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Amy H.

Rockledge, FL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi , my name is Amy. and I live in Rockledge. I have a degree and have taught Infant child CPR. I have extensive experience with children and babies of all ages. I cared for a baby from 9 weeks to 2 years. Recently I picked up 2 children from school, brought them home , helped with homework, gave dinner and bath and and stayed...

Raquel M. says "Amy is an amazing patient care taker. She takes care of our 10 month old daughter. She keeps our baby girl on her schedule. If our daughter is feeling...

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Amari G.

Nanny

Rockledge, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi Families! My name is Amari, I am 21 years old and a third year college student (UCF). I would 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! Interested in full/part-time and available for one on one tutoring as well as date...

Maryelen S. says "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! "

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Michelle S.

A Little About Me

Melbourne, FL

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Experience with children around different countries. Trustful, honest, hard working and reliable. College degree, CPR trained, clean background check, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) knowledge and very experienced with childrem with special needs. COVID vaccinated.

Care Member says "Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!"

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April A.

Cocoa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm a third grade teacher at a charter school near Denver. I really enjoy working with children and with pets.

Ryan M. says "April was fantastic with our three boys (ages 8, 6 and 2)! April has a sweet, nurturing disposition and the boys warmed-up to her quickly. She did a number...

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Melissa S.

Baby Sitter/ Care Giver Available

Rockledge, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Hello! I hope I can become your new caregiver! I come from a military family so I have had many baby sitting opportunities growing up, and I was often tasked with baby sitting cousins and younger siblings. I am a special needs mom and am happy to assist other special needs families! I live in Rockledge but I am happy to come to...

Silvia N. says "She was the only person that answered my message, for that thank you!"

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Hope C.

Babysitter

Satellite Beach, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I have been babysitting for about 5 years now. I am CPR and AED certified! I have experience with infants/ toddlers too :)

Damar S. says "Hope, was a wonderful with my children. She worked hard and understood what needed to be done. Very dependable with my children and works well with them do...

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Alyssa C.

Nanny Of The Year

Melbourne, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
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...

Taylor R. says "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...

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Samantha P.

Fun, Energetic, And Caring!

Rockledge, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Samantha, and I'm a dedicated, nurturing, and reliable nanny with 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages-from 5months to school-aged kids. I'm a none smoker and comfortable with pets. I help with light house keeping, meal prep, going out to do activities or coming up with fun at home activities.

Erica M. says "Samantha was a fantastic nanny. Reliable and caring"

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Stella Q.

Melbourne, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am a responsible and loving caregiver. I started out taking care of four of my younger siblings and my baby cousins who are twins. I work myself up to working for several different families. I also work part time as a tutor for a non-profit organization, by helping out with daycare and tutoring children from elementary-high...

Angelina A. says "She's amazing and kind !! My usually shy one year old gravitated towards her right away, she's extremely patient with my 4 year old and my older...

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Kirsten P.

Rockledge, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 6 years of experience in childcare. I just moved to the Rockledge/Viera area a few months ago from Washington state to be with my husband who is stationed at the base nearby. I previously worked with a child with cerebral palsy as a night/day nurse doing activities, preparing meals, tidying up the house, and spending...

Li-yun F. says "Kristen was great with our 3 year old and very attentive :) We would definitely love to hire her again and recommend her to anyone. "

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Whitney P.

The Best Care For Your Little Ones!

Rockledge, FL

5.0(1)
from
$12/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
I have cared for children since I was 9 years old (I'm 34 now). I have experience with infants to preteens. I am knowledgeable about food allergies, food handling and cross contamination prevention. I also enjoy healthy cooking and was a restaurant manager until deciding to stay home with my own children. To me there is nothing...

Jessica D. says "Whitney is very positive and patient with children. She always has fun ideas for them to do that stimulate their mind. She is very good at positive...

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Saylor M.

