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60 infant babysitters are listed in Scotch Plains, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 7 years
Infant babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ
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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Marlen D.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, My name is Marlen. I am very interested in the position. I live in Clark, NJ . I have 15+ years in experience caring for children, starting as a babysitter at the age of 15 to now having the experience of a mom. I always try to follow or set a schedule for young children as they thrive well with schedules set. I am...
Marlen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Hi, I'm Bella! I am a high school senior that babysits on a daily after school basis, but I am looking for more weekend opportunities!
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Jessica V.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Jessica. I am 31 years-old. I love caring for children and seniors. I feel that caring for them is the best job I can have. I am very responsible, reliable, and have a lot of patience. I have a run nursing degree. I have been caring for children and seniors most of my life, will care for them as if they were my...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Dear Jessica V.
Thank you for the time and consideration.I appreciate having had the opportunity to speak with you about your experience in related babysitter. Your resume is quite impressive and shows great potential for you in the working world. Sorry that it...
Maria-elena V.
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Larissa is wonderful with my two boys (6 years and now 13 months). She truly loves kids and my boys love her! She takes my oldest to and from school and is with my youngest all day, they have play dates, go to the library, the children's museum and parks. She...
Sarah F.
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...
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 kind and compassionate. Our two girls love spending time with her. She is always reliable and on time. Alex also communicates promptly if there’s a change or if she has a question. We always feel like our girls are in good hands with her. "
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
CPR
Early Education
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 4 grown boys and Registered Nurse who stepped away from a 34 year career to care for my parents. Returned to the the work force as a Professional Nanny caring for newborn to elementary aged children. I have furthered my education in the areas of newborn care and postpartum doula obtaining certification. Seeking...
Nancy can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nancy helped our family for the last two weeks. She took wonderful care of our children and we would be very happy to have her back again!"
Amanda C.
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
"Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated independently with minimal instructions."
Yaping W.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi,
My name is Melanie, I'm 22 years old. I'm currently a college student in Middlesex County College. I started working with the app care. com when I turned 18. I had the privilege to meet different families and amazing kids. Which gave me a lot of experience with different ages and different personalities. I'm definitely...
Melanie can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Melanie is amazing!! We hired her to watch our 4 month old baby when I went back to work. We also had a toddler (2 1/2) in school part time so she would watch both kids in the afternoon. She came up with all sorts of games to entertain our toddler and was an...
Melisa S.
Sonia V.
Dunellen, NJ
$18-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I've been a nanny since 1995. I've taken care of children from newborns to preteens. Since I was a young girl (in my home country), I always enjoy taking care of the younger kids of my neighbors since they couldn't afford to pay for a sitter. I would take care of them for free. For me it's always a lot of fun and doesn't seem...
Sonia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Caring and hardworking lady, good with kids from all developmental ages and stages in life. "
Care member
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, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"She is kind and she bonds really well with the kids..."
Gabriel A.
Aicha B.
Middlesex, NJ
$15-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Arabic , French and English speaking stay at home Muslim mom looking to help others in need of a sitter . I've been working with kids for the last six years . I'm here to help you with the little ones, giving them great care. I enjoy being with children, I have one of my own( almost 1-year-old) and I know how hard it is to find...
5.0
"Aicha is a great sitter. She is communicative, knowledgeable and has professional experience with children. She's the best sitter we have hired by far. Our kids love her!"
Lucy R.
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, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, 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
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a compassionate, loving, go with the flow woman who adores babies and children, yet can be firm at times if required. I'm so passionate about children because you can learn a lot from them.
I have worked with children for the fast with my friend's kids, and the latest was with twin boys who lived at Manhattan for almost a...
5.0
"Michelle was a wonderful care taker for my 2.5 year old son! Always has been on time and engaged him in activities. My child felt very happy and safe in her care. Thank you Michelle!"
Elisabeth M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is I, I am 29 years old and I have over than 4 years experience as a caregiver starting as an au pair (2018) then as live in/ out nanny.
Skills:
Newborn and multiple experience;
Art and crafts;
Prepare health meals;
Good drive record
Pet friendly;
Speak English and Portuguese ( native language)
Isabella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Isabella was an amazing part of our family taking care of our 5 year old during the school year. She was fun and energetic and our daughter loved spending time with her. "
Care member
Petra B.
Highland Park, NJ
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Baby Sitter Have My Own Child Personal Experience
5.0
(1)
Hello everyone I have a 11-year-old son. I believe the best babysitting experience comes from having children of your own. I also worked as a babysitter in the past. I graduated from Rutgers. I am a caring babysitter that loves kids. I like outdoor activities as well as indoor board games =)
Petra can also help with: Travel
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Scotch Plains, NJ
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.
Jessica V.
4.0
Dear Jessica V.
Thank you for the time and consideration.I appreciate having had the opportunity to speak with you about your experience in related babysitter. Your resume is quite impressive and shows great potential for you in the working world. Sorry that it didn't work out for you with your...
- Maria-elena V.
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.
Alexandra P.
5.0
Alex is great with kids and extremely responsible. My kids loved her! Great communication with the parents, always on time, will play games with the kids - overall a great sitter!
- 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 an infant babysitter in Scotch Plains, NJ
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Scotch Plains, NJ in January, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in New Jersey, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Scotch Plains have rates starting at $21.61.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Scotch Plains, NJ?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 28 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Scotch Plains, NJ?
There are 28 infant babysitters near you in Scotch Plains, NJ. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.
Ratings for Scotch Plains, NJ infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.