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Veado B.

Merrick, NY

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
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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Kaylie J.

I Am 20 Years Old And Going Into My Junior Year Of College In PA For Early Childhood Education.

Merrick, NY

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I've been working with kids since I was in high school. I babysat for a few families and now have been working at a daycare for a year in my college town taking care of infants, toddlers, and kids up to 5 years old. I have experience with changing diapers, putting kids down for naps, and even just thinking of ways to make their...
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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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Aline M.

Merrick, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Nurturing children's growth and development is a true passion of mine, ignited by wonderful experiences in previous babysitting roles. For the past five years, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. My graduate degree, combined with coursework in Early Child Development, has equipped me...
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Madeleine E.

Experienced Daycare Worker Available For Babysitting Weekends

Merrick, NY

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$23/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Madeleine, I am 26, with over 10 years of babysitting experience and 5 years working in a daycare setting. I've cared for children from 6 weeks through 16 years, so I'm comfortable with everything from infant care to helping older kids with routines and homework. I have completed over 80 hours of childcare training...
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Samantha G.

Merrick, NY

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hi, Im samantha! Im a rising senior student as a physics major and astrophysics minor, and Im home for the summer! Im looking for a nice family to babysit for, for the summer (and over my school breaks if needed!) I am happy to help with cooking, carpooling, light housekeeping, and swimming supervision. I have First Aid...
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Maria H.

Patient And Extremely Experienced With Children

Long Beach, NY

4.7(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
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 and skilled. Excellent driving record and have a safe...

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)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Francoise S.

Nanny/Babysitter

Elmont, NY

4.7(1)
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$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)
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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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Jeannisha J.

Hicksville, NY

3.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
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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Julieta C.

Franklin Square, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/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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Merika C.

Long Beach, NY

4.5(1)
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$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
As a caregiver with 15 years of experience, I find joy in making a positive impact on the lives of children. My commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment is evident in my patient and calm demeanor, as well as my creative and imaginative nature. I understand the importance of clear communication and...

Care Member says "Merika is caring, experienced, punctual, flexible, and responds quickly."

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Debra S.

Levittown, NY

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a mature woman with 18 yrs experience with infants to teens. . looking for a position for the upcoming school year.. I can be very flexible as to days and hours.... light household chores.. driving and pets are no problem.. I love taking children to the park.. library or any activity. .. I am always prompt.. enjoy games.....

Jennifer M. says "Debbie is amazing. She is reliable, punctual, professional, and my kids and I adore her. She has become like family. You would be lucky to have her take...

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Isabella C.

I'm Here To Make Everyone Happy :)

Valley Stream, NY

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Isabella, As the oldest of four siblings, I've been caring for children from a young age, and my eight years working in my mother's daycares gave me hands-on experience with kids aged 12 weeks to 12 years. I specialize in infants and have worked with twins, so I'm confident managing multiple children and handling even...

Jill Z. says "Isabella is responsible, dependable, and was so great with our then 4 month old. She babysat for us when she was home over winter break and moved...

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Claudia N.

Oceanside, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
I'm a certified teacher with four years of childcare experience. My love of caring for kids stems from my previous babysitting work. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, friendly, and approachable. As a caregiver, I believe in open and consistent communication with parents. I provide verbal updates at pickup and send...

Lisa N. says "Vanessa is entirely trustworthy with our baby girl and is the example of a wonderful Au Pair. She's attentive to M's needs, proactive in every way, brings...

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Carol K.

Loving Babysitter

Franklin Square, NY

3.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
In search of a part-time child care provider position. I am available 3-4 days a week (Weekdays). I currently reside in Franklin Square and have my own means of transportation. I am an energetic, young at heart, patient, retired grandmother. I will do light housework and will be flexible with hours if need be. I am very...

Wendy L. says "Carol applied for our position and we decided on a date for an interview; then she made excuses to not show up without stating why she changed her mind...

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Marleny R.

Valley Stream, NY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hi, I have been a babysitter for more than 13 years. I have experience with infants and toddlers. I am a mature, responsible, kind, honest, sweet, dedicated, funny and punctual babysitter. The most important thing for me is that the children be happy and safe with me all the time. Please contact me if you are...

Lauren S. says "We hired Marleny to care for our 15 month old son. She was with us for over a month (our childcare situation changed otherwise I would have asked her to...

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  • The average post rate is $19.25/hr as of May 2026

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

Infants Child Care in Merrick, NY are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed infants child care

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.

Francoise S.

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,...

- Meredith R.

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 $19.25.

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.

To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Merrick, NY, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.

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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