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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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Megan O.

South Plainfield, NJ

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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Melinda M.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello families! . I have around 23 years of experience in childcare which includes 9 years of being a nanny, along with 10 years experience working with children in Traditional and Montessori classrooms , a site coordinator for a before and after school program and experience being a camp counselor so I have experience with all...

Care Member says "I can't speak highly enough about Mindy - she has been our nanny for the past 3 years and we are so sad to see her go. She watched our first from 3...

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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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Heather A.

Loving Nanny Looking To Give Part-Time Care

Somerset, NJ

3.3(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
My name is Heather and I have been around kids most of my life. I have worked at a daycare since I have been 19, mainly as an assistant teacher. I have worked with infants up to preschool. I also was lead teacher for a short time with toddlers. I worked with family friends set of twin for a little over a summer. I have worked...

Shweta V. says "We interviewed Heather but could not hire her because of the long commute. It is rare to find someone as responsive and honest about a position as...

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Claudia G.

Part-Time Caregiver

North Brunswick, NJ

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
My name is Claudia. I have a 16-year-old boy . I love working with children . I am responsible, mature, loving, playful and honest. I have more than 15 years of experience in taking care of infants to 13 years old. I worked at a child care center in New Providence, NJ for more than five years. Also , I did work for different...

Jessica R. says "Claudia is mature, patient and very kind with my rambunctious children. She focuses on playtime and learning, and isn't the kind of babysitter that would...

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Lisa F.

East Brunswick, NJ

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Lisa I am a part time dental assistant looking for some extra hours during the week to help out a family in need. I have two children of my own that are now grown up and starting their own families. I am willing to help out with before or after school hours, assistant with meal prep, homework, cleaning, keeping the...

Jenniferlynn M. says "I'm so happy to have met Lisa. She's great with my 3 year old and he looks forward to playing with her every week. I feel very fortunate to have her...

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Mary D.

Bilingual Nanny

Parlin, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a positive, responsible, efficient, creative, caring, patient, and punctual individual that will treat your children as my own. I have a 3-year-old stepdaughter that I absolutely adore, and have been caring for children of family and friends for a few years. Your children will be safe and well looked after under my care. I...

Care Member says "Mary watched our 18 month old twice a week for several months. We had no issues leaving him in her care. She was patient, engaging and warm with my son,...

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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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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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Solanny S.

Babysitter

Linden, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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)
from
$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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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
travel
light cleaning
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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Tatiana C.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Carolina R.

Nanny Looking For Job

Bound Brook, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I have 3 children I have more than 5 Years working for family. Helping with prep food babysitting. Taking kids to activities after school.
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Chava Esther L.

Highland Park, NJ

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I've been working with kids in some capacity since I was young! Doing neighborhood babysitting, working at camps, working at schools in after school care and most recently working at a daycare and I love it! I find childcare to help so rewarding. I love animals and have 2 rabbits, and in my free time I enjoy reading, baking,...
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Julie L.

Linden, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi there, My name is Julie! I'm an energetic, experienced caregiver. I have just shy of 13 years paid experience and have been babysitting children for most of my life. I have experience with ages three months to 10 years old and with special needs. I know that I'll be able to provide a fun-loving and positive environment for...
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Quelsy M.

Edison, NJ

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$18/hr
I have worked at a summer program with 2 to 13-year-olds its also an after school program and I watch them clean up after them and make sure they have fun.
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Naomi G.

Cranford, NJ

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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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Shoshone B.

Full-Time Nanny/Part-Time After School Caregiver

Middlesex, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
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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  • 60 after school child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated after school child care is 5.0

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

After School Child Care in South Plainfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care

Allison L.

She is creative, caring. Thinks outside of the box. She doesn't sit around but loves to be active with kids. Very dependable. Great...

- Mary H.

Melinda M.

I can't speak highly enough about Mindy - she has been our nanny for the past 3 years and we are so sad to see her go. She watched our...

- 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.

FAQs for after school child care in South Plainfield, NJ

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in South Plainfield, NJ through Care.com will cost an average of $19.50 per hour as of November 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 2 after school child care providers in South 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 South 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 South 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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