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128 child care providers are listed in Plainfield, NJ

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Plainfield, NJ

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Stacy M.


Plainfield, NJ

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny/Care Taker/Tutor

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I hope you and your loved ones have been blessed in every way aspect of life. I have been tutoring and taking care of children and young adults (newborn to 18 years old) in the United States, South America, Central America, and Europe for 8 years. I've traveled the world to enhance my experience to educate children of...
Stacy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stacy is absolutely phenomenal. She is extremely patient and kind with our two small children, neat, and goes above and beyond. She is also an excellent driver and fully trust her with our children."

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Delphia N.


Plainfield, NJ

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 21-year-old full-time student at Duquesne University seeking graduating in December 2017. I have years of experience watching children, and I also work as a patient care technician at Children's hospital. Children are my passion! MY Schedule is very flexible. References available upon request.
Delphia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She was very friendly and very nice to my child! My child was so happy to play with her. l was sick so it's very helpful !"

Remi N.

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Elda R.


Plainfield, NJ

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Responsible, Caring Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Elda. I have been a professional nanny for 7 years. I have worked for 2 amazing families, and cared for newborns up to the age of 8. I am CPR certified. I am also a good swimmer, and fluent in Spanish. I have a clean driving record, and a reliable car. I love going to parks, playgrounds, and libraries. I like to...
Elda can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elda is a fabulous caregiver. Our family was so lucky to have her care for our 3 kids ( 1.5 year old twins and a 6 month old). She always kept the kids engaged, played games, read books, managed nap times and made it all look easy. She took the kids to the...

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Andrea P.


Plainfield, NJ

$25/hr12 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Andrea, I am married with two gown daughters, I live in Bedminister, I have worked at the North Plainfield board of Education for 7 years, as a Paraprofessional, and from there I worked at Sunshine Preschool as the Head Infant toddler teacher, I love children, and people, after I left the daycare, I have cared...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Andrea has been watching my son L since he was 4.5 months old and he is now 1. Andrea is incredibly warm, positive, polite and helpful. Andrea is very engaging — she always reads and plays with my son, and makes him smile. Andrea is extremely dependable. She...

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Samera M.


Plainfield, NJ

$27-45/hr10 yrs exp

3.7

(6)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Samera and I am an experienced child care provider and tutor. I've been working with children since I was in high school. My goal is to maintain the joy of learning as many families in our community have had to adjust to the virtual learning experience. I take particular interest in the educational...
Samera can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Samera is a very sweet, loving, caring and respectful young lady. She is always willing to help and played with my daughter with whatever she wanted to play with. I feel she is a trustworthy, patient and understanding individual! I would hire her again in a...

Joan M.

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Karina S.


Plainfield, NJ

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, I have my GDA babysitting certificate. I also did a first aid course. I worked in a daycare for three years.
Karina can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Kind ! Has kids of her own ! Understanding And dependable"

Michelle G.

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Samantha C.


Plainfield, NJ

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Samantha C.! I am available for date nights on the weekends Friday, Saturday and Sunday each three days from 6pm- 12 a.m. I recently changed my schedule since the semester is ending, perfect for summer camp schedules! Dropping off or pick up. I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Travel, Remote Learning,...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"Samantha is a reliable and trustworthy person. She came on time for every time we needed her. Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on...

Leydi C.

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Maggie K.


Plainfield, NJ

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Nice to meet you! My name is Maggie and I have 4+ years working with children and adolescents in various settings. Primarily, I have been working at a therapeutic middle and high school for students ages 10-18 who suffer from various mental health diagnosis. During my time here, I have helped aide students academically as well...
Maggie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Worked with Maggie for interim childcare needs and she was fantastic! Communicated well, punctual, and my 2.5 year old daughter was very comfortable with and enjoying when Maggie came to watch/take care of here. Thank you, Maggie!"

Maxine B.

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Tiffany W.


Plainfield, NJ

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Cargiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I really enjoy working with elderly patients and Children. I have over 10 years experience in being a Caregiver. from Children to Elderly. I truly do enjoy what I do. I am know for being Caring, understanding, helpful, hardworking, and so much more. Recommendation letters available upon request
Tiffany can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tiffany is extremely positive and loving. She is dependable and a great communicator which is essential!!!"

Kim B.

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Rachel K.


Plainfield, NJ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Full-Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Rachel and I am seeking a full-time position with a great family. Over the past 20 years I have worked for numerous families and with a range of children across various ages (from newborn up to 11 years old). Duties varied depending on family needs and age of the child/children. Care of newborns, infants and...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachel worked for our family for about 1 1/2 yrs, before my daughter started preschool. This summer when my now elementary aged kids were between summer camp and the start of the school year, we were glad to have her return to sit and my kids were very happy to see...

Melissa G.

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Janel M.


Plainfield, NJ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Very Flexible Full Time Nanny Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 10 years of experience of taking care of children and educating them. I have a strong love and passion for children. I truly love being around them. I have experience taking care of children ages 0-15 years old but have extensive experience with infants, toddlers and school aged children. I'm very sweet, nice,...
Janel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I am writing on behalf of Ms. Janel M. I've had the pleasure of being acquainted with her for nearly ten years, and in those ten years, I've seen her dedication & passion for caring for children grow and strengthen. She is a very attentive, caring and loving nanny,...

