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60 babysitters are listed in Plainsboro, NJ
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Plainsboro, NJ
5.0
(1)
I'm a compassionate and reliable childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. My journey began with a love for babysitting, where I witnessed firsthand the positive impact I could have on young lives. Over the past decade, I've honed my skills and knowledge, completing early child...
Carmen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Carmen is more than willing to do fun activities which I really appreciate. She was very sweet. Would definitely hire her again if I didn't move out of state!"
Henrietta P.
4.4
(7)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Melanie and I have been working with children for over 17 years. I am a Special Education Paraprofessional currently employed in the Hillsborough Public School district. I have experience with children/ young adults ages 2-23 ranging in different special needs. Since finding care. com I have done mostly...
Melanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melanie truly is an exceptional person and by far the best caregiver you can find. She is reliable, never missing a day, always on time and flexible with our changing schedule. She goes above and beyond to help our family. Melanie is extremely personable and...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I can pick your children up and bring them home from sports, tutoring, their friends house, all types of activities if you are running late from work.
Need a last minute sitter, I'm available to watch in your home.
I have hours available during the day & night on weekdays and weekends.
I have experience with all ages of...
Paulette can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Paulette is the best. She is not only extremely dependable but she goes above and beyond. My family was so blessed to have her come into our lives."
Michele C.
5.0
(11)
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Maria, a dedicated and experienced nanny with over 10 years of experience working with children from infants to 13-year-olds. I hold an associate's degree in education and a bachelor's degree in liberal studies, which have equipped me with a strong foundation in childcare and education.
I currently work for a family in the...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Maria is always on time. Great with kids. "
Mark W.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
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
4.0
(9)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My career as an educator spans 25 years across several subjects and grade levels. I also work as a part time nanny. I truly love working with kids. I am responsible, caring, engaging and energetic I have great references from happy parents! I also provide tutoring services. I have a lot of experience teaching both gifted...
Talitha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Talitha was phenomenal. She was on time, kept me updated every-time. Kind and patient. HIGLY SUGGEST!
My kids loved her! "
Care member
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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.
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: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Jennifer has been helping us primarily with our preschooler while we are working for a little over a month now. She arrives in the morning, spends a few hours playing with our daughter, then feeds her lunch and gets her ready and takes her to and from her swim...
Maureen S.
5.0
(1)
Hello Parents!!
My name is Brittany, I am soo excited to be here!
I have a lot of experience with behavioral issues and learning disabilities.
I specialize in infant and preschool ages 6months-4years old but am generally knowledgable and experienced with all ages.
I am good at budgeting my time, attention, and care!
Letters,...
Brittany can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brittany is the Best. Reliable, responsible and reasonable. She has been taking care of my 2 boys for several years. Wouldn't use anyone else. Give her a chance. You will love her and do will your children."
Care member
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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
Care member
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Caitlin was engaging with my two littles (1 and 5) allowing me to get much need work done from home. They looked forward to her arrival and cried when she left. She was fun and energetic! I was sorry to hear when campus closed and she returned home. Hire Caitlin...
Angela A.
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, craft assistance, light cleaning
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:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Plainsboro, NJ
Carmen W.
5.0
Carmen is more than willing to do fun activities which I really appreciate. She was very sweet. Would definitely hire her again if I didn't move out of state!
- Henrietta P.
Melanie J.
5.0
Melanie was very prompt and always arrived on time. If she had to miss a certain day, she provided adequate notice. Would definitely recommend Melanie.
- Care member
Paulette F.
5.0
Paulette is the best. She is not only extremely dependable but she goes above and beyond. My family was so blessed to have her come into our lives.
- Michele C.
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.
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.
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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 4.6. 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 $22.50 per hour as of April 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.
Ratings for Plainsboro, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Plainsboro, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.