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Rebecca P.

Plainfield, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing children and watching them blossom has always been a passion of mine. With five years of experience caring for children I am eager to provide a safe and engaging environment for your little ones. I am patient, friendly, and caring. My background includes a college degree in Early Child Development. I am First Aid/ CPR...
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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
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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Barbara S.

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

Basking Ridge, NJ

4.9(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
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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Katarzyna C.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Allison L.

Energetic Certified Teacher

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a NJ certified teacher. I have over 20 years experience of teaching and caring for children of all ages and abilities. Your child(ren) will be in great hands with me while having fun but most importantly .... safe! I am available after school, weekends and date nights. I also instruct educational lessons, engage in physical...

Mary H. says "She is creative, caring. Thinks outside of the box. She doesn't sit around but loves to be active with kids. Very dependable. Great personality and will...

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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
carpooling
light cleaning
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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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
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 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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Rita E.

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

Union, NJ

3.8(0)
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$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)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Isabella M.

Springfield, NJ

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$20/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
I have 9 years of experience including babysitting, after school assistance, being a mothers helper, and working at daycare. I am always happy to assist in household chores as well!
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Shoshone B.

Full-Time Nanny/Part-Time After School Caregiver

Middlesex, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
I am very passionate about working with children and their family. I was a teacher for over 20 years, caring for 0- to 3-year-old and I also cared for older children as well. I enjoy exploring and interacting with children. I take great pride in what I do.
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Juliana R.

Colonia, NJ

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
My name is Juliana and I am an experienced nanny looking to help out with a kind and loving family! I have my own car and have 4 years experience in before + after school nannying, in addition to babysitting baby cousins for years. I enjoy cooking/baking, outdoor activities, reading, games, crafting, music, movies and love...
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Kate O.

Babysitter

Colonia, NJ

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Katie and I am a four year special education teacher in the area. I just turned 26 years old. I love working with children and I have a lot of experience in the field. I think my students would describe me as a warm, dedicated, and patient person. Although I work full time as a teacher, I would love to work with a...
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Tamara K.

Babysitter

Roselle, NJ

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$27/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi Everyone! My name is Tamara and I am a 23-year-old, newly working professional looking to care for a family in while I transition to my next career step at law school. I have previously lived and worked in Chicago and London while studying my undergraduate degree in Social Policy and my master's degree in Human Rights. I...
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Nicole D.

Basking Ridge, NJ

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm Nicole and I am looking for a babysitting/nanny position. I started working with kids when I was about 15 years old. I have worked as a counselor at a day camp, an after school aide at an elementary school, a teachers assistant at a daycare, a medical assistant at a pediatric office, and currently as a RBT at a therapy...
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Zyleyma C.

Nanny/Babysitter/Family Assistant

Piscataway, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
My name is Zyleyma and I am a Music Business graduate from Berklee College of Music. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified and I have about 3 and half years of experience in the childcare field as a mother's helper/family assistant, nanny/babysitter, after school and summer camp counselor. I've had the opportunity to work with...
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Naomi G.

Cranford, NJ

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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello! My name is Naomi. I am a Senior studying Psychology and have a passion for children. My last position was a long term caregiver for one year for a family of three children. I am one of five children and I am comfortable with busy families and juggling multiple schedules. I am dependable and always on time and available by...
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Michelle M.

Reliable Nanny Looking For Flexible Hours (Summer Employment)

Madison, NJ

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$45/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I have a bachelors degree from West Virginia University in Child Development and Family Studies. My concentration was Early Childhood Education and Preschool Special Needs. I have a masters degree in PreK-4th Grade Education from University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been working with a wide range of students from special needs,...
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Megan O.

South Plainfield, NJ

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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi my name is Megan! I have had a wide variety of experience working with kids; including multiple summer camps, substitute teaching and running a state-run before/after school day care. I am most comfortable working with kids ages 6 to 12. I have worked very closely with the special needs community for many years. I absolutely...
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Karla T.

Fords, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a very out going person very fun also I have worked with children for a very long time. I have worked in summer camps and after schools program with children in kindergarten and 8th grade and I also worked in a daycare with infant and pre-k. I started working with kids when I was 18 years old. In my spare time, I like to...
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  • 60 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of October 2025

Recent after school child care reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ

After School Child Care in Plainfield, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care

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.

Barbara S.

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

- Jane D.

Katarzyna C.

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...

- Pat R.

FAQs for after school child care in Plainfield, NJ

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Plainfield, NJ through Care.com will cost an average of $25.00 per hour as of October 2025. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.

Care.com currently has 1 after school child care providers in Plainfield, NJ. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.

As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Plainfield, NJ to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Plainfield, NJ, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.

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