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Natalia L.

Looking For A Full Time Job

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Eileen P.

Experienced Nanny

Clark, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
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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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Timeisha A.

Summit, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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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
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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)
from
$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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Nicole H.

Experienced In Childcare Looking For Nanny Position

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Yenny T.

Yenny

Linden, NJ

3.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Maria R.

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello families, this is Maria. I am looking for a new family to offer my services as Nanny in a full time position. Experience: I have been working as nanny taking care of (newborns, toddlers and older children) for over 21 years experience with families in (Jersey City, NJ and Hoboken, NJ). I was born and raised in Ecuador. I...

Ruth Ann B. says "I highly recommend Maria! I had the pleasure of having her as a nanny for my two sons for nearly 6 years. She was with our family from Fall 2014, when...

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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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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Janine S.

New Providence, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Janine, I'm fun, loving, respectful and exciting. I'm currently looking for a full time job between 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. on weekdays, clean driving record with own vehicle. I have experience in caring for infants to preteens. I have 7 years paid babysitting/ childcare experience. I can provide references, I am CPR certified...

Lashell S. says "Janine has been amazing with both my children. She is professional, patient and goes above and beyond to ensure she is providing excellent service. My...

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Janel M.

Very Flexible Full Time Nanny Available

Plainfield, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have more than 10 years of experience of taking care of children and educating them. I have a strong love and passion for children. I truly love being around them. I have experience taking care of children ages 0-15 years old but have extensive experience with infants, toddlers and school aged children. I'm very sweet, nice,...

Stephanie T. says "Janel babysat my 12 month old son recently and I am definitely inviting her back again soon. Janel sent me pictures of my son while I was gone, and...

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Drew L.

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm 35. I have 10+ years of experience with infants, toddlers & children & will have FT availability starting mid October. I am looking for a family I can grow long term with. My experience: -currently a PT nanny for a family, ages 4 mo, 3 yo & 6. -currently a PT nanny for a 2nd family, ages 4 mo & 3 yo -currently a PT...

Care Member says "Drew is an afternoon nanny for our 18 month old and 4.5 year old. She always comes excited to engage and play with the kids. She helps prepare and clean...

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Jazmin R.

Nanny

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Jazmin, and I'm a 24-year-old, happy, energetic, and loving nanny with a strong background in childcare. I'm fully COVID-19 vaccinated and boosted, and I hold a CPR certification. My experience ranges from caring for infants as young as 2 months to teenagers up to 15 years old, including those on the autism...

Maria S. says "Jasmin is amazing for taking care of my kids, always that she's needed she's there even if last minute she goes above and beyond. She has always been...

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Concetta T.

Nanny/Caregiver

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
The child I am with will be starting full-time school shortly. Ideally searching for a newborn/infant, as I am looking for longevity. I was also a PreK teacher in Metuchen for 4 years and a teacher's aide in the Edison school system for 17 years. I have nannied for over 10 years for 4 amazing families whose children have since...

Care Member says "If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Tina is amazing. She is loving, caring and completely reliable. After taking care of our daughter for the...

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Serena A.

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Serena, with over 10 years of babysitting experience and 5 years of working in preschools and daycares, I bring both expertise and a genuine love for nurturing young minds. I hold a degree in Biobehavioral Health with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University. I am...

Maura P. says "Serena was such a great sitter for my 4 month old!! She was on time, very responsible and had a great caring personality. We would definitely hire Serena...

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  • 60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 5.0

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

Infant Nannies in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies

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.

Danielle V.

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...

- Molly G.

FAQs for finding an infant nanny near you in Scotch Plains, NJ

Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Scotch Plains, NJ, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $20.00. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.

Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Scotch Plains, NJ, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.

TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 3 infant nanny profiles near you in Scotch Plains, NJ that you can check out. You can also read 17 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.

Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Scotch Plains, NJ, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.

We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.

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