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60 babysitters are listed in Scotch Plains, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ
I love playing with children and can diaper well. I love helping kids feel safe and happy and inspiring critical thinking and kindness, and I'm very consistent, respectful, and gentle. Daycare experience. I never raise my voice with children or embarrass them. CPR/AED/first aid certified. Neurodivergent children welcome. Great...
Minette can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Erin P.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
I am a stay at home mom with two children. My daughter is at Wesleyan University playing lacrosse (proud mom) and my son is a senior in high school, committed to play lacrosse at St. Lawrence. I am also a former Westfield special education teacher and I provided early intervention for many years. I have been providing child...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
Kelly M.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Kelly, and I have a ton of experience in child care. For over a decade, I have babysat & worked with children from newborns to teens! I look forward to talking with you further about your child care needs!
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Karina C.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Karina I'm looking for full or part time sitter/nanny work. I have great references and I am well loved by children. I'm very caring, dependable. I have my own car and I don't smoke.
I'm experienced with children of all ages including infants. I enjoy bringing out the best personalities in children for the outdoor and...
Dora P.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$20-30/hr • 19 yrs exp
I have 20 years of experience as a CareGiver working with infants and toddlers ranging in age from 6 weeks to 1 year. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Dora can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My experience with children started when I was 18 years old with babysitting jobs and it has been an amazing experience for me so far. At 21 I left my home country ( Brazil ) and moved to the United States to study and work with children as a nanny live-in, I stayed for 1 year and 2 months with an amazing family and took...
Larissa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Larissa is warm and caring and connected with my 3 and 4 year olds immediately. They loved spending time with her! She always took them on fun outings and entertained them at home. Larissa is mature and I trust her completely. She was always ready to jump in...
Annemarie D.
Ngozi I.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
I am a skilled and experienced caregiver with 12years experience in taking care of children of different ages.
I have an understanding of the Physical and Emotional needs of infants while aware that needs of every child varies. I have a degree in Social Care which included studying child protection, psychology and sociology of...
Ngozi can also help with: Meal prep
Christina D.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$16-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Christina. I am 22 and live in Scotch Plains. I have several years of experience with children. I have taught and assisted children's dance classes throughout middle, high school, and college. I have interned with teachers and school counselors, allowing me to spend time with children in a school setting as well. I...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Betania L.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$49/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello!! My name is Betania, I'm 26 years old and I'm looking for my next journey as a nanny. I have experience with children from 0-10 years old! I was working as an au pair for the last two years here! Before moving to the United States I worked in daycare and schools in Brazil (which is my home country ) About me, I can say...
Christina S.
Elizabeth, NJ
$10-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
Beginner Babysitter Looking For Part Or Full Time Work
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm interested in helping you care for your little one! I've had a lot of experience working with kids. In my church I helped out teaching Sunday school, teaching, and doing random tasks for the youth group. I also had my own youth group program at the library before in North Plainfield. Outside of church, I've tutored and...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Christina is a responsible and a very friendly and sweet person. She helped to transport my children and their nanny to and from grandmas to our home. She was always in touch and kept me updated well in advance if she needed a change in schedule, she's very...
Humera A.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 25-year-old pre-med student pursuing a career as a child psychiatrist, and I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to 14 years old. I began my journey at the YMCA Early Child Care Center and later transitioned to babysitting for families with whom I've built trusting relationships...
Kiara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep
5.0
"Love the kindness and care that Kiara gives our children. She’s patient and loving with our two wild toddler boys! She can also keep up with them! "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Nyaja, and I'm dedicated to providing exceptional child care. With experience as a School-Aged Child-Care and Teen Program Coordinator at the YMCA, I understand the importance of nurturing and enriching young lives. Currently pursuing a master's degree in Social Work, I offer a unique blend of knowledge and empathy in...
Nyaja can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Nyaja is great with my princess. I would definitely recommend her. She reads and plays with my princess. Also she is reliable and punctual."
