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81 child care providers are listed in Merrick, NY

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

Child care providers in Merrick, NY

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Emma A.


Merrick, NY

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I' m a reliable and caring babysitter. I have several years of experience with newborns/babies and toddlers. I' m a very enthusiastic person. The best thing that I like about what I do is that I have the opportunity to enrich and teach good morals and values to the new generations. I also could teach my native language which is...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emma is the best! She took care of my son when he was 2/3. Very caring, patient and kind. We miss her, wish we could have taken her with us when we moved out of state. You would be lucky to have her."

Jessica H.

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Ilana D.


Merrick, NY

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ilana and I just graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a major in Early Childhood/ Childhood Education and a concentration in English. I have my NYS Initial Teaching Certificate (Birth - 6 grade). In the fall, I will begin earning my Master's Degree, part-time in Special Education at Queens College. I have about 5...
Ilana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ilana babysat for us over the summer of 2021. We loved her, and so did our 18 month old son. She took him on long walks, ran around outside, read books endlessly and did a lot of rainy day puzzles. Hopefully we'll work with her again!"

Callie O.

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Patricia O.


Merrick, NY

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

27 Years Experience Working With Special Needs Children And General Education Also

Hi, I've worked and presently still am a special needs teachers aide for s school district. I also have worked for a few families over the past 13 years with children ages 6 months thru 16 yrs. My hours in the school district are from eight till 12 noon. I am available after that time. I have many references if needed and thank...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to. She really loves kids and kids love her. Patti built a wonderful relationship with my whole family. We will...

Casey S.

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Alexandra F.


Merrick, NY

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Allie The Best Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hii, my name is Allie and I'm looking to babysit/nanny for anyone in need. I am a college student and I've been babysitting ever since I was 13, I am 20 now. I've always looked after children considering I'm the oldest and even worked in a daycare. I truly love spending time with kids, engaging them in various activities,...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Allie was wonderful with my son and went above and beyond what I required from her. She was very dependable, and my son grew very attached to her and will miss her when school starts. She loves her work and is not just doing this for the money. I would hire her...

Jason B.

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Lisamarie S.


Merrick, NY

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-Time Childcare

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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
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.

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Gwendolyn K.


Merrick, NY

$17-23/hr4 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Sitter

I have 4 years of experience, I have worked with kids during the summers by being a camp counselor for 2-5-year-olds and have babysat throughout my high school years. I am going into my junior year of college as a nursing major and play volleyball at the University of Scranton. I am CPR certified and have worked in the hospital...
Gwendolyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shelesea L.


Merrick, NY

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Sweet, Caring, And Attentive Baby Sitter

With over 10 years of experience watching children ranging from ages 6 months to 10 years of age, I am confident in my ability to take great care of your family. My job and experience go from early days and late nights, and in and out the house nanny as well. I understand I strive to provide a warm, fun and nurturing environment...
Shelesea can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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Ashely L.


Merrick, NY

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable And Competent Family/Personal Assistant Available!

Hello! My name is Ashely, and I'm an experienced nanny and healthcare professional with a passion for making parents' lives easier. I have 10 years of nannying experience, caring for children from newborns to teenagers. I'm here to bring a supportive, energetic, and reliable presence to your family. With a background as an EMT...
Ashely can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Diana D.


Merrick, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter Available School Hours & Days

I am a local Merrick mom of 4 kids I have experience from newborn to school aged kids. I am comfortable with pets & cooking / food shop. I am CPR certified.
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Sam S.


Merrick, NY

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

I just graduated from the University of Miami and have an extremely open schedule for January/February. I have extensive babysitting experience with kids of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, and also spent a summer as a camp counselor to a group of kindergarteners. I have a very friendly and patient personality and have...
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Danielle A.


Merrick, NY

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! my name is Danielle and I am very interested in the position you have available. I am currently enrolled at Oswego state pursuing a degree in communications. I have been looking for a job this summer and I think this would be perfect! I have several years of babysitting experience watching children ranging in ages of 2...
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Rosibel P.


Merrick, NY

$16-24/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a very responsible and outgoing person, I love to care for children and play alongside their fantasies. I love to read and I'm good with crafting and coloring. Finally, I'm very flexible with hours and days of the week!
Rosibel can also help with: Craft assistance
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Fiona F.


Merrick, NY

$23/hr7 yrs exp

I'm invested in creating a safe space for your child to learn and grow! All About Me: - I am currently pursuing my doctorate in school/clinical child psychology - I have extensive experience working with neurodiverse children and adolescence - I have experience working with the neurodiverse affirming model of ABA - I have...
Fiona can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Claudia D.


Merrick, NY

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as fun, lively, attentive. I have been a nanny for over 10 years on and off and loved every minute of it!
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Luisa R.


Merrick, NY

$30-50/hr4 yrs exp

As a caregiver, my passion for nurturing and educating children stems from my rewarding experiences in previous babysitting roles. I find immense joy in positively impacting their lives and supporting families by providing reliable childcare. My patient and calm nature, combined with my creativity and friendly approach, allows...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Child care centers in Merrick, NY

Jewish Early Learning Center

Jewish Early Learning Center

2174 Hewlett Ave, Merrick, NY

The Jewish Early Learning Center welcomes children ages 1 - 4 years and provides each child with a safe, warm environment. It uses the SPICES approach to education, which encourages children to develop socially, physically, intellectually, creatively, emotionally and spiritually. The curriculum...

Academic Explorers of Merrick, LLC

Academic Explorers of Merrick, LLC

1430 Jerusalem Avenue, Merrick, NY

At Academic Explorers, we provide high quality child care for infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-k, and school-age students ages 6 weeks - 12 years of age. Our warm, family-friendly center creates a safe, welcoming, comfortable environment for children, their parents, and our team. Throughout...

Welcome to Precious Kids Too of Merrick. Our facility is a learning and development center that provides high quality childcare for kids. We are privately owned and have been successfully caring for children since 2006. Precious Kids Too center is located just steps away from Merrick LIRR station....

Children's Nest Early Childhood Education Center is an childcare center that accommodates both family and community needs. Choosing a childcare center is one of the most important decisions a family has to make. When a child attends our center, families are able to go to work or continue schooling...

South Shore Montessori School

2323 Merrick Ave, Merrick, NY

South Shore Montessori School provides caring and dedicated child care and education services in Merrick, New York for kids of from three to five years old. The center provides education, social, cultural, emotional, physical and recreational areas to provide parents the opportunity to give their...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Merrick, NY

Emma A.

5.0

Emma is the best! She took care of my son when he was 2/3. Very caring, patient and kind. We miss her, wish we could have taken her with us when we moved out of state. You would be lucky to have her.

- Jessica H.

Ilana D.

5.0

Ilana babysat for us over the summer of 2021. We loved her, and so did our 18 month old son. She took him on long walks, ran around outside, read books endlessly and did a lot of rainy day puzzles. Hopefully we'll work with her again!

- Callie O.

Patricia O.

5.0

Patti was a wonderful caretaker for our 4 year old son. She's reliable, punctual and has a very calm disposition that any child would respond quickly to. She really loves kids and kids love her. Patti built a wonderful relationship with my whole family. We will miss having her around. We strongly...

- Casey S.

Alexandra F.

5.0

Allie was wonderful with my son and went above and beyond what I required from her. She was very dependable, and my son grew very attached to her and will miss her when school starts. She loves her work and is not just doing this for the money. I would hire her again should I need assistance again.

- Jason B.

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.

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