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In-home babysitters in Plainfield, NJ
Bridget W.
Westfield, NJ
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Love Children And Try My Best To Always Be Having Fun And Making Them Happy!
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...
Bridget can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Jenna B.
Iselin, NJ
$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'm 33, single mom. My daughter is 9 in the 4th grade, Monday-Friday. In addition to my mommy experience, I have worked in a daycare and have been babysitting since I was 16. I decided at 21 to leave the daycare setting and go to school to become a Pharmacy Tech. I have worked as a licensed and certified Pharmacy Tech for the...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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,...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
Hi I'm Kelly! I just finished up my Junior year at San Diego State University majoring in marketing. I am from Cranford, New Jersey and am looking for a babysitting position while I'm home for the summer from May 13-August.
I have years of experience working with multiple families with children between the ages of 2-12. I am a...
***Only available for one-time occasions. Not able to be an ongoing babysitter or nanny.***
I have prior babysitting experience (at neighbor's houses) and I have worked as a C. I. T. (counselor in training) at Apple Farm Arts Camp in Elmer, NJ. I would have to supervise the younger campers' bunks at night while their regular...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(8)
9/6/13 till 6/20/23 (10 years) - worked as a sitter for two children. I started when they were age 5 and 8. I picked them up from their schools and watched them at their home till their mom or dad would come home from work. I helped them with their homework and made sure they did their homework, I played with them; gave them...
Joan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joanie has been extremely dependable with the family she has worked for, for over 10 years. She is devoted and extremely loyal. When you hire Joanie she is "all in". Your family becomes her top priority. Rest assured, Joanie will become your "Go To" person and...
Dawn E.
Danielle B.
East Brunswick, NJ
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Need a date night sitter? Babysitter? Help with laundry? Organizing? Light cleaning? Cooking? Meal prep? Errands? Look no further!! I am a fun and energetic individual that will care for your family and home like my own. I'm trustworthy & dependable and ready to tackle those tiresome tasks.. My job is to make your life easier.
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Danielle was able to help us when quite a few possible sitters fell through. She is the first person to care for our daughter who is not a family member. Danielle was able to keep her calm, happy and engaged the entire day. Her communication was prompt and clear...
Angela W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive experience in working with children in a professional capacity. My experience includes working in nurseries and also babysitting and teaching on a private basis.
I enjoy working with children and find it to be an extremely rewarding experience. I feel that I have all the necessary qualities that make a good...
Marilou can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Marilou has taken care of our kids, now 4 year old boy and 2 year old girl, for 1.5 years. We are relocating from the east to the west coast and are very sorry not to have her help in the near future.
I can not praise her enough. Marilou has that genuine love...
Daniel E.
Francesca R.
Jersey City, NJ
$21-50/hr • 13 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Francesca, originally born and raised in NYC but currently a NJ resident . I have been a veterinary nurse for the past 8 years and babysitting for over 10 years now, fluent in English and Spanish. Joined my mother in the home cleaning service since I was 12 years old. I've become a meticulous person with an eye to...
Francesca can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
5.0
"Francesca is very passionate in her work and super reliable. She really cares about what she does and it shows every time she takes care of my babies fur and human. I definitely recommend her anywhere I go. Shes amazing and you will not be disappointed!"
Ashley M.
Tamara B.
Newark, NJ
$18-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi , my name is Tamara I am 28 years old. I have 5+ years with cleaning experience and babysitting. I have always worked with children and in the cleaning industry. I am looking forward in leaving your home or workplace enjoyable , clean and relaxing. I am reliable, very patient, organized, honest and a fast learner. Looking...
Tamara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi Care. com! I'm back to my favorite site. The last 10 years have flown by as I've gotten to know and love so many families. I'm an artist with a BFA from NJCU and make work out of my studio at Mana Contemporary. I love utilizing creativity and artistic practices with the kids I nanny and watching their imaginations expand! I'm...
Amelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
5.0
"Amy was a perfect fit for our family. She struck a great balance of following our parenting cues while still cultivating her own special relationship with our son. She is easy going, creative and loves spending time outdoors - all qualities that are important to us...
Care member
5.0
(1)
My name is Ashley and I'm a resident of Bloomfield. I have tended to both child and adult care over the past 12 years and have found I am most fulfilled caring for others . I can provide consistency and support for any parent's needs while being a positive addition to your child's needs ! My goal is to feel like a wanted...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Ashley took care of my mother, an Alzheimer s patient, for multiple years - both as a visiting and live in care provider. She helped my mother as her needs progressed. Ashley is a sincere person who genuinely cares about and for her patient. My mother and Ashley...
Thomas F.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
From 1995-2000, I was a stay at home mom with my son for five years. I taught him to read and write.
From 2001-2007, I worked at an elementary school as a teacher's aide.
From 2007-2008, I worked at a daycare center as a teacher and caretaker of 2 to 3-year-old toddlers.
From 2008-2011, I worked at a preschool as a teacher and...
