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Brianna B.

Great Sitter

Cambria Heights, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
My name is Brianna and I am 23 years old. I am a college student with a bachelors in psychology. I am really interested in this job due to the fact that I am in school and working this is the perfect time slot for me where I am available. I am very hardworking and dedicated to the things that I do. I have experience with young...

Anastasia J. says "I interviewed Brianna today and she was very polite throughout the entire interview seems excited about the position I offered . Out of everyone I...

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Jazmin S.

Full-Time Caregiver

Elmont, NY

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hello families! My name is Jazmin. I am a very outgoing 22-years-old looking for a long term nanny position. I have experienced in many areas of caring. I have been caring for children for 4+ years. I am very dependable, trustworthy, patient and caring person. I am experience with children all ages from infants to preteens. I am...

David S. says "She's motivated, responsible and really child friendly. I was surprised when my child responded to her so kindly and quickly. "

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Shanthi T.

Full-Time Babysitter

Bellerose, NY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a well educated, citizen, responsible and good care provider. I have over 9 years of experience of babysitting from infants to toddlers. So for, I worked with 7 families. I can do pick ups and drop offs children from school. I can help with their homework, read to/with them, and play with them. Light housekeeping and...

Pressy T. says "Very responsible, reliable and great help around the house as well."

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Amanda V.

Massapequa, NY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm a reliable nanny with 15 years of hands-on experience caring for children from newborns through preteens, and I hold a degree in psychology, which gives me a strong understanding of child development, behavior, and emotional needs. I love being part of a child's growth and creating a safe, nurturing environment where...
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Patricia C.

Massapequa, NY

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi. My name is Patty and I have many years of child care experience. I am an LPN and although I don't practice anymore there are some things that you don't forget. I prefer infants or toddlers so I am able to grow with them. I will talk care of your child like they were my own. I am looking to work 3 to 4 days a week. Looking...

Christine W. says "We had Patty watching our baby for three months for three days a week. During that time she was generally dependable and usually arrived 10 minutes...

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Wendy P.

Long Beach, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
My name is Wendy. I'm 41. I have 23 years experience working as a infant nanny. I have my TDAP shot. I'm CPR certified. I've also worked as a teachers assistant in a nursery school for 11 years. I love interacting with children. Outdoor sports, walks, arts and crafts, games etc. I love all animals. I'm looking forward to meeting...

Jessica J. says "Updating my review to reflect that Wendy no longer works for our family. Wendy was our full time nanny for most of the school year when my son was...

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Yolanda P.

Valley Stream, NY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hello! My name is Yolanda, and I'm a dedicated childcare professional with over 9 years of experience caring for newborns, infants, and toddlers. I'm a licensed baby nurse, CPR/First Aid certified, and have completed the 15-hour Health & Safety training. I also hold a degree in Occupational Studies and Massage Therapy, which...

Jessica A. says "Our family has had the pleasure of having Yolanda as our child’s caregiver for the past two years, and she has been extraordinary. From when our daughter...

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Charisse H.

Support To Women And Families

Baldwin, NY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
As a Mother's Helper I provide continuous emotional & physical support to families with childcare, light laundry, cooking, errands, pet care, family bonding, sibling bonding, assisting with household chores. As a Postpartum Doula I provide doula care for you, your newborn infant(s) and your family members as well as * Help...

Dana A. says "Clarissa is extremely knowledgeable, caring and an all around pleasure. "

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Jessica J.

Cambria Heights, NY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
Hello I'm Jessica a mother of a 16yr old girl and I people person, meaning I love to make people smile and laugh. I AM VACCINATED. I've been a certified nanny/ elderly care giver for 17yrs and I am a dog walker/or Pet sitter for 23yrs. I also received my certification in childcare. I love my job, caring for infants, helping...

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...

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Megan J.

Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I've been a career nanny for 15 years. I am now a mom myself (10/2025). I am a mix of Montessori and do-what-works-for-you. I have a wealth of infant and toddler experience and knowledge. I'm pet friendly. CPR certified. Clean driving record. I am working on my masters to become a Speech Therapist(virtually and part time). In...

