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Jennifer P.

Nanny/Date Night And Overnight Sitter Available For Babysitting

Merritt Island, FL

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Jen. I have over 10 years experience working as a babysitter, nanny, and often help with birthday parties and over nights. I am open to nanny shares, date nights, overnights, parties and some traveling. I may also be open to some last minute needs during the day as well. A little about my nannying style: I am...

Care Member says "Jennifer is hands down the best I have ever encountered. She has watched all of my kids, from newborn to 7 years old, and is kind, playful, funny and...

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Kathryn D.

Merritt Island, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I'm Kathy! I am a retired Preschool and Kindergarten teacher with a lifetime of experience in early childhood education. I have been working as a nanny for the past three years. Prior to that I taught English online to children in China for two years. Since July of 2023 I have worked as a full time nanny for a little boy...

Sammi S. says "Kathryn was amazing with our 10 month old daughter AND 3 month old puppy for our night out! She kept me updated throughout her time and even sent a sweet...

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Sherry L.

Merritt Island, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I love kids, and the feeling has seemed mutual for as long as I can remember. I took my first childcare course at age 11 and babysat regularly from then until I had little ones of my own. Now that my kids are grown, I'd love to help out with yours. I have long-term experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. I've also...

Gustav H. says "Sherry did an excellent job taking care of our two-year-old at our wedding. She was amazing and can't express how grateful we were for taking such good...

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Madison C.

Child care

Merritt Island, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
Hello! My name is Madi and I'm 23 years old. I am the oldest of 4 kids and I love babysitting them! I love playing with the kids and teaching them new things. I love doing crafts, reading, playing outside and of course having the kids get dirty while learning new things out doors. I want to have more experience under my belt for...

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! "

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Rodelyn R.

I Make Kids Feel Safe And At Home Around Me

Merritt Island, FL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
Hi! I have many years of experience babysitting toddlers, kids, and even infants. Since I was 14, my family have trained me to babysit my baby cousins, my now 4yr old baby brother who has cerebral palsy, and the kids of my mom's friends. I am very skilled in ensuring safety with kids and communicating with parents about kids'...
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Dana S.

Merritt Island, FL

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! I am loving, friendly, patient, and very experienced with babies and children. My greatest experience is that I have 4 children of my own that I have had the tremendous joy of being a stay at home mother to. Caring for 4 children 4 and under, I am very confident in my skills and abilities. I have been working with...
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Marie C.

Part- Time Nanny

Merritt Island, FL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Caring for children has always come naturally to me, and I'm excited about the opportunity to support a family as a dedicated, loving nanny. As a hands-on mother of two young daughters, I understand the trust it takes to welcome someone into your home and the attentiveness that children need during their early years. I bring not...
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Elle K.

Young Patient And Fun Nanny

Merritt Island, FL

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I have 8 years of child care experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry and also love pets. I am a mom of two of my own as well, my oldest being 10yrs old, my youngest is almost 3. I can watch your child(ren) from your home or my own, depending what works best for all parties and schedule involved. I hope to find...
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Sasha B.

Merritt Island, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
With over 10 years of childcare experience and 3 years in adult and senior care, I am passionate about supporting families with reliable and compassionate care. From San Diego, California, I've always loved exploring the outdoors, enjoying the beach, and making the most of beautiful weather-something I'm excited to continue in...
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Ava W.

Merritt Island, FL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! My name is Ava I'm currently enrolled at UCF and I've been babysitting for 4 years. I'll be home from college from April 29th until August 15th and am looking for an opportunity to babysit for a family this summer. I'm great with kids of all ages and am comfortable watching up to 3 at a time. I am CPR certified, have my own...
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Angelina R.

Merritt Island, FL

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$30/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
travel
I've had my license as CNA since 2019. I have worked at a nursing home, ALF, in Merritt Island, and as a home health aide. I have received my LPN certificate in May 2023, and have been working acute care at the hospital since then. I'm currently in RN school and my goal in life is to pursue my career as a nurse. I have my first...
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Ashleigh R.

Full Time Nanny

Merritt Island, FL

from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
A little about myself. I will be 30 in May and have been a nanny full time for 8 years but have childcare experience for 10+ years. I have experience with newborns to 12 years but am comfortable with older. My experience also includes multiples (families with 6 children) and twins. I do have early childhood education training...
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Deborah F.

Childcare

Merritt Island, FL

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I am a registered nurse by education. I have three of my own children who are grown. I have worked with children a lot in the past and professionally in home health care. I am very active and love running, sailing, scuba diving, hiking, and traveling. I love interactive educational play. I have a strong affinity with health and...
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Nicole H.

Merritt Island, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
I Worked In mental health, with a BA from UCF. I managed mental health practices for 15 years . I retired in 2017, to Care for my Mom . I have 3 granddaughters. They live locally, so we spend a lot of time together . I would like to go back to work part time. I'd describe my personality as organized, reliable and nurturing ....
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Josefina O.

A Parents Right Hand Nanny!

Merritt Island, FL

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$21/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm an outdoorsy and creative personality with a calm demeanor that works well with high energy littles. I have eight years of experience, most of it being with newborns and children up to 7 years old. I see this line of work as an opportunity to not only love and care for a child but to care for the family unit as a whole....
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  • 15 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.13/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 4.7

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in Merritt Island, FL

In Home Child Care in Merritt Island, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 15 listed in home child care

Jennifer P.

Jennifer is hands down the best I have ever encountered. She has watched all of my kids, from newborn to 7 years old, and is kind, playful,...

- Care member

Kathryn D.

Kathryn was amazing with our 10 month old daughter AND 3 month old puppy for our night out! She kept me updated throughout her time and even...

- Sammi S.

Sherry L.

Sherry did an excellent job taking care of our two-year-old at our wedding. She was amazing and can't express how grateful we were for...

- Gustav H.

FAQs for finding in-home child care in Merritt Island, FL

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Merritt Island, FL. There are 15 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of December, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $21.13 for in-home child care providers near you in Merritt Island, FL.

You can compare 15 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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