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60 infants child care are listed in Scotch Plains, NJ
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 9 years
Infants child care in Scotch Plains, NJ
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a natural caregiver, I have always found joy in nurturing and supporting children. With over a decade of experience and a passion for making a positive impact on their lives, I offer reliable childcare services to families. My patient and calm demeanor creates a serene environment, while my creative and imaginative nature...
Shakia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Shakia is great with children. She’s very attentive and caring. I can tell that attending to my children (5,11) was more than just babysitting. She loves children. She’s very punctual. She is highly recommended. "
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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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
(12)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of experience with newborns, infant, toddlers, twins and school-aged children. I describe myself as a loving, responsible and caring person. I like walking to parks, performing daily activities with other children and parents will always be well informed before I make any decisions, so they can always count...
Gladys can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Any family with young children would be so lucky to have Yolanda! She's a career nanny with 20+ years of experience that came highly recommended to us by all of her previous families. She's very caring, loving and energetic and made my transition back to work so...
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Maria R.
Edison, NJ
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Sweet, Loving And Trustworthy Nanny For Your Bundles Of Joy!
5.0
(5)
Hello families, this is Maria. I am looking for a full time, long term position as Nanny for your young child/children.
Experience:
I have over 19 years experience working as a nanny taking care of newborns, toddlers and older children with families in Jersey City and Hoboken, NJ.
I am a sweet, loving, honest,...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maria cared for my children as if they were her own. She was always attentive to their needs, never ignoring them for her phone. I never worried about my children's safety while I was working, which was a huge sense of relief. Maria loved playing with the boys,...
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Andrea P.
Plainfield, NJ
$25/hr • 12 yrs exp
4.8
(12)
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:
CPR
First Aid
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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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:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Beatriz is reliable and so, so nice! "
Kate L.
Shalayne V.
Sewaren, NJ
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great with children of all ages! Great as an educator and sitter. Has years of experience handling infants to teenagers. Bright and shiny personality - will love and take care of your children as if they were her own! Known her for over 15 years - smart, educated,...
Heather S.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 23 years old . I use to work at a child care center for 4 yrs and I was a program administrative as well as a lead teacher for the toddler room. I worked in rooms from infant and toddler to school age . I currently work at an elementary school and attend college right now. I'm available on weekends and days when school is...
Tanijah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"We were lucky to have Tanijah as our first babysitter for our 5 month old! She was upbeat and reassuring, putting this nervous first time mom at ease. My baby took to Tanijah's happy personality immediately and we look forward to having her care for our little one...
Maureen M.
5.0
(1)
Hello!
My name is Jazmin, and I'm a 24-year-old, happy, energetic, and loving nanny with a strong background in childcare. I'm fully COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted, and I hold a CPR certification. My experience ranges from caring for infants as young as 2 months to teenagers up to 15 years old, including those on the autism...
Jazmin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jasmin is amazing for taking care of my kids, always that she's needed she's there even if last minute she goes above and beyond. She has always been responsible and amazing at emergency situations that have happen. She's someone we trust 100% with our kids would...
Maria S.
5.0
(3)
With 8 years of hands-on experience in child caregiving, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep love for nurturing children at every stage of their development. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with numerous families, building lasting relationships and becoming a trusted part of their lives. My experience...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I recommend Amanda as she was an awesome babysitter to my children. She watched my kids twice a week over the summer and it was a joy to have her.
Amanda always came to our home on time, cheerful and ready to engage with the children. She is intelligent, kind and...
Alexis L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am from South Africa and have been living in America, going on six years. I am a former Au pair of two years and a professional nanny of three. I have worked with families in areas of Westfield, Cranford, Roselle park, union, Maplewood NJ
I know CPR and first aid training. I am educated on early development for infants. I...
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Our son opened up to Kristen right away even though he was a pandemic baby and had been shy with everybody else he met. She is awesome, kind and very helpful. "
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Timeisha A.
