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60 infant babysitters are listed in Merrick, NY
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 8 years
Infant babysitters in Merrick, NY
5.0
(1)
Hi - I will be a junior this upcoming school year where I am pursuing Speech and Hearing Science and Early Childhood Education. I am offering child care and household services.
Moriah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I hired Moriah in the past at a daycare center. she is very passionate when it comes to kids and is very hands-on. She engages with them every time I stepped in the room with it. It was simply talking to them, and helping them with a task. Additionally, Moriah is...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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,...
Deborah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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.
Yesenia F.
Garden City, NY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Yesenia. I have 10 years of experience working with kids varying from 11 years old to a newborn baby. I cooked for them, gave them baths if needed, went to the park, helped with homework and anything else mom and dad wanted from me.
Yesenia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yesenia was a GREAT employee. She started as a line employee and was promoted to manager. I was upset to see her move to another town which required her to resign. Her next employer will be lucky to have her!"
Damian W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lisa and I am looking for a part-time babysitting/nanny position. I was a Special Education Teacher for 25 years, working with children of all ages, with a focus on early intervention and preschool-aged children. I also worked as a preschool teacher for three years. I am a mom to 2 college-aged daughters and 2...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa has been working for our family for three years now. She has been the absolute best nanny and role model to our daughter. She started with us when my daughter was one year old and now she is almost four. We wish we could keep her till she graduates high school...
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Nicole G.
Seaford, NY
$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Friendly Individual With Over 10 Years Extensive Experience In Early Child Hood Development.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Nicole. I am CPR/First aid certified. I have worked at camps, daycare centers, home daycare and babysat numerous amounts of families. I have experience in watching children ages 6 weeks-school age. I was the on site provider at someone's home daycare for 7 years. I watched most of the children grow from when...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole has a gift. She has been my son's daycare teacher and babysitter. She comes more than prepared with age appropriate activities, engages children, has clear expectations and children simply love her energy. You will not be disappointed. AMAZING."
Kate G.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Uni student and am looking for extra work during the summer! I love children, I grew up with a brother 10 years younger than I and babysitting was routine. On Sunday nights I currently provide childcare during a church service, where kids have been all with all kinds of temperaments. I am patient, hardworking, and...
Kailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kailey is amazing! I found her when we needed last-minute childcare for my 1.5 yo daughter and Kailey jumped right in. She watched our daughter for a full day and my husband and I loved her so much that we asked her to come back two days later. She was on time and...
Emily P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Bachelor degree in early childhood education, over 10 years experience babysitting, I also have two children of my own.
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Stephanie is amazing!! She is reliable, easy-going, kind, a great mom herself and my daughter loves her! So glad we found her! "
Carissa O.
Mary K.
Franklin Square, NY
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm Mary And I Am Currently Attending College To Obtain My Degree In Child Psychology.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as calm, caring and understanding
I like working with kids because they give you a new perspective on life
I'm looking for a job that will give me experience in my future in child psychology
I started working with kids when I was in high school as a baby sitter and watching my cousins children...
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"Mary K was very attentive and caring with our 2 and 5 year old children our kids said they had a great time playing games and building legos with Mary K
we will definitely hire Mary K again"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 grown children and one grandchild so I am quite experienced with the care and safety of children and babies Also having been a licensed nurse for many years is a help when there are special needs involved I am very safety conscious and love to care for children and have the patience and a calm temperament as well
Marjorie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Maria S.
Uniondale, NY
$28-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maria and I've been a babysitter for 6 years. I love each and every family I've been fortunate enough to work with over the years, and I take great pride in my passionate approach to childcare. I'm reliable, committed, and organized and I look forward to the opportunity to make a lasting impact in your child's life.
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
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Isis B.
Queens Village, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, Compassionate, Creative Gal Looking For One Time/Recurring Part Time Work
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Isis, some call me Sol. I'm the youngest of 3 who always wanted a younger sibling, which is where my genuine calling for care taking began. I've been babysitting since I was a preteen into my adulthood for friends/families; then came the godchildren, nieces/nephews! I was called to be a care taker, which led me to have...
Isis can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"It is with great pleasure that I write a reference for Isis. She caringly watched my son from 3 months old to when he started pre-k. Returning to work and leaving behind a 3-month old child (who had colic, by the way) is so difficult and the only thing that made it...
Hypatia W.
5.0
(1)
I' am a first Born daughter in my family, at young age I realize that I adore taking care of my younger siblings. Upon graduating high school I volunteered at the Red Cross. While volunteering at the Red Cross I also started to work at a day care center with children who were anywhere from 6 months old to 10 years old. I was Au...
