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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
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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Part Time Caregiver Available

Kenilworth, NJ

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been a nanny/sitter professionally for a little over 10 years, and a sitter personally for over 30 years. I started babysitting when I was 12 years old. I have experience with all ages, including infant twins. Prior to becoming a nanny, I worked for a local police department as a clerk. When I left there, I watched my...
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Iselin, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, I've been watching children for 10 years. for the same two families. I started with two girls who are now 10 years old, as the years passed there were three more siblings. I also worked for Woodbridge Township as an aide and also worked at a daycare in Edison. I worked in the Infant and toddler rooms. I live in the Iselin...

Brenda C. says "Lucille has been such a blessing to our family for five years now- watching my two youngest children as if they were family. She is like a...

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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Edison, NJ

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hello! My name is Shikha and kids have been such an important part of my life as long as I can remember. I have 2 wonderful nieces (ages 4 and 6) who I have watched since the moment they were born. I have about 2-3 years experience working in a daycare/summer camp with infants - 5-year-olds and I also worked at The Children's...
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Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hi Briana here! So happy to e-meet you and potentially see if we could be a great fit. A little about me I am 25 years old, energetic, out going and reliable. I have over 10+ years of experience in child care with caring for multiple children from early age of infants up to 13 years old. I've had a nurturing and bubbly spark to...

Nicole P. says "Bri assists us with our children on a regular basis. She is VERY reliable, fun, energetic and a good influence on my young children. We look forward to...

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Caring Sitter

Hillside, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
I have over 15 years experience with children ranging from infants to teens. I was a live in nanny for 6 years as well/ I am able to assist with light house keeping, tutoring, activities, school work and more.
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Long Term

Warren, NJ

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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I worked at a day care located in Warren, NJ 7 years ago. After that, I worked for the same family for six years in Martinsville NJ. I am highly skilled in supervising and interacting with children, positively. I am able to prepare healthy meals for them. Also, I have experience in bathing, feeding, and diapering kids and...
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Clark, NJ

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$15/hr
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
I have worked at a daycare/after school program with infants and children ranging for 6 months to 7 years old. During the summers I worked at an extended school year program for children with learning disabilities who ranged from 4 to 5 years old. Finally, I spent the last year nannying for two 7-year-old twins.
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Carteret, NJ

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am currently a toddler teacher. I have 14 children in my class between the ages of 2 and 3. Over the summer I was an infant caregiver. I had 2-month-old babies up to 18 months. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have a clean background history. I have been babysitting for family friends for certain occasions for 2 years. I...
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Roselle, NJ

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
I'm a childcare provider with a passion for nurturing the growth and development of children. With three years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for one child of any age, from infants to preteens. Whether we're playing outdoor sports, exploring technology-based games, or engaging in creative activities, I ensure a...
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I'm Helin! I'm Looking For My New Little Play Date Friends!

Westfield, NJ

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Experienced and Loving Nanny Available - Starting Early September - Maplewood, NJ Hi families! I'm Helin, a 25-year-old nanny based in Maplewood, NJ, with over 3 years of experience caring for children from 3-month-old infants to school-aged kids. I'm seeking a full-time, live-out position starting early September. I hold a...
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Recent College Graduate With Extensive Childcare Experience!

Berkeley Heights, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! My name is Cait and I have extensive childcare experience. I have been "officially" babysitting since the end of middle school and have worked with kids of all ages, including infants and toddlers. I also worked as a summer camp counselor at Kent Place Camps for three years and am always prepared to think outside of...
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Caring Hands For Your Little Ones

Dunellen, NJ

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Jessica and I'm a nurturing, patient, and dependable child care provider with over 3 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids. I've worked both privately and through agencies, providing a safe, engaging, and loving environment where children can grow, learn, and...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Staten Island, NY

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$35/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I just graduated with my Bachelors Degree in both General and Special Education, as well as in Psychology, from Fairleigh Dickinson University. I plan to receive my masters in Psychology and Elementary education by May 2022. I have 8 years of experience working with children. I also am adult/child/infant CPR and AED certified. I...
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Elizabeth, NJ

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Nurturing young minds is truly my passion. For the past five years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I hold a college degree and I am comfortable caring for up to three children at a time. My approach is patient, creative, and friendly, always aiming to make a positive impact on...
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Elizabeth, NJ

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I'm a childcare provider with three years of experience who's passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. I'm dedicated to supporting families and providing a safe, stimulating environment for children to learn and thrive. I'm patient, calm, and creative, and I have a knack for making learning fun. I believe...
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Trustworthy And Reliable!

Springfield, NJ

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$23/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as honest, caring and reliable. I like working with kids becauseI love watching them grow and learn. I love seeing their personalities come out. I'm looking for a job that family who will treat me like family and value my options with their children. I will treat them like my family. I started...
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Elizabethport, NJ

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I've always had a passion for nurturing the growth and development of children. With three years of experience as a caregiver, I bring a patient, creative, and friendly approach to childcare. My previous babysitting roles and educational background have prepared me to engage children in a variety of activities that stimulate...
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Babysitter With A Genuine Love For Children, Experienced In Teaching Dance To Toddlers.

Edison, NJ

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Gillian. I am 23 years old and CPR certified! My experiences include but are not limited to working at a daycare for 3 years, babysitting long-term for several families with children ranging from infants to pre-teens, teaching a before and after school program in the Warren public school system, working for a...
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Hi!

Short Hills, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Anny, I am an educated, experienced nanny who is passionate about teaching, guiding, and nurturing the little ones I care for. I have been a nanny since 2008. I have experience with infants, toddlers, preschool and school-aged children, as well as experience with infants, twins (toddler-preschool age), and blended...
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  • 60 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infants child care is 4.6

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

Infants Child Care in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 41 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care

Karlene T.

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

- Care member

Lucille K.

Lucille has been such a blessing to our family for five years now- watching my two youngest children as if they were family. She is like a...

- Brenda C.

Briana W.

Bri assists us with our children on a regular basis. She is VERY reliable, fun, energetic and a good influence on my young children. We look...

- Nicole P.

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 $20.50.

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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