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Naomi T.

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Nasenya R.

College Student Nanny!

Chatham, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$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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Daniela C.

Experienced Child Care Provider

Colonia, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
I am an experienced child care provider with 15 years experience. I am a certified professional with a Child Development Associate Degree and a CDA license from the state of NJ. I have received various accreditation including CPR and First Aid certifications. I will develop individualized activities for your child that will...

Adriana O. says "I enlisted Daniela in the care of my 4-month old son. She was loving, caring, attentive, and an excellent caregiver to my child. I felt comfortable that...

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Grysmeldy G.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I am a registered nurse with a bachelor's from Rutgers University and currently work in postpartum home visiting. I enjoy working with small children and have clinical experience with newborns and children up to 2 years old. I have experience babysitting children ages 1 to 8 years old. I am enrolled very par time in a...

Meredith C. says "We hired Grysmeldy to watch our toddler while we attended a wedding in NJ. We are from out of state and have never really left our son with a babysitter...

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Vincynthia P.

Experienced With Kids Since I Was Younger Love Children

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello I have 11+ years of babysitting. Looking for some families to babysit for date nights, school breaks and other events. I am a Special education teacher so I do also have special education experience as well. Feel free to reach out! Looking for Full Time babysitting for the Summer Mondays-Thursdays!

Christina B. says "Vincynthia has babysat for our 11 month son a few times now and is just overall wonderful. She is so caring and patient with him, and is very engaging...

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Danielle V.

Career Nanny

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello families! I am an experienced nanny of multiples, twins, and infants! A little about myself; my passions are music, animal rescue, and fitness. I am currently available for one-time and occasional babysitting needs.

Molly G. says "I interviewed Danielle for a full-time nanny position for my 2 year old and 5 month old. We ended up going with a different candidate but it was an...

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Tanya D.

Roselle Park, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, My name is Tanya. I am a mother and grandmother with years of hands-on experience caring for children from newborns to elementary school age. I bring a nurturing, dependable, and professional presence to every family I work with. I am deeply trusted and genuinely loved by all my employers, thanks to my dedication to...

Krystie I. says "Tanya worked with our family for one year and was the best of the best. She became part of our family and was great with our two girls (Toddler and...

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Ashley D.

Little About Me :)

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi Parents! My name is Ashley and I'm 26 years old. I started working with kids at the age of 16 and never looked back since. I absolutely love working with kids as they bring me so much joy and happiness. I have been a dance teacher teaching ages 2-17 for about 9 years now! I also started professionally babysitting at the age...

Care Member says "Ashley is absolutely wonderful with my 2 children. She has watched my son since he was 6 months old and now that he is a big brother she has watched our...

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Melissa C.

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...

Ariya V. says "Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the...

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Carolina A.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I've been working full time with children for the last 5 years. It's great to be a part of their life and their development. About myself, I am 30 years old, I am very patient, calm, I love sharing stories with the kids, I encourage them to express themselves thru art, or music, crafts and drawing. I know how to swim and I'm...

Care Member says "Carole is a truly terrific nanny. She's been with us for a year and the only reason we are parting ways is because we are moving out of state. She has...

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Andrea S.

Occasional Date Night Or Part-Time Sitter

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
*Seeking flexible summer job* Hi everyone! I am a first grade teacher looking for a flexible summer job. I've worked for four different families long-term. I absolutely love being outdoors and allowing children to explore the world and learn! If you're looking for part-time summer help and even occasional sitting (date nights,...

Ayanna M. says "Andrea is a sweetheart, my 7-year-old son really liked her. it was my first time hiring help and I will definitely hire her again."

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Tais A.

+3000 Hours Of Childcare Reliable Driver Excellent Swimmer English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaker

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
Hello families, I'm Tais and I'm 26yo, I'm a very polite person, and responsible. I love kids and I'm energetic to play with them. For me, patience is the key when you handle with kids, be kind and interactive too. Currently, I've been babysitting full time a 4yo boy and a newborn baby, I've been with the same family for 2 years...

Yaping W. says "Tais helped us for one weekend. She did a very good job to take care of my active 3-year-old girl. She is proficient in childcare and operated...

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Maria R.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi there! I would love the opportunity to care for your children. I enjoy playtime, homework time, mealtime and story time. I am very responsible, reliable, punctual and very patient. I have experience caring for infants to middle school age children. I also have experience with children on the spectrum. I'm also fluent in...
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Patrick L.

Caring Nursing Student Who Loves To Work W/ Kids

Chatham, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Patrick, I am 22, and I just graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in Psychology! I am an experienced and dedicated sitter, I am CPR certified, I have a clean driving record (DMV background check available), and I love to do anything outdoors! Working with kids is my passion and I would love to...

Lauren K. says "My kids loved when Patrick would come over! He was always on time and he was very playful. Patrick was a huge help for me and was always flexible too. I...

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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
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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Yenny T.

Yenny

Linden, NJ

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 15 years experience as a nanny with a teaching background in the Daycare. I have my certificate in CDA and my certificate in HHA and CPR. I love to take care of infants, toddlers and kids. I am responsible and enjoy helping them to grow up, an enjoy creating activities and helping them learn.. I have my own car, and I...

Nalin C. says "Extremely careful and diligent with our baby. On top of her eating, sleeping and changing routine. Didn't need any instructions or direction from us. She...

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Andrea S.

-Expirenced Babysitter Available Mornings On Weekends And Certain Days During The Week At Night

Edison, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Travel
I hold a bachelor degree in childhood studies & psychology and a master's in psychological science at Rutgers University. I come from a family of five and I have over 6 years of professional and academic experience in adolescence and psychology. I have worked as a tutor, paraprofessional, substitute teacher & ABA therapist. I...
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Nicole S.

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 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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Nicole H.

Experienced In Childcare Looking For Nanny Position

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello I am a nanny and pet sitter in Dunellen NJ looking for new opportunities. I have many years of childcare experience. From working at daycares with infants to helping my mom in her pre k classroom I feel confident in my childcare abilities. I am also a pet owner of a 2-year-old beagle and am knowledgeable about most dog...

Lori A. says "She is kind and dedicated to what she does."

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Camelia M.

Loving, Patient And Compassionate Baby Sitter

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
Positive, calm, balanced, committed, ambitious, compassionate, reliable, kind and very creative. My 2 daughters are my highest achievement making me proud every single day. In the past I worked as a Art teacher for kids with disabilities at "Special School Sacel" Romania. Between 2000 and 2005 I was part of an amazing French...

Rubina S. says "I am writing to express my recommendation for Camelia M. Cami has worked as a babysitter for my two year old toddler for the last 9 months. She serves as...

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  • 60 infant babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.46/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant babysitters is 4.2

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

Infant Babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 38 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters

Naomi T.

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...

- Rodney B.

Nasenya R.

Nasenya was great with our 7 year old son. Attentive, easygoing, and playful - everything we were looking for in a babysitter. We would...

- Joel K.

Daniela C.

I enlisted Daniela in the care of my 4-month old son. She was loving, caring, attentive, and an excellent caregiver to my child. I felt...

- Adriana O.

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 $21.46.

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 26 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.

There are 26 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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