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Here are some babysitters in Merritt Island:
Care Member says "Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with anyone better....
Care Member says "Madison was amazing! She made caramel apples with the girls, through in a load of laundry and even washed some dishes for me. I will come back again! "
Jocelyn F. says "I would highly recommend Nancy to any parent. She cares for the child, very responsible and careful. My daughter loved spending time with her."
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60 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.84/hr as of October 2025
The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0
Babysitters in Merritt Island, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters
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Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Merritt Island, FL can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 19 babysitters in Merritt Island, FL on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
The average rate for Merritt Island, FL babysitters on Care.com is $18.84 per hour as of October 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Merritt Island, FL through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.