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Natalia L.

Looking For A Full Time Job

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Natalia, 28. My past experiences included being an Au pair, where I stayed two years in the same family and was responsible for 4 kids, being age 5 months, 3, 5, 7 y. o. I have worked for other families caring for kids new born to age 12 y. o My full time job now is one kid I have been with her for 2 years. Kumon...

Care Member says "Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being caring,...

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Maria C.

Experienced Family Assistant/Nanny

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
For 11 years I have dedicated myself to the care and education of a child. I have a lot of experience with infants, toddlers and young children I also have experience taking care of twins
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Karina C.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Karina I'm looking for full or part time sitter/nanny work. I have great references and I am well loved by children. I'm very caring, dependable. I have my own car and I don't smoke. I'm experienced with children of all ages including infants. I enjoy bringing out the best personalities in children for the outdoor and...
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Tierney M.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I strive for! My previous babysitting experiences inspired me to continue supporting families by providing reliable childcare. I have three years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I am comfortable caring for up to three children at a...
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Mery D.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion! I have four years of experience caring for children of all ages as an Au pair, and previous experience with babies and infants to pre-teens, have been incredibly rewarding due to I have background as a Nurse in my home country, which has equipped me with valuable...
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Eileen P.

Experienced Nanny

Clark, NJ

4.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have been working as a nanny for 15 years. For 4 years, I have worked for a great family in Metuchen with three children, two who have special needs. Also, I have experience in working with infants. I am CPR certified. I do potty training, pick up/drop/off school, homework help. I also do Children's laundry, cleanups, meals,...

Paul T. says "Eileen cared for our three toddlers for a year and was wonderful. She was dependable, always willing to be flexible when we needed extra help, and our 3...

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Taryn L.

Stirling, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Timeisha A.

Summit, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Here is a little about me! I'm an experienced, patient and kind child care provider. I have extensive experience working with children in different age groups. I've worked with infants all the way up to elementary school children. I love what I do. Please feel free to send me a message for more information :)

Shannon V. says "Timeisha is a very responsible babysitter and my kids like her a lot!"

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Imani H.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
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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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
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Karlene T.

Reliable Caretaker For Daytime Work

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Samantha L.

Child And Family Studies Major Looking To Further Experience In Child Care

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a caring mom currently home with my 5-month-old baby and offering in-home childcare for one other child (infant to toddler) during weekdays. What I Offer: A calm, safe, and loving environment Personalized attention with a 1:2 caregiver-to-child ratio Gentle routines, tummy time, stories, music, and sensory...

Care Member says "Sam took care of my son like he was one of her own. She echoed our values and is a huge part of our son growing into the great/smart little boy he is...

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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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Angelica C.

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Educated, experienced, fun and enthusiastic child care provider looking for a long term commitment with a family. Experience with preschool aged children while working at a daycare for 8 years, over 11 years nanny experience with infants and toddlers. I offer plenty of fun and age appropriate activities and I do my best to...

Ryan C. says "Angelica has been an outstanding and loving nanny for our daughter for about two years. She is a skilled and experienced caregiver who has meant so much to...

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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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Yenny T.

Yenny

Linden, NJ

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Nicole H.

Experienced In Childcare Looking For Nanny Position

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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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Gladys P.

Child care

Springfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I have over 25 years of experience with newborns, infant, toddlers, twins and school-aged children. I describe myself as a loving, responsible and caring person. I like walking to parks, performing daily activities with other children and parents will always be well informed before I make any decisions, so they can always count...

Care Member says "Any family with young children would be so lucky to have Yolanda! She's a career nanny with 20+ years of experience that came highly recommended to us...

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Niaa'joun M.

Full Time Infant Caregiver

Elizabeth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a dedicated and nurturing nanny with over 6 years of experience in caring for children of all ages. My passion for working with kids drives me to create a safe, loving environment where they can thrive. I excel in sleep training, helping infants develop healthy sleep habits that promote restful nights for both them and...

Care Member says "Super great! She even got my son to put away the dishes! She washed the dishes, too! Who could ask for more :)"

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Shakia P.

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
As a natural caregiver, I have always found joy in nurturing and supporting children. With over a decade of experience and a passion for making a positive impact on their lives, I offer reliable childcare services to families. My patient and calm demeanor creates a serene environment, while my creative and imaginative nature...

Care Member says "Shakia was a moms helper for us and with us with for about 16 months. We were normally always home while she helped with the kids in the mornings. She...

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  • 60 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.60/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infants child care is 5.0

Recent infant child care reviews from local parents in Scotch Plains, NJ

Infants Child Care in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care

Natalia L.

Nat does weekend/date night sitting for us and she is wonderful. She is able to wrangle our two busy toddlers like a pro, while still being...

- Care member

Eileen P.

Eileen cared for our three toddlers for a year and was wonderful. She was dependable, always willing to be flexible when we needed extra...

- Paul T.

Taryn L.

Taryn is AMAZING! She has cared for my two children many times. She is loving, patient, reliable, and trustworthy. Both my children are...

- Care member

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Scotch Plains, NJ

If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Scotch Plains, NJ to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Scotch Plains, NJ, is $20.60.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Scotch Plains, NJ by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in Scotch Plains, NJ can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Scotch Plains, NJ, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.

When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Scotch Plains, NJ, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.

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