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60 babysitters are listed in Scotch Plains, NJ
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ
Maria S.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available From 8.30 To 3 Pm. But Can Be Flexible After Talk.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Experienced Babysitter Available From 8 a.m. To 4 p.m. But Can Be Flexible After conversation.
I'm Portuguese, living in Scotch Plains.
I have experience with newborns, until pre teens.
I did work for a family in Berkeley Heights for 3years, a family in Westfield for 2 years, and currently with a family in Watchung for the...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Cristina is very kind, friendly, patient and attentive to children's needs. She is reliable, structured and will stick to whatever schedule is given to her in regards to the children. Their eating times, sleep times and activities. I do not have a single negative...
Sandra F.
5.0
(23)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Please read my profile before contacting me. Serious inquires only. $30 hour and up
Currently seeking :
* Pet sitting in your home.
* Occasional sitting weekend/overnights
*Travel Nanny w Passport and local events (weddings etc.)
My Early Educator as a teaching assistant, began 2007 to 2012 ages 2 to 5 y. o
Promoted to Lead...
Autumn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Great with kids. They had a fun time."
Ben B.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been an overnight pet sitter for the past 3 years and I am passionate about what I do. I am committed to you and your pet. I know how hard it is to leave them when going away, and I take my pet sittings very seriously, because my love for animals is endless and I will be sure to treat your pet as my own.
I have cared for...
Autumn can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, administration of medicine, daily feeding, boarding
5.0
"We continue to call upon Autumn to pet and home-sit when we travel or have long weekends away. Autumn takes excellent care of our dog and house. She has also been flexible and accommodating when our plans have changed.
I highly recommend Autumn and am confident...
Craig & Carolyn W.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Natalia, 26.
My past experiences included being an Au pair, where I stayed two years in the same family and was responsible for 4 kids, being age 5 months, 3, 5, 7 y. o.
I have worked for other families caring for kids new born to age 12 y. o
My full time job now is 2 kids ( 6 months, 3 y. o)
Kumon Auxiliar Taught...
Natalia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I was in need of a last minute sitter & Natalia responded within minutes & provided her resume & two references that raved about her. She was kind, great with the kids and made sure she had important info in case of emergencies. We will definitely hire her again! "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hannah and I absolutely love working with kids! My plan is to work with OT pediatric patients after my 2 years of graduate school starting in the Fall of 2023. I have a wealth of babysitting experience that includes working with kids of all ages. In high school I was constantly babysitting my little neighbors....
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind, a great homework motivator and just a good person. I recommend her with no reservations!"
Hana S.
Gina P.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient, Reliable ,organize, honest, fun Great Cook And Excellent Housekeeping Skills
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
A little about me and my believes...
I have always known that any career that I chose would involve children. Being a Nanny/babysitter allows me to not only be surrounded by children but to use my skills and experience to help them develop into happy and healthy kids.
I believe the one thing that a care giver needs above all...
Gina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Gina was great. My kids loved her right away. She was punctual, kind, detailed and an amazing sitter.
She would be my first choice to babysit again."
Care member
Bridget C.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bridget. I've been a middle and high school English teacher for 8 years, but I also have worked as a nanny and babysitter for a number of summers. Although I teach older students, I have taken a number of early childhood development courses, and I love working with little ones too! I also tutor (elementary,...
Bridget can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bridget is amazing and absolutely wonderful with babies. She watched our 8 month old just for a week but I absolutely love how she was reliable - and engaged my daughter in interactive ways. My daughter was always excited to see Bridget! Highly recommend! Bridget -...
Amrita I.
Jessica V.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Jessica. I am 31 years-old. I love caring for children and seniors. I feel that caring for them is the best job I can have. I am very responsible, reliable, and have a lot of patience. I have a run nursing degree. I have been caring for children and seniors most of my life, will care for them as if they were my...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Dear Jessica V.
Thank you for the time and consideration.I appreciate having had the opportunity to speak with you about your experience in related babysitter. Your resume is quite impressive and shows great potential for you in the working world. Sorry that it...
Maria-elena V.
Gina P.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello
my name is Gina I'm a local pet sitter, I live with animals since childhood.
I have Over 3 years experience in handling animals and pets(I been working has a local dog walker for the last 3years in combination to my full-time nanny job)
Free of allergies from animal hair/dander
In-depth knowledge of different breeds of...
