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Maria S.

Part-time Child Care

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 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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Natalie S.

Part Time Care Giver Available

South Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Natalie and I am going to be a sophomore in college in the fall. I enjoy things like working out, playing golf at a competitive level, eating healthy, yoga and being around kids. As I am home for the summer I am willing to babysit and care for children from ages 4-12. Last summer I had a lot of experience with...
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Samantha H.

Part-Time Caregiver

South Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
I have babysat my neighbors who were (boy) 6 years old and (girl) 10 years old for a few hours. I have also babysat and taken care of my newborn cousin up until now (she is now 22 months old). I have an 11-year-old brother who I have watched on numerous occasions. I have babysat a 4-year-old boy and sister 7 years old many times...
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Charlotte A.

Nurturing Care Provider

South Plainfield, NJ

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
Searching for part time nanny position preferably 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday at this time. Experienced in providing childcare to children of all ages.
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Kathryn P.

Babysitter Available

South Plainfield, NJ

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Kylie M.

Fun, Outgoing, Kind Sitter

South Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! My name is Kylie and I am currently a 21-year-old college student. I have an associates degree and am working towards my bachelors at Rutgers University. I LOVE children and have 10+ years of experience ranging from newborns to 14 years old. I am a nanny to a wonderful family during the school year but am looking...
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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
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Talitha F.

Part Time Babysitter

North Brunswick, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
My career as an educator spans 25 years across several subjects and grade levels. I also work as a part time nanny. I truly love working with kids. I am responsible, caring, engaging and energetic I have great references from happy parents! I also provide tutoring services. I have a lot of experience teaching both gifted...

Care Member says "Talitha was phenomenal. She was on time, kept me updated every-time. Kind and patient. HIGLY SUGGEST! My kids loved her! "

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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
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Janine S.

Existing Mom With Experience

New Providence, NJ

4.2(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm Janine, I'm fun, loving, respectful and exciting. I have experience with kids, having 2 honor rolls of my own. I would love to find a job with a family who would love my help in shaping their little ones lives to be fun, joyous, educational and filled with laughter. I'm seeking mainly a weekend and or part-time job. I...

Lashell S. says "Janine has been amazing with both my children. She is professional, patient and goes above and beyond to ensure she is providing excellent service. My...

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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
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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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
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Kathryn S.

Responsible And Caring Part-time Babysitter

Cranford, NJ

3.8(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I am a Licensed Social Worker currently looking to add some childcare to my schedule! I have 4+ years caring for children ages 6 weeks through age 12. I have always enjoyed working with children. I love imaginative play, being outdoors, reading to children, and arts and crafts. I also have experience with taking care of...

Chris L. says "Kathryn is very dependable when it comes to the care for children. She not only looks out in her best interest for herself but also the families needs. She...

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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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Jordan M.

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Jordan and I am a first year student in the Master of Social Work program at Rutgers NB. I am looking for some part-time hours before my night courses and would love to help out if this position is still available. I have 7 years of babysitting experience and I can provide references. I have my own car with...

Colleen L. says "Jordan was a fantastic after school sitter for my children. She was reliable, friendly, and punctual. My kids love her. I highly recommend her for any...

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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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Robyn P.

Part Time Baby Sitting

Fords, NJ

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
I have 12 years experience babysitting. I have worked with special needs children for over 5 years. I am great with Small children and pre teens. I love the outdoors, great with baking and creative projects. I am Currently a licensed Insurance agent with The Hartford but I am looking to rejoin the Nanny force. I truly enjoyed my...

Courtney B. says "Robyn was punctual, respectful and very mature. She was caring towards my children and very sweet. "

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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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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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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
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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  • 60 part time child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time child care is 5.0

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

Part Time Child Care in South Plainfield, NJ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care

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.

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.

Talitha F.

Talitha was phenomenal. She was on time, kept me updated every-time. Kind and patient. HIGLY SUGGEST! My kids loved her!

- Care member

FAQs for finding part time child care near you in South Plainfield, 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 $20.50.

To safely hire part time child care near you in South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield, 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 South Plainfield, 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 6 part time child care providers near you in South Plainfield, NJ who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.

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