Ashley S.

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Nicholas S.


Plainfield, NJ

$20-26/hr

Fun-loving Manny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Nick, and I am a fun-loving individual looking to help tend to the needs of your growing family. I have a background working with children of various ages in a variety of learning settings, over the last six years. My experience ranges from swim coach, to in-district paraprofessional, to behavioral therapist. I enjoy...
Nicholas can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nick is a wonderful guy who always succeeds in in making kiddos laugh! My family always loves when he comes over! Highly recommend!"

Moczulak C.

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Ashleigh P.


Plainfield, NJ

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ashleigh, i'd love to help care for your loved ones. I am understanding , patient , and kind . I'm a retired Division 1 Athlete. In college studying Health & Wellness as well as Exercise Science. Taking care of people and helping out has always been my passion!
5.0
"Ashleigh arrived early, had a great demeanor, and my children truly enjoyed spending the evening with her!"

Julia M.

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Shahida N.


Plainfield, NJ

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a patient and reliable mother of four wonderful children. Now that my kids are all grown up and moving out, I want to continue doing what I love! I graduated with a Masters in Education and was an elementary school teacher for 3 years. I am comfortable taking care of multiple children of any age.
Shahida can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Shahida was fantastic during her time with our family. She immediately took on the challenge of caring for our 7 month old and did an absolute fantastic job. She was with us until our little one went off to daycare full time at almost 2 years old (she also cared...

William M.

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Madison B.


Plainfield, NJ

$15-24/hr3 yrs exp

Young Nanny With Lots Of Energy

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Madison, a full-time student at Montclair State University. In addition to my love for technology, I have a deep passion for working with children. This began when I became an older sister to three siblings and started helping my parents care for them. Since then, I've enjoyed supporting parents by looking after their...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"I booked Madison on short notice. Madison was responsive to my messages and calls. She arrived early. She was also able to immediately engage with my three year old. My son had a lot of fun with Miss Madison. Will hire again."

Lynette R.

Child care centers in Plainfield, NJ

Cookies & Juice

Cookies & Juice

572 Mountain Ave, Plainfield, NJ

Cookies & Juice is a Noah's Ark Preschool. We embraces the impressionable first years in a child's life by fostering their uniqueness. This leaves room for both the fundamentals and endless creativity. With activities and curriculum developed specifically for each age group, your child will learn...

STEP ONE ACADEMY

STEP ONE ACADEMY

222 EAST FIFTH ST, PLAINFIELD, NJ

Starting at $800/mo

We are a family-owned daycare business that strive to provide quality childcare for our parents while providing each child educational fun and learning experiences as if they were our own family.

STEP ONE ACADEMY LLC

STEP ONE ACADEMY LLC

233 E 5TH ST, PLAINFIELD, NJ

Starting at $800/mo

We are a family-owned daycare business that strive to provide quality childcare for our parents while providing each child educational fun and learning experiences as if they were our own family.

Phoenix Pre-School Of NJ

Phoenix Pre-School Of NJ

1353 South Avenue, Plainfield, NJ

Providing a quality pre-school/kindergarten program for children ages, 2 1/2 -6 years old. 7:00Am-6:00PM At Phoenix Pre-School we believe that with our skilled, patient teachers, the right tools, and age appropriate activities all our children will have a head start on their academic career, and...

Noah's Ark Plainfield

Noah's Ark Plainfield

572 Mountain Ave, Plainfield, NJ

With activities and curriculum developed specifically for each age group, your child will learn by having fun, which is the magic combination for being a kid. We pride ourselves in embracing children's natural curiosity, inspiring them to explore the world around them. Children learn by doing. With...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Plainfield, NJ

Stacy M.

5.0

Stacy is absolutely phenomenal. She is extremely patient and kind with our two small children, neat, and goes above and beyond. She is also an excellent driver and fully trust her with our children.

- Care member

Delphia N.

5.0

She was very friendly and very nice to my child! My child was so happy to play with her. l was sick so it's very helpful !

- Remi N.

Elda R.

5.0

Elda is a fabulous caregiver. Our family was so lucky to have her care for our 3 kids ( 1.5 year old twins and a 6 month old). She always kept the kids engaged, played games, read books, managed nap times and made it all look easy. She took the kids to the library for storytelling, made them...

- Care member

Andrea P.

5.0

Andrea was professional, attentive, and trustworthy. I felt that my girls were safe, which is the most important thing for me. My two year old has a severe case of stranger danger and surprisingly went to her right away on day one. She was dependable, flexible, and great at communicating...

- Kimberly M.

Samera M.

5.0

Hello! I recently interviewed Samera for a childcare position. She was very bright, engaging, and positive! She was a perfect fit for our family but ultimately/unfortunately we decided to move in a different direction. I definitely recommend reaching out to her. Samera was responsive; she understood...

- Rudy E.

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Ratings for Plainfield, NJ child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Child Care Providers in Plainfield, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 57 reviews of the 128 listed child care providers.