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60 babysitters are listed in South Plainfield, NJ
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in South Plainfield, NJ
Lauren K.
South Plainfield, NJ
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Looking To Help Out Local Families With Busy Schedules
I have a dual Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling I am looking for something during my summer hours and after school. I bring a Social Emotional approach to working with children and help them with developmental and social skills, I can also assist in housework and pet care, providing my own...
Hello, I'm Katie. I am currently the recreational director at an assisted living community. I previously taught in an elementary school in the learning disabled classroom with 4th and 5th grade students. Prior to that, I taught at a preschool in and two other elementary schools in both general education and special education...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello I'm a recent college graduate who has experience caring for school aged children as well as providing homework help. I am a hands on sitter who enjoys finding creative ways to spend time with children and works hard to create a fun and safe atmosphere.
Megan O.
South Plainfield, NJ
$17-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Megan! I have had a wide variety of experience working with kids; including multiple summer camps, substitute teaching and running a state-run before/after school day care. I am most comfortable working with kids ages 6 to 12. I have worked very closely with the special needs community for many years. I absolutely...
Megan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Im a mother of three boys. I love taking care of little ones. I did babysitting when I was younger. I also have experience elderly people. I have a passion of entertaining younger kids.
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning
Hello! I have been babysitting kids from a few months old to teenagers for the past 15 years! I have twin boys, a daughter about to attend college, and pets! My work includes taking kids to events, such as school sports, cooking, arranging play dates, light housekeeping, etc. Being a nanny allows me to be the best supporter...
Tag can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Francesca F.
South Plainfield, NJ
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello families ! My name is Francesca and I am 20 years old. I currently have been working at a daycare as an infant/toddler lead teacher for about a year. I am planning on going back to school to get my esthetician license in the fall.
I babysat my years in high school and have previously worked at a swim school before...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been a passionate camp counselor and Care. com babysitter for over 7 years. I have First Aid/CPR certification, college education in child development, and a BS degree from Rowan University. I have babysat for three families through care. com over the past year. I drove the kids to and from school and activities, prepared...
Joe can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Joseph is caring, considerate and thoughtful when it comes to the care of my nine year old. Joseph has helped out our family for several years, and we are beyond impressed by his care, commitment and support to our family and nine year old Nico. Without a second...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Alexa and I am 24 years old living in Mountainside, New Jersey. I have experience with children all ages, and can provide multiple references if needed. I have a car and a perfect driving record too. I describe myself as responsible, creative, enthusiastic, and amiable. I love to get creative with fun activities while...
Alexa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I would highly recommend Alexa. She was very attentive to the children's needs and did a great job. "
Ali H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7+ years of experience working with individuals with various special needs ages ranging from birth to 12 years old. I have years of experience babysitting. I have received numerous valuable training from my previous employers, specially being a certified chef I can quickly adapt and learn new things.
Gina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"We came all the way from Cali for a wedding, we needed a babysitter for the day. Gina was amazing and punctual the boys got along with her just great.
I would definitely hire her again once I'm back in Jersey! "
Eric P.
3.4
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Dorothy I have experience taking care of children 5 yr.o and 10 yr.o. I took them to play dates , activities doctor's appointments prepared dinner, help with homework etc.. I'm very energetic and easy gong with youthful personality get along and love kids , fluent in polish
Full/part time
Dorothy can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dorothy is very caring, trustworthy and dependable. Can definitely become part of your family."
Elizabeth M.
Nicholas B.
Piscataway, NJ
$16-21/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am currently attending Kean University, where I am pursuing my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education P-3 with a Teachers of Students with Disabilities Endorsement. I have experience teaching as well as being an afterschool coordinator. My hobbies are cooking, baking, and cleaning. In my free time, I love to listen to...
Nicholas can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Mr. Nicholas was one of the greatest baby sitters I had for my 2 boys. He has been with my family for 2 years and everyday my children couldn’t stop asking when Mr. Nick was coming back. He is patient, engaging, and entertaining! He helped out a lot with homework,...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hannah and I absolutely love working with kids! I am currently in Graduate school at Kean University working towards my masters in occupational therapy. I have a wealth of babysitting experience. In high school I was constantly babysitting my little neighbors. Then, I started babysitting full time for a family...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind, a great homework motivator and just a good person. I recommend her with no reservations!"
