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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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Nicole H.

Experienced In Childcare Looking For Nanny Position

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello I am a nanny and pet sitter in Dunellen NJ looking for new opportunities. I have many years of childcare experience. From working at daycares with infants to helping my mom in her pre k classroom I feel confident in my childcare abilities. I am also a pet owner of a 2-year-old beagle and am knowledgeable about most dog...

Lori A. says "She is kind and dedicated to what she does."

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Taylia J.

Elizabethport, NJ

4.7(1)
from
$27/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Taylia , I have lots of experience with kids over the years I've been volunteering at after school programs and sporting events for teens , also I have prior work experience with children of all ages most importantly including infants, I once was a live in sitter for 2 years and have 8+ years of experience with...

Karen M. says "She just so wonderful anytime we needed her she always came during any circumstances , she's very friendly and extremely punctual i high recommend hiring...

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Michelle S.

Babysitter/Nanny

Perth Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
Looking to help out with making parents/families lives easier and more manageable while they are in the working world. I am a mother myself and understand that working and parenting are a hand and hand duty in today's world. I have 8 years experience in this field as a caregiver/nanny. Besides being a mother myself. I am more...

Jill C. says "Michele S. is very clean, reliable, dependable and took very good care of my grandchild. I highly recommend her for future services as I will use her again...

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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...

Jonaliza C. says "Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates...

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Melissa T.

Experienced, Outgoing, & Creative Sitter

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am currently a 3rd grade teacher looking for a family to work with for the summer. I have 10 years of experience with children of all ages. I love spending time with children and creating fun and engaging activities, crafts, and experiences to keep them entertained and engaged!

Reshmee T. says "Our family absolutely loved her, especially our toddler! Melissa is sweet, smart, dependable and so energetic. She is a school teacher, and maybe that's...

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Julia A.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi there! I'm Julia, and I've been babysitting for over 3. 5 years, gaining hands-on experience with children of all ages. I truly love working with kids and enjoy creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for them to grow and thrive. Over the years, I've built strong relationships with families, providing trustworthy,...

Jessica R. says "Julia vibed extremely well with my son. I was nervous at first because it's his first time being babysat by non-family but they clicked and she even...

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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
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Livia C.

Lovely And Hard work Person

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Livia. I'm 39 years old and have been working with children for 6+ years. Teaching and caring for children is my passion - it gives me the opportunity to work with kids and make a difference in their lives. My undergraduate degree is in Pedagogy. I worked in an International School in Brazil like a teacher for 6 years...

Care Member says "We feel so lucky to have had Livia as our nanny. She is so patience, and her warmth and genuine care for our kids were evident. Livia is not only...

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Tamisha W.

Loving Care Provider

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 81 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Professional individual who has years of experience caring for children. I have a 29 and 21-year-old of my own and have been caring for others for quite sometime. I am a certified substitute teacher in the state of NJ and am fingerprinted by NJ state, certified in adult and child CPR. I love children and will care for your child...

Isabel C. says "Very pleased with Tamisha, she was very responsive, punctual and she had no trouble winning my son over and stepping into the care role. This was my first...

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Emeli B.

Part-Time Babysitter

Bound Brook, NJ

3.5(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello my name is Emeli , I graduated from Manville high school in June of 2014, I also attended the American institute of medical science to become a medical assistant. I also have life guarding experience from working at a few hotel pools and at the YMCA a few years ago. I also worked at stellar academy which is an excellent...
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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
Craft assistance
travel
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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Rita E.

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

Union, NJ

3.8(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
Hi im rita I have 6 years of experience. I am available in the mornings for pick up / drop off , also getting the kids ready for school and packing lunch /snacks ! Also I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision, prepare after school snacks , help the kids with homework, take them to any afterschool activities , and I am...
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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
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Tatiana C.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello dear parents, I've been living in NYC for 14+years, now I live in NJ, I am a loving, friendly, creative, trustworthy, mature and experienced nanny/babysitter with over 10+ years of experience. I understand how important it is for your child to spend every day with someone who cares about them and is interested in their...

Care Member says "Tati, our absolute gem of a nanny, has been with our family the last two years. She is the most hardworking, responsible, loving, energetic, and...

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Katarzyna C.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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Layani B.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hi, I'm Layani! I'm a hardworking, caring, and outgoing person who absolutely loves working with children! I have two years of experience in aftercare programs at local elementary schools, as well as working at summer camps. I'm also CPR certified, ensuring your child's safety is always my top priority. In addition to my...

Jamia G. says "Layani is exactly and extremely patient with children. She worked with my daughter in aftercare program for 3 years. She is reliable and understanding...

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Alexandra M.

Nanny In Woodbridge, NJ

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
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...

Valerie R. says "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,...

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Briana W.

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi Briana here! So happy to e-meet you and potentially see if we could be a great fit. A little about me I am 25 years old, energetic, out going and reliable. I have over 10+ years of experience in child care with caring for multiple children from early age of infants up to 13 years old. I've had a nurturing and bubbly spark to...

Nicole P. says "Bri assists us with our children on a regular basis. She is VERY reliable, fun, energetic and a good influence on my young children. We look forward to...

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Ysabel D.

Sitter

Perth Amboy, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Thank you for checking out my profile! I was a Social Studies teacher in the Dominican Republic for a few years. I've had my NJ Child Care License for 2 years now. I am highly qualified, motivated, fun, high alert, and am detail-oriented. :) Please note that my primary language is Spanish, I do understand English and speak it to...

Rosa A. says "Excellent. Would recommend to anyone."

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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

Frances L.

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...

- Karen T.

Nicole H.

She is kind and dedicated to what she does.

- Lori A.

Taylia J.

She just so wonderful anytime we needed her she always came during any circumstances , she's very friendly and extremely punctual i high...

- Karen M.

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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