Indrani can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"It is with great pleasure that I recommend Indrani as a nanny. She is reliable, affectionate, and caring. She relates to our children in such a delightful way. They trust her, depend on her, and love playing with her. We feel fortunate to have had Indrani in our...
Swapna P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Flor. I am a preschool teacher and also a Spanish teacher. I have worked for the same preschool for the last eight years. I teach 3, 4, and 6-year-old's. I also tutor Spanish up to middle school. I am in my 40's. Prior to that I owned a home-based family daycare from home for about 10 years. I am licensed with the...
Flor can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Flor is fantastic! She is extremely trustworthy and reliable. Our child enjoys his time with her and I find myself using her effective techniques on him! Flor is a great communicator in all ways, she'll let me know if he did/didn't like a particular...
Barbra M.
Disha P.
South Orange, NJ
$22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Fun College Babysitter Looking To Help While Home From School!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
have over 4 years of experience from ages 5 months -14 years. I live by the Seton Hall Campus, so I am always in South Orange, NJ! I also have my own means of transportation! I also have no problem driving children/ pets to certain places if needed! Thank you :)
Disha can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She was great with my 5 year old son and my 12 year old daughter. Picked them up on time from school, and drove them to their sport practices on time! Also, was great in tutoring my children and making them meals until I came home at 8pm."
Amisha P.
5.0
(1)
My main experience has been with infant care and teaching toddlers within my church with 10 years of experience. I have done private, home-care and tutoring for around 5 years with specialty with children from ages 0-6 years old. I pride myself with being caring, responsible and reliable/punctual.
Amalia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Amalia was very dependable and loving to my two children. My children loved her and you can tell they formed a connection. I wish I could have packaged her with me when I moved haha, anyone would be lucky to find someone like her !"
Lisbeth A.
Shannon B.
Hazlet, NJ
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pediatric Emergency Room Register Nurse & Previous NICU Nurse/ Experienced Babysitter
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 27-year-old Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse, Was previously a NICU nurse for 5 years. I am in the Bucks County Area! I am CPR/first aid, breastfeeding resource for CHOP hospital & PALS & NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Certified). I have a very long background with newborns, infants, toddlers, early school aged children. This...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shannon is wonderful! She connected with our kids immediately and they had so much fun with her! She was able to handle a lot of logistics with ease (pick up from school, take to activities, etc.). Will definitely hire her again!"
Jaime M.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Not taking on new families
I have been babysitting and nannying for the past eight years. I've babysat from ages 2 months old up to 15. I love kids and enjoy keeping them busy and occupied. I have been CPR certified twice and have taken a Red Cross class for babysitting. I have babysat for twins with autism before; I am very...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Keira has provided care for my two children 3y and 6y for the last 8 months. Kiera has been dependable, always on time, and great with my kids. My kids are always looking forward to her visits. She takes them to the park, library, picks them up from school, makes...
Care member
4.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Amanda and working with children is my absolute passion! I am an Early Intervention Service Coordinator. Previously, I was a Paraprofessional in Montclair. I have a lot of previous experience in caring for children. I have worked at a day cares for 6 years. I also have previously worked at a preschool as a...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
My name is Kamala. I am looking for date nights and occasional weekends Nanny job. I am from Nepal. I have 8 years of experience with 3 different families as a nanny and Babysitter. I am currently working for a wonderful family residing in Summit, NJ looking after a beautiful 3-year-old girl. I have been working with the family...
Kamala can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent in-home babysitter reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ
Joan D.
5.0
Joanie is very patient and involved with the children she cares for. To her credit, she has worked with the same family for over 10 years and in my opinion, speaks volumes to her character. She is very dependable and takes great pride in her work. She truly enjoys caring for children.
- Joe E.
Danielle B.
5.0
Danielle was able to help us when quite a few possible sitters fell through. She is the first person to care for our daughter who is not a family member. Danielle was able to keep her calm, happy and engaged the entire day. Her communication was prompt and clear and we hope that she will work with...
- Angela W.
Marilou L.
5.0
Marilou cared for our two children, now ages 5 and 2, for almost two years. She is a wonderful person who we strongly recommend for another nanny position. Marilou was great with our kids, keeping them active, reading and playing with them, taking them to the park, bathing them and preparing meals...
- Rebekah G.
Francesca R.
5.0
Francesca is absolutely amazing. We will definitely be having her back to watch my 10 month old son asap. She's punctual, sweet, smart and great with kids. Add to that she's amazing with animals. You cannot go wrong with hiring her for any child or animal needs!
- Samantha V.
Amelia S.
5.0
Amy was a perfect fit for our family. She struck a great balance of following our parenting cues while still cultivating her own special relationship with our son. She is easy going, creative and loves spending time outdoors - all qualities that are important to us in a caregiver. She is highly...
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FAQs for finding an in-home babysitter
How much do in-home babysitters charge near me in Plainfield, NJ in June, 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.