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Cindy T.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Cindy, I'm a recent Rutgers University graduate. I love kids and I'm looking to help out a family whenever needed. I have 5+ years of experience babysitting through Care. com! I love to paint and cook and I'm also a dog lover. I have my own transportation and I am very punctual. I am responsible, reliable and...

Ashwaty M. says "If I could rate her above a 5, I would !! Extremely dependable, patient and responsible. Cindy has been helping babysit our son for almost 3 years now...

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Alyssa M.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, my name is Alyssa! I'm a graduate student pursuing a masters degree in occupational therapy with the intention of working specifically with children! I spend a large majority of my time organizing group events for high school aged kids, and when thats out of season I counsel elementary-middle school aged children at a...

Cecil R. says "Alyssa is probably one of the most reliable people I have known. We were in need of sitters last year for a wedding at our church and Alyssa immediately...

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Alexandra M.

Nanny In Woodbridge, NJ

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hey my names Alex , Ive been in the childcare industry for about 7-8 years now, I love caring for children of all ages but have a soft spot for infants and toddlers since that one one of the most important stages for their brain development and I feel that my personality really is a benefit factor when it comes to contributing...

Valerie R. says "Alex has been my nanny for over 6 months for my 3 year old daughter. Alex is loving, kind and helpful. She creates her own art projects for my daughter,...

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Natalia L.

Looking For A Full Time Job

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Natalia, 28. 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 one kid I have been with her for 2 years. Kumon...

Care Member says "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,...

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Luz R.

Part-Time Care Provider

New Brunswick, NJ

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I am a childcare provider that has been working for different families for about 20 years now. I used to work in a daycare for 7 years. I have experience with babies since birth, until the teenager years. I am a mother of four that are all grown up now. I love kids and my priority is their safety and healthy development, I...

Care Member says "Luz as an absolutely amazing caretaker and Nanny. She started with our son at 5 months age and immediately showed her experience, warmth, and...

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Carolina A.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I've been working full time with children for the last 5 years. It's great to be a part of their life and their development. About myself, I am 30 years old, I am very patient, calm, I love sharing stories with the kids, I encourage them to express themselves thru art, or music, crafts and drawing. I know how to swim and I'm...

Care Member says "Carole is a truly terrific nanny. She's been with us for a year and the only reason we are parting ways is because we are moving out of state. She has...

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Karina G.

Fords, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Karina! I am a part-time daycare teacher in the summer, and I am a floater while I'm in school. I currently go to school full time and I've been working at the daycare for about 4 years. I have much experience with kids of all ages, ranging from ages as young as 6 months - 10 years old. I have nannied for multiple...

Maria L. says "Karina is wonderful! She was a huge help with the kids while we worked from home and she is a reliable caregiver and extremely responsible! She cares for...

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Taryn L.

Stirling, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Taryn! I grew up in New Jersey and recently moved back from Maryland where I was working in a childcare center teacher preschool. I taught at this center for 7 years and worked with all ages ranging from infants to 5 years old. I love to read in my spare time and be outside as much as I can!

Care Member says "Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are high energy,...

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Marietta C.

Responsible Nanny Or Babysitter. Loving And Caring Person.

Stirling, NJ

4.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Jessica V.

Scotch Plains, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...

Maria-elena V. says "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...

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Kaylee D.

Nanny

East Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I love to teach children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I do really love taking care of children and making memories with them. I truly would appreciate if you choose me to watch yours. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort and security of having someone...

Madeline P. says "Kaylee is great with our toddler. She is reliable and makes every effort to accommodate our schedule. She engages with our son and follows our schedule...

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Tanya D.

Roselle Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, My name is Tanya. I am a mother and grandmother with years of hands-on experience caring for children from newborns to elementary school age. I bring a nurturing, dependable, and professional presence to every family I work with. I am deeply trusted and genuinely loved by all my employers, thanks to my dedication to...

Krystie I. says "Tanya worked with our family for one year and was the best of the best. She became part of our family and was great with our two girls (Toddler and...