Tarrell J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sofia and I am a 23-year-old graduate student at Rutgers University. I graduated from TCNJ with a BS in Elementary Education. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I am a certified babysitter through the Red Cross program and am CPR certified. I have experience with infants and am comfortable with...
Sofia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was awesome. Very good with our little guy."
Sarah F.
Victoria D.
Union, NJ
$20-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with seven years of experience, I find great joy in helping children thrive and supporting families. My passion for caregiving stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my talent for creating a safe and nurturing environment for...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
5.0
"Victoria is great! She is sweet, patient and punctual. My children would eagerly look forward to seeing her and loved having her play with them. I was lucky to have found such sincere, warm and caring person who truly loves children!"
Jeanne P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother. I have three children, a son and two daughters. I adore children and very responsible with them. I am looking for the opportunities the jobs. I have 9 years of experience. I am responsible, orderly, energetic and loving.
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jazmina is fantastic! Everything that I could ask for in a caregiver and more. I feel completely at ease knowing that I'm leaving my daughter in very capable and caring hands. I highly recommend her!"
Leibnitz P.
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello - My name is Chantley and I'm am a recent Doctor of Pharmacy graduate. I've been working with kids since I was 15 and love it. I started by watching my neighbor's son and then began babysitting for kids in our neighborhood.
I am available to assist in virtual learning for your child and tutor your college students. In...
Chantley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Chantley is a god-send, came in our life right on time and as been an asset. I'm truly grateful for her and being able to be so flexible during these unprecedented times. I appreciate her and her work..Thank you from the W. family"
Keisha W.
Tais A.
Hillside, NJ
$24-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker
5.0
(3)
Hello families,
I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too.
Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...
Tais can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired her for a overnight, she is adorable, the kids loved her."
Sophia K.
Tanya T.
Plainfield, NJ
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, my name is Tanya. I am 26 years old and I have been working with kids since I was 16 years old. I work with families with one child as well as families with multiple children. I love working all ages, I am especially drawn toward children 5-11 years old. I am very experienced with children and also possess several...
Tanya can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, 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.
Delia K.
Cranford, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Energetic College Student Looking For Weekly Babysitting Job!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Delia, I'm a 25 y/o legal professional looking for babysitting opportunities on the weekends/after school hours on certain weekdays (I work a hybrid schedule). I currently work full-time in NYC and live in Westfield. I have about 11 years of experience with children ages 2 and up. I'm energetic, responsible, organized...
Delia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Delia K. is a caring, responsible, knowledgeable, determined, hard working individual. She is dependable and very resourceful. Her interaction with children is sincere and concise, providing great communication and compassion. She is also amazing at hands on...
Yvette D.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Scotch Plains, NJ
Larissa S.
5.0
Larissa is so warm and easy to be around. Kids love being with her. She does it all: plays with them, comes up with fun activities to do, prepares healthy meals, is able to keep a schedule and put little ones down for a nap and teaches kids Portuguese!
I would 100% recommend Larissa to care for...
- Klair L.
Christina S.
5.0
Christina is a responsible and a very friendly and sweet person. She helped to transport my children and their nanny to and from grandmas to our home. She was always in touch and kept me updated well in advance if she needed a change in schedule, she's very reliable and considerate. I would hire her...
- Humera A.
Kiara A.
5.0
Kiara has been working with us for almost 2 years now and we love her so much! Our 2 and 4 yr old adore her and look forward to her arrival every day. She is fun, creative, and treats our kids like her own. She drives our kids to their daily classes and comes up with interactive/sensory activities...
- Dwight J.
Nyaja B.
5.0
Nyaja is great with my princess. I would definitely recommend her. She reads and plays with my princess. Also she is reliable and punctual.
- Tarrell J.
Sofia H.
5.0
She was awesome. Very good with our little guy.
- Sarah F.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Scotch Plains, NJ:
How can I find a Scotch Plains babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Scotch Plains, 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 29 babysitters in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, NJ?
The average rate for Scotch Plains, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.66 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 Scotch Plains, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 45 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.