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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
meal prep
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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Camila R.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for fostering children's growth. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I believe in providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and...
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Valentina G.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as responsable responsible, friendly and fun I'm looking for a job that I could do extra money and to take care of kids that I really enjoy I started working with kids when two years ago, I am an English teacher in colombia too. In my spare time, I like to enjoy the culture and know some cities...
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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
light cleaning
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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Gabriela V.

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Gabby! I have 10 years of babysitting experience. I have experience working with babies, toddlers, and older children, ranging from Newborns to 11 years old. I have a Bachelors degree in Education and Special Education with a concentration in Speech Pathology. I am currently a special education teacher looking for...

Maxx K. says "Gabby took care of our two children part time for about a year - starting when my daughter was 3 months old and my son just having turned 2. This was the...

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Petra B.

Experienced Baby Sitter Have My Own Child Personal Experience

Highland Park, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience
Travel
Hello everyone I have a 11-year-old son. I believe the best babysitting experience comes from having children of your own. I also worked as a babysitter in the past. I graduated from Rutgers. I am a caring babysitter that loves kids. I like outdoor activities as well as indoor board games =)
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Joan C.

Part Time Caregiver Available.

Piscataway, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
As of my profession I love taking care of people like adult or child I even have a child of my own whom I took care of since newborn until now. I graduated my four year course in bachelor of science in Nursing that is why I am used to take care of people adult and child. I can also tutor a child, do the housekeeping and cook as...

Care Member says "Joan has been with us taking care of my baby since 8 months now. She is very warm, compassionate, caring and kind hearted. She is very punctual and...

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Angelina C.

Experienced Sitter For Evenings Or Occasional Sitting

Elizabeth, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have extensive child care experience. I have been babysitting for over 10 years for family and close friends. Also, I took safe sitting classes and became certified in safe sitting and CPR for all age groups. I enjoy working with children and look forward to finding work with a great family. I DO work a FT job so I am...

Dominique H. says "Angelina is very fun loving caring kindhearted she is dependable and will always try her best at whatever she does. She is a wonderful person she loves...

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Marietta C.

Responsible Nanny Or Babysitter. Loving And Caring Person.

Stirling, NJ

4.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
My name is Marietta. I am a responsible, capable and reliable person seeking a job as a nanny. I am fit, a non-smoker, energetic and self-motivated. I really enjoy working with children as their simple approach to every day life intrigues me and offers me a chance to learn from them. I am available to work in the morning and...
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Mary J.

Fun Sitter!

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hi! My name is Mary and I am a graduate college student. I am looking to find a summer babysitter / nannying position. I have five+ years of experience caring for children.

Laura B. says "Mary was an absolute dream and savior for us this summer! She cared for my 5 year old daughter and her two older cousins much of the summer. She was...

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Thiny C.

Linden, NJ

3.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi everyone! My name is Thiny. I am Dominican, a mother of 2, a babysitter and a housekeeper. I've been cleaning and taking care of kids practically my entire life, at this point, I consider it a passion !!

Matthew C. says "Thiny was our full time nanny for my son roughly between the age of 8 months and 2 years old. She was a fantastic nanny who will still use today as a...

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Cierrah W.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hello! My name is Cierrah, and I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over seven years of experience in child care. I graduated from Rutgers with a Bachelors in Psychology. I have a genuine love for children and enjoy helping them grow, learn, and explore the world around them. I have experience with children from...

Dip R. says "Cierrah babysat for my two children during spring break. She was great with both of them, whether she was caring for the newborn or playing with the 4 year...

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Taryn L.

Stirling, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Taryn! I grew up in New Jersey and recently moved back from Maryland where I was working in a childcare center teacher preschool. I taught at this center for 7 years and worked with all ages ranging from infants to 5 years old. I love to read in my spare time and be outside as much as I can!

Care Member says "Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are high energy,...

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Raquel R.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile! . I possess more than a decade of experience in caring for children. Some of those years were spent looking after the children of close acquaintances, while the rest were dedicated to professional childcare through daycare centers or as a nanny. I am well-versed in tending to children...

Care Member says "Raquel has a lovable personality and is great with kids. She is very trustworthy and our two children ages 5 and 2 both love having her around. Raquel...

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Deanna A.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello my name is Deanna, I'm 24 years old and I've been caring for children for a long time (10+yrs) ages range from newborns to teens. My experiences include being the oldest of 7 children. I'm a very patient person, I love kids. I'd like to think I have a very nice personality, easy to talk to, get along with, and I take pride...

Ashleigh M. says "Deanna is warm and friendly. She's amazing with children. Playful yet has boundaries. (Which was important to us) She's the oldest of 6 children and it...

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Layla O.

Reliable And Proactive Nanny/ Sitter

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, energetic and proactive person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers and more than 25 years experience in swimming. With me, your children will receive appropriate care. I'm willing to do additional other tasks as light housekeeping, fresh...

Kimberly I. says "Our family had the pleasure of having Layla join us for over a year (though frankly she is still very much part of our family). She helped raise our...

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Anaya M.

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hey! My name is Anaya, (on-ah-yah)!! I currently live in the metropolitan area until February. I have a reliable form of transportation. I am a nursing student at Brookdale Community College which I will be attending in the fall between September and December only on Monday's and Wednesday's. I am CPR/BLS certified and have...

Katia M. says "Extremely friendly and responsible. My kids adores her."

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Imani H.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I have dedicated my career to working with children, ranging from infants to5-year-old. Through this work, I've learned the importance of patience, adaptability, and creative problem-solving. Every child develops at their own pace, and I've made it to priority to tailor my approach to meet individual need whether that means...

Care Member says "Imani was a phenomenal nanny to our son, and we were so lucky to have her. Some key take-aways for me were i) caring and nurturing, ii) communication,...

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Naomi T.

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi!! I'm Naomi. -I am 26, with a BA in Criminal Justice, and minor in Public Administration. - I am currently working in ABA therapy providing in person, and Telehealth therapy sessions. -I started working with children over a decade ago and I love it. Let me help where it counts! General availability below -9am-1 p.m....

Rodney B. says "My family loves her. She's the only one we allow to watch over our children which our 10 yr son has Autism and he adores her. Our daughter's also connect...

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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.68/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 4.8

Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Scotch Plains, NJ

Infant Babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

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

Gabriela V.

Gabby took care of our two children part time for about a year - starting when my daughter was 3 months old and my son just having turned 2....

- Maxx K.

FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Scotch Plains, NJ

If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in New Jersey, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Scotch Plains have rates starting at $21.68.

To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 25 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 25 infant babysitters near you in Scotch Plains, NJ. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.

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