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Melissa C.

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I am a 27-year-old middle school language arts teacher living in Woodbridge, NJ. I AM FULLY COVID-19 VACCINATED!! I have my bachelor's degree in English and my Master's in Teaching with certifications in k-6, special ed., and middle school (5-8) language arts. Personally, I have worked with children for as long as I can...

Ariya V. says "Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children; she took the...

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Hannah F.

Fun And Dependable Sitter

Scotch Plains, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Hannah and I absolutely love working with kids! I am currently in Graduate school at Kean University working towards my masters in occupational therapy. I have a wealth of babysitting experience. In high school I was constantly babysitting my little neighbors. Then, I started babysitting full time for a family...

Hana S. says "Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is patient, kind,...

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Alexa C.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Mountainside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Alexa and I am 24 years old living in Mountainside, New Jersey. I have experience with children all ages, and can provide multiple references if needed. I have a car and a perfect driving record too. I describe myself as responsible, creative, enthusiastic, and amiable. I love to get creative with fun activities while...

Ali H. says "I would highly recommend Alexa. She was very attentive to the children's needs and did a great job. "

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Konny F.

Part Time

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, I am 31 years old, I have 10 years of experience, working in preschools centers and babysitting for the same family. I have excellent references. I love working with kids, I'm very patient and sweet, I speak Spanish and English. I have a preschooler and a 10-month-old baby.

Renee H. says "Konny is extremely kind, creative, and caring! She has watched both of my children and I trust her 100%."

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Nubia D.

Best Babysitter Ever!

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Nubia I am a very experienced and professional nanny. I am extremely responsible, trustworthy, caring and loving mother of two beautiful grownup girls and I am looking to work as a part-time/full-time nanny. I have some college education and I'm also fluent in Portuguese. I have 18 years of experience...

Care Member says "Nubia has cared for my three children for the past year and they absolutely love her! She takes them on trips, makes sure they have lunch before heading...

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Gabrielle C.

Part Time Caregiver

Madison, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have four younger siblings and have loved watching them for years. I am a sophomore in college and have my own car to drive myself to and from your home. I am Red Cross certified and CPR certified. I would love to chat further about how I can assist you!

Phelicia D. says "Gabrielle took care of my three sons. Now, 3 boys alone is a lot of work, but considering they are all abusive, socially awkward, and slightly autistic,...

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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
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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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Ashley F.

Part-Time Caretaker Available

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm 26 years old and I currently work as a registered nurse. I love my job as a nurse, but I would love to be able to work with children of all ages. I have been babysitting since I was 13-year-old, kids of all ages. I have changed diapers, played, made dinner, handled baths, and put kids to bed. I currently work full time as a...
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Evelyn D.

Fun, Enthusiastic Sitter

Springfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I started my career as a cheerleading coach for 3-5th graders, which ultimately led to my passion of caring for children. I have a younger sister, as well, so I am constantly around children. I am very organized, responsible, and energetic. I love to create fun and exciting activities for children to do, as seeing a smile on a...

Cinetta M. says "Evie worked for us for a few short months but it seemed like we knew her forever. She was great with the kids and they haven't stopped asking about her...

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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
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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Tiiera B.

Social Work Student Available For Part-Time Work

Roselle, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Tiiera and I am interested in being your Nanny! I am graduate in Masters of Social Work candidate at Rutgers University and I have about 2-3 years of experience with nanny/babysitting work. I have a clean driving and background record, I don't smoke or drink, and I can provide resume upon request. I am looking for...

Iesha W. says "Tiiera is reliable baby sitter. She kept great communication with me and my husband. My daughter is 10 months and she took great care of her. We hired her...

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Jessica D.

Energetic Babysitter - Part Time

Berkeley Heights, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi, I am Jessica. I am a Occupational Therapy Assistant right now at Irvington School district. I have experience working with both regular and children with disabilities. I have been babysitting over 10 years now. I have an understanding of food allergies and I have been educated on administering an EPI Pen. I am a strong...

Patricia M. says "Jessica was so great with our 5 year old son and you could tell she had years of experience with kids! She came prepared with games and fun activities...

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Carolina A.

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I've been working full time with children for the last 5 years. It's great to be a part of their life and their development. About myself, I am 30 years old, I am very patient, calm, I love sharing stories with the kids, I encourage them to express themselves thru art, or music, crafts and drawing. I know how to swim and I'm...

Care Member says "Carole is a truly terrific nanny. She's been with us for a year and the only reason we are parting ways is because we are moving out of state. She has...

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Sarah B.

Friendly And Loving Part-Time Caregiver

Edison, NJ

from
$15/hr
Craft assistance
looking for some experience to help pursue a career in early childhood development. I am currently going to school on Tuesday and Friday from 11a-2p and am pursuing a liberal arts major. I am aiming do something in early childhood development and so I would like to get some early experience to assist me in getting a degree in...
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Kathryn P.

Babysitter Available

South Plainfield, NJ

from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am located in South Plainfield and currently work 3 nights a week. I'm Looking for a part time or just the occasional sitter. I've been working with kids since 2012. Starting out with families in the neighborhood and then Working at a day care for a couple years and then went on to working as a nanny in Westfield. I also speak...
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Cassie P.

Kindergarten Teacher Available As Part Time Babysitter (Weekends & Summer)

Highland Park, NJ

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been working as a caregiver for children for since I was in high school. I have worked for many years as a babysitter, a professional certified elementary school teacher, and as a private tutor. I am currently teach Kindergarten full time. I have a NJ State teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood...
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Jenna H.

Part-time Babysitter

Basking Ridge, NJ

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I would just like to start off by thanking you for reviewing my profile. My name is Jenna, I am 26 years old and grew up in Basking Ridge, NJ. I currently live in Morristown and work in Chatham as a Special Education teacher. I am looking for part time tutoring/babysitting work over the summer in the afternoons. Please...
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Lina R.

Part-time Baby-sitter And Tutor

Bound Brook, NJ

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
I have work with children in pre-k and first grade. I also grew up taking care of my younger sister.
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Marisa G.

Babysitter Available!

Westfield, NJ

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
Hi! My name is Marisa and I am 29 years old, currently residing in Jersey City, NJ. I am a social worker, currently working as a case manager and crisis counselor at a higher education institution. Due to the nature of academics, I am looking for part-time summer work. I have had over 15 years of experience working with children...
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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

Melissa C.

Melissa was our summer babysitter for our two boys (elementary school age) for two summers (2019 and 2020). Melissa truly loves children;...

- Ariya V.

Hannah F.

Hannah was our family sitter for our child's kindergarten school year. She was A+ with them and a great communicator with us parents. She is...

- Hana S.

Dorothy B.

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

- Warren R.

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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