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Camila R.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I believe in providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and...
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Gabriel G.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi all. My name is Gabrielle and I I have 7 years of experience. I have experience working with all ages and am comfortable with driving, bathing, light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, etc. I currently working M-F 8:30-5 p.m. and am looking to add on a second form of employment.
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Leticia C.

Hii! I'd Love To Provide Care To Your Family

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
ABOUT ME: My name is Leticia, I'm 29 years old and I'm from Brazil. I have 4 years of experience with kids 1-15years old. I consider myself a person very responsible, pontual, patient, dedicated, organized, open-minded, honest, caring and flexible. WORK EXPERIENCE: For 2 years: Responsible for 2 kids in NJ and I worked in...
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Arlene Z.

Mother Of Two Young Adults Looking To Work With Family In Need Of Child Care.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
My name is Arlene, and I live in Scotch Plains. I have two grown girls of my own. I Have assisted families with picking up their children after school/weekends. Have helped with feeding them dinner, after school activities, and playtime. I have a reliable car and clean driving record. Will provide references upon request.
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Renoucheka C.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Renoucheka and I'm a nurturing, responsible, and dedicated caregiver with a natural gift for connecting with children. With a strong background in child care and a heart full of love, I provide a safe, calm, and joyful environment where children feel seen, supported, and free to be themselves. Every child is...
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Sarah M.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I am a rising senior at Providence College. I am a History and Women's Studies double major in the honors program. I have extensive experience nannying. I enjoy being outside, reading, listening to music, and dance.
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Karina C.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Karina I'm looking for full or part time sitter/nanny work. I have great references and I am well loved by children. I'm very caring, dependable. I have my own car and I don't smoke. I'm experienced with children of all ages including infants. I enjoy bringing out the best personalities in children for the outdoor and...
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Larissa S.

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Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My experience with children started when I was 18 years old with babysitting jobs and it has been an amazing experience for me so far. At 21 I left my home country ( Brazil ) and moved to the United States to study and work with children as a nanny live-in, I stayed for 1 year and 2 months with an amazing family and took...

Care Member says "Larissa is the best nanny we have ever had for a variety of reasons. First off - she is extremely reliable. She is always promptly on time and never...

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Ngozi I.

Scotch Plains, NJ

4.0(0)
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$15/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
I am a skilled and experienced caregiver with 12years experience in taking care of children of different ages. I have an understanding of the Physical and Emotional needs of infants while aware that needs of every child varies. I have a degree in Social Care which included studying child protection, psychology and sociology of...
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Christina D.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Christina. I am 22 and live in Scotch Plains. I have several years of experience with children. I have taught and assisted children's dance classes throughout middle, high school, and college. I have interned with teachers and school counselors, allowing me to spend time with children in a school setting as well. I...
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Betania L.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$49/hr
5 years experience
Hello!! My name is Betania, I'm 26 years old and I'm looking for my next journey as a nanny. I have experience with children from 0-10 years old! I was working as an au pair for the last two years here! Before moving to the United States I worked in daycare and schools in Brazil (which is my home country ) About me, I can say...
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Nyaja B.

Professional Child Care Provider

Perth Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, I'm Nyaja, and I'm dedicated to providing exceptional child care. With experience as a School-Aged Child-Care and Teen Program Coordinator at the YMCA, I understand the importance of nurturing and enriching young lives. Currently pursuing a master's degree in Social Work, I offer a unique blend of knowledge and empathy in...

Tarrell J. says "Nyaja is great with my princess. I would definitely recommend her. She reads and plays with my princess. Also she is reliable and punctual."

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Victoria D.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with seven years of experience, I find great joy in helping children thrive and supporting families. My passion for caregiving stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my talent for creating a safe and nurturing environment for...

Care Member says " Victoria is amazing! She is very punctual and respectful. She is easy going and my girls loved her! "

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Aiz H.

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New Providence, NJ

4.2(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am looking for a long term full time nanny position. . I speak Spanish and English. I have been working as a babysitter 10 years. with kids of all ages. from newborn until school ages. I'm legal to work in the USA, and I have, a valid driver license. I like to play outdoor and indoor with the children to keep the safe...

Care Member says "Aixa worked for us for almost a year watching our infant daughter full-time. My daughter loved her. She was extremely nurturing and very reliable. She...

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Alexandra P.

Baby-sitter/pet-sitter/elderly Care

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
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$31/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
I have been baby-sitting since I was 10, starting with my younger sister, cousins, and local families. Once I could drive, I was able to baby-sit as well as pet-sit anywhere.

Care Member says "Alex is great with kids and extremely responsible. My kids loved her! Great communication with the parents, always on time, will play games with the...

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Chantley T.

Fun, Experienced, child caregiver ,Sitter/Virtual Tutor

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello - My name is Chantley and I'm am a recent Doctor of Pharmacy graduate. I've been working with kids since I was 15 and love it. I started by watching my neighbor's son and then began babysitting for kids in our neighborhood. I am available to assist in virtual learning for your child and tutor your college students. In...

Keisha W. says "Chantley is a god-send, came in our life right on time and as been an asset. I'm truly grateful for her and being able to be so flexible during these...

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Coley S.

Caring For Children: A Decade Of Dedication And Passion

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
With over a decade of dedicated experience working with children aged 0-18, my passion for creating nurturing environments and supporting young learners' development has grown immensely. Beyond teaching American Sign Language and admissions leadership, I have also been deeply involved in nannying roles, providing personalized...

Care Member says "Coley was great! She came on time and I could tell my daughter really liked her. As a new time mom, I truly felt comfortable leaving my 3 month old with...

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Tais A.

+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
Hello families, I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too. Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...

Yaping W. says "Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated...

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Meredith G.

Warren, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Katera P.

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
As a big sister of two younger brothers and a younger sister, I've learned the responsibilities of handling children at a young age. I'm mature, reliable, and punctual. I take initiative and take charge but still create a fun environment for kids. I have worked privately with multiple families over the years as a...

Danielle W. says "Katera helped watch our 2 boys on New Year's. She was prompt, very responsible and the kids warmed up to her quickly. Absolutely would hire again!"

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.77/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.3

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Scotch Plains, NJ

Babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 65 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Larissa S.

Larissa is the best nanny we have ever had for a variety of reasons. First off - she is extremely reliable. She is always promptly on time...

- Care member

Nyaja B.

Nyaja is great with my princess. I would definitely recommend her. She reads and plays with my princess. Also she is reliable and punctual.

- Tarrell J.

Victoria D.

Victoria is amazing! She is very punctual and respectful. She is easy going and my girls loved her!

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Scotch Plains, NJ:

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 31 babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.3. 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 Scotch Plains, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $20.77 per hour as of June 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 Scotch Plains, 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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