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Tamara H.

Enthusiastic, Passionate Child Care Professional Seeking A Nanny Share 3 Days A Week!

Plainfield, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
My name is Tamara! I've worked with children of all ages for a little over 20 years! I started out in an infant day care classroom and since then, I have served as a preschool teacher, coordinator and director for the YMCA in my home town of Westfield, NJ. I moved to Philadelphia a little over 12 years ago and almost immediately...
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Gabrielle M.

Partime Care Giver

Plainfield, NJ

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi, My name is Gabrielle I work as a medical professional. I have six years experience in child care education and 10 as a nanny. I also assist in home sanitization.
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Jazmine H.

Trusted Nanny With A Creative Heart And A Passion For Childcare, Music & Beauty

Plainfield, NJ

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm Jazmine a passionate 23-year-old nanny with over 4 years of hands-on experience caring for children from newborns to teens. My age hasn't held me back; it's pushed me forward, giving me the energy, patience, and modern approach families love. I hold two degrees in Psychology with a focus on early childhood development...
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Nancy M.

Experienced Respite Worker Looking For Part - Time Work.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Nancy. I love helping people reach their fullest potential. I have worked with at least five families taking care of children as well as the elderly in their home. I have a degree in the Arts and as an Occupational Therapy Assistant as well. When I worked in the Occupational Therapy field, I helped residents...

Whitney F. says "Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids to do and my...

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Jasmine W.

Personal Assistant, Babysitter And Night Nanny!

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
With over 12 years of experience, I'm passionate about creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for children of all ages, including multiples and special needs. For the past 3 years, I've worked with children with special needs, adapting activities to suit their individual needs with patience and creativity. I'm...

Care Member says "My daughter takes a while to warm up to people usually. Especially if it’s clear they are new to mom and dad and she warmed up to Jasmine so fast!...

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Jessica S.

Caring And Responsible Nanny For Your Child

Highland Park, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I'm Jéssica, I am an honest person, caring and responsible. I've been taking care of kids for more than 7 years. For the last 3 years, I have been caring for infants as early as 5 weeks up to 15 months. I love taking care of kids because it's amazing to see their development and learning with them in every phase, being able to...

Care Member says "Jessica takes care of our baby very well! We'd definitely hire her again. "

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Lorraine S.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a mom of three. I was very fortunate to be able to stay home with my kids for 13 years before returning back to work. During that time I also volunteered for 5 years as a first grade CCD teacher. Professionally I've been a Nanny for the past six years for children ranging in newborn thru elementary school ages. I'm...

Valerie R. says "Lorraine is kind, patient and loving. She was a full time nanny to my daughter between the ages of 1 and 2. My daughter loved her and I always felt my...

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Bridget C.

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Helenanne L.

Caregiver Available - Flexible

Piscataway, NJ

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Helenanne. I live in Piscataway with my husband and teenage daughter. I have a total of 10 years' of experience as a teacher and teacher's assistant in two child care centers. There I worked with children six weeks of age and older. Additionally I have been a nanny for 4 different families. I have experience as a full...

John L. says "Thank you Helenanne for all your help watching our dog overnight. Super caring person who took great care of our dog. And even brought him a brand new dog...

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Hannah M.

Millington, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Bio: Hello my name is Hannah, I am an honest, hardworking, and caring person. I have 10 years of experience taking care of kids from ages 6 months - 12 yrs old. I have worked for both families as well as daycare taking care of as many as 5 children at a time. I have 5 years of private in home nanny experience. My...

Care Member says "Hannah is wonderful! She looked after my 5 month old and was very caring and sweet. She also was flexible, being able to watch my 3 year old when she...

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Nasenya R.

College Student Nanny!

Chatham, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi everyone my name is Nasenya! I am a 22-year-old full time college student studying communications and I live at home with my parents. We just became new residents of Summit, but I grew up in Chatham! I have been nannying for 3 years and I previously worked for a family of 3 children (7, 9, 13) in Short Hills. With them I...

Joel K. says "Nasenya was great with our 7 year old son. Attentive, easygoing, and playful - everything we were looking for in a babysitter. We would recommend her to any...

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Barbara S.

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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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 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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Kimberly A W.

Professional Nanny And Personal Assistant

Summit, NJ

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 30 years of experience being a professional nanny and 17 years of being a personal assistant. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation, and all aspects of childcare and home management.
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Mardi D.

Child Care Professional For Over 25 Years

Cranford, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! I went to college & became a professional nanny & had a nannying job for 16 years. I did all sorts of tasks for them from running errands to dog training. Also, I was responsible for many other animals (rabbits, snakes, guinea pigs, and cats). While all kids were in school all day, I took on a second job with the YMCA...
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Ann H.

Part Time Nanny

Union, NJ

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a former teacher with a degree in Early Childhood/ Elementary Ed. With over 30 years of experience in childcare. I taught grades Pre-k, K, 1st and 3rd grade. I left my teaching career over 20 yrs ago to begin a daycare from my home. At the time I cared for 4 children ranging in ages 3 mos - 4 yrs old. I ran the daycare for...
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Kenai C.

Woodbridge, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
I'm the oldest daughter in a family of 4 children and assisted my mom during 3 home births. At only 20 years old, I already have over 3 years of hands-on nanny experience, including newborn and infant care. I'm highly adaptable and thrive in fast-paced home environments. I genuinely believe childcare is my passion and calling....
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diana R.

Experienced And Caring Nanny Available For All Ages

Union, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Diana and I'm an experienced and loving nanny. I've worked in a daycare setting caring for babies as young as 3 months up to 3 years old, and I've also provided private care for children of all ages. My responsibilities include driving them to activities, helping with homework, and making sure they feel safe and...
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Juliette M.

Westfield, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, I am a Junior at the University of Delaware and I will be home for the summer from the middle of May through August. Therefore while I am home, I am looking for babysitting jobs or nanny jobs while I am home in Westfield. In addition, I have babysat a variety of aged children throughout the years since I was in high...
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Miranda D.

South Plainfield, NJ

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$27/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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...
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Michell C.

Chatham, NJ

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I'm a friendly and patient childcare provider with a passion for supporting families. I have one year of experience as a nanny, where I provided a safe and nurturing environment for the children in my care. I'm creative and imaginative, which allows me to engage children in fun and educational activities. I'm also comfortable...
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  • The average post rate is $25.67/hr as of October 2025

Recent in home nanny reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ

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

Nancy M.

Nancy has been with us for about 2 years. She is very reliable and kind. She is great at bringing crafts and other activities for the kids...

- Whitney F.

Jasmine W.

My daughter takes a while to warm up to people usually. Especially if it’s clear they are new to mom and dad and she warmed up to Jasmine so...

- Care member

Jessica S.

Jessica takes care of our baby very well! We'd definitely hire her again.

- Care member

FAQs for finding an in-home nanny near you in Plainfield, NJ

The average going rate for in-home nannies on Care.com in Plainfield, NJ is $25.67 per hour. That being said, how much an in-home nanny charges can vary due to factors like their years of experience and your location.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? It’s easy to find an in-home nanny with Care.com. There are currently 3 in Plainfield, NJ in-home nannies you can review on Care.com. To find an in-home nanny, you can search for nannies and compare their profiles by hourly pay rate and experience. You can also read in-home nanny reviews from other families.

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