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60 infants child care are listed in South Plainfield, NJ
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 7 years
Infants child care in South Plainfield, NJ
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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
(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: Light cleaning, meal prep
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. "
Care member
Nathaly G.
East Brunswick, NJ
$24-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have 15 years of daycare experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I am a hard-working and driven individual who isn't afraid to face a challenge. I'm very organized, reliable, and multitasker. I enjoy working with children ages infants to 5 years old. I'm very funny, creative and energetic. I...
Nathaly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I loved the way she cared for my daughter. The warmth and professionalism was definitely comforting as a parent. She exceeded expectations and I always felt that she put my daughters needs as a priority. Highly recommended!"
Care member
3.3
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Heather and I have been around kids most of my life. I have worked at a daycare since I have been 19, mainly as an assistant teacher. I have worked with infants up to preschool. I also was lead teacher for a short time with toddlers. I worked with family friends set of twin for a little over a summer. I have worked...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
4.0
"We interviewed Heather but could not hire her because of the long commute. It is rare to find someone as responsive and honest about a position as Heather. She offered to work out partial hours just to get us through a rough patch. Would have loved to hire her! "
Shweta V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a professional looking for weekend babysitting jobs.
I have plenty of experience babysitting school-age kids and toddlers. During the 2020 to 2021 school year, I sat for a family with two kids, eight and four, three times a week while they attended remote classes due to COVID. I worked as a full-time nanny, caring for...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Julia has been with our family for a year. She has been AMAZING and wonderful with our kids."
Kendall L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Sofia and I am a 23-year-old graduate student at Rutgers University. I graduated from TCNJ with a BS in Elementary Education. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old. I am a certified babysitter through the Red Cross program and am CPR certified. I have experience with infants and am comfortable with...
Sofia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She was awesome. Very good with our little guy."
Sarah F.
5.0
(1)
hi! My name is Lindsay, I've been taking care of children for a little over 9 years. Between babysitting jobs and volunteering at my local church for Sunday school childcare and the annual VBS, there's never been a time where I haven't been around children and I love it! I also have a child of my own, who will turn 1 soon so I...
Lindsay can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"We love Lindsay! She has cared for our 18 month old son both at our home and in the church nursery (that I oversaw for a year) many times in the last year and half. She has a real love for children. Lindsay is quick to make children comfortable with a perfect...
Christa K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey my names Alex , Ive been in the childcare industry for about 7-8 years now, I love caring for children of all ages but have a soft spot for infants and toddlers since that one one of the most important stages for their brain development and I feel that my personality really is a benefit factor when it comes to contributing...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Alex has been my nanny for over 6 months for my 3 year old daughter. Alex is loving, kind and helpful. She creates her own art projects for my daughter, they practice letters, numbers and shapes. They read all the time. Alex teaches her manners and helps her...
Valerie R.
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Shikha and kids have been such an important part of my life as long as I can remember. I have 2 wonderful nieces (ages 4 and 6) who I have watched since the moment they were born. I have about 2-3 years experience working in a daycare/summer camp with infants - 5-year-olds and I also worked at The Children's...
Shikha can also help with: Craft assistance
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: Travel, craft assistance, 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
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, 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.
Taryn L.
Stirling, NJ
$20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Taryn! I grew up in New Jersey and recently moved back from Maryland where I was working in a childcare center teacher preschool. I taught at this center for 7 years and worked with all ages ranging from infants to 5 years old. I love to read in my spare time and be outside as much as I can!
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are high energy, have food allergies, and my son has a language impairment and sensory difficulties. Taryn handles their needs and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am currently a full-time Lead Teacher at a childcare center looking for an opportunity to do something fun and entertaining during my free time and to earn some extra money while at it. I've breezed through the site, and I see some interesting possibilities that I may enjoy. I have some experience in this area, so I figured...
D'onna can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"D'onna is a very loving and kind person. Shes a very responsible takes the time out to make sure that others are good before she makes sure that herself is good. She's a warmhearted person who has a beautiful smile that could warm the hearts of those who maybe...
Breanna F.
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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"As a single parent, I couldn't have raised such a great son without her. She was always there to support both my son and me. She has great values and I trusted every decision she made when my son was in her care. He is now 23 and both he and I still keep in...
Heidi C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Lesly, I am 21 years old. I have 6 years of experience caring for children. I love creating long-lasting and special relationships with the children I take care of. I enjoy doing fun activities to engage with children. I have worked with ages as young as infants up to elementary age. I am available for occasional date...
Lesly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Leslie was wonderful with our daughter! We'd definitely hire her again!"
Care member
Lisa G.
Port Reading, NJ
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I have 15 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping any activities the children have during the year. . I have had long term jobs, from infant twins to preteens. Excellent references. Always long term, from 7yrs with 4 children, including infant twins for 5 yrs. tweenies for 5 yrs, plus cooking and activities for...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lisa has watched my grandchildren on date nights and continues to do so...she is on time and loves her job and the children...she cooks ...light housekeeping...laundry and errands...great help ...I would recommend lisa as a great caregiver..."
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
The child I am with will be starting full-time school shortly. Ideally searching for a newborn/infant, as I am looking for longevity. I was also a PreK teacher in Metuchen for 4 years and a teacher's aide in the Edison school system for 17 years. I have nannied for over 10 years for 4 amazing families whose children have since...
Concetta can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Tina is amazing. She is loving, caring and completely reliable. After taking care of our daughter for the past 2 years she’s now a member of our family. The next family that she works for will be so lucky. "
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My wife and I hired Shayla to watch our 7-month-old son while we were in town for a wedding. She was very responsive, on time, kept us up to date throughout the evening, and most importantly took great care of our son! We would hire again without hesitation if we...
Peter L.
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in South Plainfield, NJ
Lori F.
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 when needed!
Overall, i would...
- Gentian A.
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
Nathaly G.
5.0
Nathaly is a fantastic caretaker. She is punctual, responsible, and related extremely well to my two kids (age 9 and 5). I would highly recommend her for any short term or long term engagement because caretakers like her are hard to come by I would definitely use her services again.
- Yazmin A.
Heather A.
4.0
We interviewed Heather but could not hire her because of the long commute. It is rare to find someone as responsive and honest about a position as Heather. She offered to work out partial hours just to get us through a rough patch. Would have loved to hire her!
- Shweta V.
Julia H.
5.0
Julia has been with our family for a year. She has been AMAZING and wonderful with our kids.
- Kendall L.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in South Plainfield, NJ
How much is child care for an infant near me in South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield, NJ to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in South Plainfield, NJ, is $22.75.
Where can I find infant child care near me in South Plainfield, NJ?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield, NJ?
The infant child care services available near you in South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield, NJ?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield, NJ?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in South Plainfield, 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.