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Find babysitters in Plainfield, NJ that you’ll love

60 babysitters are listed in Plainfield, NJ

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years

Babysitters in Plainfield, NJ

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Rachel K.


Plainfield, NJ

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Full-Time

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I met Rachel six years ago, when I needed help with my first baby. I had found her information on Maplewood online, so I asked her to come meet me and my baby. Upon meeting Rachel, I noticed quickly that she had a very kind and nurturing quality. I was so pleased...

Christine H.

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Karina S.


Plainfield, NJ

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

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.

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Maggie K.


Plainfield, NJ

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Tanya T.


Plainfield, NJ

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & 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.

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Samantha C.


Plainfield, NJ

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance
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.

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Tiffany W.


Plainfield, NJ

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Cargiver

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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tiffany is extremely positive and loving. She is dependable and a great communicator which is essential!!!"

Kim B.

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Ashleigh P.


Plainfield, NJ

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

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 arrived early, had a great demeanor, and my children truly enjoyed spending the evening with her!"

Julia M.

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Stacy M.


Plainfield, NJ

$30-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nanny/Care Taker/Tutor

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Delphia N.


Plainfield, NJ

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

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, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

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.

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Stephanie M.


Plainfield, NJ

$28-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Part-Time Caregiver Available
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Lark W.


Plainfield, NJ

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

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, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Leah C.


Plainfield, NJ

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter!

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sara C.


Plainfield, NJ

$18/hr • 7 yrs exp

Babysitter

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...
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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
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Tiana B.


Plainfield, NJ

$15-20/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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Isabella B.


Plainfield, NJ

$26/hr • 6 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me

Hello! My name is Isabella and I am 20 years old. I come from a big family where I fall as number six of seven kids, so I'm very used to a busy home environment. I have five nieces and nephews that I watch often, and I've been babysitting children of all ages since high school. I absolutely love working with kids and am...
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Amayah D.


Plainfield, NJ

$22-34/hr • 5 yrs exp

I have been working with children for over five years. I have experience working with children in various settings. I have babysitting experience, I've worked at summer camps, and I have plenty of experience working in daycares. I am CPR/First-Aid certified. I am very professional, reliable, friendly, patient, loving, caring,...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I'd describe my personality as loving, friendly and caring. I like working with kids because it's always something that came natural for me I've never had an issue with babysitting kids that wasn't manageable. I always enjoy being around kids. My first experience with working with kids was in 2019 over the summer. I am now an...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, 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.

Karina S.

5.0

Kind ! Has kids of her own ! Understanding And dependable

- Michelle G.

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.

Tanya T.

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.

Samantha C.

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 our baby's activities. Highly...

- Leydi C.

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Babysitters in Plainfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.