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Lucia G.

Plainfield, NJ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option for them. With four years of experience, I'm skilled at caring for children aged one to three, and I'm comfortable caring for two children at a time. As a patient, calm, creative, and friendly caregiver, I prioritize the well-being and safety of...
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Luz K G.

Plainfield, NJ

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$26/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as responsable amoroso alegre I like working with kids because soy mamá de 2 y me gusta enseñarles y aprender con ellos en el proceso de descubrir cosas nuevas en el proceso de su vida I'm looking for a job that sea bueno para mi en el cual este cómoda y pueda dar todo de mi I started working with...
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Jeniffer A.

Home Care And Childcare

Plainfield, NJ

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$40/hr
2 years experience
I am a hard-working, disciplined and responsible young woman with experience in caring for the elderly and children, with all the desire and energy to provide all the care and attention required. I like to put my knowledge into practice for each specific case that is required. I like to work with elderly and children because I...
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Gabrielle M.

Partime Care Giver

Plainfield, NJ

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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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Iman D.

Plainfield, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Naomi T.

Child Care

Plainfield, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi!! I'm Naomi. -I am 26, with a BA in Criminal Justice, and minor in Public Administration. - I am currently working in ABA therapy providing in person, and Telehealth therapy sessions. -I started working with children over a decade ago and I love it. Let me help where it counts! General availability below -9am-1 p.m....
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Jazmine H.

Trusted Nanny With A Creative Heart And A Passion For Childcare, Music & Beauty

Plainfield, NJ

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm Jazmine a passionate 23-year-old nanny with over 4 years of hands-on experience caring for children from newborns to teens. My age hasn't held me back; it's pushed me forward, giving me the energy, patience, and modern approach families love. I hold two degrees in Psychology with a focus on early childhood development...
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Kathryn D.

Experienced And Fun Nanny

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello there. My name is Kathryn, I often go by Katy or Kate for short. I am a 29-year-old, born and raised in Scotch Plains. I've graduated with a sociology degree from Roanoke College. Prior to graduation I worked as an administrative assistant and admissions persons for FlexSchool, a micro school for gitted and twice...

Lindsay R. says "Kathryn has been a great help to our family! She has watched my niece on several occasions and you can just tell when we get back home that they had a...

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Kathleen K.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Kathleen. I am interested in positions such as babysitter, nanny, dog walking, housekeeping etc. I am a college graduate holding a BA in Sociology and a minor in Psychology and one course away from teacher of the handicapped certification. I have a work history of 18 years plus with the state of NJ. I have also worked...

Heather F. says "We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic."

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Nina K.

Experienced Afterschool Babysitter/Pet Sitter

New Providence, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Nina and I am 35 years old living in New Providence. I am available 1-3 days a week afterschool. I work until 3:30 in New Providence so am able to come from there. My start time would be dependent on where you live but between 3:40-4:00 is possible. I have been babysitting for over 20 years now. I have also...

Sabrina B. says "Nina is one-of-a-kind. I say that from experience as we have had and known several nannies. I even hesitate to write this because I hope she will come...

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Nicolina D.

Colonia, NJ

4.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have my masters degree in speech language pathology. I love kids and I am looking to help out with babysitting or driving to camp/activities. I have a new car with a clean driving record. I am extremely punctual and reliable. I'd love to hear from you to discuss your needs!
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Petra B.

Experienced Baby Sitter Have My Own Child Personal Experience

Highland Park, NJ

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
7 years experience
Travel
Hello everyone I have a 11-year-old son. I believe the best babysitting experience comes from having children of your own. I also worked as a babysitter in the past. I graduated from Rutgers. I am a caring babysitter that loves kids. I like outdoor activities as well as indoor board games =)
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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
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
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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Solay C.

Part Time College Student

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Coco B.

Homeschool Teacher/Tutor/Child Care Provider

Cranford, NJ

4.6(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi everyone! Teaching and caring for children is both my passion and my purpose. Working as an Elementary School Teacher for the past 7 years, plus over 10 years of childcare experience has opened my eyes and heart to children's needs-- academically, socially, and emotionally. I absolutely love what I do and wish to broaden...

Natali E. says "I feel incredibly lucky and happy to have met Coco. From the moment she stepped into my home, her consulting brought a sense of clarity and warmth that I...

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Maria R.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I would love the opportunity to care for your children. I enjoy playtime, homework time, mealtime and story time. I am very responsible, reliable, punctual and very patient. I have experience caring for infants to middle school age children. I also have experience with children on the spectrum. I'm also fluent in...
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Imani H.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I have dedicated my career to working with children, ranging from infants to5-year-old. Through this work, I've learned the importance of patience, adaptability, and creative problem-solving. Every child develops at their own pace, and I've made it to priority to tailor my approach to meet individual need whether that means...

Care Member says "Imani was a phenomenal nanny to our son, and we were so lucky to have her. Some key take-aways for me were i) caring and nurturing, ii) communication,...

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Lauren B.

Personal Details

Garwood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience
I like working with kids because being around them is fun, yet challenging and rewarding. I'm looking for a job that lets me provide a service with two purposes. On one hand I get to care for, comfort and entertain an awesome kid, while at the same time being there for the parent when needed and offer some support....

Care Member says "Lauren is the only person I will trust with my kids and pets! She's always patient, loving, and reliable. She's especially great with my special needs...

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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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Meredith G.

Warren, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I am the oldest daughter of 6 kids & have been babysitting for about 6+ years. I have worked with families that have newborns, teenagers and everything in between. I went through four years of child development education and training in high school. I majored in Speech & Hearing and minored in Psychology for my undergraduate...

Nacole H. says "Meredith was great with my 3 month old. She was always on time, very attentive and caring towards him. She always followed what we asked. We would have...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.09/hr as of October 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 16 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Kathryn D.

Kathryn has been a great help to our family! She has watched my niece on several occasions and you can just tell when we get back home that...

- Lindsay R.

Kathleen K.

We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic.

- Heather F.

Nina K.

Nina is one-of-a-kind. I say that from experience as we have had and known several nannies. I even hesitate to write this because I hope she...

- Sabrina 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 47 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 $21.09 per hour as of October 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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