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60 babysitters are listed in Plainsboro, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Plainsboro, NJ
5.0
(10)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello all, I am a parent, auntie, mother figure, nanny/sitter, foster child advocate and mentor. My service is multicultural. All are welcome. I call myself a "LITTLE PEOPLE" magnet. I love all children, but my heart holds a passion for infants. It feels good knowing I'll play a role in nurturing their development. I have been...
Donna can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Donna was an ideal babysitter and took great care of my children, who adored her. I would highly recommend her."
Shawntell M.
Deborah S.
Hightstown, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Debbie I have 10 years' experience. I am also CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED. I worked part time at a day care. YMCA of EAST WINDSOR from April 2012 to October 2014. My primary room was THE BABY ROOM. My primary care were newborns. I also helped a mom and dad care for their newborn baby boy November 2014 to April 2015. I...
Deborah can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Debbie is a great nanny. She is punctual and goes above and beyond. She has been taking care of my toddler and baby for almost a year. She engages with the kids and doesn't sit them in front of a device. They play outside, read, color and do activities. My kids...
Robbana K.
Jenna S.
Skillman, NJ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 29 years old and just graduated from Arcadia University with a degree in Psychology and a focus on child art therapy. I have been babysitting children ages 1/2 year to 16 years old, for the past 14 years. I started as a mother's helper in my early teenage years. I love children and love to teach them, help them and watch...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenna is a very responsible person. She has lots of energy & great communication skills. She works quickly and knows how to get stuff done. We would hire her back in a second if we had the need."
Norman G.
Yenny M.
Hightstown, NJ
$20-22/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for many years. I take them to the bus in the morning and pick them when they come back. I like to help them with homework and do different activities. I Also watch them in the weekends when parents have something important to do. I have references if you need them thank you.
Yenny can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
Ashley N.
Trenton, NJ
$18-36/hr • 3 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! I am current college graduate at Monmouth University, I am looking to make some extra money while I am home for the summer. I have experience in babysitting, I have watched children from age 7 to babies a few months old. I recently watch a girl who is 1. 5-year-old and I previously watched a younger baby who was a few...
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a nurse and experienced childcare! I have been working with children for about 7 years as a babysitter, nanny, daycare teacher and most recently a Montessori assistant teacher. I also have experience in healthcare as a nursing assistant and in clinical nursing rotations! In addition to my nursing...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah has babysat for me multiple times in the past. She is reliable, kind, and fun to be around. She has a great personality and you can tell that she loves being around children!"
Samantha R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Joely, I am 26 years old, fully vaccinated, and boosted! Currently, I am a full-time student at Montclair State University, majoring in Linguistics, with a concentration in American Sign Language/English Interpreting.
I have cared for multiple families both regularly and occasionally.
Previously, I was an Educational...
Joely can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Joely worked as a nanny for my toddler on two occasions. Both times she was punctual and professional. She was patient and friendly with my child. I would hire her again"
Maira A.
Sofia S.
Kendall Park, NJ
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child And Family Therapist Looking For Part-Time Child Care Position
3.7
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated mother of grown children who are very well adjusted, active, and successful in their daily lives. I currently work with children who have been adopted. I develop and implement plans to help them transition and adjust in a healthy manner. I adore babies and enjoy interacting with children of all ages. Due to my...
Sofia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sofia is absolutely wonderful!
I work in medicine and my husband works as an engineer. There are many times where we were scrambling to find a babysitter because of our jobs. Sofia was 100% there for us.
She has a degree as a social worker and being a full...
Kimberly H.
Jennifer K.
Dayton, NJ
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I experience as a caretakers for kids from 2 to 13 years old since I was in college. My tasks involved. Picking up the kids from school, dropping them off at after school activities, working on homework, going out for fun bringing them to the movies , friends, taking them showers, cleaning, preparing meals. Reading books with...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
4.0
"Jennifer worked for us, helping with our son in the morning, and some afternoons. In the end, it wasn't a fit personality-wise (not an unusual occurrence for our son), we but we can still recommend Jennifer.
Jennifer is a pro. She showed up on time, every time,...
Rafi L.
Natalie B.
Lawrence Township, NJ
$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am Natalie and I am 23 years old. I am currently going to night school to earn my license as an esthetician. While I was in high school I attended Mercer County Technical School at the Sypek center and enrolled in the Health and Childcare program. I have 5 years of experience in childcare and 10 months experience as a...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"If you are considering Natalie as a caregiver, do not hesitate. She has provided expert, engaging care to my son for about a year and he has thrived with her as his nanny. We are sorry to lose her due to changing schedules, but we know she will go on to amazing...
Kate Q.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been working with children for 5 years. I have been babysitting children of all ages starting at 3 months old(so I am very comfortable with babies). I have a lot of experience with preschool learning curriculum. I am majoring in Special/Elementary Education and Psychology. I am currently a senior. I love kids and...
Nikki can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nikki is absolutely wonderful with our 1.5 yo daughter and our dog. She is immediately engaged and loving as soon as she walks in the door, and learned her behaviors and mannerisms so quickly. Nikki also texts us cute pictures, and lets us know when she's asleep...
Sarah V.
Melissa D.
