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Maria S.

Experienced Babysitter Available From 8.30 To 3 Pm. But Can Be Flexible After Talk.

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
Hi, my name is Maria Cristina, but everyone call me just Cristina. I'm Portuguese, living in Scotch Plains. I talk /write fluent English, and understand and talk some Spanish . Im a babysitter with 10 years of experience, and I can provide references. Im available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Occasionally I can...

Denise B. says "Maria is a terrific nanny and an amazing person! She was a nanny to our young children for two years. I was immediately struck by her genuine warmth and...

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Carolline K.

Scotch Plains, NJ

from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hey, I came to the US as an aupair, believing it would be a great opportunity to learn English and to take care of kids. I love children so this was certainly a great choice for me! During my time as an aupair I took care of a girl aged 3 to 5 as if she was my little sister. She and her family captured my heart as they are...
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Marlen D.

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello, My name is Marlen. I am very interested in the position. I live in Clark, NJ . I have 15+ years in experience caring for children, starting as a babysitter at the age of 15 to now having the experience of a mom. I always try to follow or set a schedule for young children as they thrive well with schedules set. I am...
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Mia G.

Babysitter

Scotch Plains, NJ

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Mia and I am a certified teacher with a Master's in Special Education from The College of New Jersey. I have been working with children for over 7 years and have experience in different positions (summer camps, daycares, private tutoring, private babysitting, etc.) I have always enjoyed babysitting and love to...
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Angelina C.

Experienced Sitter For Evenings Or Occasional Sitting

Elizabeth, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I have extensive child care experience. I have been babysitting for over 10 years for family and close friends. Also, I took safe sitting classes and became certified in safe sitting and CPR for all age groups. I enjoy working with children and look forward to finding work with a great family. I DO work a FT job so I am...

Dominique H. says "Angelina is very fun loving caring kindhearted she is dependable and will always try her best at whatever she does. She is a wonderful person she loves...

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Joan C.

Part Time Caregiver Available.

Piscataway, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
As of my profession I love taking care of people like adult or child I even have a child of my own whom I took care of since newborn until now. I graduated my four year course in bachelor of science in Nursing that is why I am used to take care of people adult and child. I can also tutor a child, do the housekeeping and cook as...

Care Member says "Joan has been with us taking care of my baby since 8 months now. She is very warm, compassionate, caring and kind hearted. She is very punctual and...

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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
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
*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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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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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
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
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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Bridget K.

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, my name is Bridget. I live in Rahway, New Jersey and I am currently a third grade teacher looking for a full time nanny position. I have my bachelor's degree in early childhood education, a bachelor's degree in sociology, and a master's degree in teaching from The College of New Jersey. I graduated from Union County...

Reuwai H. says "Bridget took care of our three girls on many occasions. She was always on time, friendly, and responsible. She was also flexible if we had last minute...

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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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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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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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
meal prep
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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Sofiya N.

Sofiya

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Sofiya. I am a college grad who loves taking care of other people. I have experience taking care of children (ages: 8mon - 12yrs old) as well as of elderly people which includes handicapped (ages 80+ yrs old). As parts of National Honor Society, I tutored my younger peers in English and Biology in high...

Care Member says "I've known Sofiya since she was a baby—I’m a friend of the family. She’s always been kind, thoughtful, and willing to help out. I’ve hired her for a few...

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Jessica S.

Experienced Sitter - Various Availability

Metuchen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been in childcare for over 10 years. In college I was an on call / date night nanny for over 10 families that I accumulated by working as a camp counselor and at a daycare. At the same time, I was also a part time nanny for a family I met through here! I have a BA in elementary education and special education. I also have...

Care Member says "Jess is a fantastic babysitter! My little one really enjoyed her company. She was very patient with her and even assisted with homework. She comes...

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Katera P.

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
As a big sister of two younger brothers and a younger sister, I've learned the responsibilities of handling children at a young age. I'm mature, reliable, and punctual. I take initiative and take charge but still create a fun environment for kids. I have worked privately with multiple families over the years as a...

Danielle W. says "Katera helped watch our 2 boys on New Year's. She was prompt, very responsible and the kids warmed up to her quickly. Absolutely would hire again!"

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Giana E.

Babysitter For The Week And Your Nights Out :)

Maplewood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I was a camp counselor for 5 years. I have worked with babies ranging from 3 months old-14 months old and children ranging from ages 3-12 years old. I have also worked with children with disabilities such as Asperger's, ADHD, and on the spectrum. I am looking for babysitting job from Monday-Friday at the starting rate of $25/hr....

Alexandra M. says "Giana took care of our 2.5 year old and they had a great time! She arrived on time, was great at keeping him busy, and at calming him down when needed....

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Maria S.

Part-time Child Care

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am looking to obtain part-time babysitting jobs in the afternoon, evenings and some weekends. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with comfort...

Victoria A. says "Maria is fantastic! She provided evening care for our 3yo daughter S for 5 months, 3x/week (~12 hours). Maria picked S up from daycare, prepared meals,...

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Diana A.

Edison, NJ

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hey there! I'm Diana, a 28-year-old industrial engineering graduate from the class of 2019. That same year, I traveled to Maine to care for three adorable kids, 2-year-old twins and their 5-year-old big brother. I spent two amazing years with them, wrapping up in September. Since I'm an only child, they truly felt like my...

Kimberly H. says "Diana is kind and loving. Always at my house early to take care of my little one. I have recommended Diana and will over and over again! She is...

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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
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
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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  • 60 overnight babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.75/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated overnight babysitters is 5.0

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

Overnight Babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed overnight babysitters

Maria S.

Maria is a terrific nanny and an amazing person! She was a nanny to our young children for two years. I was immediately struck by her...

- Denise B.

Angelina C.

Angelina is very fun loving caring kindhearted she is dependable and will always try her best at whatever she does. She is a wonderful...

- Dominique H.

Joan C.

Joan has been with us taking care of my baby since 8 months now. She is very warm, compassionate, caring and kind hearted. She is very...

- Care member

FAQs for finding an overnight babysitter near you in Scotch Plains, NJ

Not sure how to find a babysitter near you in Scotch Plains, NJ that you can trust to watch your children overnight? You can use Care.com to search for overnight babysitters who can tackle the babysitter duties you need help with and who have an overnight babysitting rate that aligns with your budget. You can search by years of experience and read through reviews from families to get an idea of how trustworthy an overnight babysitter is, but it’s always a good idea to do your own interview and check their references.

Overnight babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ start at $23.75, but the exact cost of hiring a babysitter to stay overnight can vary based on each sitter’s years of experience and qualifications.

Overnight babysitters can take on a wide variety of babysitter duties. You can search Care.com profiles to find an overnight sitter who can help with tasks like cooking, laundry, light housekeeping, and homework. Review 4 profiles to see which babysitter duties care providers near Scotch Plains, NJ feel comfortable tackling.

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