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Fiorella F.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Fiorella , I'm 21 and I'm a student right now. I think childcare is one of the most overlooked professions and it's something I really enjoy. I hope to be able to help you and your family get through everyday a little bit easier.

Monica L. says "Fiorella worked with us for over a year. She was amazing! Punctual, caring, considerate and great with the kids and dogs. Excellent driver. She watched...

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Thiny C.

Linden, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi everyone! My name is Thiny. I am Dominican, a mother of 2, a babysitter and a housekeeper. I've been cleaning and taking care of kids practically my entire life, at this point, I consider it a passion !!

Matthew C. says "Thiny was our full time nanny for my son roughly between the age of 8 months and 2 years old. She was a fantastic nanny who will still use today as a...

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Alyssa M.

Experienced Baby Sitter Available For Weekend Babysitting Jobs

Somerset, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Alyssa and I absolutely love caring for children! I been working with children for the past five years in the position of babysitters, nanny, daycare assistant, preschool teacher. I have worked with all ages from newborn to 10 years old. I enjoy playing dress up, reading stories, arts and crafts and playing games. In...

Care Member says "Alyssa was so loving & professional! She arrived on time, she made herself familiar with the children & they were so comfortable around her. My LO had...

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Jennifer D.

Manville, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello Families, My name is Jennifer . I am graduating with my bachelors in social work in December from Messiah University. Throughout my undergraduate program I was involved in numerous internships that involved children. For one, I worked at Center for Champions a peer mentoring program for at risk youth in Harrisburg. I also...

Jessica C. says "I've had Jen look after my twin boys whenever my husband and I have date nights & she is a pleasure to have each time! She is very helpful around the...

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Melanie Z.

Perth Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi, I love interacting with children and taking full care. It's a fun, heartwarming experience. What a better way to get through your day is taking care of children, I'm very passionate and willing to be inside and outside doors. I have an experience working in child daycare, babysitting family , friends , church members...

Care Member says "Melanie is wonderful with my girls. She fully engages and cares for them. "

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Lily M.

Somerset, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Lily! I've been working in childcare since I was 17 and now work as a Teacher's aide part-time and as a Party Princess Performer in the Jersey/NYC area! I have worked in childcare with ages 1 - 7, summers as an art teacher at Columbia Association's Art Camp and aftercare for ages 5 - 14! I have experience in...

Jenny X. says "Lily is very sweet, dependable and responsible. She always shows up on time. When she can't come (which is very rare), she notifies me as soon as possible...

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Michelle S.

Babysitter/Nanny

Perth Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$38/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
Looking to help out with making parents/families lives easier and more manageable while they are in the working world. I am a mother myself and understand that working and parenting are a hand and hand duty in today's world. I have 8 years experience in this field as a caregiver/nanny. Besides being a mother myself. I am more...

Jill C. says "Michele S. is very clean, reliable, dependable and took very good care of my grandchild. I highly recommend her for future services as I will use her again...

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Joanne G.

Full Time Babysitter/nanny

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there. I am a 48-year-old woman who used to care for children in my home. I have 10 plus years of child care experience. I have watched children from 2 months to 10 years of age. I do not smoke and am comfortable with pets. My abilities include but not limited to laundry for children, meal prep, feeding, nap time, outdoor...

Care Member says "Joanne was our full time nanny for over a year and I cannot recommend her enough. Any family would be so lucky to have her care for their kids. My...

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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

Cindy T.

If I could rate her above a 5, I would !! Extremely dependable, patient and responsible. Cindy has been helping babysit our son for almost...

- Ashwaty M.

Alyssa M.

Alyssa is probably one of the most reliable people I have known. We were in need of sitters last year for a wedding at our church and Alyssa...

- Cecil R.

Alexandra M.

Alex has been my nanny for over 6 months for my 3 year old daughter. Alex is loving, kind and helpful. She creates her own art projects for...

- Valerie R.

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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