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Emeline P.

Dunellen, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Emeline, an experienced nanny and certified Newborn sleep specialist with a special focus on infant development and milestones. I support babies through purposeful play, tummy time, and early routines that help them thrive. Whether you need a weekend nanny or part-time support, I'm here to help you and your little one...

Care Member says "Emeline is amazing! She has been working as a night nanny for us for the past 6 weeks and we could not be happier. She was always prompt and on time,...

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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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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
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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Alison C.

Part-Time Babysitter Available

New Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, for children between the ages of 1 to 16! I have worked with children in many capacities: tutoring, youth theatre, summer camps, church services, and in-classroom assistance. I'm passionate about encouraging creativity and imagination in kids, and I am skilled in coming up with...

Megan M. says "Alison has been our babysitter since she started out 5 years ago. I have 3 children (2 boys and one girl) and Alison is always their first choice when we...

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Elizabeth D.

Part-time

South Amboy, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been teaching ALL ages from 6 months-5 years for almost 2 years now. I have also babysat an autistic child around 10 years old for about 2 years! I have plenty of experience all around. I babysit for many families at my center as needed but wanted to look for more care since watching children bring so much joy to my life!...

Care Member says "Liz is such a great sitter! My 1.5 year old daughter absolutely loved when she came to our house. She had so much fun with her. Once she left my...

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Raquel R.

Linden, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile! . I possess more than a decade of experience in caring for children. Some of those years were spent looking after the children of close acquaintances, while the rest were dedicated to professional childcare through daycare centers or as a nanny. I am well-versed in tending to children...

Care Member says "Raquel has a lovable personality and is great with kids. She is very trustworthy and our two children ages 5 and 2 both love having her around. Raquel...

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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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Heather A.

Certified Teacher Available To Babysit.

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am currently an elementary physical education teacher in North Brunswick. I am 39 and have been teaching for 16 years. I have many years of experience with children. I also am a step mom. I took twin boys on full time many, many years ago because my husband has full custody. I have been babysitting for years now and absolutely...

Care Member says "Heather watched our active 8 year old son. She was able to keep him interested and engaged and busy, which not easy. She was reliable, professional and...

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Karina G.

Fords, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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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Delphia N.

Part-time Care Giver

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Helenanne L.

Caregiver Available - Flexible

Piscataway, NJ

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
My name is Helenanne. I live in Piscataway with my husband and teenage daughter. I have a total of 10 years' of experience as a teacher and teacher's assistant in two child care centers. There I worked with children six weeks of age and older. Additionally I have been a nanny for 4 different families. I have experience as a full...

John L. says "Thank you Helenanne for all your help watching our dog overnight. Super caring person who took great care of our dog. And even brought him a brand new dog...

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Carla J.

A Special Educator With Experience With Children Of All Ages, Available Part Time Babysitter.

Staten Island, NY

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am currently an elementary Special Education teacher for the Department of Education under the Autism Spectrum program and I have been working with children for over 5 years. I have experience with children of all ages, both in general education and students with special needs. I have received my Master's in Special Education,...
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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
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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Jasmine O.

Full / Part Time

Linden, NJ

4.3(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am a full time, professional nanny with 6 years of experience. I started caring for a 6-month-old and I have experience with children up to 15 years old! I am very big on sensory play for the younger ages. Also, reading, singing, coloring, any fun learning activites to keep your child reaching milestones! For the older...

Stephanie H. says "I can't say enough good things! From the very first day Jasmine met our children, she connected with them, and quickly developed a reliable routine...

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Stephanie M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Part-Time Caregiver Available

Jessica M. says "While caring for our daughter over the past three years, Steph has become family. From day 1, I knew our little Covid baby was in good hands and this has...

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Briana S.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Carteret, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi I'm Briana! I have 10+ years' experience in caring for children of all ages. Mother of 1. CPR certified.

Jazmine V. says "She was so great watching both of kids. They loved her and asked when she would be back."

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Dina C.

Child Care

Fanwood, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Growing up in a family with many younger cousins and close family friends, I babysat a lot! This has lead to me nannying for various additional families throughout the years. I have experience working for a vet as well, which helped me care for those families animals also. I am looking for a part-time or full-time job that will...

Margaret K. says "We recently just hired Dina for after school child care for our 7 year old daughter. She is SO helpful, flexible, and best of all our daughter...

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D'onna C.

Part Time Childcare Provider

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
I am currently a full-time Lead Teacher at a childcare center looking for an opportunity to do something fun and entertaining during my free time and to earn some extra money while at it. I've breezed through the site, and I see some interesting possibilities that I may enjoy. I have some experience in this area, so I figured...

Arnold D. says "D'onna is a quiet but intellectually strong person. Very sweet personality. Willing to learn and work hard as a team member or individually. Can be...

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Donna C.

Part-time Caregiver

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
Hello all, I am a parent, auntie, mother figure, nanny/sitter, foster child advocate and mentor. My service is multicultural. All are welcome. I call myself a "LITTLE PEOPLE" magnet. I love all children, but my heart holds a passion for infants. It feels good knowing I'll play a role in nurturing their development. I have been...

Breanna F. says "I would definitely hire Donna any time any day . Loving caring & a very special person to me & my family . Love her to pieces not only because she loves...

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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
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent part time child care reviews from local parents in Metuchen, NJ

Part Time Child Care in Metuchen, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

Emeline P.

Emeline is amazing! She has been working as a night nanny for us for the past 6 weeks and we could not be happier. She was always prompt and...

- Care member

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.

Alison C.

Alison has been our babysitter since she started out 5 years ago. I have 3 children (2 boys and one girl) and Alison is always their first...

- Megan M.

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in Metuchen, NJ

Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in NJ is $18.00.

To safely hire part time child care near you in Metuchen, NJ, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.

The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Metuchen, NJ who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.

When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Metuchen, NJ, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.

You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 1 part time child care providers near you in Metuchen, NJ who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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