Esmilce can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Ellie was trustworthy and amazing with kids. Always on time and went above and beyond. Truly loved the kids and they loved her. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a responsible, energetic psychology graduate student attending LIU. I am looking for local families that need a part-time sitter. I have class at night but am available in the mornings. I am the blanket-fort-making, cookie-baking, Disney-loving, made-up-game-playing babysitter that your children will ask for! I am willing...
Melanie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hired melanie to watch my 2 year old son and 2 month old. She is very reliable, nurturing and the kids love her. She was able to teach my 2 year old sign language, numbers and even Spanish. Definitely worth hiring for the kids."
Daniella H.
Desiree L.
Valley Stream, NY
$21-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
After local babysittting since I was 14, I worked as a daycare assistant, then nanny, working with children from 3 weeks to 3 years old. My responsibilities included: keeping infants on a regular sleep schedule, providing a sound and structured day for infants and toddlers, and increasing toddlers' cognitive functions through...
Desiree can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Desiree is very dependable and my son loved her! She is like family at this point! She is trustworthy and very reliable."
Ray C.
Abbigail N.
Garden City, NY
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part Time, Weekend, Holiday, And Over Night Babysitter
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a recent graduate of Adelphi University in Garden City, NY. I got my Bachelors in Theatre with a minor in early childhood education. I grew up with two younger brothers in Michigan prior to moving to New York. I began working with children as counselor in training at a YMCA summer camp in Michigan at the age of 13 and as a...
Abbigail can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abbigail has been wonderful for me, my daughter and my 2 grandchildren. My daughter works a lot of hours and it became too much for me with my grandsons, 6 & 8. She helps with school work, plays with them and gets them to do things I can't get them to do...
Karen B.
Stella L.
Levittown, NY
$44/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a patient and highly reliable person with many years of experience working with new born, toddlers and young kids. I used to be a preschool teacher aide in my hometown. love children and I love babysitting. I babysit children from 0 Old months and up. I like to do crafts, play games, art drama, cook and read books with the...
Stella can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Loved watching my daughter and my daughter was happy to be with her. Would hire Ruth again in a heartbeat."
Kenny S.
4.5
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Laura and I am a junior elementary education major! I am a kind, compassionate, and caring person who is experienced in all age levels (4 months-10 yrs). I have 6 years of experience in babysitting as well as extensive volunteer experience with young children. I find immense joy in being a positive mentor in a...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
4.0
"Laura came in to help me when I was in a pinch needing childcare before she went back to college. She is kind, thoughtful, patient & was great with my kids! Highly recommend. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 23-year-old attending College via online! I worked at a daycare for about 5 years so I have experience with all ages of children. Looking for a job that's convenient for my school hours and to coordinate with my early hours that I have with another family! Available anywhere from about 2, to 7 in the evening 2-3 days a...
Valerie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Valerie is so fun, warm and kind--we hired her for a week to fill in when my nanny was on vacation and she seamlessly came into place. She was engaging with my 2 kids (ages 4 and 2) and did a great job keeping them entertained and outside. I think our screen time...
Courtney V.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm amber and I'm a college student attending Adelphi university for nursing in child care I'm on my last year. I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I come from a big family. I have cared and babysit all the kids in my family. I love kids and animals and will always put there needs...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I'm a professor from upstate NY who was in Long Island for a workshop at Adelphi University who hired Amber for a few days. Amber was fantastic with my 3 year old son. She played music along with him, took him to the park to play bubbles, and was very conscientious...
Brieanna L.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Merrick, NY
Moriah P.
5.0
I hired Moriah in the past at a daycare center. she is very passionate when it comes to kids and is very hands-on. She engages with them every time I stepped in the room with it. It was simply talking to them, and helping them with a task. Additionally, Moriah is always willing to go the extra mile;...
- Care member
Deborah A.
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! When my daughters were born 10...
- Carolina E.
Yesenia F.
5.0
Jess has been with our family since my daughter was 9 months old until pre K. She's been like a member of the family, growing and nurturing my daughter through all her milestones. My daughter loves being with her and Jess is always professional, reliable, dependable and has a unique connection with...
- Care member
Lisa B.
5.0
Lisa worked for our family for 2.5 years. She started with us when my son was only 12 weeks old! My son talks about her as if she was a member of our family and for us she was! He loves her so much and we were very sad to part with her! She is very trustworthy, honors your wishes and is a great...
- Dannielle C.
Nicole G.
5.0
Nicole has a gift. She has been my son's daycare teacher and babysitter. She comes more than prepared with age appropriate activities, engages children, has clear expectations and children simply love her energy. You will not be disappointed. AMAZING.
- Kate G.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Merrick, NY
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Merrick, NY in May, 2024?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in New York, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Merrick have rates starting at $21.58.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Merrick, NY?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 24 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Merrick, NY?
There are 24 infant babysitters near you in Merrick, NY. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.
Ratings for Merrick, NY infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Merrick, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.