Find after school child care in Merrick, NY that you’ll love

60 after school child care are listed in Merrick, NY

The average rate is $20/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby after school child care is 2 years

After school child care in Merrick, NY

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Erik C.


Merrick, NY

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

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

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Eagle Scout actively leading kids in my scout troop since 15, former after-school councilor, and great with kids of all ages
Erik can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

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...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
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 before her scheduled time and we chatted a bit - saw how she engaged with my 4 year old and 6 year old. They loved...

Amber B.

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Gessie P.


Hicksville, NY

$17-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Gessie. Working with kids is my passion! I have extensive experience working with children of various ages. I volunteered for a year at my church's school as an aide in nursery and Pre K classes (ages 3-5). I spent six years as a catechist at my church teaching religious education to first graders. I have had...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Extremely dependable, soft spoken, my son enjoys his time with her. She has no problem with my dog or with the therapists that come in to the house for my son. She was willing to work late and covered me for a night out as well.

Rob L.

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Stephanie K.


Levittown, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, there! My name is Stephanie and I have experience working as a Nanny for a family with girls ages two and four and for a family with a newborn and a 4-year-old. Being a mother of a 9-year-old son and having over 10+ years experience working primarily with children ages 0-10 in a variety of daycare and after school...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Steph has been amazing with my 2 little girls who were at the time 1 and 2. I work a lot and needed someone to be maternal in my absence. She was it! Any family would be blessed to have her. I never walked into a messy room filled with toys. She also taught them...

Denise J.

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Lisa D.


Bellmore, NY

$20-22/hr8 yrs exp

A Helping Hand!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, Travel

Recent review:

5.0
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 reliable, dependable, and very flexible. She's very easy to work with! She's very hands-on with the kids, interacts...

Kristen P.

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Quiana S.


West Hempstead, NY

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have years of experience working with, caring for, and supervising children and young adults. I have two degrees (B. S in Criminal Justice and M. A in International Crime and Justice) and an Advanced Certificate (Terrorism Studies). The bulk of my work experience with children comes from my previous job at New York Edge - the...
Quiana can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Quiana was extremely reliable and dependable. She had great communication too.

Ginny M.

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Brittany I.


Franklin Square, NY

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 12+ years of experience. 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 have experience with children of all ages, including newborns.
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
She's great with kids, has infinite patience and knows how to talk to kids.

Carlos M.

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Cindi M.


Carle Place, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Smile Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Cindi I'm 25 years old good driver. have experience 10 years experience as nanny/babysitter children aged newborn - 14 years old , I worked for 3 families one year for each family , I've working as nanny during school year and summer season, In my second term job I took care of 2 children aged 6 and 3 years old. In...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Cindi is a very responsible woman who is kind and considerate. Cindi has a great work ethic.

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Victoria D.


Carle Place, NY

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of babysitting experience. I adore children and I'm very spirited. I can help out with pickup/ drop off, I have my own car and clean drivers license. I can help with after school activities, homework, prepare snacks/light meal, light laundry, etc.

Recent review:

5.0
Victoria is great! She is very nice to kids and willing to help. Very good experience.

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Alexa F.


Massapequa, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
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 babysitter and she has been working for us for the past 4 years. Alexa puts her heart into her job and both of my...

Carrie L.

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Deborah A.


Seaford, NY

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter FT - 5 Days a Week, M-F

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Debbie and I reside in Seaford. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I have been with a GREAT family for 7 1/2 years. Unfortunately family needs have changed (they need someone who drives for after school activities) and I am now looking for a new family to take care of. I have taught the little ones ABCs,...

Recent review:

5.0
Deborah has been my nanny for the past 7 1/2 wonderful years. She started out caring for my son (then 1 1/2 years old; now 9). I became pregnant with twin daughters (now almost 7). She was always on time, in rain, snow or shine, and never in 7 1/2 called in sick!...

Carolina E.

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Allison M.


