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Khayanna B.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Roselle, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 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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Maren F.

Part-Time Caregiver

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Theo T.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
EXPERIENCED Nanny available for weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). I'm not looking for a steady weekend job, just an "as needed" job. Mature, responsible, nurturing, flexible, creative and reliable! I have worked with children from 3 months to 16 years old. About me: I am a mom to one daughter whom I've raised on my own...

Rebecca G. says "Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very dependable. She is...

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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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Katie N.

Teacher/Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

Summit, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Katie. I'm a 30-year-old female living and working in Brooklyn. For the past year, I was working at an after-school arts program. Currently I tutor children with special needs in one-to-one settings while I am finishing my masters. I would like to be a teacher/caregiver since I enjoy working with children in a...
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Coco B.

Homeschool Teacher/Tutor/Child Care Provider

Cranford, NJ

4.6(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi everyone! Teaching and caring for children is both my passion and my purpose. Working as an Elementary School Teacher for the past 7 years, plus over 10 years of childcare experience has opened my eyes and heart to children's needs-- academically, socially, and emotionally. I absolutely love what I do and wish to broaden...

Natali E. says "I feel incredibly lucky and happy to have met Coco. From the moment she stepped into my home, her consulting brought a sense of clarity and warmth that I...

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Rita E.

Im Rita! Fun Sitter ,love The Smiles, Love Being With The Kiddos

Union, NJ

3.8(0)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
Hi im rita I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision, prepare after school snacks , help the kids with homework, take them to any afterschool activities , and anything else that needs to be done. I am currently attending a university as a nursing major , and located in union nj.
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Imani H.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
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...

Care Member says "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,...

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Rebecca M.

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello ! My name is Rebecca and I am a recent graduate from Queens College with a studio art/art education major pre-k-12. What made me love children and seniors was working with them in community houses/ nursing homes, after-school programs and babysitting my brother, cousins and neighbors since I was a young teen. Through these...

Iuliia K. says "I hired Rebecca to take care of my 5-years old son. My boy really loved being with her, he said it was fun to read and make his homework with her. She...

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Katarzyna C.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Emma F.

Fun And Friendly Babysitter!

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there, I'm Emma! I am a recent graduate from NYU where I studied dance and psychology. This past school year, I worked at an after school program in Brooklyn teaching dance to 4-5-year-olds. Given the current state of uncertainty we live in, I have moved out of Manhattan and back home with my loving parents in Westfield, NJ....

Kerry J. says "Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her...

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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
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Kathryn S.

Responsible And Caring Part-time Babysitter

Cranford, NJ

3.8(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I am a Licensed Social Worker currently looking to add some childcare to my schedule! I have 4+ years caring for children ages 6 weeks through age 12. I have always enjoyed working with children. I love imaginative play, being outdoors, reading to children, and arts and crafts. I also have experience with taking care of...

Chris L. says "Kathryn is very dependable when it comes to the care for children. She not only looks out in her best interest for herself but also the families needs. She...

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Emanuelle T.

Taking Care With Love And Respect

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Emanuelle. I love taking care of children, I am attentive, patient and I love to play with them. I like to help in everything that is needed, I will always do my best and I will always be willing to learn more with my work. I'd describe my personality as funny, caring and helpful

Care Member says "She is very attentive, affectionate, she took very good care of my daughters, she likes to play, she has the patience to explain her homework. I loved...

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Oce T.

Full Time Caregiver

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm single with no children, but I love children. It's so fun to be with them. Children is a precious gift from the Lord. Babysitting for kids is where my heart is. I am trustworthy, honest, responsible, dependable, helpful, energetic and fun-loving nanny. I have 15 years of experience as a full time nanny assisting kids for all...

Care Member says "Oce cared for our 1.5 year old daughter full time for a month. She was full of energy for our active little girl! We really appreciated Oce’s...

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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
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Emma M.

Seasoned Sitter Looking For Work Asap

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a 30-year-old based here in Union County (Rahway). I have years of experience in childcare, my most recent position being a co-teacher of a Reggio style based classroom in a private school in Mountainside; previously, I worked as a 'guide' at a private school called Acton Academy. Years of experience in alternative...

Dana A. says "Very friendly, great with kids, trustworthy."

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Frances L.

Full-Time Childcare

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello my name is Francis, and in addition to both pet and elder care, I am also very skilled in child care. For the last three years, I cared for a 5-year-old girl, bringing her to doctor's appointments, administering medication, transporting her back and forth to school, preparing meals, and caring for general well being. I...

Karen T. says "Frances is the most caring person I know. She came to work for us in late August when my Mom got out of the hospital. France's would make my Mom's meals,...

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Barbara S.

Looking For A Nanny Position Or Babysitting Position Part Time Full-Time Or Part-Time

Basking Ridge, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am currently looking for around 15 to 25 hrs of work I am a mature and experienced Babysitter/Nanny who was working FT in the Corporate World until 2015. My current job for a 5 yr old ends June 17th. My job working for a 2 yr old little girl in Morristown ended 8/23. In 2022 was working for a 2 1/2 yr old boy in Cranford. He...

Jane D. says "Barbara is an excellent caregiver. She's fun, dependable, and a great communicator. Barbara has been caring for our 2 year old daughter for several months...

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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.16/hr as of July 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 7 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

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

Maren F.

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...

- Katie C.

Theo T.

Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very...

- Rebecca G.

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

You can review 19 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 $21.16. 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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