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After school babysitters in Merritt Island, FL
Mariela B.
Merritt Island, FL
$10-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi- my name is Mariela. I've been working with kids since I was 15. I staring by taking care of children from family and friends. I have 3 nieces and 2 nephews all under the age of 11, in which I babysit when needed. If it's nice out, I like to take the kids outside, but if not, I get creative and start up some arts and crafts.
Mariela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with pretty much everything, I can keep up with messes, do crafts, bath time, bed time and mostly everything in between! I currently work as a VPK teacher at a local preschool but am looking for an evening and weekend job!
Annabelle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I'd describe my personality as silly, sweet and nurturing.
I like working with kids because I am a mom myself and have a passion for raising the next generation mindfully. I have been babysitting for 9 years since I was 15, all age ranges. I have been an au pair for a 3-year-old in France for a year a few years ago and my son...
Avery W.
Merritt Island, FL
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Avery,
I recently moved to Sarasota about 8 months ago from the East Coast of Florida. I received my bachelor's degree from UCF. My focus was Interdisciplinary Studies and I also have a minor in education. I have over 7 years of nannying/babysitting experience, mostly during high school and throughout college. After...
Hi there! I am a 22-year-old United States Air Force veteran looking for nannying/babysitting opportunities.
I have been babysitting and volunteering to help with children since the age of 15. I cared for children aged four months-10 years for two years in my hometown at Pathway Church in Wichita, Kansas.
I have experience...
Kaci can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Hello! My name is Emma and I am 18 years old. I have always loved kids and have two nephews of my own now. The youngest just turned 1-year-old and the oldest is about to turn four! I frequently see and care for them. I am currently attending USF in Tampa but do not leave until mid-August. I am very responsible, caring, kind and...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
I have 20 plus years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I am recently retired from accounting job and past two years babysitting my grandchildren (they have since started school). I have raised two wonderful, successful children of my own.
Sharon can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Amari G.
Rockledge, FL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi Families! My name is Amari, I am 19 years old and a sophomore at The University of North Carolina - Greensboro (now online). I like to describe myself as a very empathetic, reliable, and loyal person. I am very family oriented and always seeking ways to grow as a person!
For work, I am interested in full time care, school...
Amari can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Amari worked really well with my son. She has a quiet nature and kept him engaged and on schedule well. I would hire her again! "
Maryelen S.
Danielle R.
Cocoa Beach, FL
$16/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Danielle. I am currently in college working towards my bachelor's degree in Nursing. I have always loved working with children and that is what I plan to do after I finish my degree. In high school, I volunteered and was later given a job at a daycare center with children from 6 weeks old to 6 years old. I have...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We love Danielle. She has been amazing from the start. Always on time, doing activities with the kids, and the kids warmed up to her right away. My oldest always asks when she's coming back over. You can tell Danielle loves kids and knows how to care for them!"
Olivia P.
Mercedes E.
Melbourne, FL
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hey you!
I am currently 18 years old and I super excited to watch after your kids!
I have been babysitting since I was 12, but now that I have a car I can do many more things with your kids.
I love watching kids take on the world and experience new things, and I am willing to do errands and clean up a little bit around the...
Mercedes can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mercedes is amazing! Very responsible, great with kids and very mature!"
Maya G.
Sierra W.
Rockledge, FL
$9-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with young children for over 20 years. I have experience babysitting and working in a daycare setting. I am hoping to find a family or two to babysit for full time in my home, or a few families that are looking for drop in care.
Sierra can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sierra is amazing with children and no matter what happens she's prepared for anything and is extremely understanding and nurturing of neurodivergent children and I would 100% recommend her to anyone."
Marissa S.
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Alyssa and the experience that I currently have is caring for a family friend's baby that is a 1-year-old - I have been caring for her for 6-8 hours a day whenever I am called and needed since she was 6 months. I also babysit my little cousin and have every summer since she was 6. I have a reliable car and would...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Alyssa watched my daughter from 6 months to a year old and she was amazing! My daughter grew fond of her very quickly. She is very nurturing & reliable highly recommended for your little ones"
Taylor R.
Viktoria R.
Satellite Beach, FL
$20-25/hr • 15 yrs exp
Full Time/Part Time 10+years Of Child Care Experience.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a vehicle with a valid clean driver license. CPR Certification and working towards my bachelors in children development.
I've done volunteer work in the past in different countries . Baby sitter available.
