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Christina D. says "Mary has been amazing. I needed someone last minute and she is experienced so I didn't need to spend a lot of time explaining how to do things. She is...
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...
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...
Sharon D. says "Hemwattie (Diane) has been an exceptional addition to our family. We welcomed her to care for our 4 month old son and 2 1/2 year old daughter full-time....
Liz C. says "We luckily found Danielle after some searching and realized she matched our sensibilities as a new family in Miami. She was with our daughter since three...
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."
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...
Annie T. says "Rachel was a nanny for our three boys starting when the youngest was 6 months, and the older boys were 6 and 8. She was amazing with all of them and they...
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...
Dana A. says "Clarissa is extremely knowledgeable, caring and an all around pleasure. "
Care Member says "Bella has watched my daughters (two girls under 4 y/o) a few times (including two overnights) and my girls love her. Bella is fun and friendly and takes...
Care Member says "Pam has been our son’s full time nanny for 2 years since he was 5mo old and she’s done an amazing job taking care of him and all his needs, including...
Alisa D. says "She is a loving and kind caretaker before moving to Alabama I hired her to take care of my mother and 3 kids while I was at work. She made sure there every...
Care Member says "We were fortunate to have Gerri caring for our daughter for a little over a year. They connected wonderfully and our daughter really loved spending time...
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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60 infant nannies are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $29.75/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated infant nannies is 4.5
Infant Nannies in Valley Stream, NY are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed infant nannies
- Christina D.
- Molly C.
- Jill Z.
Infant nanny costs can vary greatly, but near you in Valley Stream, NY, the average hourly rate for an infant nanny is $29.75. This is just an average though, how much you need to spend on infant care will depend on where you live and if you want to hire an infant nanny during the day or overnight.
Nanny infant care can involve changing diapers, feeding the baby, and making sure all of their needs are met. The infant nanny responsibilities that your nanny takes on will depend on your family’s unique needs and what the nanny feels comfortable with. When searching for an infant nannies in Valley Stream, NY, prepare a list of responsibilities you’re hoping to get help with so you can ask potential nannies if they can provide the support you need.
TNot sure how to find a good nanny for an infant? Look no further than Care.com, where you will find 8 infant nanny profiles near you in Valley Stream, NY that you can check out. You can also read 9 reviews from families who worked with those infant nannies in the past.
Want to learn more about how to interview a nanny for an infant? When interviewing potential infant nannies near you in Valley Stream, NY, it can be helpful to write an infant nanny job description and to prepare a list of questions you have. For example, if in your job description you write that you need help with light housekeeping (like keeping the kitchen clean), you can add to your list of questions one about how comfortable they feel helping with housework.
We ask all Care.com infant nannies to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. For parents who want extra peace of mind, we strongly recommend doing your own research before you hire an infant nanny. Alongside running an independent background check, you can interview candidates and request references from other families they worked with in the past.