 5 years now. I am a middle School Counselor still babysitting on the side. I hold myself responsible to meet any parent(s) or guardian(s) expectations. I used to play collegiate basketball, I love animals, I enjoy reading, and I like to be outdoors. Hopefully I...
Francesca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Maggie V.
Plainfield, NJ
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced and enthusiastic sitter who loves child care. I started out babysitting my granddaughter. I love interacting with children. I work with two families with children with age rage 9 months to 9 years old. Preparing meals, laundry and light housekeeping, I'm responsible, hard-working caring and punctual. I know...
Maggie can also help with: Meal prep
Tiana B.
Plainfield, NJ
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Tiana. I have looked after children as young as newborn to the age of 11. I am open to babysitting different ages. The most children I have cared for at once was 3 and it was a piece of cake. I love kids and if you have a pet, that is not a problem. I am caring, attentive, reliable and punctual. I love being...
Tiana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ
Rachel K.
5.0
Rachel is amazing! She has babysat for us for over 2 years. Rachel is responsible, caring, and dependable. Our 2 year old and 4 year old love her and are always so excited to see her. I feel so comfortable having Rachel care for my children. Anyone would be lucky to have Rachel take care of their...
- Kristine K.
Tiffany W.
5.0
We will miss Tiffany as she became part of our family. She was punctual and professional and she is an asset to anyone who has her assistance.
- Melanie H.
Karina S.
5.0
Kind ! Has kids of her own ! Understanding And dependable
- Michelle G.
Zaniyah M.
5.0
Niyah only watched our baby boy for 3 days but she is so sweet. She was good with our dogs too. I will definitely use her again in the future if I need a sitter.
- Katherine T.
Maggie K.
5.0
Worked with Maggie for interim childcare needs and she was fantastic! Communicated well, punctual, and my 2.5 year old daughter was very comfortable with and enjoying when Maggie came to watch/take care of here. Thank you, Maggie!
- Maxine B.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Plainfield, NJ:
How can I find a Plainfield babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Plainfield, NJ can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 51 babysitters in Plainfield, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Plainfield, NJ?
The average rate for Plainfield, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.82 per hour as of February 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Plainfield, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Plainfield, NJ through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Plainfield, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Plainfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.