Gina can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"She have excellent combination of skills and high levels of integrity, she is hardworking ,and great at helping keep everything clutter-free,and pets happy."
Margeret S.
Gina P.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a methodical and amenable profession with years of experience in the housekeeping industry. I have 8+ years of experience in this industry.
I can help with any housekeeping duties like dusting, vacuuming, removing marks, straightening up items, organizing, bed changing, bathroom, kitchen cleaning etc.
Gina can also help with: Changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, attic cleaning, general room cleaning & more
I was a 4th grade teacher for 4 years and now work in non-profit management for Girls on the Run, a positive youth development program for girls in grades 3-8. My work schedule is highly flexible and I'm seeking a care job that includes something like morning and after-school pick-ups and drop offs.
I have previous experience...
Kelly can also help with: Travel
Hi, my name is Alyssa. I live in Hoboken, NJ. I am open to babysitting and/ or tutoring in both locations. It would be a part-time. I have a bachelors in accounting from Rider University and masters in accounting from Kean University. I was a camp counselor for 5 summers. I enjoy playing tennis, watching tv, movies, sports, and...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Bella! I am a high school student that babysits on a daily after school basis, but I am looking for more weekend opportunities!
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Jennifer R.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
Jennifer. 28 Years Looking For A Part Time Position
I am a South African 28 years old. I was an Au pair of two wonderful kids. I have 6+ years of experience in childcare. I have taken care of kids from infants age to teen years. I love to bake birthday cakes for the kids that are under my care.
Skills:
-Transport children
-Positive Discipline training
-First Aid and CPR...
Eszter G.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! I'm looking for a babysitter job. I'm 21yo. I'm still in college studying kindergarten teaching. Have experience with children between 1, 5 to 10yo but I'm open to any age.
Eszter can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Melanie W.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$14-19/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since I was in high school and I was a full-time nanny for a 1 and a half-year-old last summer.
Melanie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Deanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am currently in graduate school for occupational therapy, and have a huge passion for working with children. I have some babysitting experience in high school and college, and have more experience with kids in coaching youth soccer for 3 years. I would love to have the opportunity to work with children and utilize my skills as...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I have been babysitting for over 40 years as well as help take care of myb5 nieces & nephew over the past 31 years. I love children. I will feed them, play games, do crafts or watch a movie or special show they enjoy.
Robin can also help with: Light cleaning
Jessica J.
Scotch Plains, NJ
$20-22/hr
Stay At Home Mom Offering Drop & Go Childcare Monday - Friday 10a-2p
Hi Moms & Dads!
Do you need some time without the little ones during the week? Sometimes you just need a little time without the kids to run chores, go to a doctor appointment, have some "me time", etc.
I offer drop off babysitting at my house from 10a-2p Monday - Friday.
I am a local (Scotch Plains) stay-at-home mom with two...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Scotch Plains, NJ
Maria S.
5.0
Maria is a terrific nanny and an amazing person! She was a nanny to our young children for two years. I was immediately struck by her genuine warmth and connection to my children. She was an extraordinary help to me and was a big part in helping keep our house running smoothly. My youngest is now in...
- Denise B.
Autumn H.
5.0
Autumn watched my 6 months old for 3 days for 4 hours each day. She is by far the best sitter I have ever met. I would hire her again. She is very accommodating. She was great with the baby, didn't have any trouble putting her down for naps, spent time engaging the baby with books and toys. So...
- Adriana I.
Autumn H.
5.0
Autumn bonded with my cats when she stopped over to meet us! I'll definitely hire her again.
- Susan A.
Natalia L.
5.0
Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being caring, nurturing, and professional. We love the piece of mind we have when Nat is watching out children and we recommend her highly!
- Care member
Hannah F.
5.0
Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind, a great homework motivator and just a good person. I recommend her with no reservations!
- Hana S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Scotch Plains, NJ:
How can I find a Scotch Plains babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Scotch Plains, 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 59 babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.8. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Scotch Plains, NJ?
The average rate for Scotch Plains, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.81 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Scotch Plains, NJ?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ through Care.com. As of 2024, 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.
Ratings for Scotch Plains, NJ babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 76 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.