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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
Carpooling
craft assistance
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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Tiffany W.

Part-time Cargiver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Julia A.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! I'm Julia, and I've been babysitting for over 3. 5 years, gaining hands-on experience with children of all ages. I truly love working with kids and enjoy creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for them to grow and thrive. Over the years, I've built strong relationships with families, providing trustworthy,...

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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Donna M.

Part-Time / Full-Time Babysitter Available

Staten Island, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am the mother of four grown children. I am interested in providing my services an expertise to assist parents in babysitting their own children. My genuine love and maternal instincts are truly an asset that any parent would appreciate from a caregiver to their loved one. I believe in positive reinforcing, challenge your...

Katie B. says "There are many things I could say about Donna, but most importantly, we trust her with our three young children. It was not easy for me to find someone I...

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Konny F.

Part Time

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
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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Kiara O.

Part-time Or Full-time

Roselle, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 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
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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Alexa C.

Part-time Babysitter Available

Mountainside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Emeli B.

Part-Time Babysitter

Bound Brook, NJ

3.5(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello my name is Emeli , I graduated from Manville high school in June of 2014, I also attended the American institute of medical science to become a medical assistant. I also have life guarding experience from working at a few hotel pools and at the YMCA a few years ago. I also worked at stellar academy which is an excellent...
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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
Grocery shopping
meal prep
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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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
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Luz R.

Part-Time Care Provider

New Brunswick, NJ

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I am a childcare provider that has been working for different families for about 20 years now. I used to work in a daycare for 7 years. I have experience with babies since birth, until the teenager years. I am a mother of four that are all grown up now. I love kids and my priority is their safety and healthy development, I...

Care Member says "Luz as an absolutely amazing caretaker and Nanny. She started with our son at 5 months age and immediately showed her experience, warmth, and...

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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
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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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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Tatiana C.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello dear parents, I've been living in NYC for 14+years, now I live in NJ, I am a loving, friendly, creative, trustworthy, mature and experienced nanny/babysitter with over 10+ years of experience. I understand how important it is for your child to spend every day with someone who cares about them and is interested in their...

Care Member says "Tati, our absolute gem of a nanny, has been with our family the last two years. She is the most hardworking, responsible, loving, energetic, and...

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Solay C.

Part Time College Student

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Nubia D.

Best Babysitter Ever!

Cranford, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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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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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
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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Yvonne G.

Hillside, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi my name is Yvonne. I'm here looking for a part time gig any chance I'm free. I've been working with children over 20 years now, ages newborn to 12 years old. I love art, drawing and painting. Feel free to ask questions.

Anna K. says "Yvonne was my son's primary caretaker in daycare as an infant and she is incredibly good with babies and young kids. She is kind, thoughtful, observant,...

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  • 60 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.67/hr as of November 2025

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

Recent part time babysitter reviews from local parents in Scotch Plains, NJ

Part Time Babysitters in Scotch Plains, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed part time babysitters

Maria S.

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,...

- Victoria A.

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.

Julia A.

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...

- Jessica R.

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

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, NJ is $18.67.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Scotch Plains, 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 Scotch Plains, 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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