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Gabrielle M.

Partime Care Giver

Plainfield, NJ

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, My name is Gabrielle I work as a medical professional. I have six years experience in child care education and 10 as a nanny. I also assist in home sanitization.
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Sara V.

Plainfield, NJ

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hello Families with over two years of experience, I provide nurturing and dependable care for children of all ages from infantas under one to older kids. I have a deep love for working with children and I am commited to create a fun, safe and supportive environment for them to thrive in. I understand how precious and valuable...
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Alyssa A.

Plainfield, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Alyssa. I am a 22-year-old preschool teacher who is full of energy and always willing to lend a helping hand. I come from a large family with 3 older sisters who have blessed me with 6 nieces and nephews. Working with children has always been a passion of mine which is why I studied Early Childhood Education...
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Iman D.

Plainfield, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Edit: 10/6/25 I am available! Hi! I'm Iman -- a dependable, nurturing caregiver and proud single mom to a wonderful 10-year-old. Raising my son has taught me the value of structure, routine, and patience, which I bring to every child I care for. I have years of experience, including working as a Teacher's Assistant for children...
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Paris S.

Plainfield, NJ

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$18/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as ambitious, kind, and authentic. I like working with kids because for as long as I can remember attending to the basic needs of children has always come naturally to me and my friendly nature makes it easier for me to win the love of children. It also gives me the ability to make a difference in...
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Konny F.

Part Time

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, I am 31 years old, I have 10 years of experience, working in preschools centers and babysitting for the same family. I have excellent references. I love working with kids, I'm very patient and sweet, I speak Spanish and English. I have a preschooler and a 10-month-old baby.

Renee H. says "Konny is extremely kind, creative, and caring! She has watched both of my children and I trust her 100%."

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Ashley D.

Little About Me :)

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi Parents! My name is Ashley and I'm 26 years old. I started working with kids at the age of 16 and never looked back since. I absolutely love working with kids as they bring me so much joy and happiness. I have been a dance teacher teaching ages 2-17 for about 9 years now! I also started professionally babysitting at the age...

Care Member says "Ashley is absolutely wonderful with my 2 children. She has watched my son since he was 6 months old and now that he is a big brother she has watched our...

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Vincynthia P.

Experienced With Kids Since I Was Younger Love Children

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
travel
Hello I have 11+ years of babysitting. Looking for some families to babysit for date nights, school breaks and other events. I am a Special education teacher so I do also have special education experience as well. Feel free to reach out! Looking for Full Time babysitting for the Summer Mondays-Thursdays!

Christina B. says "Vincynthia has babysat for our 11 month son a few times now and is just overall wonderful. She is so caring and patient with him, and is very engaging...

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Michelle B.

Raised Four Of My Own!

Basking Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Oak Street Elementary School, Basking Ridge, NJ September 2007 Present A Food Service Kitchen Supervisor Serve 300+ children daily Assure all children have meals Knowledge of children with allergies or special needs Manage financial responsibilities and inventory F Family, Millington NJ. I worked...

Courtney F. says "Michelle has babysat my infant from when he was born till now. He is 7 months and we still use her multiple times a month. She is great with him, plays...

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Solay C.

Part Time College Student

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as energetic, responsible and warm. In my spare time, I like to read, go into nature or listen to energy boosting podcasts. I'm looking for a job that allows me to also be a part time student. I love working with kids because I see them as pure and the way their minds work is inspiring. I would love...

Macy P. says "Solay was an amazing babysitter. I am my younger brother's guardian and she took great care of him. She even helped out around the house knowing that I have...

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Michelle K.

Madison, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
Hello... I am looking for a babysitting job in my neighborhood. If anyone has an interest in me, I would be appreciated if you send me a message. Thanks.

Katie S. says "Michelle helps us on weekends and week nights. She is incredibly driven, committed to learning the way the family works, eager to learn, eager to help, and...

