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60 after school babysitters are listed in Merrick, NY
The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby after school babysitters is 7 years
After school babysitters in Merrick, NY
Khadijah H.
Merrick, NY
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 25 years of experience working with children between the ages from newborn-20. An experienced professional in working with students with diverse abilities and disabilities. I am dedicated to creating inclusive and supporting learning environments. I am also a mom of a 6 and 21-year-old. My philosophy revolves around...
Khadijah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
Mia O.
Merrick, NY
$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm a patient, creative, and friendly childcare provider with over four years of experience. My desire to make a positive impact on children's lives and support families led me to this fulfilling career. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules, and I always keep parents updated about their child's day and any issues that...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a 58 yr old extremely experienced childcare and care giver. I am a single mother of 4 all grown and I would love to help you. I am highly recommended and experienced. Organization is key to success is my motto. This is extremely important when children are concerned. If you need an experienced childcare giver 35 yrs...
Lisamarie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I've known Lisa for almost 40 years. I have watched her raise her family basically single handed and all 4 of her young men have turned out to be wonderfully respectful successful men. Lisa has helped me with my children as well while I was experiencing challenges...
Joan M.
Marilis N.
Merrick, NY
$18-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Reading, teaching them Spanish, coloring, and play learning games. Have been doing this for 20 years. I am a mother of three girls: 20, 16 and 5. I think I'll be a great sitter!
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I am good with bedtime routines, and following a schedule. Can prepare dinner as well.
Jahnyah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Kailyn S.
Merrick, NY
$20-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Love To Take Care Of Kids. I Have Been Babysitting For Years.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kailyn! I have been working with kids since I was 12 years old. I am amazing with children and find joy in working with them. I am willing to pick up and drive kids places. I am fun and love to help out. I have babysat kids ages 3 months- 13 years old. I am reliable and overall great when it comes to being a nanny....
Kailyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Zaira H.
Westbury, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Nice to meet you, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I work at a school, I mostly babysit on my free time. After graduating from high school 10 years ago I started working at a daycare and since then working with kids has been my passion.
I'd describe my personality as understanding, patient, caring
I started...
Zaira can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Zaira was so helpful with my 10 month old daughter. She's very sweet and patient. Would recommend 10/10."
Pawanjeet K.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been a Teacher for the past 11 years and a Tutor for the past 13 years. In addition to this, I have been a: Mother's Helper, Babysitter, Camp Counselor, Teacher, After School Program Assistant Teacher, After School Program Teacher and super-involved Aunt of 5 young children. I am: caring, creative, detail-oriented,...
Allison can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm amber and I'm a college student attending Adelphi university for nursing in child care I'm on my last year. I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I come from a big family. I have cared and babysit all the kids in my family. I love kids and animals and will always put there needs...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I'm a professor from upstate NY who was in Long Island for a workshop at Adelphi University who hired Amber for a few days. Amber was fantastic with my 3 year old son. She played music along with him, took him to the park to play bubbles, and was very conscientious...
Brieanna L.
5.0
(1)
I' am a first Born daughter in my family, at young age I realize that I adore taking care of my younger siblings. Upon graduating high school I volunteered at the Red Cross. While volunteering at the Red Cross I also started to work at a day care center with children who were anywhere from 6 months old to 10 years old. I was Au...
Esmilce can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ellie was trustworthy and amazing with kids. Always on time and went above and beyond. Truly loved the kids and they loved her. "
Care member
Alexa F.
Massapequa, NY
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate and certified elementary school teacher currently working as a permanent sub. I have always loved working with children from working as a camp counselor to babysitting throughout high school and college. I also work at a summer program for children with special needs. As a babysitter, I have had the...
Alexa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our babysitter and she has been working for us for the past 4 years. Alexa puts her heart into her job and both of my...
Carrie L.
5.0
(2)
I have been working with children since I was a preteen. From there I went on to work for a day care full time. I started caring for a 3-year-old boy after my full time job M-T and his newborn sister. I worked for them for 5 years till they moved to France. After that I worked in a Dr. office for many years Till 2011 when I...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"She was the Nanny for our 2 children for over 3 years. We'll all miss her! "
Sarah L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ana and I'm a 32-year-old college graduate looking for a part-time position or occasional work.
I have over 10 years of paid experience caring for children of all ages. I've been an au pair, a live-in and live-out nanny, a babysitter, and a mom's helper. My experience ranges from bottle feeding for newborns, and...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana is a gem! I wish she could still take care of my two boys every day!"