Valley Stream, NY

$30-60/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hello! I have been a Teacher for the past 9 years and a Tutor for the past 11 years. In addition to this, I have been a: Mother's Helper, Babysitter, Camp Counselor, Teacher, After School Program Assistant Teacher, After School Program Teacher and super-involved Aunt of 5 young children. I am: caring, creative, detail-oriented,...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, Travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Carly C.


Long Beach, NY

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Carly can also help with: Travel, Carpooling, Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
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 Carly we only needed her a few months but she's so wonderful that our daughter is 2 and we kept Carly all this time!...

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Melissa S.


Amityville, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter.

Hello my name is Melissa. Live in Amityville and work in Massapequa. I have over 12 years experience babysitting children ranging from infancy through teenagers. I am caring and loving person who enjoys playing board games, bubbles, signing dancing arts and crafts , keeping the kids active both inside ( dance parties,...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
Melissa has been working with our family for nearly 18 years. She has cared for my twin nephews (from 10 months through childhood), my 20 month old daughter. She is honest, kind, CPR certified and will play with your children and thoroughly engage with them. She...

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Erica V.


Franklin Square, NY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Erica a 24-year-old Flight Attendant . I have worked with kids now for over 8 years from all ages. Past experiences include after school programs, babysitting, children entertainment companies, and even assisting in religion classes. I am also CPR certified with my current career. I am full of energy and patiences. I'm...
Erica can also help with: Carpooling, Travel, Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Erica is a dependable young woman that has assisted me in teaching my religious education class for elementary age children. She has also cared for my nephews and nieces ranging from newborn up. Her care for children come naturally to her and the children adore...

Barbara C.

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Nalijah W.


Amityville, NY

$11-16/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...

Recent review:

5.0
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 opportunity to meet my son and I. It also made me more comfortable deciding to hire her. Nalijah is very pleasant,...

Ayodele H.

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Daija W.


Westbury, NY

$40/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Working with children has always been my passion. From volunteering after school , to watching my siblings or family friends children I have grown to love all ages ! I've been nannying since a very young age and still up until today I baby for families through New York now! I can provide great references and contacts if that...
Daija can also help with: Travel, Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Daija is dependable and punctual. She has been great with our 11 month old daughter. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for care.

Aaron B.

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Christina M.


Franklin Square, NY

$37/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

I have been working with children since I was a preteen. From there I went on to work for a day care full time. I started caring for a 3-year-old boy after my full time job M-T and after a few months they had another child. I worked for them for 5 years till they moved to France. After that I worked in a Dr. office for many...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, Carpooling, Travel

Recent review:

5.0
She was the Nanny for our 2 children for over 3 years. We'll all miss her!

Sarah L.

I am a mom of 3 girls, ages 16 to 12. The past 6 years I have have been babysitting two girls before and after school. My duties included feeding them breakfast, driving them to school, picking them up after school, providing an after school snack and watching them until their parents picked them up. This year, their parents...
Skills:

First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a babysitter for more than 3 years I have experience driving kids after school activities or doctors appointment. Love outside games and super friendly

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Most recent reviews for after school child care in Merrick, NY

Alexandra O.

5.0

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 before her scheduled time and we chatted a bit - saw how she engaged with my 4 year old and 6 year old. They loved her. Hubby and I left for a date...

- Amber B.

Gessie P.

5.0

Extremely dependable, soft spoken, my son enjoys his time with her. She has no problem with my dog or with the therapists that come in to the house for my son. She was willing to work late and covered me for a night out as well.

- Rob L.

Stephanie K.

5.0

Steph has been amazing with my 2 little girls who were at the time 1 and 2. I work a lot and needed someone to be maternal in my absence. She was it! Any family would be blessed to have her. I never walked into a messy room filled with toys. She also taught them lessons every day! She was my Mary...

- Denise J.

Lisa D.

5.0

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 reliable, dependable, and very flexible. She's very easy to work with! She's very hands-on with the kids, interacts with them well, and teaches them....

- Kristen P.

Quiana S.

5.0

Quiana was extremely reliable and dependable. She had great communication too.

- Ginny M.

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