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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
Lexi S.
Plainfield, NJ
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a dedicated childcare provider with three years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing reliable care for their children. My patient and friendly nature creates a nurturing environment where kids feel safe and happy. I prioritize open communication with parents, using their preferred method to...
Hello, I have spent almost 3 years working as an Au Pair to take care of 3 different age gaps of children in different years (infant, toddler, pre-teens, and teenager) before that I worked in a hospital as a nurse in Thailand for over 3 years. Currently, I'm a student and looking for a part-time job. In addition, I have a...
Panutchanard can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, My name is Gabrielle I work as a medical professional. I have six years experience in child care education and 10 as a nanny. I also assist in home sanitization.
Gabrielle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi! hope you are doing great. I am a mother of four wonderful children. I am a great chef and can help with child care cooking and light housekeeping . I was a teacher in my home country . THANKYOU
Isaiah G.
Plainfield, NJ
$16-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, which inspired me to become a childcare provider. I've been doing this for a year and have experience caring for kids of various ages, from infants to preteens. Whether we're playing educational games, having fun with technology, engaging in outdoor sports, or...
Lucia G.
Plainfield, NJ
$20-35/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option for them. With four years of experience, I'm skilled at caring for children aged one to three, and I'm comfortable caring for two children at a time. As a patient, calm, creative, and friendly caregiver, I prioritize the well-being and safety of...
Lucia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents,
I am not offering childcare services.
Care. com will not allow me to take this service off of my offer for some reason.
However, if you need Cleaning Services I am available!
-Iman
Iman can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I am a hard-working, disciplined and responsible young woman with experience in caring for the elderly and children, with all the desire and energy to provide all the care and attention required.
I like to put my knowledge into practice for each specific case that is required. I like to work with elderly and children because I...
Skills:
CNA
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been taking care of kids for over 16 years, from newborns to teenagers. I love kids and can provide a good, healthy environment for them. I speak, read and write Spanish and English. I have experience with kids on the spectrum also. I have a clean driver license record, and clean background record also. I am very...
Cinthya can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Shamik S.
Plainfield, NJ
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am LPN. With over 5 years of Nursing experience. I enjoy what I do and that's helping save lives.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello there. My name is Kathryn, I often go by Katy or Kate for short.
I am a 29-year-old, born and raised in Scotch Plains. I've graduated with a sociology degree from Roanoke College. Prior to graduation I worked as an administrative assistant and admissions persons for FlexSchool, a micro school for gitted and twice...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Katy is a dependable, responsible fun and engaging babysitter for my two children age 7 and 4. She has regularly provided care for them for the past 4 years. She is punctual and incredibly reliable. My children absolutely adore her and can't wait to spend quality...
Kristen A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kathleen. I am interested in positions such as babysitter, nanny, dog walking, housekeeping etc. I am a college graduate holding a BA in Sociology and a minor in Psychology and one course away from teacher of the handicapped certification. I have a work history of 18 years plus with the state of NJ. I have also worked...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic."
Heather F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nina and I am 35 years old living in New Providence. I am available 1-3 days a week afterschool. I work until 3:30 in New Providence so am able to come from there. My start time would be dependent on where you live but between 3:40-4:00 is possible. I have been babysitting for over 20 years now. I have also...
Nina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nina is one-of-a-kind. I say that from experience as we have had and known several nannies. I even hesitate to write this because I hope she will come back to our family should she seek employment during or after college. Nina was with us a little under a year and...
Sabrina B.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been baby-sitting since I was 10, starting with my younger sister, cousins, and local families. Once I could drive, I was able to baby-sit as well as pet-sit anywhere.
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Alex is reliable, responsible and very good with children. She’s helped our family with after school care as well as daytime and evening care - she’s fantastic and someone we’ve always been able to rely on! "
Care member
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As of my profession I love taking care of people like adult or child I even have a child of my own whom I took care of since newborn until now. I graduated my four year course in bachelor of science in Nursing that is why I am used to take care of people adult and child. I can also tutor a child, do the housekeeping and cook as...
Joan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joan worked with us for 3 years taking care of our daughter until she was about 4. We would absolutely recommend her to any family wanting a nanny/babysitter. Always punctual and professional and more importantly kind and incredibly caring to both our kids. She was...
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Nicolina D.
Colonia, NJ
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have my masters degree in speech language pathology. I love kids and I am looking to help out with babysitting or driving to camp/activities. I have a new car with a clean driving record. I am extremely punctual and reliable. I'd love to hear from you to discuss your needs!
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: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I really enjoyed working with Imani H. She is friendly, reliable, responsible, and she is trustworthy! I have the privilege seeing her interact with the babies and other children and it is priceless."
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Petra B.
Highland Park, NJ
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Baby Sitter Have My Own Child Personal Experience
5.0
(1)
Hello everyone I have a 11-year-old son. I believe the best babysitting experience comes from having children of your own. I also worked as a babysitter in the past. I graduated from Rutgers. I am a caring babysitter that loves kids. I like outdoor activities as well as indoor board games =)
Petra can also help with: Travel
4.6
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! Teaching and caring for children is both my passion and my purpose. Working as an Elementary School Teacher for the past 7 years, plus over 10 years of childcare experience has opened my eyes and heart to children's needs-- academically, socially, and emotionally.
I absolutely love what I do and wish to broaden...
Coco can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I feel incredibly lucky and happy to have met Coco. From the moment she stepped into my home, her consulting brought a sense of clarity and warmth that I desperately needed. I felt blocked, as if I knew nothing, with no search results or AI that could truly guide...
Natali E.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a senior in college majoring in psychology. I love to babysit as my after school job. I've been taking care of kids for 6 years now and I've had multiple jobs. I worked as a counselor at an aftercare program and have had 6+ long term babysitting jobs. I have two younger siblings one who is 17 and has Down syndrome who I...
Manuela can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Manuela is really friendly, sweet and easy to get along with. I was all set to hire her to start in September but my after school current sitter decided to stay with our family longer. Her references were very strong when I called and they both told me that she...
Carrie N.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ
Kathryn D.
5.0
Kathryn has been a great help to our family! She has watched my niece on several occasions and you can just tell when we get back home that they had a great time. I am pregnant now and know I will also be using her when our first comes along. It's nice to have someone close and reliable you can...
- Lindsay R.
Kathleen K.
5.0
We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic.
- Heather F.
Nina K.
5.0
Nina is one-of-a-kind. I say that from experience as we have had and known several nannies. I even hesitate to write this because I hope she will come back to our family should she seek employment during or after college. Nina was with us a little under a year and both our kids loved her. She was...
- Sabrina B.
Alexandra P.
5.0
Alex is great with kids and extremely responsible. My kids loved her! Great communication with the parents, always on time, will play games with the kids - overall a great sitter!
- Care member
Joan C.
3.0
Joan was great with our son. She's punctual if she actually shows up. She cancelled 4 times at last minute during her one month part time job. She eventually decided not to come back and notified me 2 1.5 hour before the time she's supposed to come to work.
- Pepper 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 50 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 $20.86 per hour as of March 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 24 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.