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Dana R.

Experienced Child Care Provider

Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am an educated and experienced child care provider. With the proper care and attention, I believe that all children will thrive under my supervision. I love children and respect each and every personality. I am a single mother to a 23 yr old daughter who is studying abroad in Ireland for her veterinary degree. Throughout the...

Care Member says "Our family hired Dana in 2014 to help with our mom who was 90 years old at the time and living home in Berkeley Heights. Our mom is now 100 years old...

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Isabella D.

Nanny

Basking Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I am an energetic, positive, reliable and creative person who has always loved working with kids. I graduated from Marist University with a bachelor's degree in psychology, and am currently pursuing my Masters in Social Work at Rutgers University. For a year before attending graduate school, I was a preschool teacher for...

Natalie B. says "Isabella babysat my 5 year old son on several occasions. Isabella always arrived with a smile on her face, ready to engage with my son while my husband...

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Lily D.

Experienced Caregiver

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
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I'm a recent college graduate with a degree in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution, offering 8 years of babysitting experience and over 7 years of volunteering at Vacation Bible School. I'm skilled in childcare, arts and crafts, helping with homework, and household tasks such as cooking and cleaning. As a certified dog...

Andrew D. says "Lily is awesome in the field. She is smart, reliable, and always on time. She is very out going but is very caring and loves to help out whenever she...

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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
Light cleaning
travel
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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Kinayza J.

Hey! My Name Is Nay. I Love Making Memories,creating A Fun Environment ,teachable Moments For Kids!

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello! I go by Nay! My top skills are communication, creativity, and patience. I discovered my passion for child care at just 10 years old while playing teacher with my younger cousins. I took a Child Development class my senior year of high school and had the chance to participate in going to a local daycare in my area and to...

Care Member says "What I overall liked/loved about Nay was that she went above and beyond to make our kids happy and made a fun awesome summer for them and brought more...

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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
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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Angie B.

-Experienced With Children Between 0-5 Years Old For 2 Years - Available Monday To Friday Any Time

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there, my name is Angie. I'm 29 years old, married, and a proud fur mama to my pup. I currently work full-time as a senior HR specialist, but caring for and supporting children has always been close to my heart. Before moving into the corporate world, I spent two wonderful years as a toddler room teacher, where I learned the...

Angela M. says "Angie took care of my daughter starting at 7 months old. She was so loving, patient, and caring with her! I never had to worry when she was in Angie's...

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Jessica D.

Energetic Babysitter - Part Time

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi, I am Jessica. I am a Occupational Therapy Assistant right now at Irvington School district. I have experience working with both regular and children with disabilities. I have been babysitting over 10 years now. I have an understanding of food allergies and I have been educated on administering an EPI Pen. I am a strong...

Patricia M. says "Jessica was so great with our 5 year old son and you could tell she had years of experience with kids! She came prepared with games and fun activities...

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Cierrah W.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
Hello! My name is Cierrah, and I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over seven years of experience in child care. I graduated from Rutgers with a Bachelors in Psychology. I have a genuine love for children and enjoy helping them grow, learn, and explore the world around them. I have experience with children from...

Dip R. says "Cierrah babysat for my two children during spring break. She was great with both of them, whether she was caring for the newborn or playing with the 4 year...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.58/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ

Babysitters in Plainfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Konny F.

Konny is extremely kind, creative, and caring! She has watched both of my children and I trust her 100%.

- Renee H.

Ashley D.

Ashley is absolutely wonderful with my 2 children. She has watched my son since he was 6 months old and now that he is a big brother she has...

- Care member

Vincynthia P.

Vincynthia has babysat for our 11 month son a few times now and is just overall wonderful. She is so caring and patient with him, and is...

- Christina B.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Plainfield, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Plainfield, NJ can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 45 babysitters in Plainfield, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Plainfield, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $21.58 per hour as of November 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Plainfield, NJ through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.

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