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Rachele F.

Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Nurturing young minds is a true passion of mine, inspired by years of positive babysitting experiences and a desire to positively impact children's lives. With eight years of experience caring for children aged 0-12+, I offer a patient, friendly, and calm approach to childcare. I am comfortable caring for up to three children...
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Aparna C.

Summer Good Times Ahead

Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I spent a good deal of time dealing with children. I am a certified teacher and before this had been a babysitter since high school. I work with toddlers up to highschoolers. I like babysitting for younger children because they're fun and...
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Perla R.

Plainfield, NJ

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$20/hr
12 years experience
I'm a nurturing childcare provider with a genuine passion for fostering children's growth and development. With over a decade of experience, I've honed my skills in caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My patient and calm demeanor creates a safe and comfortable environment for children to thrive. I believe...
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Jhomaira Z.

Plainfield, NJ

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Jhomaira I am 26 years old I speak English and Spanish . I love interacting with and caring for children. I started out babysitting for a lot of families in my neighborhood and then I worked in a local daycare center for 3 years.
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Gabriela M.

Plainfield, NJ

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I find great joy in nurturing young minds and supporting families. With over seven years of experience as a childcare provider, I've had the privilege of caring for children of varying ages, from infants to preteens. I've always had a passion for working with kids, which is why I pursued some college coursework in early...
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Stacy M.

Nanny/Care Taker/Tutor

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello! I hope you and your loved ones have been blessed in every way aspect of life. I have been tutoring and taking care of children and young adults (newborn to 18 years old) in the United States, South America, Central America, and Europe for 8 years. I've traveled the world to enhance my experience to educate children of...

Care Member says "Stacy is absolutely phenomenal. She is extremely patient and kind with our two small children, neat, and goes above and beyond. She is also an excellent...

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Leah C.

Part-Time Babysitter!

Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm 50-year-old looking for Pt work for Date Night and Weekends! I have over 20+ year of babysitting friends & family kids. Watch my 6-year-old grand-baby since she was 6 weeks old.. I have a 31-year-old so that shows you that I have a enough experiences. I'm now watching her daughter.. The cycle started all over again. You want...
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Delphia N.

Part-time Care Giver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
light cleaning
I am a 21-year-old full-time student at Duquesne University seeking graduating in December 2017. I have years of experience watching children, and I also work as a patient care technician at Children's hospital. Children are my passion! MY Schedule is very flexible. References available upon request.

Remi N. says "She was very friendly and very nice to my child! My child was so happy to play with her. l was sick so it's very helpful !"

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Lexi S.

Plainfield, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
As a dedicated childcare provider with three years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing reliable care for their children. My patient and friendly nature creates a nurturing environment where kids feel safe and happy. I prioritize open communication with parents, using their preferred method to...
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Savannah C.

Hey, I'm Savannah! I'm 24 & The Safest And Coolest Baby Sitter There Is! Savannah To The Rescue!!

Plainfield, NJ

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$27/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, caring, charismatic, and always down to have a good time! I like working with kids because they're non judgmental , they are fun to be around and I love to see their little, but big personalities! Children also love to have fun and I'm here for it! I started working with kids when I was in...
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Luz K G.

Plainfield, NJ

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$26/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as responsable amoroso alegre I like working with kids because soy mamá de 2 y me gusta enseñarles y aprender con ellos en el proceso de descubrir cosas nuevas en el proceso de su vida I'm looking for a job that sea bueno para mi en el cual este cómoda y pueda dar todo de mi I started working with...
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Khayanna B.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Roselle, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hii! Currently I'm FREE for date nights weekdays after 6:30 p.m. Mondays Fridays rotate sometimes free after 2:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays - after 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays I'm FREE - I'm in two weddings this year (I love my friends LOL) they are back-to-back, so looking for another income source,...

Care Member says "Khayanna has been an absolute blessing for our family! She is so patient, caring, and attentive with our 15-month-old, and it’s clear they truly love...

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Petra B.

Experienced Baby Sitter Have My Own Child Personal Experience

Highland Park, NJ

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
7 years experience
Travel
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 =)
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Maren F.

Part-Time Caregiver

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...

Katie C. says "Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have...

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Camelia M.

Loving, Patient And Compassionate Baby Sitter

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
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...

Rubina S. says "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...

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Jessica S.

Experienced Sitter - Various Availability

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been in childcare for over 10 years. In college I was an on call / date night nanny for over 10 families that I accumulated by working as a camp counselor and at a daycare. At the same time, I was also a part time nanny for a family I met through here! I have a BA in elementary education and special education. I also have...

Care Member says "Jess is a fantastic babysitter! My little one really enjoyed her company. She was very patient with her and even assisted with homework. She comes...

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Katarzyna C.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
driving to and from school, meal preparation, help with homework, playdate arrangements,, after school activities.

Pat R. says "Katarzyna was hired to watch my children and to run errands. My family found her to be personable, dependable, and punctual. My kids took to her immediately...

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Jordan M.

I Absolutely Love Making Kids Smile And Laugh And Becoming Like A Big Sister To Them.

Fords, NJ

3.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting since I was old enough to accept the responsibility. I was 13 when I had my first job of watching three kids. After the first babysitting job they referred me to countless families where I have watched those kids and many more since they were five until they were ready to drive. I would drive them to...

Care Member says " Jordan has been our trusted babysitter for nearly two years now. She has consistently shown up on time and proven to be a reliable caregiver. Our...

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Bridget C.

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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,...

Amrita I. says "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...

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Gabrielle J.

Madison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I am a 30-year-old woman who has been babysitting on and off since I was a young teenager. I am a licensed speech language pathologist working with adult/elderly population but I do have experience working as a speech therapist with children as well. Looking for jobs here and there, not for full time work.

Emily C. says "Gabrielle got my children ready and off to school so I could catch an early train. She was very prompt in her messaging and professional, and handled my...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.27/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 5.0

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ

After School Babysitters in Plainfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Stacy M.

Stacy is absolutely phenomenal. She is extremely patient and kind with our two small children, neat, and goes above and beyond. She is also...

- Care member

Delphia N.

She was very friendly and very nice to my child! My child was so happy to play with her. l was sick so it's very helpful !

- Remi N.

Khayanna B.

Khayanna has been an absolute blessing for our family! She is so patient, caring, and attentive with our 15-month-old, and it’s clear they...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Plainfield, NJ

You can review 11 after school babysitter profiles near you in Plainfield, NJ to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.

The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Plainfield, NJ is $20.27. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.

If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Plainfield, NJ on babysitting websites like Care.com.

Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Plainfield, NJ can really come in handy.

We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Plainfield, NJ.

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