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Monet D.

Part Time Caregiver And Tutor Available

Plainfield, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been caring for children since I was 14. Their ages range from 6 months to now 18 years old, due to my 9 years of experience as a high school educator. I have also cared for kids while the parents were away for weekend trips and, in my role as an educator, I have taken groups of as many as 28 students on a 3 day 2 night...
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Tiffany W.

Part-time Cargiver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I really enjoy working with elderly patients and Children. I have over 10 years experience in being a Caregiver. from Children to Elderly. I truly do enjoy what I do. I am know for being Caring, understanding, helpful, hardworking, and so much more. Recommendation letters available upon request

Melanie H. says "We will miss Tiffany as she became part of our family. She was punctual and professional and she is an asset to anyone who has her assistance."

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Leah C.

Part-Time Babysitter!

Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I'm 50-year-old looking for Pt work for Date Night and Weekends! I have over 20+ year of babysitting friends & family kids. Watch my 6-year-old grand-baby since she was 6 weeks old.. I have a 31-year-old so that shows you that I have a enough experiences. I'm now watching her daughter.. The cycle started all over again. You want...
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Delphia N.

Part-time Care Giver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a 21-year-old full-time student at Duquesne University seeking graduating in December 2017. I have years of experience watching children, and I also work as a patient care technician at Children's hospital. Children are my passion! MY Schedule is very flexible. References available upon request.

Remi N. says "She was very friendly and very nice to my child! My child was so happy to play with her. l was sick so it's very helpful !"

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Panutchanard S.

Part Time Nanny :)

Plainfield, NJ

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
Hello, I have spent almost 3 years working as an Au Pair to take care of 3 different age gaps of children in different years (infant, toddler, pre-teens, and teenager) before that I worked in a hospital as a nurse in Thailand for over 3 years. Currently, I'm a student and looking for a part-time job. In addition, I have a...
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Lisa S.

Plainfield, NJ

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I am the oldest of 9 children. I've been babysitting and taking care of newborns since I was 9 years old. Unsupervised babysitting of newborns and small children since I was 13. I am currently almost 35 and married. Unable to have children. Right now I am working part time as a barista at Starbucks and am looking for...
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Karla S.

Plainfield, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Karla I am 23 years old. I hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education licensing. During the school year I am a pre-kindergarten teacher. I am very passionate about early childhood development and helping children better their skills. I am fluent in Spanish and English. At this time I am...
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Savannah C.

Hey, I'm Savannah! I'm 24 & The Safest And Coolest Baby Sitter There Is! Savannah To The Rescue!!

Plainfield, NJ

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$27/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun, caring, charismatic, and always down to have a good time! I like working with kids because they're non judgmental , they are fun to be around and I love to see their little, but big personalities! Children also love to have fun and I'm here for it! I started working with kids when I was in...
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Naomi T.

Child Care

Plainfield, NJ

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 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....
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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
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Solay C.

Part Time College Student

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as energetic, responsible and warm. In my spare time, I like to read, go into nature or listen to energy boosting podcasts. I'm looking for a job that allows me to also be a part time student. I love working with kids because I see them as pure and the way their minds work is inspiring. I would love...

Macy P. says "Solay was an amazing babysitter. I am my younger brother's guardian and she took great care of him. She even helped out around the house knowing that I have...

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Kathleen K.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Clark, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Kiara O.

Part-time Or Full-time

Roselle, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Kiara. I am currently a college student and I am looking to work Part-time or Full-time. I enjoy children a lot being that I have a lot of younger family members, so I was always designated as the "go-to sitter". I have an open availability and I am willing to help out! My favorite things to do are arts and...

Jacqueline L. says "My little one loved spending time with Kiara. She was always on time and completely dependable. I recommend her to anyone."

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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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Lauren B.

Personal Details

Garwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
I like working with kids because being around them is fun, yet challenging and rewarding. I'm looking for a job that lets me provide a service with two purposes. On one hand I get to care for, comfort and entertain an awesome kid, while at the same time being there for the parent when needed and offer some support....

Care Member says "Lauren is the only person I will trust with my kids and pets! She's always patient, loving, and reliable. She's especially great with my special needs...

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Sakina S.

Union, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
College student looking for some part time work. I have been babysitting for almost 10 years! Love hands on activities with kids, like baking or puzzles, and turning clean up into a game! Available weekends and some weekday mornings.

Angela J. says "Very personable and friendly. My son took to her right away. She is reliable and I look forward to hiring her again for my child care needs."

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Khayanna B.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Roselle, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hii! Currently I'm FREE for date nights weekdays after 6:30 p.m. Mondays Fridays rotate sometimes free after 2:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays - after 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays I'm FREE - I'm in two weddings this year (I love my friends LOL) they are back-to-back, so looking for another income source,...

Care Member says "Khayanna has been an absolute blessing for our family! She is so patient, caring, and attentive with our 15-month-old, and it’s clear they truly love...

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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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Karina G.

Fords, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Karina! I am a part-time daycare teacher in the summer, and I am a floater while I'm in school. I currently go to school full time and I've been working at the daycare for about 4 years. I have much experience with kids of all ages, ranging from ages as young as 6 months - 10 years old. I have nannied for multiple...

Maria L. says "Karina is wonderful! She was a huge help with the kids while we worked from home and she is a reliable caregiver and extremely responsible! She cares for...

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Nida A.

Part Time

Edison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
I am Nida I love kids I know how to care because I am a mother too I am very caring . iam very caring and resposible.

Yamna A. says "Nida was very caring and kind with my daughter. She watched her from when she was 4 months old to 1 year old. We decided to put my daughter in daycare for...

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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.22/hr as of October 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ

Part Time Babysitters in Plainfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Tiffany W.

We will miss Tiffany as she became part of our family. She was punctual and professional and she is an asset to anyone who has her...

- Melanie H.

Delphia N.

She was very friendly and very nice to my child! My child was so happy to play with her. l was sick so it's very helpful !

- Remi N.

Jessica S.

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

- Care member

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Plainfield, NJ

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Plainfield, NJ. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.

When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Plainfield, NJ, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.

How much babysitters are paid near you in Plainfield, NJ depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Plainfield, NJ is $20.22.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Plainfield, NJ, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.

Part-time babysitters near you in Plainfield, NJ offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.

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