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Maren F.

Part-Time Caregiver

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
I have always loved working with children. I got my first childcare job working at Daycare my sophomore year of high school in which I worked with children ages 3 months to four years. I then got a job at Connection before and after school care program. At KTC I received experience working with children going into kindergarten...

Katie C. says "Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will definitely have...

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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
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
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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Isabella D.

Nanny

Basking Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
I am an energetic, positive, reliable and creative person who has always loved working with kids. I graduated from Marist University with a bachelor's degree in psychology, and am currently pursuing my Masters in Social Work at Rutgers University. For a year before attending graduate school, I was a preschool teacher for...

Natalie B. says "Isabella babysat my 5 year old son on several occasions. Isabella always arrived with a smile on her face, ready to engage with my son while my husband...

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Alexandra M.

Nanny In Woodbridge, NJ

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Hey my names Alex , Ive been in the childcare industry for about 7-8 years now, I love caring for children of all ages but have a soft spot for infants and toddlers since that one one of the most important stages for their brain development and I feel that my personality really is a benefit factor when it comes to contributing...

Valerie R. says "Alex has been my nanny for over 6 months for my 3 year old daughter. Alex is loving, kind and helpful. She creates her own art projects for my daughter,...

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Malka S.

Attentive Loving And Joyful Caregiver

Union, NJ

4.8(1)
from
$22/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi parents! I am an enthusiastic & attentive caretaker with 9 years of experience working with children ages 0-12, and people with special needs ages 5-22. I have experience in roles such as live-in nanny, substitute teacher, babysitter, daycare assistant, special needs aid, camp counselor, housekeeper and more. I have CPR and...

Care Member says "Malka took care of our baby boy during the day while we worked from home for 3 months, from the time he was 7 months old until 10 months old. She was...

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Theo T.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Experienced Nanny Seeking Part-Time Position Hello! I am an experienced and dedicated nanny looking for a part-time position, ideally between 5-15 hours per week. Morning only and within 5 miles of Cranford. I bring over 10 years of full-time nanny experience and have worked with children ranging from 2 months to 16 years old....

Rebecca G. says "Theo is patient and kind and genuinely loves working with babies and children. She is communicative and always accessible and very dependable. She is...

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Amber F.

Experienced Young And Fun Nanny

Kenilworth, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello Families! My name is Amber & I am a bubbly, energetic, and caring 26-year-old teacher nominated for Educator Of The Year for 2 consecutive years! I am currently looking to nanny for a family summer of 2025. My availability is Mon-Fri anytime from 8am-6pm. While you can view a screenshot of my resume in my profile pictures,...

Stanley L. says "We have had many baby sitters and nanny over the years and Amber is the very best. She goes beyond the call of duty and our kids adore her. She has a...

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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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Sarah K.

Experienced Nanny

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Sarah! I've worked with and have nannied for multiple families throughout the past 10 years. To date it is the most fulfilling job I've worked yet, all credited to the amazing family's I've been so privileged to know. Kids have an unconditional love, joy, and curiosity for life that motivates me. Their carefree...

Abby B. says "Sarah has been taking care of my kids for 4 years. She is always my first call and my kids number one choice. She keeps great control with still being fun...

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Dorothy B.

Full Time, Part Time Nanny/Babysitter

Colonia, NJ

3.4(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Dorothy I have experience taking care of children 5 yr.o and 10 yr.o. I took them to play dates , activities doctor's appointments prepared dinner, help with homework etc.. I'm very energetic and easy gong with youthful personality get along and love kids , fluent in polish Full/part time

Warren R. says "Dorothy is remarkably punctual, knowledgeable, and eager to help out. We have a daughter with a communication delay who bonded well with Dorothy, who knew...

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Katherine A.

FT Caring Engaging Nanny Near Woodbridge

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello everyone, my name is Katherine or better known as Miss Jay! Been in childcare for a decade. I am an advocate of learning through play. I specialize in early childhood development ensuring milestones while also creating a safe and engaging learning environment. Certification from Penn State Extension "New Jersey Health and...

Makeda D. says "Miss Jay cared for our daughter for just under two years, starting when she was 10 months old. We are only parting ways with her as a full-time nanny...

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Stacey H.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Any healthcare providers need assistance with child care?? I am a loving professional nanny that has been laid off due to the corona virus. Clean record and many references. Thanks!!!

Georgina B. says "My 7 month old son loves Stacey. She's great with him - very natural and knowledgeable and they seem to have a lot of fun together!"

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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
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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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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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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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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Kathleen K.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
My name is Kathleen. I am interested in positions such as babysitter, nanny, dog walking, housekeeping etc. I am a college graduate holding a BA in Sociology and a minor in Psychology and one course away from teacher of the handicapped certification. I have a work history of 18 years plus with the state of NJ. I have also worked...

Heather F. says "We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic."

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Aziza S.

RELIABLE NANNY

Springfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have over 25 years of experience in childcare and teaching and a University degree as a Teacher of Russian Language and Literature. I raised two daughters and worked with many kids from birth to 12. I love working with kids and look forward to enjoying my work. I am responsible, reliable, and organized. I like to cook for...

Lena L. says "Aziza is reliable , responsible and loves kids . "

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Barbara S.

Looking For A Nanny Position Or Babysitting Position Part Time Full-Time Or Part-Time

Basking Ridge, NJ

4.9(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am currently looking for around 15 to 25 hrs of work I am a mature and experienced Babysitter/Nanny who was working FT in the Corporate World until 2015. My current job for a 5 yr old ends June 17th. My job working for a 2 yr old little girl in Morristown ended 8/23. In 2022 was working for a 2 1/2 yr old boy in Cranford. He...

Jane D. says "Barbara is an excellent caregiver. She's fun, dependable, and a great communicator. Barbara has been caring for our 2 year old daughter for several months...

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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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  • 60 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.56/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 4.1

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ

Nannies in Plainfield, NJ are rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed nannies

Maren F.

Maren was wonderful with our 3 girls, spent time doing crafts and also made sure they got outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. We will...

- Katie C.

Isabella D.

Isabella babysat my 5 year old son on several occasions. Isabella always arrived with a smile on her face, ready to engage with my son while...

- Natalie B.

Alexandra M.

Alex has been my nanny for over 6 months for my 3 year old daughter. Alex is loving, kind and helpful. She creates her own art projects for...

- Valerie R.

FAQs for finding nannies in Plainfield, NJ

The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Plainfield, NJ is as of is $22.56 per hour as of November, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.

Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 18 in Plainfield, NJ. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.

You can find different nanny services in Plainfield through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Plainfield, NJ with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.

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