Monroe Township, NJ
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of teaching experience in an elementary and middle school setting. I graduated from Rider University with a 3. 72 GPA. I have been babysitting children since the age of 12, almost 20 years of experience. I understand the needs and wants for children, as well as parents. I have reliable transportation.
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We interviewed Melissa and had her spend some time with our family before we hired her to watch our 3 children. She is very reliable and highly responsive. She is also open to the requests of the parents, and communicated very well with us when she had any...
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Margaret A.
Cranbury, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
A Mature Child Care Professional With 10+ Years Of Experience
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Mature child care professional with 10+ years of experience in taking care of children of all age groups. With a calm and patient attitude, I take charge of the entire household without any supervision. If you are in need of someone who is mature, calm, patient and takes care of your child like their own, please feel free to...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Margaret helped our family for the past 16 months and took care of our 5 months old baby till he started day care. She is an excellent care giver who arrives always on-time, gives 100% of her attention to your child, helps with meal prep and laundry and takes care...
Erhan A.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Caitlin, I'm a 22-year-old recent college graduate with my Master's degree in occupational therapy! I'm currently home living in East Windsor, NJ and am studying for my occupational therapy state boards exam this summer. I have worked with kids since I was 15 years old, including being a camp counselor, daycare...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed with Caitlin. She was on-time, very professional, and my daughter Casey loved her immediately. She is very friendly and I can't wait to work with her!"
Kaitlyn E.
5.0
(3)
I am known as the fun mom. I love kids. I have raised two wonderful sons. I love the outdoors and am the one who takes all the kids out for a fun day. I have been a computer explorer teacher, class mom, field trip chaperone, and ski club chaperone. I am also a freelance graphic designer. I enjoy hiking, golf, skiing, gardening,...
Debbie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
*Childcare sharing / homeschool family* I am an experienced special education teacher who has temporarily left the field after having my 1st daughter in 2021. I have worked as a case manager, curriculum developer, teacher, empowerment coach, daycare provider, babysitter, and nanny over the past 15 years. I have an Associates...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Our son had a school event at a water park and we needed someone who would be willing to go down all the slides with him. We hired Nicole and she did an excellent job entertaining him and making sure he had a great time. She got on his level and engaged him in...
Phillip B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am understanding, patient, trustworthy, and compassionate. I am warmhearted and I keep good rapport with my job, friends, and people who just know me. I love people, and I enjoy working hard as part of a team. I honestly believe children are gifts from God, and they deserve to be treated with respect and care.
I honestly...
Naomi can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Jo and I'm in my final year of university currently. I have a Bachelor's in Political Science and am getting my Master's in Elementary Education with a specialization in Special Education. I have been working with youth either as a camp counselor, teacher, or babysitter. Childcare and teaching are my passions and I would...
Jo-ann can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Jo is the best babysitter you can find, she is caring, patient, responsible and punctual. Kids like her very much and can't wait for another time with her. When she came first time, she instantly made a connection with the kids (a boy of age 2, and a girl of age...
Herbert M.
5.0
(4)
Over the past 8 years I've dedicated my time on studies and work. I am very professional, respectful and courteous. I am also very friendly and always love to learn. Every small or big job is a new experience and a lesson learned I always take the good and cherish the great people and moments. my Experienced with kids are as...
Nora can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nora is a peoples person, she would go above and beyond to help someone. Her passion for work shows, which would make her an excellent person to hire."
Andrew M.
Stefanie M.
Monroe Township, NJ
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have recently graduated from Rutgers University and received my Masters in Technology and Information Management. I currently work as an Project Manager for a tech company in central Jersey. When I'm not busy with work, I love spending time with kids! I have babysitting experience on and off throughout high school...
Stefanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stefanie was such a blessing to our household. My boys kept asking when will they see Stefanie again. I'm looking forward to winter/summer breaks to hire her again!"
Margo M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Plainsboro, NJ
Donna C.
5.0
I would definitely hire Donna any time any day . Loving caring & a very special person to me & my family . Love her to pieces not only because she loves my children like her own , but because she to played a part in my development & I'm now 31 years old .
- Breanna F.
Deborah S.
5.0
Debbie is a great nanny. She is punctual and goes above and beyond. She has been taking care of my toddler and baby for almost a year. She engages with the kids and doesn't sit them in front of a device. They play outside, read, color and do activities. My kids love her and when she is off and not...
- Robbana K.
Jenna S.
5.0
Jenna is a very responsible person. She has lots of energy & great communication skills. She works quickly and knows how to get stuff done. We would hire her back in a second if we had the need.
- Norman G.
Hannah W.
5.0
Hannah has babysat for me multiple times in the past. She is reliable, kind, and fun to be around. She has a great personality and you can tell that she loves being around children!
- Samantha R.
Joely D.
5.0
Joely worked as a nanny for my toddler on two occasions. Both times she was punctual and professional. She was patient and friendly with my child. I would hire her again
- Maira A.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Plainsboro, NJ:
How can I find a Plainsboro babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Plainsboro, 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 18 babysitters in Plainsboro, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.0. 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 Plainsboro, NJ?
The average rate for Plainsboro, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $21.94 per hour as of January 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 Plainsboro, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Plainsboro, 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.