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Alyssa M.

Babysitter & Tutor

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Alyssa. I live in Hoboken, NJ. I am open to babysitting and/ or tutoring in both locations. It would be a part-time. I have a bachelors in accounting from Rider University and masters in accounting from Kean University. I was a camp counselor for 5 summers. I enjoy playing tennis, watching tv, movies, sports, and...
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Francesca D.

Summer 2024 Care Giver Available

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
Dear Parents, My name is Francesca, and I graduated from Kean University with a B. A. in Education, with endorsements in Special Ed. and English (K-12) in 2022. I have a strong background in working with children, including babysitting, camp, and after-school counseling at SPF schools through the YMCA program, student teaching,...
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Kelly F.

Babysitter/Nanny

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
I was a 4th grade teacher for 4 years and now work in non-profit management for Girls on the Run, a positive youth development program for girls in grades 3-8. My work schedule is highly flexible and I'm seeking a care job that includes something like morning and after-school pick-ups and drop offs. I have previous experience...
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Mia C.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$18/hr
5 years experience
I've spent the past 5 years as a caregiver, and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Watching children learn and grow is a true privilege, and I'm proud of the positive impact I've had on their lives. My patient, calm, and friendly nature creates a nurturing environment for children. I'm also very comfortable...
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Guadalupe C.

nanny

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I have taught for more than 4 years, kids' ages range from 6-9. I have 1 year of experience as a nanny. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts.
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Jessica V.

Scotch Plains, NJ

4.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Jessica. I am 31 years-old. I love caring for children and seniors. I feel that caring for them is the best job I can have. I am very responsible, reliable, and have a lot of patience. I have a run nursing degree. I have been caring for children and seniors most of my life, will care for them as if they were my...

Maria-elena V. says "Dear Jessica V. Thank you for the time and consideration.I appreciate having had the opportunity to speak with you about your experience in related...

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Bridget C.

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Stefanos I.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$21/hr
2 years experience
From a young age, I've been motivated to help those in need. For the past two years, I've worked as a personal care assistant for my grandmother while being certified in the state of New York. She has Alzheimer's and cannot complete tasks on her own without full assistance. I help her walk, get out of bed, cook and feed her,...
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Arlene Z.

Mother Of Two Young Adults Looking To Work With Family In Need Of Child Care.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
My name is Arlene, and I live in Scotch Plains. I have two grown girls of my own. I Have assisted families with picking up their children after school/weekends. Have helped with feeding them dinner, after school activities, and playtime. I have a reliable car and clean driving record. Will provide references upon request.
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Camila R.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I believe in providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and...
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Deborah V.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Looking for a responsible, fun, and caring babysitter after school? Look no further! I'm an experienced elementary school teacher and a mom of two (ages 18 and 22), offering part-time babysitting services for families who need extra help during the school year. I provide a safe, nurturing environment where kids can unwind,...
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Angelina C.

Experienced Sitter For Evenings Or Occasional Sitting

Elizabeth, NJ

4.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have extensive child care experience. I have been babysitting for over 10 years for family and close friends. Also, I took safe sitting classes and became certified in safe sitting and CPR for all age groups. I enjoy working with children and look forward to finding work with a great family. I DO work a FT job so I am...

Dominique H. says "Angelina is very fun loving caring kindhearted she is dependable and will always try her best at whatever she does. She is a wonderful person she loves...

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Solanny S.

Babysitter

Linden, NJ

4.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I've had great experience providing childcare for wonderful families for the past 5 years. I have experience with children ranging in all ages. Previously I have assisted families with transportation to school and from school, driving to any after-school activities as well as play dates. I also provide help with homework and...

Miyuki S. says "She is very reliable and followed my request. She also can do flexible work. She is good at communication and very kind."

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Jasmine O.

Full / Part Time

Linden, NJ

4.3(1)
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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a full time, professional nanny with 6 years of experience. I started caring for a 6-month-old and I have experience with children up to 15 years old! I am very big on sensory play for the younger ages. Also, reading, singing, coloring, any fun learning activites to keep your child reaching milestones! For the older...

Stephanie H. says "I can't say enough good things! From the very first day Jasmine met our children, she connected with them, and quickly developed a reliable routine...

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Joe L.

Engaging Babysitter

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I've been a passionate camp counselor and Care. com babysitter for over 7 years. I have First Aid/CPR certification, college education in child development, and a BS degree from Rowan University. I have babysat for three families through care. com over the past year. I drove the kids to and from school and activities, prepared...

Care Member says "Joe was a very reliable and caring dog sitter for our family. "

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Marietta C.

Responsible Nanny Or Babysitter. Loving And Caring Person.

Stirling, NJ

4.0(0)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
My name is Marietta. I am a responsible, capable and reliable person seeking a job as a nanny. I am fit, a non-smoker, energetic and self-motivated. I really enjoy working with children as their simple approach to every day life intrigues me and offers me a chance to learn from them. I am available to work in the morning and...
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Nasenya R.

College Student Nanny!

Chatham, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi everyone my name is Nasenya! I am a 22-year-old full time college student studying communications and I live at home with my parents. We just became new residents of Summit, but I grew up in Chatham! I have been nannying for 3 years and I previously worked for a family of 3 children (7, 9, 13) in Short Hills. With them I...

Joel K. says "Nasenya was great with our 7 year old son. Attentive, easygoing, and playful - everything we were looking for in a babysitter. We would recommend her to any...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Ruby B.

Bound Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello my name is Ruby, I've been caring for friends and families for 7 years. I also been on care. com for 3 years. I currently attend Montclair State University and due to COVID-19 most of my classes will be online so I am flexible. I have my own and car so I'm able to handle pick ups and drop offs. I'm also understanding...

Tyler J. says "Ruby was excellent with my 5 year old daughter. Always reliable for last minute coverage. Very sweet girl who was always punctual and polite."

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Jessica S.

Experienced Sitter - Various Availability

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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  • 60 after school babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school babysitters is 4.5

Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Scotch Plains, NJ

After School Babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters

Jessica V.

Dear Jessica V. Thank you for the time and consideration.I appreciate having had the opportunity to speak with you about your experience...

- Maria-elena V.

Bridget C.

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...

- Amrita I.

Angelina C.

Angelina is very fun loving caring kindhearted she is dependable and will always try her best at whatever she does. She is a wonderful...

- Dominique H.

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

You can review 11 after school babysitter profiles near you in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, NJ is $18.00. 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 Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, NJ.

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