Hana S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently an elementary physical education teacher in North Brunswick. I am 39 and have been teaching for 16 years. I have many years of experience with children. I also am a step mom. I took twin boys on full time many, many years ago because my husband has full custody. I have been babysitting for years now and absolutely...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Heather was an excellent caretaker and someone you can trust with your children. She also loves pets. She was very thorough sending me texts to keep me aware of different things."
Christine M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Emanuelle. I love taking care of children, I am attentive, patient and I love to play with them. I like to help in everything that is needed, I will always do my best and I will always be willing to learn more with my work.
I'd describe my personality as funny, caring and helpful
Emanuelle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She is very attentive, affectionate, she took very good care of my daughters, she likes to play, she has the patience to explain her homework. I loved having Emanuelle for 1 year here at my house"
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Nicole A.
Berkeley Heights, NJ
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Nicole and I am a recent college graduate. I love working with kids and I am animal friendly as well. I have been babysitting since 8th grade, I have my license and a car. I also speak Spanish and Portuguese.
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole is a wonderful babysitter! She's full of energy and very enthusiastic. She watches three of my girls and they all love her. Even my youngest, who has bouts of separation anxiety, gets excited when she sees Nicole. Nicole has fed them dinner and put them to...
Vannessa C.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Emma! I am a recent graduate from NYU where I studied dance and psychology. This past school year, I worked at an after school program in Brooklyn teaching dance to 4-5-year-olds. Given the current state of uncertainty we live in, I have moved out of Manhattan and back home with my loving parents in Westfield, NJ....
Emma can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!"
Kerry J.
5.0
(1)
Hello!! My name is Katherine. I'm 36 yrs old.
I'm a mother of teens twins (boy & girl), i'm a wife. I came to United States at the age of 16 started living in the Bronx , N. Y. , in 2023 I moved to NJ. I have 4 years of child care experience, working with kids in range of 3 weeks - 7/8/9 yrs.
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hard working, really good with children and a very responsible person."
Glennys D.
5.0
(2)
Hi! My name is Aida. 46y. o. I am a mom of 3 kids. They are school students. Reliable, kind, energetic and trustworthy. Non smoking.
Aida can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Aida is amazing and I highly recommend her. My son had many babysitters, but he'd never ask him to visit any of them until he met Aida. She's caring, reliable, and trustworthy. She treats my son as if he's hers. Please don't even think twice before hiring her and...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in South Plainfield, NJ
Joe L.
5.0
Joseph is caring, considerate and thoughtful when it comes to the care of my nine year old. Joseph has helped out our family for several years, and we are beyond impressed by his care, commitment and support to our family and nine year old Nico. Without a second thought, I would hire him again! His...
- Care member
Alexa C.
5.0
I would highly recommend Alexa. She was very attentive to the children's needs and did a great job.
- Ali H.
Gina D.
5.0
We came all the way from Cali for a wedding, we needed a babysitter for the day. Gina was amazing and punctual the boys got along with her just great.
I would definitely hire her again once I'm back in Jersey!
- Eric P.
Dorothy B.
5.0
Dorothy is remarkably punctual, knowledgeable, and eager to help out. We have a daughter with a communication delay who bonded well with Dorothy, who knew exactly how to talk to and care for her. On several occasions Dorothy helped out on a moment's notice - for example, to accompany our daughter to...
- Warren R.
Nicholas B.
5.0
Mr. Nicholas was one of the greatest baby sitters I had for my 2 boys. He has been with my family for 2 years and everyday my children couldn’t stop asking when Mr. Nick was coming back. He is patient, engaging, and entertaining! He helped out a lot with homework, extra curricular activities, and...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in South Plainfield, NJ:
How can I find a South Plainfield babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in South 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 27 babysitters in South 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 South Plainfield, NJ?
The average rate for South Plainfield, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.63 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 South Plainfield, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in South 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 South Plainfield, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in South Plainfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.