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109 child care providers are listed in Merced, CA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 4 years

Child care providers in Merced, CA

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Alyssa M.


Merced, CA

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Great Babysitter

5.0

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Hello, my name is Alyssa and I'm 33years old. Since I was really young I've always enjoyed taking care of babies and little kids. I'm experienced with older kids too. I have been a volunteer assistant at my church's daycare and I have 3 nieces that I watch sometimes. I have completed six units of Early Childhood Education...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Alyssa is a very caring and capable caregiver. She has years of experience and is good with children or adults. "

Care member

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Samantha H.


Merced, CA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Samantha! I'm 25 years old, born and raised in Merced. I have 9 years experience for caring for children of all ages. I first started in freshman year of high school with babysitting for family members and family friends. I then started volunteering at a local church's childcare. I volunteered for 2 years before...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Samantha, is wonderful with children. She is responsible and kind. My kids love her to pieces and so do I. She makes babysitting fun and educational. I would definitely hire her again. "

Patricia H.

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Kristy P.


Merced, CA

$41/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kristy. I have previous experience as an infant/toddler preschool teacher as well as a day care owner. I have 15 early child development units. I am also a mother of five daughters ages 22-29, a 12-year-old granddaughter and 2 infant grandsons. I am trustworthy, reliable, responsible and a fun loving person. I've...
Kristy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Kristy was a wonderful nanny for our little girl! She is caring, nurturing, experienced, and very professional. We interviewed several applicants and Kristy gave us the most confidence in her abilities. Having children of her own, as well as owning her own daycare...

Ashley N.

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Ysabel H.


Merced, CA

$17-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ysabel. I am 26 years old. I have grown up babysitting my 13-year-old little sister, and was a nanny to two children for two years, ages 8-10 and 11-13. I was also a nanny to two other children, ages 18 months-2 years old and 6-10 months! As well as a nanny to a 3-4-year-old little boy, for a year! I am still...
Ysabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ysabel is a wonderful, bright, and mature young lady. She is extremely hardworking and reliable. She puts her best into any job and brings a sense of positivity to every situation. You would be lucky to have her."

Lilia O.

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Michelle L.


Merced, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Aunt For Hire

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Michelle. I have been working with children since the age of 12 years old from babysitting family, supervising in the church and working full time providing direct care to children for the past decade. I love to do arts and crafts, going outside, sensory play, imaginative play, engaging in singing, dancing to...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Michelle is a great communicator and does a great job keeping my children happy and safe."

Brittany N.

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Sunshine D.


Merced, CA

$17/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of child care experience. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping as well as other duties around the house such as some clean-up!
Sunshine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Sunshine has been so helpful these last few months. She is always punctual and dependable. My kids love her, I'm so thankful for everything she does for us. I definitely recommend her"

Ileana M.

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Tatiana J.


Merced, CA

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Tatiana, and I currently have my bachelor's degree in child development with a minor in Psychology. I have been a babysitter for the past 5 years for various families, as well as my younger siblings. During which I was also a teacher's aide, after-school teacher, preschool intern, respite care provider and...
Tatiana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Douashee X.


Merced, CA

$17/hr5 yrs exp

I Am A Loving Caregiver Who Admire Being Around Children.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello there. My name is Douashee and I am currently 27 years old. I am a Hmong American who was born and raised here in Merced, California. I graduated from CSU Stanislaus as class of 2020 with my Sociology Degree. I am looking for a part time job as a nanny/babysitter. My past babysitting duties have included taking/picking up...
Douashee can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Douashee currently works for me. She is very nice and my daughter loves her. She is very responsible and manages her time well."

Liz R.

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Cassaandra S.


Merced, CA

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

Im a mom of four I'm going to college to be a teacher love working with kids an watching them grow into the little humans they are .
Cassaandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

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Kawthar R.


Merced, CA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Child Care

As a caring and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about nurturing the development of young children and creating a safe, fun, and educational environment for them to thrive. With four years of experience in babysitting roles and a college degree, I've honed my skills in providing exceptional care for children aged...
Kawthar can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tiffany A.