Daniel S. says "While we have not yet been able to utilize Megan's services for childcare- she has been very accommodating and communicative both during the interview and...

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Gerri B.

Bellmore, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Some info I share to help you decide if you would like to pursue a conversation. I am patient, caring, empathic, and truly love caring for children. I enjoy playing, taking walks, being outdoors, doing crafts, reading and age appropriate activities while ensuring a fun, safe environment for children in my care. Screens never...

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...

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Joyce R.

PT/FT Caregiver, Companion Available

Levittown, NY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I have been working around children for about 17 years. I started working as a lunch lady in public schools. Then I moved on to an after school program for children. Afterwards, I moved on to childcare for the ages infant to prekindergarten at a daycare. Most recently, I am now at another daycare as a 3-year-old teacher's aide....

Jessica W. says "I am a part of Joyce's family and I also worked with her. She is a very reliable and dependable woman. She is a pleasure to work with and works amazingly...

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Valentina B.

Expierienced Nanny Looking For Full-time Job

Lindenhurst, NY

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Valentina and I am 26 years old. I have been working on and off as a nanny for around 6 years. I have my own transportation, and do not smoke. I have cared for infants, toddlers, pre-teens and multiple children at a time alongside my mother while she looked after them in our home, (she is a nanny as well). I love...

Adriana C. says "I can't say enough about Valentina! My kids love her. She is patient, loving, caring, and dependable. She has been such a joy for our family and we loved...

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Ana I.

Long Beach, NY

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
Hi there, my name is Ana Maria and I am currently looking for an extra source of income helping a lovely family with their children or child. I have over 10 years of experience with children of all ages including from infants to preteens. I have a passion with working with children while ensuring they have being engaged with and...
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Amiya R.

Amityville, NY

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
Hi, my name is Amiya! I'm a certified teacher who completed my studies in Buffalo and recently returned home to support my family. I'm currently seeking part-time or flexible opportunities. I have experience working with young children and elderly individuals and truly enjoy providing patient, attentive, and dependable care....
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Carissa C.

Child Care/Tutor

Farmingdale, NY

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a 2nd grade public school teacher looking for an after school babysitting or tutoring job! Certified in teaching Birth-2 and 1-6 special education and general education. I have experience with many curriculum programs used in schools. I have tons of experience working with infants, toddlers, and kids of all ages. My...
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Ally P.

East Rockaway, NY

from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I strive for! With three years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I offer families a reliable childcare option. My graduate degree has provided me with a strong foundation, and I am also certified in CPR and First Aid. I am patient,...
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Akya A.

Copiague, NY

from
$19/hr
3 years experience
I've always had a passion for caring for children. My nurturing nature and love of seeing them grow and learn drew me to become a childcare provider. I have many years of experience caring for children of various ages, from infants to preteens, which has equipped me with a range of skills and experiences. I believe in creating...
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Hemi M.

Copiague, NY

from
$19/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Hemi. I'm an experienced nanny who has worked with children from infants to 12 years old. I'm patient, responsible, and truly enjoy creating a fun and safe environment for kids. I can help with meal prep, light cleaning, laundry, bedtime routines, and homework. I'm dependable, caring, and great at keeping children...
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Alexis F.

East Meadow, NY

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
My whole life I loved being around kids. With that, I have over 15 years of experience with kids ranging from mother's helper, camp counselor and babysitting. Currently, I am NYS Court Officer so I am CPR and First aid trained and certified especially for children and infants.
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  • The average post rate is $21.86/hr as of March 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

Brianna B.

I interviewed Brianna today and she was very polite throughout the entire interview seems excited about the position I offered . Out of...

- Anastasia J.

Jazmin S.

She's motivated, responsible and really child friendly. I was surprised when my child responded to her so kindly and quickly.

- David S.

Shanthi T.

Very responsible, reliable and great help around the house as well.

- Pressy 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 $21.86.

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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