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60 babysitters are listed in Scotch Plains, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
Babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ
Katera P.
Maplewood, NJ
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a big sister of two younger brothers and a younger sister, I've learned the responsibilities of handling children at a young age. I'm mature, reliable, and punctual. I take initiative and take charge but still create a fun environment for kids.
I have worked privately with multiple families over the years as a...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katera helped watch our 2 boys on New Year's. She was prompt, very responsible and the kids warmed up to her quickly. Absolutely would hire again!"
Danielle W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I was a daycare/preschool teacher in Brazil and I was working full time at the same school since 2014 - there I worked with babies from 1 years old to children of 6 years old. They are divided by age. I have been working in groups separated by age of 35 children. I have also been a substitute teacher for extra classes for...
Helen can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Helen has been an amazing nanny for our son - he is starting daycare and we so wish we could keep her at the same time! She is very reliable, extremely calm and happy (she has the best attitude and always has a smile for us), and is so loving and patient with our...
Rory G.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because kids touch a soft spot in me that brings me joy.
I started working with kids at a young age of 15. I have a big family with lots of nieces and nephews. I started watching my nieces and nephews around the age of 15. As far as professionally working with kids it has been about 5 years.
In my...
5.0
"Darlene is beyond amazing! She’s caring and attentive with my children."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. My 2 daughters are my highest achievement making me proud every single day. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French...
Camelia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Camelia (or Cammy) worked with us 5 months, caring for our 6 & 8 year old boys. Lovely woman overall. She picked them up from school, drove to activities, made them snacks and dinner, supervised homework, played many rounds of monopoly and drew beautiful pictures...
Shelby M.
Lilla C.
Clark, NJ
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Lilla . I am a mother of two grown children. I've worked in the medical field for many years, and have prior experience babysitting younger children prior to my work in healthcare. I am good with children and am looking for opportunities to assist families in need of childcare.
Lilla can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Briana! I have 10+ years' experience in caring for children of all ages. Mother of 1. CPR certified.
Briana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was so great watching both of kids. They loved her and asked when she would be back."
Jazmine V.
Aarilyn I.
Avenel, NJ
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a dedicated childcare provider with 5 years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. My calm and patient demeanor, coupled with my formal and reserved nature, allows me to effectively manage and care for children of various ages.
I prioritize clear...
Aarilyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great time working with aarlyn she’s so hands on with my daughter I feel so at ease when she babysits my daughter is 9 month old and she has been helping with her since birth "
Dominique D.
5.0
(13)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Friendly and passionate nanny with 5+ year progressive experience in nurturing and developing children of different ages. I am a person that I love children. I am very creative I make beautiful party decorations especially for children. I love reading to children and playing with them. You will not regret hiring me. I always...
Femia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"wow the first time that I had an emergency I had to call a nanny. i contacted Eufemia. a very loving and educated woman. Only for one day. because my nanny had a Doctor's appointment. She helped me a lot at home and with my 5-month-old girl. I will give her...
joselinne S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am looking to obtain part-time babysitting jobs in the afternoon, evenings and some weekends. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds.
I want to be able to provide parents with comfort...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria is fantastic! She provided evening care for our 3yo daughter S for 5 months, 3x/week (~12 hours). Maria picked S up from daycare, prepared meals, bathed her, and put her to bed before we arrived home late in the evenings. She was an extended member of the...
Victoria A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tiiera and I am interested in being your Nanny! I am currently a Masters of Social Work candidate at Rutgers University and I have about 2-3 years of experience with nanny/babysitting work. I have a clean driving and background record, I don't smoke or drink, and I can provide resume upon request. If you're...
Tiiera can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Tiiera is reliable baby sitter. She kept great communication with me and my husband. My daughter is 10 months and she took great care of her. We hired her twice and both times she came on time. She has a bubbly personality. Will hire her again."
Iesha W.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had great experience providing childcare for wonderful families for the past 5 years.
I have experience with children ranging in all ages. Previously I have assisted families with transportation to school and from school, driving to any after-school activities as well as play dates.
I also provide help with homework and...
Solanny can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
4.0
"She is very reliable and followed my request. She also can do flexible work. She is good at communication and very kind."
Miyuki S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! My name is Drew. I'm 34. My experience includes being a nanny for a beautiful family with 3 children ages 4-7 and previously babysitting children ages 2-12. I am currently a full time nanny for a family residing in Westfield, children 7 months and 4 years old! (Baby is now almost 16 months). I also am a part time...
