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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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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...
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...
Heather F. says "We think the world of Kathleen. She is fantastic."
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,...
Eva A. says "Celine is an incredible caregiver. She was patient, attentive and caring with my son. She is a gem!! "
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jessica R. says "Julia vibed extremely well with my son. I was nervous at first because it's his first time being babysat by non-family but they clicked and she even...
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60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.33/hr as of October 2025
The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0
Part Time Babysitters in Plainfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters
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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 $21.33.
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.