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Anna P.

Fun Responsible Reliable Nanny

Mountainside, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
nanny for 20 years and love what I do! I already have another part time family that I work with but I'm looking on adding more hours to my schedule since their kids went to school full time I Have lots of experience with child care and also wouldn't mind running errands if needed . Hope to hear from you soon;)
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Loving And Energetic

Kenilworth, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Here are some things you should know about me! -I work full time and I am available with the hours listed -grew up in a big family, helped with babysitting all the time -I love art and would provide fun activities for your children! -4+ years of experience -diapers, bottles and meals are no issue -I have my own safe car and have...
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Fun Sitter

Chatham, NJ

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello, I am an empty nester and looking to pick up extra hours helping families balance their family life with a little help. I love interacting with children either playing outside , going to the park and library. Playing board games, card games, reading and crafting. If you want to talk more please get in touch.
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Summer 2024 Care Giver Available

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
Dear Parents, My name is Francesca, and I graduated from Kean University with a B. A. in Education, with endorsements in Special Ed. and English (K-12) in 2022. I have a strong background in working with children, including babysitting, camp, and after-school counseling at SPF schools through the YMCA program, student teaching,...
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Summit, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I'm a junior at Swarthmore College who is home for the summer. I was previously CPR/AED certified and worked at Camp Riverbend last summer as a counselor. I have my own transportation and flexible hours.
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Metuchen, NJ

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$26/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
Nurturing children and watching them grow is a true joy. With many years of experience, I offer families a calm and patient approach to childcare. I hold graduate degrees in psychology and social and have many of experience working with children. I am a school social worker with experience in working with children. I raised my...
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I Am Very Outgoing And Open-minded.

Piscataway, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I worked at a summer recreation camp as a teen and adult counselor for the past 4 years. I have also taught 1st graders CCD for one year. I babysat two 6-year-old twins and a puppy in the past part time 6 hours a day for two months. I also have a special needs sister who I take care of, so I am very used to helping someone eat,...
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Reliable Nanny Looking For Flexible Hours (Summer Employment)

Madison, NJ

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$45/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have a bachelors degree from West Virginia University in Child Development and Family Studies. My concentration was Early Childhood Education and Preschool Special Needs. I have a masters degree in PreK-4th Grade Education from University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been working with a wide range of students from special needs,...
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Basking Ridge, NJ

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
H! I'm Isabel and I am a graduate of Fairfield University (CT) and currently work in education & college access, so I work regularly with high schoolers. In terms of younger kiddos, I am 1 of 10 children! So I have experience babysitting kids from newborns - teens and have done this for my nieces and nephews my whole life. I...
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Summit, NJ

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$20/hr
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
My experience with childcare started many years ago, first as a summer job taking care of my neighbor and my friend's kids few nights per month. Once their need for help grew, my childcare hours increased as well as my responsibilities towards the kids. From June 2018 to June 2020 I had the most value experience as a childcare...
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Dunellen, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a day care in my home. I have been providing a loving, safe and fun filled day care to local children for more then 25 years. I have references upon request. We offer full time or part time, 5 days a week, 6:00 until 5:30. If you need longer hours, lets talk and maybe I can accommodate you. We spend our days doing...
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Certified Teacher Here To Care For Your Kids

Short Hills, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Are you searching for a babysitter who is loyal and dedicated? If so, look no further. I am a certified teacher looking to take a pivot from the classroom and pursue other opportunities working with children as I pursue my doctoral degree. I possess experience working with children in a variety of settings with specific work...
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Summer Time Job!

Warren, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Bethany! I am 18 years old, and I am pursuing my bachelor's degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences and my master's degree in Occupational Therapy! I am one of six children and have loved playing with kids my whole life! With a multitude of siblings and cousins, caring for children is second nature to me! I have 5 years...
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Nurturing With Love And Laughter

Colonia, NJ

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi my name is Caitlyn and I'm a college student that attends Montclair State University. I have worked in child care service for 5 years and I'm also studying to become a teacher. I've always love working with children and knew from a young age that I wanted to be a teacher and help children as best as I can. I have a flexible...
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Babysitting

Cranford, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as energetic, responsible, and friendly. I like working with kids because they inspire me! I'm looking for a job with at least 25 hours per week, but am happy to fill one-time needs as well. I started working with kids when I was 13. I've worked at summer camps, Sunday schools, and more! In my...
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Berkeley Heights, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Brigid, and I'm a senior at Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung. I have over six years of babysitting experience and have also worked as a camp counselor at multiple camps, including sleep-away programs. Additionally, I'm CPR/AED certified and have experience as a lifeguard. I'm comfortable working with up to...
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Cranford, NJ

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$32/hr
6 years experience
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Emily I am beginning grad school this fall and looking to work part time for a family. I am looking for morning/ afternoon hours: I am available Monday-Sunday 8-2pm! I am a very responsible, reliable, patient, enthusiastic and flexible person. Beyond being a job, working with children is a genuine passion that...
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Part Time Baby Sitter

Union, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
Hi my name is Gina and I am 28 years old. I am a bilingual school counselor . I work for Franklin township . I also worked at Primrose school of Berkeley heights for over a year as a teacher for early pre-school. I also have experience with special needs kids for over a year ! I would describe myself as responsible, hardworking,...
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Kenilworth, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello. I'm April! I'm looking for a part time nanny position afternoons after school hours, though I'm also open to a full time roll if it's the right fit for both the family and me. I enjoy creating a safe, fun, and structured environment for kids. Whether that's helping with homework, getting them to after school activities,...
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Young And Fun Babysitter.

Woodbridge, NJ

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm currently 28 years old with experience as a previous nanny to child of all different ages. I also volunteered for a year at Children's Specialized Hospital to work in the Recreation room with some of the children on a weekly basis. Lastly, I currently work as a Behavior Therapist for children with autism and behavioral...
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  • 60 hourly child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated hourly child care is 5.0

FAQs for finding hourly child care near you in Plainfield, NJ

If you’re looking for hourly child care near you in Plainfield, NJ, you can review different Care.com profiles until you find a caregiver who fits your family’s needs and budgets. The average child care hourly rate in Plainfield, NJ is $21.00, but child care rates per hour can differ based on years of experience, location, and other factors.

You can use Care.com to find hourly child care near you in Plainfield, NJ. All you have to do is search through provider profiles in your area until you find a caregiver with the experience level you’re looking for and who can provide you with the hourly child care services you need.

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There are many different types of hourly child care services available near you in Plainfield, NJ. You can use Care.com to find a caregiver who can meet your family’s needs by reviewing different caregiver profiles to see what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

While each individual hourly child care provider may have their own standards for how many hours they want to work in order to make working worth their time, there is no set standard for how many hours you need to book. When looking for hourly child care near you in Plainfield, NJ, you can ask different caregivers if they have a minimum hour requirement for each engagement.

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