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Danielle S. says "We interviewed Ella and she was a top choice, however our timing just didn't work out (due to a change of plans on our end, not hers). We loved her...
Woodside, NY
Cristina L. says "I didn't imagine, when interviewing for a first nanny for my first child, that I would have met someone that has so positively shaped my son's life and...
Joy T. says "Kameca is a sweet nature and has a wonderful personality. My 4 year old daughter loved her instantly! She is punctual, reliable, experienced and has her own...
Shannon S. says "Hannah was always on time and took great care of our boys. She often brought crafts and fun things for them to enjoy. At the time, our oldest was doing...
Kelsi R. says "Madison was my sons nanny from the time he was about 9 months- 18 months. We adored her and our son did too. She has great communication, is a natural with...
Virginia G. says "Rebecca nannied for our two children, 4 & 1, for the summer. She was wonderful. Punctual, reliable, and the children loved her. She was great about...
Shirley T. says "Lillian has been a wonderful teacher and caregiver for our daughter. We first met Lillian when our daughter was just over a year old and beginning...
Care Member says "We feel so lucky to have found Micah! She's incredibly attentive, reliable, and always goes the extra mile to make sure our daughter has a great time....
Brooklyn, NY
Jessica O. says "Jenna was the only person that we trusted to look after our daughter. A true Care.com success story! She was dependable right from the beginning. She...
Blair D. says "Selma spreads pure joy when she walks into the room. She is openhearted, easy to talk to, and will love on your kiddos like they were her own. I have a 4...
Springfield Gardens, NY
Care Member says "Naomi served as our much loved nanny for our daughter, and we would enthusiastically recommend her to any family lucky enough to work with her. She has...
Michele F. says "I am a single mother to a 6 year old girl. I was very nervous about hiring anyone to watch my little girl. I hired Jamie to first babysit for me when my...
Erika L. says "My children enjoyed hanging out with Meaghan. We will definitely use her again!"
Janine Z. says "Mari is our regular weekly sitter and we all love having her around. She is wonderful with the kids- playful, kind, energetic and positive. She keeps them...
Hana B. says "She was wonderful with my 2 children. She definitely was part of our family. She taught me things about my newborn that if she was not around I probably...
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60 weekend nannies are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.67/hr as of August 2025
The average star rating for rated weekend nannies is 5.0
Weekend Nannies in Merrick, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed weekend nannies
- Danielle S.
- Cristina L.
- Joy T.
To find a weekend nanny near you in Merrick, NY, you can search through 3 weekend nanny profiles to learn more about their hourly rates and to check out reviews from families who worked with them in the past.
How much it costs to hire a weekend nanny near you in Merrick, NY depends on a few factors. To start, it will cost much more to hire a nanny for a whole weekend than to hire one for a few hours, so it can be helpful to plan your budget around how much care you need for a weekend—especially if you want them to spend the night. Rates can vary due to factors like their years of experience and where you live, but typically weekend nanny rates near you are $21.67 per hour.
To start, it can help to ask a potential weekend nanny, when interviewing candidates near you in Merrick, NY, about their availability to make sure they can work the hours you need. Then, it’s a good idea to ask about their experience and how they would handle certain situations—such as resolving a fight between siblings. It can also be a good idea to ask them if they have any references you can contact.
When you hire a nanny on weekends, you can ask them to tackle a variety of different responsibilities. Alongside taking care of your children, they may be willing to help with cooking or light housework (like doing the kids’ laundry). Asking what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on is another great topic to bring up in an interview. You can review 3 profiles for weekend nanny near you in Merrick, NY to get an idea of what responsibilities they tend to handle.
All weekend nannies near you in Merrick, NY found on Care.com are asked to complete a CareCheck, which is an annual background check. Their profile will have a badge on it that states if they completed this background check and when they completed it. However, we strongly advise you take your own steps to safely hire a weekend nanny, such as doing your own independent background check and requesting references from other families they worked with.