Late Night Date Sitter

Rockledge, FL

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Saylor and I am looking to care for a family like yours! I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified and a former Police Officer. I also have 6 years of experience caring for children age newborn-teens. I am very energetic and absolutely love kids! I drive a very safe and reliable 2020 Honda Pilot. I am also currently...
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Ashley K.

Ashley

Melbourne, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hey! My name is Ashley. I'm 28 years old and I moved here from New York 10 years ago, and absolutely love Florida! I come from a very large family (5 sisters and 2 brothers!!). I have 15 nieces and nephews.. and counting.. that I had to leave behind in NY. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and have experience with infants...

Care Member says "Ashley is outstanding! She always has a bubbly attitude every day! She is not just helpful with the kids, but she also tidies up the house nicely and...

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Paige B.

Part-time Caregiver

Cocoa Beach, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I am 28 years old and currently living in Cocoa Beach, FL, with a ton of experience as a tutor, coach, babysitter, and nanny. My prior experience also includes working at a nursery for 3 years, coaching gymnastics for 5 years, and working as a youth counselor on a cruise ship. I have nannied and babysat for multiple families...

Care Member says "100% would recommend. Paige is great with my children. She is very flexible and I trust her with my kids fully. She has even done an overnight with...

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Jessica S.

Satellite Beach, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hey there! I'm Jessica and I love kids. I've been caring for children aged infant to 12 for over 15 years. I started babysitting in 2007. My experience started in my church nursery and then progressed to babysitting for family and friends, with my most recent experience being a preschool teacher. Inside or outside, I love to...

Anna K. says "We've been working with Jess for about a month now, and she is GREAT! My kids love her and she provides them with lots of fun and structure! We are loving...

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Mya B.

Kind & Patient Nanny

Melbourne, FL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Hello! My names Mya. I'm a very kind, thoughtful & self- motivated person. I enjoy working with children of all ages & cultures! I have 3 younger siblings, so I'm definitely experienced when it comes to looking after/nannying children. Also, I've worked for a school district where I taught swim lessons with children from all...

Tatiana C. says "Mya was great to communicate with and arrived as planned. The kids felt comfortable with her straight away, and they had a good time together. I'd be...

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Victoria C.

Experienced Babysitter Available

Cocoa, FL

4.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...

Chandni D. says "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...

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Kaitlynn S.

Babysitter/Tutor/Petsitter!

Rockledge, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Kaitlynn, I'm 21 years old, and I'm a recent graduate from Florida Southern College. I am CPR/AED/First Aid certified, and passionate about childcare! I love doing arts and crafts, and organizing fun activities for your kiddos! If you let me know, I can plan something specific for your little ones. I always bring a...

Helen G. says "Our kids took to her immediately and had lots of fun, but she also managed to get them to bed on time. Amazing!"

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Amy W.

Experienced Mom Of Four, And Grandma To 1, Looking To Babysit Your Children. CPR And First Aid.

Melbourne, FL

from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a mom who loves children. I am a mom of four children, ages 29, 19, 14, and 9. I am a grandma to 1, age 2 1/2. I have been a preschool religious ed teacher for two years, and I am the youngest of 7 girls, with 18 nieces and nephews. Lots of experience! I love to read, cook, play games, and watch movies. I love to travel......
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Mackenzie H.

Satellite Beach, FL

from
$10/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi, I'm Mackenzie! I'm a passionate and creative individual with a love for kids, crafting, and helping families in any way I can. Whether it's assisting with homework, organizing fun craft projects, or helping with cleaning and pet care, I'm always ready to pitch in and make life a little easier. I truly believe in the...
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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

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Merritt Island, FL

Babysitters in Merritt Island, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Amy H.

Amy is an amazing patient care taker. She takes care of our 10 month old daughter. She keeps our baby girl on her schedule. If our daughter...

- Raquel M.

Amari G.

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.

Michelle S.

Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!

- Care member

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Merritt Island, FL:

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.

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