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Aparna C.

Summer Good Times Ahead

Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I spent a good deal of time dealing with children. I am a certified teacher and before this had been a babysitter since high school. I work with toddlers up to highschoolers. I like babysitting for younger children because they're fun and...
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Karla S.

Plainfield, NJ

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Karla I am 23 years old. I hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Early Childhood Education licensing. During the school year I am a pre-kindergarten teacher. I am very passionate about early childhood development and helping children better their skills. I am fluent in Spanish and English. At this time I am...
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Theresa A.

Tess

Plainfield, NJ

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm just moved to the area and am looking for something to supplement my income. I grew up in a large family and seem to have always been taking care of a younger sibling. I started babysitting for neighbors at 12 and was a camp counselor for 2 years. I recently took care of a 4-month-old for the summer and have experience with...
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Yailine M.

Enthusiastic Sitter

Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Yailine and I am a Rutgers Business School graduate. I have an abundance of communication-related experience. I am CPR certified, given to me by Rutgers University, and am overall quick on my feet and adept with working with children. I do not smoke nor do I drink. I am very creative with crafts and small...
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Devyn J.

Plainfield, NJ

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi. I'm Devyn!! I'm currently a student at Louisiana State University (LSU) studying fashion. I've been working with kids for a little over 5 years. Most recently I worked at a daycare working with kids from the age of 3 months - 7 years old. During the summer and winter breaks I work at my former cheer gym as a Jr. Cheer coach....
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Maggie H.

Plainfield, NJ

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. in Liberal Arts, concentration in Humanities. I have 10 years of experience teaching as a lead teacher, most recently at Chatham Day School for seven years as the art teacher for grades preschool through eighth grade, lead preschool teacher & co-lead a mommy and me program....
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Allyson T.

Certified Child Explorer

Westfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
I am fun, caring and compassionate! Graduated from the University of Vermont in May of 2020 with a Dual Endorsement in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I am First Aid and CPR certified as of June 2024. I have 13 years of experience with child care in various settings. I have a passion for children and enjoy...

Michelle C. says "Allyson was wonderfully engaging, warm, and energetic with my two active children, ages 2.5 and 6.5. She is great with kids, and mine really loved...

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Nina K.

Experienced Afterschool Babysitter/Pet Sitter

New Providence, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Nina and I am 35 years old living in New Providence. I am available 1-3 days a week afterschool. I work until 3:30 in New Providence so am able to come from there. My start time would be dependent on where you live but between 3:40-4:00 is possible. I have been babysitting for over 20 years now. I have also...

Sabrina B. says "Nina is one-of-a-kind. I say that from experience as we have had and known several nannies. I even hesitate to write this because I hope she will come...

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Maren F.

Part-Time Caregiver

Piscataway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Lauren B.

Personal Details

Garwood, NJ

5.0(1)
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$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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Bridget K.

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Bridget. I live in Rahway, New Jersey and I am currently a third grade teacher looking for a full time nanny position. I have my bachelor's degree in early childhood education, a bachelor's degree in sociology, and a master's degree in teaching from The College of New Jersey. I graduated from Union County...

Reuwai H. says "Bridget took care of our three girls on many occasions. She was always on time, friendly, and responsible. She was also flexible if we had last minute...

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Karina G.

Fords, NJ

4.2(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Barbara S.

Looking For A Nanny Position Or Babysitting Position Part Time Full-Time Or Part-Time

Basking Ridge, NJ

4.9(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Jayde W.

Middlesex, NJ

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
I'm a compassionate and experienced caregiver, dedicated to providing exceptional care for your little ones. My journey into child care began at the young age of 16 when I started babysitting during my summers off. Currently, I am in a Masters program at NYU working toward licensure to become a Licensed Mental Health Therapist....

Naja K. says "Hiring Jayde was my first experience using care.com and also trusting a stranger with my baby. I can say that I made no mistake! Jayde came into my home and...

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Melissa C.

Part-Time Babysitter/Tutor Available!

Woodbridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Allison S.

Basking Ridge, NJ

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am teacher. Since middle school, I have babysat for various families. From Summer 2020 to now I worked at the Y child day care center. I have experience with children from 4 months old to 8th grade.

Julie S. says "So glad we found Allison, she took on our shift with one of our toddlers very last minute and still got here on time when informed I needed help the...

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Layani B.

South Plainfield, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hi, I'm Layani! I'm a hardworking, caring, and outgoing person who absolutely loves working with children! I have two years of experience in aftercare programs at local elementary schools, as well as working at summer camps. I'm also CPR certified, ensuring your child's safety is always my top priority. In addition to my...

Jamia G. says "Layani is exactly and extremely patient with children. She worked with my daughter in aftercare program for 3 years. She is reliable and understanding...

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Kristina P.

Responsible Babysitter For Fun!

Rahway, NJ

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Kristina P. This is my 10th year working as a ELA Special Education teacher. I have my masters in Special Education from the University of Kansas, as well as 3 teaching certifications. My past work experience includes working for 13 years in a highly accredited child care center as a primary caregiver and...

Candice M. says "She was quick to respond to short notice. My kids loved her."

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Helenanne L.

Caregiver Available - Flexible

Piscataway, NJ

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Catherine R.

Chatham, NJ

5.0(1)
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$38/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Catherine and I recently graduated with my Master's in Nursing from Johns Hopkins University. I am looking for caregiving and/or pet sitting gigs in the Northern NJ area. I start a new full time nursing job in August, but will remain local to the area and can stay on for part time / date-night sitting beyond...

Cara S. says "Thank you! Great date night caretaker, I have a 2 and 4 year old, our kids look forward to Catherine coming over and don't want her to leave. Thank you!"

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  • 60 summer child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.67/hr as of August 2025

Recent summer child care reviews from local parents in Plainfield, NJ

Summer Child Care in Plainfield, NJ are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed summer child care

Allyson T.

Allyson was wonderfully engaging, warm, and energetic with my two active children, ages 2.5 and 6.5. She is great with kids, and mine really...

- Michelle C.

Nina K.

Nina is one-of-a-kind. I say that from experience as we have had and known several nannies. I even hesitate to write this because I hope she...

- Sabrina B.

Maren F.

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...

- Katie C.

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