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60 infants child care are listed in Avenel, NJ
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 5 years
Infants child care in Avenel, NJ
5.0
(2)
- daycare experience (infants-5) (6years)
- nanny experience (1 year)
- full time or part time
- curriculum and developmental goals
- loving & nurturing
- love to have fun!
Kristine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristine is a fabulous caregiver! She is nurturing, organized and focused and will excel anywhere"
Cristen E.
Aarilyn I.
Avenel, NJ
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"On time and did exactly what we agreed on. Highly recommend. "
Care member
I've grown up in a dance studio where I would have to assist/teach kids of multiple ages. I have experience with picking kids up from school, and taking them to where they need to be. I cook for them, clean up after them, help them with their homework. I keep them busy and out of trouble. Very infant friendly and a super warm...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Brianna D.
Avenel, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a passionate childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm motivated by a desire to make a positive impact on children's lives and to support families. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow. I'm patient, calm, creative,...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated and nurturing nanny with over 6 years of experience in caring for children of all ages. My passion for working with kids drives me to create a safe, loving environment where they can thrive. I excel in sleep training, helping infants develop healthy sleep habits that promote restful nights for both them and...
Niaa'joun can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Niaa was very patient with my 3 month old baby, who can be challenging during long crying spells while fighting naps. Niaa walked around with her, bounced her and soothed her for as long as it took to get her settled and sleeping. My baby got great rest during the...
Traci L.
Imani H.
Union, NJ
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have dedicated my career to working with children, ranging from infants to5-year-old. Through this work, I've learned the importance of patience, adaptability, and creative problem-solving. Every child develops at their own pace, and I've made it to priority to tailor my approach to meet individual need whether that means...
Imani can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Imani was a phenomenal nanny to our son, and we were so lucky to have her. Some key take-aways for me were i) caring and nurturing, ii) communication, and iii) punctuality.
First of all, Imani was such a loving and caring nanny for our now 7-month son. The...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families! I am an experienced nanny of multiples, twins, and infants! A little about myself; my passions are music, animal rescue, and fitness. I am currently available for one-time and occasional babysitting needs.
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I interviewed Danielle for a full-time nanny position for my 2 year old and 5 month old. We ended up going with a different candidate but it was an EXTREMELY hard decision. We were really impressed with Danielle's maturity, attention to detail, thoughtfulness,...
Molly G.
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Shayla to take care of my 8 month old daughter. I had never hired a babysitter before, and she made me feel so comfortable! She was great with the baby and she texted me an update midway through the evening to reassure me that everything was going well. She...
Abby M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
ABOUT ME:
I AM FULLY VACCINATED.
Criminal Background Check Available (From July 2021)
I am a loving, patient, caring, attentive, and enthusiastic woman.
I love arts and crafts, interactive play (both indoor/outdoor), reading books, etc. Please note that activities WILL VARY based on the developmental needs & age of the...
Alison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alison is the most trustworthy, honest, professional, responsible, sweetest, reliable, amazing care provider I've ever met. I can trust her with my kids as though we are family! She not only shows my kids so much love, she is patient, understanding, fun, and...
Melissa R.
Taylia J.
Elizabethport, NJ
$27-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hi my name is Taylia , I have lots of experience with kids over the years I've been volunteering at after school programs and sporting events for teens , also I have prior work experience with children of all ages most importantly including infants, I once was a live in sitter for 2 years and have 8+ years of experience with...
Taylia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She Is very good with kids and the children love her"
Samone W.
Lucille K.
Iselin, NJ
$15-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I've been watching children for 10 years. for the same two families. I started with two girls who are now 10 years old, as the years passed there were three more siblings. I also worked for Woodbridge Township as an aide and also worked at a daycare in Edison. I worked in the Infant and toddler rooms. I live in the Iselin...
Lucille can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lucille has been such a blessing to our family for five years now- watching my two youngest children as if they were family. She is like a grandmother-figure to them, they love going to her house. They nap as if they are home and feel totally comfortable there. I...
Brenda C.
Jaslin C.
Perth Amboy, NJ
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jaslin! Im currently a full time Paraprofessional at an elementary Public School. I specifically work with children in Special Education but also have worked with children from infant-3rd grade. Previously, I worked as a Teacher Assistant at a Private daycare, non-smoker and have my own vehicle. I have my bachelors...
Jaslin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"This was the first time I used an agency/website service, and I thought they were great. Jaslin was very prompt, and amazing. My son who is shy fell in love with her instantly. Jaslin put my worries at ease and made me feel comfortable with using her as a...