Drew can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Drew is amazing with kids! My 3 children (6, 5, & 4 years) ask for her to come babysit every day. She is super responsible, caring, and very pleasant to be around. I am so happy to have found her! She is someone I really trust!"
Meaghan B.
Paige B.
Chatham, NJ
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Seeking A Nanny Or Babysitting Job For February 2021-August 2021!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Paige and I live in Chatham, NJ. I recently graduated from The College of New Jersey majoring in English and Secondary Education. I am currently working as a language arts teacher in a 6th grade classroom. I am looking for a babysitting/nannying job starting in February, as my temporary leave replacement position will...
Paige can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
5.0
"Paige is a responsible, reliable young lady. She is attentive to the needs of the children and the children LOVE spending time with her. She was a perfect fit for our family! "
Tara S.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Imani is a great person, she is caring positive attitude friendly realness patience she great with my son loving caring person she is one of a kind "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there. I am a 48-year-old woman who used to care for children in my home. I have 10 plus years of child care experience. I have watched children from 2 months to 10 years of age. I do not smoke and am comfortable with pets. My abilities include but not limited to laundry for children, meal prep, feeding, nap time, outdoor...
Joanne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Joanne was such a great caregiver! She was knowledgeable, caring and super attentive. She cared for our infant and kept her really engaged by singing, playing, and reading to her. She also takes safety very seriously and prioritized cleanliness. I would highly...
Jade W.
Shayla E.
Edison, NJ
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Shayla! I recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University and am a Registered Nurse. I am CPR certified, a non smoker, COVID-19 vaccinated, comfortable with pets, and I am able to provide my own transportation. I have done work in a daycare, summer camp, as well as one-on-one child care. I have worked...
Shayla can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My wife and I hired Shayla to watch our 7-month-old son while we were in town for a wedding. She was very responsive, on time, kept us up to date throughout the evening, and most importantly took great care of our son! We would hire again without hesitation if we...
Peter L.
Emeline P.
Dunellen, NJ
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(16)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone, I'm a certified pediatric sleep consultant and I value the importance of early education. I try to make learning fun for children of all ages. Let's have a chat so you can know more about me. Looking forward to hearing from you all.
Emeline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emmy has been nannying for our 11.5 months old since she was 5 months old. She is wonderful with our baby and we fully trust her."
Rachel K.
Alyssa M.
Linden, NJ
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Alyssa! I'm a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in occupational therapy with the intention of working specifically with children! I spend a large majority of my time organizing group events for high school aged kids, and when thats out of season I counsel elementary-middle school aged children at a...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Alyssa is probably one of the most reliable people I have known. We were in need of sitters last year for a wedding at our church and Alyssa immediately jumped up to help. She is excellent at deescalating stressful situations for kids and meeting them where they...
Cecil R.
Lucy D.
Linden, NJ
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Nanny/babysitter with 24 years of experience providing exceptional care to children newborn to 17 years old. adept at organizing children's daily schedules, including meals, laundry , school, and recreational activities. I am very affectionate with children, I love my work. I also have experience with cleaner.
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Lucy has been absolutely amazing with our 3 children. It’s hard to manage different ages but she was able to do it quite well. She was attentive and responsible and kept the kids busy with games, trips to the park, and baking together. Lucy was also a big help...
Elizabeth C.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Scotch Plains, NJ
Katera P.
5.0
Katera helped watch our 2 boys on New Year's. She was prompt, very responsible and the kids warmed up to her quickly. Absolutely would hire again!
- Danielle W.
Helen F.
5.0
Helen has been an amazing nanny for our son - he is starting daycare and we so wish we could keep her at the same time! She is very reliable, extremely calm and happy (she has the best attitude and always has a smile for us), and is so loving and patient with our little boy. She has formed a great...
- Rory G.
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.
Darlene D.
5.0
Darlene is so patient, caring and understanding. I love how reliable she is.
- Care member
Camelia M.
5.0
I am writing to express my recommendation for Camelia M. Cami has worked as a babysitter for my two year old toddler for the last 9 months. She serves as an excellent role model to my young child. My daughter always looked forward to her time with Cami and are always very sad to see her leave. She...
- Rubina S.
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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 31 babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.3. 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 $20.45 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 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 Rating4.3 / 5
Babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 51 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.