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Bridget C.

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Bridget. I've been a middle and high school English teacher for 8 years, but I also have worked as a nanny and babysitter for a number of summers. Although I teach older students, I have taken a number of early childhood development courses, and I love working with little ones too! I also tutor (elementary,...

Amrita I. says "Bridget is amazing and absolutely wonderful with babies. She watched our 8 month old just for a week but I absolutely love how she was reliable - and...

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Taiyanna N.

Passionate, Patient,will Go Above And Beyond !

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
When it comes to children I enjoy the fact that you have a chance to teach them and they teach you as well! Seeing the world through a child's eyes is an experience like no other. I am a student looking for work while in school studying to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Below are some of my strongest skills -Patient...

Kate B. says "Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits, and does a great...

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Jessica J.

Stay At Home Mom Offering Drop & Go Childcare Monday - Friday 10a-2p

Scotch Plains, NJ

from
$20/hr
Hi Moms & Dads! Do you need some time without the little ones during the week? Sometimes you just need a little time without the kids to run chores, go to a doctor appointment, have some "me time", etc. I offer drop off babysitting at my house from 10a-2p Monday - Friday. I am a local (Scotch Plains) stay-at-home mom with two...
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Francesca D.

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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Mery D.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion! I have four years of experience caring for children of all ages as an Au pair, and previous experience with babies and infants to pre-teens, have been incredibly rewarding due to I have background as a Nurse in my home country, which has equipped me with valuable...
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Carolline K.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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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Larissa S.

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Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My experience with children started when I was 18 years old with babysitting jobs and it has been an amazing experience for me so far. At 21 I left my home country ( Brazil ) and moved to the United States to study and work with children as a nanny live-in, I stayed for 1 year and 2 months with an amazing family and took...

Care Member says "Larissa is the best nanny we have ever had for a variety of reasons. First off - she is extremely reliable. She is always promptly on time and never...

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Betania L.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$49/hr
5 years experience
Hello!! My name is Betania, I'm 26 years old and I'm looking for my next journey as a nanny. I have experience with children from 0-10 years old! I was working as an au pair for the last two years here! Before moving to the United States I worked in daycare and schools in Brazil (which is my home country ) About me, I can say...
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  • 8 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 5.0

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in Scotch Plains, NJ

In Home Child Care in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 8 listed in home child care

Bridget C.

Bridget is amazing and absolutely wonderful with babies. She watched our 8 month old just for a week but I absolutely love how she was...

- Amrita I.

Taiyanna N.

Tai is a great nanny! She’s been with our now 2yr old since he was 6mo. She’s patient with him, takes him out for walks and library visits,...

- Kate B.

Larissa S.

Larissa is the best nanny we have ever had for a variety of reasons. First off - she is extremely reliable. She is always promptly on time...

- Care member

FAQs for finding in-home child care in Scotch Plains, NJ

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Scotch Plains, NJ. There are 8 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of November, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $25.50 for in-home child care providers near you in Scotch Plains, NJ.

You can compare 8 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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