Viktoria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Viktoria is a great nanny you can ever ask for. She is reliable and dependable. She’s very caring, warm and energetic. Anything I asked of her she did without any issues and followed directions every well. My family and I were very happy with the services she...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe myself as patient, loving, and understanding. In my spare time I enjoy reading, exploring nature and being with family.
As the oldest of all my siblings and a lot of cousins, of all ages, my experience and responsibilities with children started at a young age. As did my passion for caring with children of all...
Gabrielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Gabrielle, she is so sweet! We are moving out of state and are so sad to have to say goodbye. Gabrielle is caring, adventurous, smart and a joy to be around. My son is just under two years old and very shy, but he took to Gabrielle right away! I have...
Kayla R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My personality is warm, funny, and animated.
I'm looking for a job that leaves me with a feeling of fulfillment, satisfaction that I provided something good for someone else at the end of the day.
I started working with kids when I was a teenager caring for families in my neighborhood.
In my younger twenties I became a full...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Caregiver was on time and came right in and made my kids feel very comfortable and cared for throughout the whole assignment. She is sweet, kind and you can tell everything she does is coming from the heart. I would definitely choose her as care giver again...
Care member
4.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced child care teacher. I am available for full-time or part-time opportunity. With over 13 years of experience, I have taken care of children of all ages and children respond to my love and care. I volunteered at a hospital in the 70's in the emergency department. This experience has equipped me to know how to...
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Victoria helped us with after school childcare for my 6 & 10 year kids for the past 4 months. She helped with household chores, cooking and supervising homework. She is very caring and dependable. We were sad to see her leave but wish her the best in her full time...
Chandni D.
Hello! My name is Avery and I'm currently in graduate school for occupational therapy at the University of Florida. I began babysitting in middle school and have continued to do so ever since. I have watched a range of ages, from a 7-month-old I recently nannied, up to 11 years old, and just about everything in between. I have...
Avery can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Hi! I am a recent graduate from Florida Atlantic University, where I studied Marine Science and Oceanography. I have four years of experience babysitting for a special needs child, which have been some of the most fulfilling moments of my life. In addition to this, I have experience babysitting children ranging from ages 2-12....
Summer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Natalie G.
Melbourne, FL
$15-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! I am a reliable and fun sitter with a full-time job, looking for a family in need of care in the mornings/day time and occasional evenings! I am willing to help with anything from school drop-off, breakfast, errands, housework, etc. I am willing to work as often or as little as you need me, on a regular or as-needed...
Natalie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Hello, I'm Monét. I am fun-loving, trustworthy, caring, respectful and energetic. I have always loved working with kids and have been doing so for 4+ years. My experience comes from babysitting, working summer camps, and working in an after school program. I've taken care/worked with children ages 0-12. I always strive to make...
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Merritt Island, FL
Amari G.
5.0
Amari worked really well with my son. She has a quiet nature and kept him engaged and on schedule well. I would hire her again!
- Maryelen S.
Danielle R.
5.0
We love Danielle. She has been amazing from the start. Always on time, doing activities with the kids, and the kids warmed up to her right away. My oldest always asks when she's coming back over. You can tell Danielle loves kids and knows how to care for them!
- Olivia P.
Mercedes E.
5.0
Mercedes was an awesome babysitter for me! She babysat my child for around 5 years from the moment she was born!
She came through whenever I asked and I bet she's even better now that she has a car and can take your child places :)
- Diana K.
Sierra W.
5.0
Sierra is amazing with children and no matter what happens she's prepared for anything and is extremely understanding and nurturing of neurodivergent children and I would 100% recommend her to anyone.
- Marissa S.
Alyssa C.
5.0
Alyssa watched my daughter from 6 months to a year old and she was amazing! My daughter grew fond of her very quickly. She is very nurturing & reliable highly recommended for your little ones
- Taylor R.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Merritt Island, FL
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Merritt Island, FL?
You can review 7 after school babysitter profiles near you in Merritt Island, FL to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Merritt Island, FL?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Merritt Island, FL is $14.57. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Merritt Island, FL?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Merritt Island, FL on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Merritt Island, FL to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Merritt Island, FL can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Merritt Island, FL?
We ask all after school babysitters on Care.com to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. If an after school babysitter completes a CareCheck, they have a badge on their profile that notes the date the background check was run. We strongly recommend you do your own due diligence to ensure you feel comfortable with the after school babysitter you hire by interviewing them, asking for references, and running an independent background check before you hire a sitter near you in Merritt Island, FL.