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Hello! My name is Isabella and I am 20 years old. I come from a big family where I fall as number six of seven kids, so I'm very used to a busy home environment. I have five nieces and nephews that I watch often, and I've been babysitting children of all ages since high school. I absolutely love working with kids and am...
I'm 50-year-old looking for Pt work for Date Night and Weekends! I have over 20+ year of babysitting friends & family kids. Watch my 6-year-old grand-baby since she was 6 weeks old.. I have a 31-year-old so that shows you that I have a enough experiences. I'm now watching her daughter.. The cycle started all over again. You want...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Emma! I am a recent graduate from NYU where I studied dance and psychology. This past school year, I worked at an after school program in Brooklyn teaching dance to 4-5-year-olds. Given the current state of uncertainty we live in, I have moved out of Manhattan and back home with my loving parents in Westfield, NJ....
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!"
Kerry J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have a true passion for working with kids. I'm very engaged with the children I care for and will always be up for activities. I recently took care of two young boys in Morristown, primarily for after-school care. I picked them up from school and brought them to weekly activities. I fed them snacks and assisted with...
Joseph can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Joseph is caring, considerate and thoughtful when it comes to the care of my nine year old. Joseph has helped out our family for several years, and we are beyond impressed by his care, commitment and support to our family and nine year old Nico. Without a second...
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Grysmeldy G.
Middlesex, NJ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a registered nurse with a bachelor's from Rutgers University and currently work in postpartum home visiting. I enjoy working with small children and have clinical experience with newborns and children up to 2 years old. I have experience babysitting children ages 1 to 8 years old. I am enrolled very par time in a...
Grysmeldy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Grysmeldy to watch our toddler while we attended a wedding in NJ. We are from out of state and have never really left our son with a babysitter before, but Grysmeldy was just the best and made us feel totally at ease. Our son had so much fun and talked...
Meredith C.
5.0
(3)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Oak Street Elementary School, Basking Ridge, NJ September 2007 Present
A Food Service Kitchen Supervisor
Serve 300+ children daily
Assure all children have meals
Knowledge of children with allergies or special needs
Manage financial responsibilities and inventory
F Family, Millington NJ. I worked...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Michelle has babysat my infant from when he was born till now. He is 7 months and we still use her multiple times a month. She is great with him, plays with him, feeds him, rocks him to sleep and meets all his needs. I would highly recommend Michelle if you are...
Courtney F.
Barbara S.
Basking Ridge, NJ
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking For A Nanny Position Or Babysitting Position Part Time Full-Time Or Part-Time
4.9
(16)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am currently looking for around 15 to 25 hrs of work I am a mature and experienced Babysitter/Nanny who was working FT in the Corporate World until 2015. My current job for a 5 yr old ends June 27. My job working for a 2 yr old little girl in Morristown ended 8/23. In 2022 was working for a 2 1/2 yr old boy in Cranford. He was...
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Barbara has been caring for our children after school for the last 2 school years. She is dependable, detail-oriented, and trustworthy. She takes her role very seriously and makes the children her highest priority when she is with them. I never EVER worry when...
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Christerlie F.
Rahway, NJ
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi!! My name is Christerlie. I'm 21 years old. I'm fun and energetic! I've been babysitting as soon as I was able to be home alone with all my siblings, Cousins and family friends. I'm a great cook and LOVE dogs not too fond of Cats :(
Christerlie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"I hired Christerlie to care for my 10 year old baby girl. My daughter loved her. She would not stop talking about you. Thank you again. "
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Awo O.
Fords, NJ
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Awo and I am Nursing student graduate from Rutgers University. I graduated in May 2020 with a Bachelors in Nursing and I am currently taking a little break before I decide to work as a full time nurse ! I am 28 years old and have been babysitting and working with kids since I was 13 years old. I was an assistant...
Awo can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, I'm Claire :) I just graduated from the University of Michigan this past April and am back home in New jersey for the fall before I start my full time job in the winter! I have grown up babysitting my younger sister and neighbors as well as my 14 baby cousins. I love kids and am happy to help take care of yours!
Claire can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! My name is Alexis and I am 24 years old. I currently am finishing my degree at a local University in NJ to be a history teacher. I have worked with children for about 8 years now on and off varying between a nanny, babysitter, and tutor. Any age group of children is no challenge for me. I grew up with 4 siblings all ranging...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Please note: Located in Jersey City now. I am available for occasional date nights back in the union county area. I was a summer camp counselor at a sleep away camp for 6 summers and was a sports and arts and crafts counselor for kids between the ages of 7-15. I also have experience teaching swim lessons to children between the...