Christine C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience working with infants and children! I have a great passion for working with, and caring for them! They play a major part in my life! I have four children, which includes twins, and five grandhildren. Most of my free time is spent with them
Kathy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I am a FTM. Kathy helped guide me on how to take care of my 4 month old while also caring for him during the summer. She is kind, caring, and knows her stuff! She's knowledgeable and flexible. I enjoyed having Kathy care for my son. I would hire her if I needed...
Care member
Beatriz M.
Westfield, NJ
$23/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have experiences with newborns and multiple kids at the same time. During my longest experience, I worked for the same family for 2 years.
I have 4 years of experience taking care of Kids. Before coming to NJ I took care of three brothers of 9, 13 and 6 years old. I helped with bath time, homework, meals, organize toys,...
Beatriz can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Beatriz is reliable and so, so nice! "
Kate L.
5.0
(1)
My name is Bridget and I work in the medical field as a CMA, and I am a nursing student. My interest in nursing school is pediatrics :) I love working with kids and they inspired me to pursue my degree. I am CPR & BLS certified. I have reliable transportation.
I have over four years of experience working with children ages...
Bridget can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bridget just has a natural bonding with children and animals. I think they can sense that she really enjoys their company. "
Gina S.
Shalayne V.
Sewaren, NJ
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello,
My name is Shalayne. I am a 38-year-old woman who has been around kids for all of my life. Growing up with 4 younger siblings, I was pretty much my mother's helper with everything. I have been in the child care business for the better side of 20 years working with ages from infant to 20 years old. I was also a preschool...
Shalayne can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shalayne is a dedicated and a giving person with children. She goes above and beyond. She also has great communication with parents, which is very important when it comes to this kind of work. I highly recommend Shalayne. To top it off, she has tons of experience...
Care member
4.8
(5)
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, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Janel took care of my son 20 hours per week from the time my son was 6 months old til he turned one (so, 6 months in total). She was a kind, reliable and lovely caregiver for my son. She was very good with his first feedings and trying out new foods, great at...
Sarah P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny/sitter professionally for a little over 10 years, and a sitter personally for over 30 years. I started babysitting when I was 12 years old. I have experience with all ages, including infant twins.
Prior to becoming a nanny, I worked for a local police department as a clerk. When I left there, I watched my...
Camille can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
4.6
(8)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have been a mother and godmother for over 20 years. I have worked with children at 2 different child care centers both located in Newark, NJ for over 20 years. I have worked with newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool. My duties have included changing diapers, preparation of meals, toilet training, cleaning up and...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Deborah was great with my children. We always felt our children were in great hands. She was always punctual and very reliable. I highly recommend her."
Bernard R.
Cathi A.
Parlin, NJ
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
I have extensive experience in the child care field, providing a loving, caring, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, from infants through early teens. Adaptable to special needs children and their care. I'm also a pet lover.
Cathi can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
"Kathy was great. During the interview, she played games with my son and was very interactive. I don't even think my son realized she was teaching him things like his numbers and colors, etc. My son really took to her quickly!"
Staci L.
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Avenel, NJ
Kristine T.
5.0
Kristine is a fabulous caregiver! She is nurturing, organized and focused and will excel anywhere
- Cristen E.
Aarilyn I.
5.0
On time and did exactly what we agreed on. Highly recommend.
- Care member
Niaa'joun M.
5.0
Super great! She even got my son to put away the dishes! She washed the dishes, too! Who could ask for more :)
- Care member
Imani H.
5.0
Imani was a phenomenal nanny to our son, and we were so lucky to have her. Some key take-aways for me were i) caring and nurturing, ii) communication, and iii) punctuality.
First of all, Imani was such a loving and caring nanny for our now 7-month son. The amount of smiles that he had each and...
- Care member
Danielle V.
5.0
I interviewed Danielle for a full-time nanny position for my 2 year old and 5 month old. We ended up going with a different candidate but it was an EXTREMELY hard decision. We were really impressed with Danielle's maturity, attention to detail, thoughtfulness, and obvious care for young children....
- Molly G.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Avenel, NJ
How much is child care for an infant near me in Avenel, NJ?
If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Avenel, NJ to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Avenel, NJ, is $19.50.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Avenel, NJ?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Avenel, NJ by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with
What types of infant child care services are available near me in Avenel, NJ?
The infant child care services available near you in Avenel, NJ can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.
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What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Avenel, NJ?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Avenel, NJ, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.