Summit, NJ
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Here is a little about me! I'm an experienced, patient and kind child care provider. I have extensive experience working with children in different age groups. I've worked with infants all the way up to elementary school children. I love what I do. Please feel free to send me a message for more information :)
Timeisha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The kids absolutely loved her!!! My oldest daughter said that she hopes that she can come again!!! That's all that matters when it comes to me. How she made my kids feel!"
Jonathan S.
5.0
(4)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(18)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm Jéssica, I am an honest person, caring and responsible. I've been taking care of kids for more than 7 years. For the last 3 years, I have been caring for infants as early as 5 weeks up to 15 months.
I love taking care of kids because it's amazing to see their development and learning with them in every phase, being able to...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jessica takes care of our baby very well! We'd definitely hire her again. "
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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I specialize in care for newborns, infants, toddlers as a day's nanny, night's baby nurse, on short, long terms job assignments from 25 years. I used to care for regularly born, pre-matured, colic, single, and twins babies as well toddlers. My long experience (15 years of being a professional nanny for agency) ... and Bachelor...
Alicja can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ania has been an outstanding Nanny for my daughter who is 7 months old. Since the day she started with us, she has been incredibly attentive, focusing all of her energy on helping my daughter develop and grow - constantly talking, singing, teaching my daughter. Her...
Care member
5.0
(1)
My education background is a healthcare professional. I currently homeschool one teen with nation-wide travel activities/requirements for debate competitions during 2nd semester.
I enjoy caring for infants, toddlers and elementary-aged children. I am able to multi-task and help with meal-prep, laundry and other...
Lori can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My kids really enjoyed staying with Lori when we needed some afterschool help. She has a great personality and is very dependable and friendly. She helped my kids with homework, and took them to the park, or afternoon activities and even fixed them a quick lunch...
Gentian A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I started my career as a cheerleading coach for 3-5th graders, which ultimately led to my passion of caring for children. I have a younger sister, as well, so I am constantly around children. I am very organized, responsible, and energetic. I love to create fun and exciting activities for children to do, as seeing a smile on a...
Evelyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Evie worked for us for a few short months but it seemed like we knew her forever. She was great with the kids and they haven't stopped asking about her since she left us. Would definitely hire her again."
Cinetta M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am specialize in newborns and infants.
I am a dedicated and committed person with 9+ years experience in a DayCare Center and with families. I have worked with children from 2 months to 10 years old. I have a passion for children to help them become individuals with high self worth and I take every opportunity to...
Wendy can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Wendy worked for us for a few days and we absolutely loved her. A family friend became available to watch our baby or else we would still be working together. Wendy is wonderful and took care of our 4 month old as though she was her own. She has a very warm...
Dana S.
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Scotch Plains, NJ
Shakia P.
5.0
Shakia was a moms helper for us and with us with for about 16 months. We were normally always home while she helped with the kids in the mornings. She primarily took care of my toddler son, got him ready for daycare and also helped sometimes with my newborn when he came along a bit later. Shakia was...
- Care member
Shayla E.
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 was easy to communicate with, and...
- Abby M.
Gladys P.
5.0
Any family with young children would be so lucky to have Yolanda! She's a career nanny with 20+ years of experience that came highly recommended to us by all of her previous families. She's very caring, loving and energetic and made my transition back to work so much easier. My son would get so...
- Care member
Maria R.
5.0
I highly recommend Maria! I had the pleasure of having her as a nanny for my two sons for nearly 6 years. She was with our family from Fall 2014, when my elder was 1 month old, until Spring 2021 when we moved away from the city.
Maria is an incredibly patient, kind and nurturing woman who has a...
- Ruth Ann B.
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.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Scotch Plains, NJ
How much is child care for an infant near me in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, NJ to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Scotch Plains, NJ, is $21.25.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Scotch Plains, NJ?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, NJ?
The infant child care services available near you in Scotch Plains, 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.
How can I safely hire infant child care near me in Scotch Plains, NJ?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Scotch Plains, NJ, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Scotch Plains, NJ?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Scotch Plains, 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.
Ratings for Scotch Plains, NJ infants child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Infants Child Care in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care.