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Autumn H.

Occasional Date Night

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Please read my profile before contacting me. Serious inquires only. $30 hour and up Currently seeking : * Pet sitting in your home. * Occasional sitting weekend/overnights *Travel Nanny w Passport and local events (weddings etc.) My Early Educator as a teaching assistant, began 2007 to 2012 ages 2 to 5 y. o Promoted to Lead...

Adriana I. says "Autumn watched my 6 months old for 3 days for 4 hours each day. She is by far the best sitter I have ever met. I would hire her again. She is very...

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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
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Carolline K.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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

Babysit

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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Karlene T.

Reliable Caretaker For Daytime Work

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have been working as a nanny and caretaker for more than 20 years in the South Orange/Maplewood area. I am a careful but direct person with a strong sense of safety and cleanliness. I've helped care for boys and girls- from infants to teenagers. I am looking for full time work but am flexible enough for parents who need extra...

Care Member says "Karlene is a wonderful, experienced nanny who cared for our three boys from infancy to tween age. Her professionalism is clear in how seriously she...

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Nasenya R.

College Student Nanny!

Chatham, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Nancy M.

Experienced Respite Worker Looking For Part - Time Work.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Nicole S.

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Jasmine W.

Personal Assistant, Babysitter And Night Nanny!

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
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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Joanne G.

Full Time Babysitter/nanny

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there. I am a 48-year-old woman who used to care for children in my home. I have 10 plus years of child care experience. I have watched children from 2 months to 10 years of age. I do not smoke and am comfortable with pets. My abilities include but not limited to laundry for children, meal prep, feeding, nap time, outdoor...

Care Member says "Joanne was our full time nanny for over a year and I cannot recommend her enough. Any family would be so lucky to have her care for their kids. My...

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Helenanne L.

Caregiver Available - Flexible

Piscataway, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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Lorraine S.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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Ayanna A.

Best Nanny Out There

New Brunswick, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
hello, my name is Ayanna . I'm 23 years old and a mother of 2 children. I am fully vaccinated. I have plenty of experience taking care of children professionally in homes and daycares from the ages of newborn and older. I know how to clean, cook and organize. I have reliable transportation and are always on time ready to work....

Care Member says "Ayanna worked with our 4 month old baby for a little over a month. She was prompt and flexible. We needed someone to start @7:30am. She showed up...

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Hannah M.

Millington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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Kenai C.

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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....

Tiffany B. says "My 2 and 4 year old loved Kenai! She was on time, jumped right in, and very friendly. Would recommend."

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Miranda D.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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...

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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Cathy M.

Sweet, Responsible, Experienced Driving Child Care Provider Seeking F/t/ Position

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I love children & engaging in activities that we both can learn from. I have experience taking care of kids from newborn up to the teenage years. I love to be involved in any way I can, whether it be running errands for the parents, carpooling, home organizing, activities, etc. I graduated from Caldwell University with a...

Kimi L. says "Cathy was amazing. She took care of our 5 kids for years. She was super organized and went way beyond the call of duty. She helped manage my whole house. We...

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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
Craft assistance
travel
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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Jessica M.

South Bound Brook, NJ

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi My name is Jessica and I have 2 daughters ages 17 and 15. I have been working with children for over 20 years and have worked with infants to school aged children in daycare's and as a nanny. Some responsibilities I've had are feeding, bathing, light house keeping, laundry, homework, taking children to activities. I am...
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  • 60 in home nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $30.80/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home nannies is 5.0

Recent in home nanny reviews from local parents in Scotch Plains, NJ

In Home Nannies in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed in home nannies

Autumn H.

Autumn watched my 6 months old for 3 days for 4 hours each day. She is by far the best sitter I have ever met. I would hire her again. She...

- Adriana I.

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.

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 an in-home nanny near you in Scotch Plains, NJ

The average going rate for in-home nannies on Care.com in Scotch Plains, NJ is $30.80 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 5 in Scotch Plains, 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.

All live-in nannies offer different services. Some may be more than happy to help with homework or to do some light housekeeping or cooking. You can ask them about what responsibilities they’re willing to tackle when you interview them.

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