Kelcy can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Renee M.
Millington, NJ
$20-50/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Renée! I'm a graduate student at Caldwell University studying to become an art therapist. I have 8 years of experience caring for children and teenagers ages 4 and up, at a day camp local to where I live. My favorite part of being a counselor at camp is engaging with the campers, teaching them new things, and...
I am very interested in the babysitter position.
Babysitting is my comfort zone. From driving children to and from sports activities to initiating and monitoring games and arts & crafts projects, I enjoy the challenge of managing multiple activities while ensuring the safety and well-being of children in my care.
Currently a...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Cassie S.
Edison, NJ
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I have a lot of experience with young children as my family is filled with children ages 1-13 that I have watched over from time to time. I also used to watch a brother and a sister after picking them up from school until their mother came home. Also, I was a camp counselor in my township. I also had a successful babysitting job...
Cassie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Ben C.
Mountainside, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
29 Year Old Male Babysitter, Tutor, Helper, Facilitator, And Therapist
My name is Ben and I am offering services as a full or part-time babysitter, tutor, family helper/facilitator and/or therapist at this time. In addition to formal training in mental health counseling and childhood development, I have thorough experience working will children and adolescents of all ages in the home, classroom,...
Ben can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Nicole and I am a 29-year-old social worker. I have spent 10 plus years babysitting, which has included children ages infant-middle school. My experience with my past families includes dates nights, overnights, after school, summer time help and travel. I am comfortable with home settings as well as taking kids...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
I am 43 years old. I graduated from Kean University with a history/education degree and certification in special education. I do work as an Aide in a public school in Union County during the day and therefore are only available for after school positions. I have been babysitting in many homes for over 20 years. I have taken care...
Georgia can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Paige P.
Mountainside, NJ
$18-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hey everyone! my name is Paige, im 21 years old, and I live in Mountainside NJ. Putting a smile on faces and making sure everyone is happy and satisfied is my main goal! I love going to the gym and being outdoors, as well as crafting and cooking! Child care is a huge part of my life, as I have been doing it since I was around...
Paige can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
I have a long history of taking care of both our young kiddos and our elderly folks. Other than all of the unofficial babysitting and caregiving I have provided to little cousins and grandparents, I have a lot of experience working with these populations. Last year, I was working at a senior living home, serving food and...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ
Emma F.
5.0
Emma helped me and my family in a pinch this summer. She was so energetic and a calming presence when things were a bit crazy! She brought games with her and my 4yr old adored her. She was also great with my twin, 1yr old boys! Thanks Emma!
- Kerry J.
Joseph L.
5.0
Joseph is caring, considerate and thoughtful when it comes to the care of my nine year old. Joseph has helped out our family for several years, and we are beyond impressed by his care, commitment and support to our family and nine year old Nico. Without a second thought, I would hire him again! His...
- Care member
Grysmeldy G.
5.0
We hired Grysmeldy to watch our toddler while we attended a wedding in NJ. We are from out of state and have never really left our son with a babysitter before, but Grysmeldy was just the best and made us feel totally at ease. Our son had so much fun and talked about her all morning afterwards. She...
- Meredith C.
Michelle B.
5.0
Michelle has babysat my infant from when he was born till now. He is 7 months and we still use her multiple times a month. She is great with him, plays with him, feeds him, rocks him to sleep and meets all his needs. I would highly recommend Michelle if you are looking far an attentive, punctual and...
- Courtney F.
Barbara S.
5.0
Barbara is an excellent caregiver. She's fun, dependable, and a great communicator. Barbara has been caring for our 2 year old daughter for several months and has become an integral part of our family's care support system. Barbara is very kind and connects easily with children and adults. As a...
- Jane D.
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Plainfield, NJ in May, 2024?
All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $18.00. This is just a baseline price to give you an idea of how much it can cost to hire an in-home babysitter. Years of experience, location, and desired babysitting duties like driving them home from school and tutoring can all impact the price a sitter charges.
What can in-home babysitters near me in Plainfield, NJ help with?
In-home babysitter duties can vary greatly. Some can help with homework. Others may prefer to tackle in-home chores like laundry, cooking, and light housekeeping. You can review 2 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.
How can I find in-home babysitters near me in Plainfield, NJ?
You can now find babysitters online in Plainfield, NJ with the help of babysitting websites like Care.com. Through Care.com, you can review 2 in-home babysitters near you who have your desired level of experience and skills, such as CPR training.