Elisa B.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Julia I am 23 years old and have been working with children since I'm 16. I worked at day care for 2 years and I was a nanny for a family for 2 years before they moved. By the end of the two years I considered the family I worked for my family. I love being with family and my passion is caring for...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Julia is an outgoing, family oriented care giver. I would trust her with any of my children!"
Michelle K.
Alexandra O.
Rockville Centre, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I am a Speech Language Pathologist in an educationally based setting. While growing up, I've had many jobs, which required caring for children. These jobs included being a counselor at both sleep away and day camp and babysitting for multiple families with children of all ages (2 years up through Elementary school). Throughout...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Alexandra was a great babysitter! She handled my new energetic boys with ease. Would definitely hire her again and cannot recommend her enough to anyone looking for childcare!"
Lisanne C.
Stella L.
Levittown, NY
$44/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I'm a patient and highly reliable person with many years of experience working with new born, toddlers and young kids. I used to be a preschool teacher aide in my hometown. love children and I love babysitting. I babysit children from 0 Old months and up. I like to do crafts, play games, art drama, cook and read books with the...
Stella can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ruth is a reliable trustworthy individual who cared for my mother for 6 months. I recommend her for any caregiver position."
Wanda Q.
Sydney K.
Massapequa Park, NY
$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old, and It has been so rewarding. It has not only taught me responsibility, but it has taught me how to be a better person. I have grown up around children my whole life and have been lucky enough to have a relationship with these families for the years to follow!
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Sydney was a life saver when I went back to work and was on daycare wait lists. Sydney watched our daughter from 6-9 months old until she finally got into daycare. Sydney is reliable, playful, easy going, and makes you feel very comfortable leaving your child with...
Rachel O.
5.0
(2)
Hello. My name is Doreen. I am a mature lady who loves children of all ages. I can cook n do light cleaning and I love playing with the kids! I have a keen sense knowing what is going on all around me so you can rest assure your children will be completely safe with me! I drive excellent and I do have my own vehicle! If it's...
Doreen can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Doreen is a warm, loving, funny, responsible and respectful person and sitter. She takes care of my three kids and cooks for them, drives them where they need to go (she has her own car), picks them up at school, plays with them, and loves them. She also runs...
Renni S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"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 very flexible with scheduling!!"
Alison T.
5.0
(1)
31-year-old female with 10+ years of child care experience. I have cared for children ages newborn- 11 years old. I have early experience as a camp counselor/chaperone and more recently as a nanny and preschool teacher. I was most recently employed as a nanny for 3 children ages 8, 9 & 11 and worked with this family for 7 years....
Casheica can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Casheica has been a family friend and babysitter for 3+ years. She's engaging with the kids and easy to get along with. She's helpful around the house and a loving addition to the family."
Marissa Z.
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Merrick, NY
Lisamarie S.
5.0
I've known Lisa for almost 40 years. I have watched her raise her family basically single handed and all 4 of her young men have turned out to be wonderfully respectful successful men. Lisa has helped me with my children as well while I was experiencing challenges as well. my children adore her as...
- Joan M.
Zaira H.
5.0
Zaira was so helpful with my 10 month old daughter. She's very sweet and patient. Would recommend 10/10.
- Pawanjeet K.
Amber R.
5.0
It is with great pleasure to recommend Amber R. for a nanny position at Care.com. Miss. R. has been a babysitter at my house for the last two years. She has shown excellent care to my two and four-year-old daughters. I am blessed to have her during this time.
Miss. R. is an extremely friendly...
- Stephanie A.
Esmilce V.
5.0
Ellie was trustworthy and amazing with kids. Always on time and went above and beyond. Truly loved the kids and they loved her.
- Care member
Alexa F.
5.0
We first met Alexa when she was working as a counselor for our older daughter at the local summer recreation program. We have since hired her as our babysitter and she has been working for us for the past 4 years. Alexa puts her heart into her job and both of my daughters adore her (ages 10 and...
- Carrie L.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Merrick, NY
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Merrick, NY?
You can review 26 after school babysitter profiles near you in Merrick, NY to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Merrick, NY?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Merrick, NY is $22.65. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Merrick, NY?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Merrick, NY on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Merrick, NY to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Merrick, NY can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Merrick, NY?
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Ratings for Merrick, NY after school babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
After School Babysitters in Merrick, NY are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed after school babysitters.