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9 in home child care are listed in Scotch Plains, NJ
The average posted rate is $25/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Scotch Plains, NJ
5.0
(23)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Please read my profile before contacting me. Serious inquires only. $30 hour and up
Currently seeking :
* Pet sitting in your home.
* Occasional sitting weekend/overnights
*Travel Nanny w Passport and local events (weddings etc.)
My Early Educator as a teaching assistant, began 2007 to 2012 ages 2 to 5 y. o
Promoted to Lead...
Autumn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Great with kids. They had a fun time."
Ben B.
Bridget C.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bridget. I've been a middle and high school English teacher for 8 years, but I also have worked as a nanny and babysitter for a number of summers. Although I teach older students, I have taken a number of early childhood development courses, and I love working with little ones too! I also tutor (elementary,...
Bridget can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bridget is amazing and absolutely wonderful with babies. She watched our 8 month old just for a week but I absolutely love how she was reliable - and engaged my daughter in interactive ways. My daughter was always excited to see Bridget! Highly recommend! Bridget -...
Amrita I.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
When it comes to children I enjoy the fact that you have a chance to teach them and they teach you as well! Seeing the world through a child's eyes is an experience like no other. I am a student looking for work while in school studying to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Below are some of my strongest skills
-Patient...
Taiyanna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great job playing with him. She promotes his learning through play and lots of reading. He loves her. "
Kate B.
Jessica J.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$20-22/hr
Stay At Home Mom Offering Drop & Go Childcare Monday - Friday 10a-2p
Hi Moms & Dads!
Do you need some time without the little ones during the week? Sometimes you just need a little time without the kids to run chores, go to a doctor appointment, have some "me time", etc.
I offer drop off babysitting at my house from 10a-2p Monday - Friday.
I am a local (Scotch Plains) stay-at-home mom with two...
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, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Dear Parents, My name is Francesca, and I graduated from Kean University with a B. A. in Education, with endorsements in Special Ed. and English (K-12) in 2022. I have a strong background in working with children, including babysitting, camp, and after-school counseling at SPF schools through the YMCA program, student teaching,...
Francesca can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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...
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Most recent reviews for in home child care in Scotch Plains, NJ
Autumn H.
5.0
Autumn watched my 6 months old for 3 days for 4 hours each day. She is by far the best sitter I have ever met. I would hire her again. She is very accommodating. She was great with the baby, didn't have any trouble putting her down for naps, spent time engaging the baby with books and toys. So...
- Adriana I.
Bridget C.
5.0
Bridget is amazing and absolutely wonderful with babies. She watched our 8 month old just for a week but I absolutely love how she was reliable - and engaged my daughter in interactive ways. My daughter was always excited to see Bridget! Highly recommend! Bridget - please come back :)
- Amrita I.
Taiyanna N.
5.0
Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great job playing with him. She promotes his learning through play and lots of reading. He loves her.
- Kate B.
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.
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FAQs for finding in-home child care in Scotch Plains, NJ
How do I find in-home child care near me in Scotch Plains, NJ?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Scotch Plains, NJ. There are 9 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Scotch Plains, NJ?
What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of April, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $25.44 for in-home child care providers near you in Scotch Plains, NJ.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Scotch Plains, NJ?
You can compare 9 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.
Ratings for Scotch Plains, NJ in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
In Home Child Care in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 9 listed in home child care.