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Erik C.

Great Sense Of Humor, Lots Of Energy And Love To Cook.

Merrick, NY

1.0(0)

from: $20/hr

2 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

Eagle Scout actively leading kids in my scout troop since 15, former after-school councilor, and great with kids of all ages

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Stefanie S.

Merrick, NY

from: $30/hr

4 years experience

Carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

swimming supervision

Hi! My name is Stefanie! I am looking to work part time for a family; mornings before school/bus, day time hours! A little bit about me, I am from Merrick, NY, and currently attend Mercy University as a MS School Psychology graduate student. I currently work part-time as a Behavior Intervention Specialist, however I am looking...

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Kathryn S.

Fun Sitter

Merrick, NY

from: $30/hr

3 years experience

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with homework and carpooling. I have worked with many kids as a one night babysitter and morning/after school sitter. I'm in college all my classes are remote right now my schedule is flexible. I'm fully vaccinated.

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Gabriella Z.

Merrick, NY

from: $21/hr

6 years experience

Craft assistance

grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

I have worked with children in many different places such as after school programs, nannies, babysitting, in schools while being a Certified Teacher Assistant, a paraprofessional where I worked as a one on one. Summer camps and tutoring. I have a vast amount of experience with many different children. I'm extremely patient and...

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Zainab A.

Fun And Caring Sitter !

Farmingdale, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

Hello My name is Zainab and I have been working with children for about 8 years . I love what I do ! I work in a school as a paraprofessional and I have worked in after school programs . I am able to help students with homework and keep the children engaged with many different activities . I have an associates degree in early...

Arsalan A. says "Absolutely a great person and babysitter!"

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Lisa D.

A Helping Hand!

Bellmore, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

8 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

I have extensive experience caring for newborn babies and children of all ages. I strive to keep them engaged, safe, and happy. I am happy to help with homework and projects. I feel comfortable driving (picking the children up from school, taking them to after-school activities, etc). Preparation of lunches and after-school...

Kristen P. says "Lisa has been with my family for almost 3 years, since my son has been 1 (he's 3 now) and since my daughter has been born (she's 2 now). Lisa is...

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Brittany I.

Franklin Square, NY

5.0(1)

from: $18/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Craft assistance

meal prep

I have 20+ years of experience with children of all ages (including newborns) I love crafts, and board games. I worked in an after school/summer camp for 10 years, and have babysat for family and friends for many years as well. I've also had nanny/sitting positions from 2020 up until recently.

Carlos M. says "She's great with kids, has infinite patience and knows how to talk to kids."

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Carly C.

Nanny/Babysitter

Long Beach, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 3 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

Hi, my name is Carly. I am a creative, energetic 31-year-old college graduate from The University of Rhode Island. I've been a nanny for 4 years and was a camp counselor in high school. I love to have fun with the kids I care for- I fill the day with stimulating activities, arts & crafts and outdoor playtime. I am comfortable...

Care Member says "Carly is an incredible childcare professional! We hired her when our daughter was 6 mo while my husband and I worked from home during Covid. We told...

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Nalijah W.

Amityville, NY

5.0(1)

from: $17/hr

4 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

I am the oldest out of six children and I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I am extremely outgoing and creative, I love interacting with children. I have worked in after school for three years and I absolutely enjoyed it. In aftercare our top priority was to supervise the children. We also would help them...

Ayodele H. says "This was my first time using care.com for our childcare needs and it was a great experience. Nalijah agreed to meet in person which gave her an...

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Joyce R.

PT/FT Caregiver, Companion Available

Levittown, NY

5.0(1)

from: $23/hr

10 years experience

Craft assistance

grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

I have been working around children for about 17 years. I started working as a lunch lady in public schools. Then I moved on to an after school program for children. Afterwards, I moved on to childcare for the ages infant to prekindergarten at a daycare. Most recently, I am now at another daycare as a 3-year-old teacher's aide....

Jessica W. says "I am a part of Joyce's family and I also worked with her. She is a very reliable and dependable woman. She is a pleasure to work with and works amazingly...

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Alexa F.

Massapequa, NY

5.0(1)

from: $20/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

travel

I am a college graduate and certified elementary school teacher currently working as a permanent sub. I have always loved working with children from working as a camp counselor to babysitting throughout high school and college. I also work at a summer program for children with special needs. As a babysitter, I have had the...

Carrie L. says "We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our...

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Alexandra O.

Rockville Centre, NY

5.0(1)

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 13 families in your area

Craft assistance

meal prep

travel

I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages (2 years up through Elementary school). Throughout...

Amber B. says "I almost want to leave a bad review so that no one else will hire her and we can have her all to ourselves! Alexandra was awesome. Came a few mins...

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Carissa C.

Child Care/Tutor

Farmingdale, NY

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

Carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

I am a 2nd grade public school teacher looking for an after school babysitting or tutoring job! Certified in teaching Birth-2 and 1-6 special education and general education. I have experience with many curriculum programs used in schools. I have tons of experience working with infants, toddlers, and kids of all ages. My...

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Katherine K.

