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Jennifer M.

Merrick, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experience working with children in both a daycare and home setting. Have experience with infants specifically. Looking for a steady position from 8 a.m. to 2 or 3 pm, Monday through Friday.

Care Member says "We are blessed to have Jennifer in our life, watching our son. She teaches him, takes him out for walks, to the library, park etc and even cooks for...

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Shaneel L.

Experienced Babysitter

Merrick, NY

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello there, I love to read, listen to vinyl, watch films, and paint. I have experience with infants and children ages 1-14. I have experience planning and preparing multiple meals for children, preparing bottles, and changing diapers for infants. Cleaning up the dining area after meals, light house work, running errands....
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Veado B.

Merrick, NY

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 15+ years experience with nannying for family from infant to small kids . While with families my role has always evolved as the child grew up. From strictly infant care to drop off and pickups , extra activities and light cleaning, meal prepping and supporting the family needs. I have my own car and excellent...
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Yolanda A.

Merrick, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello there name is Yolanda. I am 29 years old I speak English & Spanish.. I have experience in housekeeping , caregiver , HHA I am loving patient and a mommy of 3. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children, from infants to elders. With me, your family...
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Erin F.

Merrick, NY

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$18/hr
Hi! My name is Erin and I'm an upcoming college senior looking for some babysitting over the summer. I am currently studying elementary and special education and have been student teaching for children of multiple ages over the past three years. I also have many years of babysitting experience and camp counselor experience,...
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Sam S.

Merrick, NY

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I am a recent graduate from the University of Miami and am available during the weekends for babysitting, as well as some evenings during the week. I have extensive babysitting experience with kids of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, and also spent a summer as a camp counselor to a group of kindergarteners. I have a very...
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Samantha L.

Merrick, NY

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
As a dedicated childcare provider with seven years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey into caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children. I believe in fostering a child's natural...
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Yaneysi R.

Merrick, NY

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'd describe my personality as caring, nurturing, joyful I like working with kids because it bring me so much joy to be able to care for them and teach them new skills daily. I am a teacher and working with children is my passion. I'm looking for a job where I can build a close relationship with the child and partnership with...
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Brianna T.

Merrick, NY

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I'm passionate about nurturing children's development and have always enjoyed caring for kids. As a childcare provider with three years of experience, I bring a patient, creative, and friendly approach to my work. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred methods to ensure a smooth partnership. I'm...
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Maria H.

Patient And Extremely Experienced With Children

Long Beach, NY

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Back up/ Summer morning hours available from July 2025 GREAT REFERENCES EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE CPR AED BLS CERTIFICATION I have over 20 years experience. I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, preschooler and preteens. My services will include: In-Home or Your home Childcare from a provider who is patient, loving...

Sue K. says "I am so grateful that Maria was able to help me out on such short notice, My regular babysitter had a medical emergency and I had and important meeting to...

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Nancy M.

Fun Sitter Great Experience!!!

Hicksville, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Many babysitting experiences with family I have been sitting for about 4 years now. I've worked with different families as well as my own I've also worked retail at justice where I would interact with kids all the time as well . I love pets and am very precautious I've had experience with all ages from infants to elementary I...

Alison T. says "She's very responsible Nancy babysat my children last year until I became A stay at home mom. The kids loved her She's A trustworthy babysitter and was...

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Nicole G.

Friendly Individual With Over 10 Years Extensive Experience In Early Child Hood Development.

Seaford, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Kate G. says "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,...

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Francoise S.

Nanny/Babysitter

Elmont, NY

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
Responsible Mom and Professional caregiver with over 15 years of experience supporting families and nurturing developing children of various ages. A detail-oriented person who manages children on the timetables instructed by parents. Enjoys working with children and committed to promoting children s physical, mental and...

Meredith R. says "Fran took care of our daughter from when she was 6 months to 20 months. Fran became part of our family. She was great with our daughter, trustworthy,...

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Daija W.

Westbury, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi families! I'm Daijanique, a former career nanny with 7+ years of experience and currently a certified Postpartum Doula, Birth Doula, and Prenatal Yoga Instructor. I specialize in newborns and infants while bringing a calm, nurturing, and reliable presence into every home. I've supported many families with daily routines,...

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

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Jeanann A.

Fun Nanny

Valley Stream, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have been working currently with 9-year-old twins. Prior I took care of one 4-year-old child for 2 years and prior to that I took care of 3 children ages infant to 5 years old for 5 years. I have also worked in the childcare field for close to 20 years. I worked as Head Teacher as well as Assistant Teacher in the private...

Molly C. says "We love Saint Jean! She has been so good to my kids, my husband and I. She watched my three kids for almost 4 years. She has a great connection with each...

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Lisa F.

Full Time Nanny

Oceanside, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is Lisa. I Have two grown sons ages 27 and 31. I have 25 years experience working with children ages newborn through -12 and have worked with special needs children/ teens as well . Children and animals have always been my passion so no worries if you do have pets as I love them. I am a very loving , caring ,...

Kylie L. says "Lisa is absolutely AMAZING! I loved having her watch my son. She is kind, energetic, and very attentive to your child and their needs. She showed up early...

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Jeannisha J.

Hicksville, NY

3.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been a childcare professional since my later high school years, with experience as a tutor, nanny, and assistant daycare teacher in both home daycares and centers across Queens and Nassau County. I'm confident with infant care, meal prep, homework help, light housekeeping, and even pet care. I also have three years of...

Geraldine M. says "I interviewed and hired Jeannisha in March of 2021 when my school district decided to return in person. It was a very difficult process not only mid...

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Soreidy P.

Floral Park, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi everyone! I'm looking a full time nanny position, around 32-45 hours, open to discuss hours for the right fit. Spanish is my first language and I speak English as well, I'm 29 years old. I have a lot of experience taking care of children of all ages, mainly infants and toddlers, also I used to work in a kindergarten with kids...
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Lisa B.

Responsible & Enthusiastic Educator Who Adores Children

Bethpage, NY

5.0(1)
from
$31/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Lisa and I am looking for a 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 1 dog. Being a...

Dannielle C. says "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...

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Julieta C.

Franklin Square, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi!! I have been a childcare provider for many years, I love children dearly, I think they're the best!! I have worked with a special needs child, in a day care center, and in private homes with infants, toddlers, preescholers and elementary school children. I'm an honest, loving, responsable and energetic person. I'm also...

Su P. says "Julieta was our nanny for over a year. My daughter absolutely loved her and had so much fun doing activities together. I would definitely recommend her. She...

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  • 60 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.78/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infants child care is 5.0

Recent infant child care reviews from local parents in Merrick, NY

Infants Child Care in Merrick, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care

Jennifer M.

We are blessed to have Jennifer in our life, watching our son. She teaches him, takes him out for walks, to the library, park etc and even...

- Care member

Maria H.

I am so grateful that Maria was able to help me out on such short notice, My regular babysitter had a medical emergency and I had and...

- Sue K.

Nancy M.

She's very responsible Nancy babysat my children last year until I became A stay at home mom. The kids loved her She's A trustworthy...

- Alison T.

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Merrick, NY

If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Merrick, NY to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Merrick, NY, is $21.78.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Merrick, NY by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in Merrick, NY can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

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When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Merrick, NY, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.

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