Merced, CA

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Childcare Provider: Nurturing, Safe, And Fun Care For Your Little Ones

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced childcare provider dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment for your children. With a passion for early childhood development, I offer engaging activities, homework help, and a caring approach tailored to each child's needs. Trustworthy, reliable, and ready to support your family!
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Jennifer A.


Merced, CA

$17-28/hr2 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Sitter

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I have cared for younger kids for such a long time and have a lot of patience for kids, I'm fluent in both spanish and english and on my way to learning french, I love to read and teach , also love art and music.
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
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Monika H.


Merced, CA

$18/hr1 yrs exp

College Student With Flexible Schedule

I am a current student (I have my Bachelor's degree but am taking classes to pivot career-wise) and a flexible schedule works best for me right now. I am active, kind, great with kids, and I make most of my meals from scratch! I'd love to spend time caring and nurturing kids whether that involves reading to them, helping them...
Monika can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
I'm passionate about childcare, and I've dedicated the past year to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children of various ages. My creative and friendly personality allows me to easily connect with kids, and I'm always excited to engage them in fun and educational activities. I firmly believe in open communication...
Josephine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kelsey W.


Merced, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

I am a crafty, easy-going teacher. I have experience with after school care as well as 4 years experience in a preschool classroom. I have units in all core child development classes as well as CPR and first aid training. I am a child of childcare. My mother ran a childcare from our home when I was young and now runs a preschool...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Child care centers in Merced, CA

The Little Hummingbirds

The Little Hummingbirds

2439 Bastidas Dr, Merced, CA

Licensed Home Child Care Merced, CA 30 years experienced Licensed by the California Department of Social Services CPR/First Aid/Safety Certified Fingerprinted & background check cleared Very clean & organized home Safe location Close to UC Merced We strive to provide high-quality...

Douglas Family Daycare

Douglas Family Daycare

2335 Explorador Drive, Merced, CA

I have experience as a Lead Preschool Teacher and have a passion for helping little kids reach their full potential. I try to let children explore their world at their pace, and in the most beneficial way for their individual needs. I engage all children in a daily circle time, and children who are...

Merced Child Development Center is a program run by The Merced County Community Action Agency. The program serves children ages 3 to 5 years old who are not yet eligible for kindergarten. It provides comprehensive, top quality services to participating children and families. The center is open from...

La Petite Academy Child Care-Merced

3190 Collins Drive, Merced, CA

La Petite Academy Child Care-Merced offers center-based and full-time educational daycare programs for preschool and school-age kids. The facility operates during weekdays from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. La Petite Academy Child Care-Merced also provides extended hours, enrichment programs, and drop-in...

Margaret Sheehy Preschool

1240 W 6th St, Merced, CA

Sheehy Preschool is a state-licensed child care center that offers early childhood education programs designed for preschool kids. Located in Merced, California, the company follows a research-based curriculum that focuses on developing children’s core competencies in math, language and literacy,...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Merced, CA

Alyssa M.

5.0

Alyssa is a very caring and capable caregiver. She has years of experience and is good with children or adults.

- Care member

Samantha H.

5.0

Samantha, is wonderful with children. She is responsible and kind. My kids love her to pieces and so do I. She makes babysitting fun and educational. I would definitely hire her again.

- Patricia H.

Kristy P.

5.0

Kristi was great ! She was such a trooper ! She helped watch my 8 month old daughter on my wedding day and her job was everything from ordinary! She was so great and my daughter loved her ! Thanks for doing an amazing job Kristi and sorry for the hectic day! I would definitely hire her again, she...

- Rachel L.

Ysabel H.

5.0

Ysabel is absolutely wonderful. Responsible, caring, trust worthy. Best babysitter I’ve had by far. Would hire her again in a heartbeat.

- Care member

Michelle L.

5.0

She Is an absolute delight and extremely helpful and thoughtful she cared for my two young boys as well as my animals. She would clean and offer to do errands if needed, she went above and beyond for our family. I am heart broken she had to relocate but she is amazing ! Our kids adored her!

- Hannah G.

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Average Rating5.0 / 5

Child Care Providers in Merced, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 109 listed child care providers.