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Leah C.

Part-Time Babysitter!

Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
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...
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Raised Four Of My Own!

Basking Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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...

Courtney F. says "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...

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Looking For A Nanny Position Or Babysitting Position Part Time Full-Time Or Part-Time

Basking Ridge, NJ

4.9(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
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 17th. 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...

Jane D. says "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...

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Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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...

Meredith C. says "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...

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Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Nicole, I am 31 years old. I have a lot of experience working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old and Nannying since I was 18 years old. I am looking for a family who I can treat their child as one of my own and help the family with whatever they need. I also do house work; such as clean,...

Ashley W. says "I am one of her teachers and she is a very reliable student. I would highly recommend Nicole to anyone."

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South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am Miranda, and available for 1-2 days a week, occasional date night or overnight care. I am looking for family that's seeking a loving provider for their child. I can care for multiple children at once, have a clean driving record and experience with infants and children of all ages. I have 7 years of babysitting...

Care Member says "Miranda has been a wonderful after-school caregiver for my two daughters (10,8). She is always punctual, communicates well, and most importantly, my...

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Scotch Plains, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hey, I came to the US as an aupair, believing it would be a great opportunity to learn English and to take care of kids. I love children so this was certainly a great choice for me! During my time as an aupair I took care of a girl aged 3 to 5 as if she was my little sister. She and her family captured my heart as they are...
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Fun Childcare/babysitter

Piscataway, NJ

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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...
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Cranford, NJ

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Riley, I'm 22 years old (I'll be 23 in June). I just graduated from Rowan university with a degree in sociology, I now live at home in Cranford NJ. I have three years of experience as a nanny, and I absolutely love watching kids! I have experience watching kids ages 2 months- 11 years old. When it comes to babysitting...
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Riley F!

Piscataway, NJ

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hi! My names Riley F, I have recently graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BA in psychology along a minor in education. I am now continuing my education at Rutgers in their MSW program. I have been nannying/babysitting for 8+ years with families of 3+ children. I also have experience working with children with...
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18yr Old Looking For Short Term Babysitting Jobs

Fanwood, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Elizabeth and I am a rising sophomore in college attending SUNY New Paltz, studying psychology with a concentration in bio. I am home for most of the summer (all except July) and am looking to do one-time or short term babysitting jobs around the Scotch Plains area. I have experience working in a restaurant...
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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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Chatham, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My names Nadia, and I am home in NJ for the summer. I am a rising sophomore at the University of Miami, where I am majoring in psychology. I have experience with children mostly through dance programs and being a camp counselor, as well as babysitting on occasion. I have also worked with people with special needs, and am...
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Caregiver Who Is Reliable, Responsible, And Fun

Edison, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...
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Fords, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
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...
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Fun-loving Babysitter

Gillette, NJ

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi there! My name is Alexandra and I am devoted to being the best sitter for your kids. Whether your kiddos need a ride home from school or they need help with their homework, I'm here to help!
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Millington, NJ

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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...
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New Providence, NJ

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$24/hr
8 years experience
For eight years, I've found immense joy in nurturing children's growth and development. My positive experiences in previous babysitting roles motivated me to make a positive impact on children's lives and support families by providing a reliable childcare option for them. I have some college experience and I'm comfortable caring...
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I Love Children And Try My Best To Always Be Having Fun And Making Them Happy!

Westfield, NJ

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
My name is Bridget and I am a sophomore at the University of Scranton and will be home for a long break starting December 1st. I will be home until January 28th most likely and am available most days to babysit (day or night). I have plenty of experience and have worked with kids for the past 5 years along with being CPR...
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Part Time Babysitter/nanny

Union, NJ

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Kimberly and I have been babysitting for about 8 years and a full time nanny for about 6yrs. I have had experience with children ages 1month to 12 years old. When I was younger I watched 4 children on a daily basis when they came home from school until 8:00 p.m. I helped them with thier homework, fed them dinner,...
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  • 60 in-home babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ

In-Home Babysitters in Plainfield, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed in-home babysitters

Michelle B.

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...

- Courtney F.

Barbara S.

Barbara is an excellent caregiver. She's fun, dependable, and a great communicator. Barbara has been caring for our 2 year old daughter for...

- Jane D.

Grysmeldy G.

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...

- Meredith C.

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All in-home babysitters charge different rates, but in-home babysitter rates near you start at $15.00. 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.

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 1 profiles of in-home babysitters near you by the types of babysitter duties they are comfortable taking on.

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