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Brielle S.

South Plainfield, NJ

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
I'm passionate about child care and dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children of all ages. With over six years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children from infancy through pre-teen years. My background includes a bachelors degree and some medical school. I consider...
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Tag T.

Full Time Babysitter

South Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I have been babysitting kids from a few months old to teenagers for the past 15 years! I have twin boys, a daughter about to attend college, and pets! My work includes taking kids to events, such as school sports, cooking, arranging play dates, light housekeeping, etc. Being a nanny allows me to be the best supporter...
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Linda M.

Fun Babysitter

South Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Im a mother of three boys. I love taking care of little ones. I did babysitting when I was younger. I also have experience elderly people. I have a passion of entertaining younger kids.
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Francesca F.

South Plainfield, NJ

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hello families ! My name is Francesca and I am 20 years old. I currently have been working at a daycare as an infant/toddler lead teacher for about a year. I am planning on going back to school to get my esthetician license in the fall. I babysat my years in high school and have previously worked at a swim school before...
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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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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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Janine S.

New Providence, NJ

4.2(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi! I'm Janine, I'm fun, loving, respectful and exciting. I'm currently looking for a full time job between 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. on weekdays, clean driving record with own vehicle. I have experience in caring for infants to preteens. I have 7 years paid babysitting/ childcare experience. I can provide references, I am CPR certified...

Lashell S. says "Janine has been amazing with both my children. She is professional, patient and goes above and beyond to ensure she is providing excellent service. My...

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Kristina J.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Kristina, I hold a masters in fine arts. I've worked with kids from ages 5-15 and I'm first aid/CPR certified. I also have experience watching and caring for dogs for about 7 years. For 5 years, I worked as a counselor and specialist at a children's youth theatre camp, so I know a ton of goofy games! My family has an...
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Shalayne V.

Sewaren, NJ

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hello, My name is Shalayne. I am a 38-year-old woman who has been around kids for all of my life. Growing up with 4 younger siblings, I was pretty much my mother's helper with everything. I have been in the child care business for the better side of 20 years working with ages from infant to 20 years old. I was also a preschool...

Care Member says "Shalayne is a dedicated and a giving person with children. She goes above and beyond. She also has great communication with parents, which is very...

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Tiiera B.

Social Work Student Available For Part-Time Work

Roselle, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Tiiera and I am interested in being your Nanny! I am graduate in Masters of Social Work candidate at Rutgers University and I have about 2-3 years of experience with nanny/babysitting work. I have a clean driving and background record, I don't smoke or drink, and I can provide resume upon request. I am looking for...

Iesha W. says "Tiiera is reliable baby sitter. She kept great communication with me and my husband. My daughter is 10 months and she took great care of her. We hired her...

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Nathalia G.

Manville, NJ

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! I am Nathalia! I am offering child care and household services. I love being a babysitter and have been watching toddlers and kids for about 10 years. My responsibilities have included taking them to their activities/sports, doing morning and evening routines, meal prepping, and finding creative ways to ways to spend time...

Megan C. says "Nathalia is exceptional with children! My 5.5 and 2.5 year old loved her. We wish she didn't have to move so far away. Nathalia is focused, dedicated,...

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Erlinda I.

NANNY

East Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
Experience of 5 yrs in looking after children! feeding , dressing , playing , changing diaper, help clean the house , laundry , physically and verbally interacted with children throughout the day. Taught the children safe behavior!

Laura K. says "Our family was blessed to find and have Erlinda work with us for a year as an aide to my mother with Alzheimer's. She supported me and my father while we...

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Adi Z.

Hello! My Name Is Didi, And I Am About To Graduate From College This Spring!

Milltown, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, responsible, and trustworthy I like working with kids because I love their curiosity, I love playing with them, and I love learning from them I'm looking for a job that has flexible hours and good communication I started working with kids when I was in high school and had to watch my...

Care Member says "Adi worked for us for us last year. I cannot say enough about this wonderful girl! She became a part of our family and we all love her. Anyone who hires...

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Jessica L.

Experienced College-Aged Babysitter

Fords, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm a warm, responsible caregiver with nearly 10 years of babysitting experience. I've cared for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids-including my three nephews, who are 7, 3, and 6 months old. I love doing crafts, playing outside, and helping with homework or getting kids to and from practices. During college,...

Care Member says "Jessica has been an incredible caregiver to our 8-month-old son. She has lots of experience with babies and jumps in right away. Even on his cranky...

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Dayana S.

Part-Time Babysitter

Manville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Dayana. I've been babysitting since I was 17 and have always loved working with kids. I'm CPR certified, an EMT, and recently became a nurse. I'm super responsible, patient, and always make sure the kids I care for feel safe and have fun. I also help with feedings, preparing meals, and whatever else is needed to keep...

Jenie V. says "Dayana is a patient and friendly sitter. She is bright and positive and hard working. She is a quick learner and knows how to support my child with virtual...

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Bridget K.

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Bridget. I live in Rahway, New Jersey and I am currently a third grade teacher looking for a full time nanny position. I have my bachelor's degree in early childhood education, a bachelor's degree in sociology, and a master's degree in teaching from The College of New Jersey. I graduated from Union County...

Reuwai H. says "Bridget took care of our three girls on many occasions. She was always on time, friendly, and responsible. She was also flexible if we had last minute...

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Alissa W.

Happy Helper

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi everyone, my name is Alissa! I am attending graduate school for speech language pathology and I plan to work in pediatrics. I have 6 years of babysitting children with special needs, children going through a difficult time in their lives and those with speech delays. I have babysay ages 3 to 11 and I truly believe that being...

Jonaliza C. says "Alissa has been an invaluable addition to our family, consistently reliable and wonderfully helpful. Our daughter adores her and eagerly anticipates...

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Alexa C.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Mountainside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Alexa and I am 24 years old living in Mountainside, New Jersey. I have experience with children all ages, and can provide multiple references if needed. I have a car and a perfect driving record too. I describe myself as responsible, creative, enthusiastic, and amiable. I love to get creative with fun activities while...

Ali H. says "I would highly recommend Alexa. She was very attentive to the children's needs and did a great job. "

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Julia A.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm Julia, and I've been babysitting for over 3. 5 years, gaining hands-on experience with children of all ages. I truly love working with kids and enjoy creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for them to grow and thrive. Over the years, I've built strong relationships with families, providing trustworthy,...

Jessica R. says "Julia vibed extremely well with my son. I was nervous at first because it's his first time being babysat by non-family but they clicked and she even...

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Amanda L.

Fun, Young, Educational Sitter

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name's Amanda. I'm a 24-year-old recent college graduate looking to entertain and care for your child. I have 11 years of babysitting experience, as well as 1 year of camp counselor experience. I can help with light housekeeping, laundry, cooking, and other domestic needs. I am comfortable with all pets.

Sarah N. says "Amanda is the most reliable sitter I have ever hired in my 10 years as a parent. She was always on time regardless of how early her shift started or bad...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.83/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in South Plainfield, NJ

Babysitters in South Plainfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

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.

Aiz H.

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

- Care member

Janine S.

Janine has been amazing with both my children. She is professional, patient and goes above and beyond to ensure she is providing excellent...

- Lashell S.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in South Plainfield, NJ:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in South 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 24 babysitters in South 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 South Plainfield, NJ babysitters on Care.com is $19.83 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 South 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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