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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
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Larissa S.

Babysit

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
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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Lorraine S.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 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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Joanne G.

Full Time Babysitter/nanny

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Jaclyn V.

Fun, Energetic Babysitter/Nanny

Bound Brook, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Jaclyn. I'm a mother of a wonderful 2-month-old little boy and I have experience as a toddler teacher for 10+ years. I am looking to start babysitting / nannying for a family full-time for one or two children, either in my home or theirs. I believe children do well when on a schedule and kept busy with fun,...

Courtney G. says "Jaclyn is great with children. She is so loving and caring. My daughter loved being with Jaclyn so much and she learned so much from her! She would be a...

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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
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 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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Nicole S.

Nanny

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Nicole, I am 29years 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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Jessica S.

Caring And Responsible Nanny For Your Child

Highland Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Helenanne L.

Caregiver Available - Flexible

Piscataway, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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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
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
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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Hannah M.

Millington, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 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)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Karlene T.

Reliable Caretaker For Daytime Work

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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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
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 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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Katty L.

Edison, NJ

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$30/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a nanny who has 9 years of experience. I am not your usual nanny, I enjoy bein very active, being hands on and I am very much so independent. Growing up with a house that focused on a schedule I was always in school and activities. Routine has shaped me into a great mindset as it allowed me to develop a love for...
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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
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Dana D.

Fanwood, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a stay at home mom of two high schoolers. My daughter is going to be heading to college soon. I have nannied for newborns up to teens thru out the years. I miss being around little ones! I have a lot of flexibility & am comfortable with pets. I can also help with light housekeeping & meal prep/shopping.
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Meggie S.

Creative, Do-It-All Nanny

Piscataway, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Meggie, and I'm excited to let you know a little bit about myself. I grew up in Jersey, went to school in Philly, and have been working professionally in theater for the last eight years. In between stage work I've always worked with kids to supplement my income, and it brings me joy watching kids grow...
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  • 60 in home nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $29.67/hr as of August 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 7 reviews of the 60 listed in home nannies

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

Lorraine S.

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...

- Valerie R.

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 $29.67 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 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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