New Hyde Park, NY

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

Hi! Over the last 10+ years I have worked with children of all ages and developed experience with ABA therapy, special needs care, after school programs, summer camps, at home after school care + date nights. I am reliable, outgoing, organized, and patient. I have a B. A. in Psychology and currently work full time in...

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mahnoor K.

Valley Stream, NY

from: $27/hr

3 years experience

Carpooling

grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

swimming supervision

+ 1 more

Hi! I'm a patient, reliable, and caring childcare provider with experience working with children in both school and home settings. I currently work as a substitute paraprofessional in NYC public schools, where I support children with daily routines, learning needs, and social-emotional development. I'm attentive, calm under...

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Kelly P.

Experienced Babysitter Available.

Levittown, NY

from: $17/hr

10 years experience

Carpooling

craft assistance

swimming supervision

Worked with family for 16 wonderful years. The children are now 10 and 20 years of age. Responsibilities included driving to and from school and after school activities, helping with homework, meal prep, and having lots of summertime fun! Had the pleasure of caring for the 10-year-old since she was 10 weeks old. I also had the...

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Kimesha B.

Reliable & Caring Babysitter | Patient,

Valley Stream, NY

from: $25/hr

3 years experience

Light cleaning

meal prep

I am a dependable and caring childcare provider based in Valley Stream who enjoys helping children feel safe, happy, and supported. I am known for being patient, attentive, and very detail-oriented when caring for children and assisting families with their daily routines. I enjoy spending time with children through play,...

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Megan D.

Babysitter

West Hempstead, NY

from: $17/hr

4 years experience

Craft assistance

swimming supervision

I have babysat kids from 6 months old and up. Generally, I babysit during evenings/night but also I have cared for kids during the day. Depending on time of day babysitting, I would prepare child friendly meals (nothing too fancy), do fun activities and help with elementary homework. In general tried to keep the kids happy and...

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Nabehah A.

Elmont, NY

from: $25/hr

5 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

Hi! I'm a pediatric nursing student in training looking for a babysitting position to support myself through nursing school. I'll have time off after school finishes, so my schedule is very flexible. I have 5 years of babysitting experience with children from newborns to teenagers. I'm CPR certified, have a clean driving...

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Joseph W.

Child At Heart ~ Teacher To Be

Wantagh, NY

from: $20/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Carpooling

craft assistance

grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

+ 1 more

Hi !! My name is Joey and I'm looking for some after-school / afternoon babysitting opportunities. I am currently in my final year at Pace University, living downtown and completing my masters in childhood education :) I've had lots of previous babysitting experience but last year had to put my full focus on school, as I began...

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60 after school child care are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $25.25/hr as of April 2026
The average star rating for rated after school child care is 1.0

Recent after school child care reviews from local parents in Merrick, NY

After School Child Care in Merrick, NY are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed after school child care

Zainab A.

Absolutely a great person and babysitter!

- Arsalan A.

Lisa D.

Lisa has been with my family for almost 3 years, since my son has been 1 (he's 3 now) and since my daughter has been born (she's 2 now)....

- Kristen P.

Brittany I.

She's great with kids, has infinite patience and knows how to talk to kids.

- Carlos M.

FAQs for after school child care in Merrick, NY

In 2026, how much is after-school care near me in Merrick, NY?

Hiring a person to provide after-school care in Merrick, NY through Care.com will cost an average of $25.25 per hour as of April 2026. This rate may vary depending on the provider's experience, the duties you need your after-school caregiver to perform and how many kids you need them to take care of.

How can I find after-school child care near me in Merrick, NY?

Care.com currently has 4 after school child care providers in Merrick, NY. You can search for these caregivers by their distance from where you live and compare your options by hourly pay rate, years of experience and the specific services they can provide for after school care. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have previously worked with these providers.

What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Merrick, NY?

As an alternative to an after-school program, you can hire an after-school caregiver in Merrick, NY to help your kids with a variety of needs. After-school providers can pick your children up from school, take them to extracurricular activities around Merrick, NY, help them with homework, and watch them in your house for a couple of hours before you get home from work. Just make sure your needs match up with the skills of the after-school providers you reach out to.

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Find Trusted After School Child Care Near Me in Merrick, NY

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Here are some options in Merrick:

Erik C.

Great Sense Of Humor, Lots Of Energy And Love To Cook.

Stefanie S.

Kathryn S.

Fun Sitter

Gabriella Z.

Zainab A.

Fun And Caring Sitter !

Lisa D.

A Helping Hand!

Brittany I.

Carly C.

Nanny/Babysitter

Nalijah W.

Joyce R.

PT/FT Caregiver, Companion Available

Alexa F.

Alexandra O.

Carissa C.

Child Care/Tutor

Katherine K.

mahnoor K.

Kelly P.

Experienced Babysitter Available.

Kimesha B.

Reliable & Caring Babysitter | Patient,

Megan D.

Babysitter

Nabehah A.

Joseph W.

Child At Heart ~ Teacher To Be

Recent after school child care reviews from local parents in Merrick, NY

Zainab A.

Lisa D.

Brittany I.

FAQs for after school child care in Merrick, NY

In 2026, how much is after-school care near me in Merrick, NY?

How can I find after-school child care near me in Merrick, NY?

What types of after-school providers can I find near me in Merrick, NY?

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