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Find child care providers in Merritt Island, FL that you’ll love

72 child care providers are listed in Merritt Island, FL

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

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Merritt Island, FL

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Madison C.


Merritt Island, FL

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Child care

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Madi and I'm 22 years old. I have a 8, y. o sister, a 7 y. o sister and a 3-year-old brother. I babysit them regularly. I was recently working at a Montessori school full time working with ages 1 to 5. Before there I was working at a daycare for 1. 5 years with 10 months in the infant room and the rest of my...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Madi is fantastic! She not only gave great care to my one year old who warmed up to her right away, she also played games with our 10 year old and he hasn't stopped raving about how great she is! We plan to have Madi in our future for years to come."

Kelly G.

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Kelley W.


Merritt Island, FL

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Fun Loving Nanny

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm 55I've been happily employed the last 11yrs as a private nanny in Indiana & Florida. Helping family's full time, overnights , & with date nights . I really enjoy doing arts & crafts , games, puzzles , science experiments, cooking , reading, outside activities, as well finding fun things to do/ explore in the community...
Kelley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"This babysitter is a gem! She is very nice, professional, fun, happy and kind lady. Our 11 month baby enjoyed time with her a lot. We will call her again for sure! "

Care member

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Lexi M.


Merritt Island, FL

$30-50/hr7 yrs exp

Baby-sitter= Best Friend

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a seasoned nanny with 7 years of experience working around children. It's truly my passion in life to be a good role model and friend for children to look up to and learn from. I give the kids my all. I have been a gymnastics coach, science teacher, children's hiking guide, and camp counselor along with a babysitter! So I...
Lexi can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We adore Lexi! We were so sad when she moved to another state as our kids truly adored her. She was attentive, fun, playful, and absolutely a joy to have around our kids. They truly had a blast with her and we always came back to very happy (and well worn out)...

Eden C.

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Lindsey S.


Merritt Island, FL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a former infant and toddler preschool teacher with 3 years experience. I love teaching and watching children grow, most people say it's my calling. I know baby sign language and am excellent with implementing a daily schedule and routine. I believe in teaching through play, songs, and reading. During my time as a...
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lindsey was our youngest son's (was toddler, now 4yr old) teacher at daycare. she was great with the kids, and we asked if she would be able to bring the boys home a couple days a week and babysit. We have an older son as well (was 4, now 8). She was dependable,...

Rebecca A.

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Sherry L.


Merritt Island, FL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Small Human Whisperer

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love kids, and the feeling has seemed mutual for as long as I can remember. I took my first childcare course at age 11 and babysat regularly from then until I had little ones of my own. Now that my kids are grown, I'd love to help out with yours. I have long-term experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. I've also...
Sherry can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sherry did an excellent job taking care of our two-year-old at our wedding. She was amazing and can't express how grateful we were for taking such good care of him. He had an amazing time at the wedding thanks to her, and I felt he was safe the whole time which...

Gustav H.

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Laura P.


Merritt Island, FL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Patient, trustworthy, experienced caregiver for your child, I have successfully raised four children. I am easy going, reliable, healthy, punctual and honest.
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I cannot recommend Laura highly enough she was incredibly attentive, responsible and caring towards our children. She always made sure our children were safe and happy."

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Nancy R.


Merritt Island, FL

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hi. I'm Nancy. I have 17 years experience working extensively w seniors ailing from Dementia/Alzheimer's. I have worked for years w Comfort Keepers on Long Island, NY gaining priceless skills & knowledge for our seniors care & companionship they so deserve. The past 7 years I have worked w a private family w 3 children; 7, 9 &...
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Nancy is remarkable. I concur with all the reviews and would hire her in a minute, if needed. She is honest, very hard working, punctual, exudes love and happiness. The children she has cared for over the past seven years look to her as their second Mom and love...

Robbie R.

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Kathryn D.


Merritt Island, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Kathy! I am a retired Preschool and Kindergarten teacher with a lifetime of experience in early childhood education. I have been working as a nanny for the past three years. Prior to that I taught English online to children in China for two years. Since July of 2023 I have worked as a full time nanny for a little boy...
Kathryn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Kathy was very punctual and great with communication. Our two kids spent some amazing time with her while we were out. She's our favorite! We would definitely work with her again :)"

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Kadie N.


Merritt Island, FL

$20-50/hr9 yrs exp

About Me

I'd describe my personality as silly, sweet and nurturing. I like working with kids because I am a mom myself and have a passion for raising the next generation mindfully. I have been babysitting for 9 years since I was 15, all age ranges. I have been an au pair for a 3-year-old in France for a year a few years ago and my son...
5.0
"Hey girly! This is the only way I was able to get a hold of you. Please contact me! I added my number on the job description of my post! Thank you!"

Sarahi G.

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Kellie E.


Merritt Island, FL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Passionate Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years of experience caring for children of all abilities. I am a very active person and would love to spend time outdoors and exploring. My previous childcare experience includes children from 6 months to 16 years as a sitter as well as a long term nanny. I am a credentialed special education teacher and have...
Kellie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I was impressed from the first time I met Kellie how much she stood out and actually cared for children. She was so thoughtful and caring. She Intuitively knew what would make me comfortable as a parent as well, like sending pictures of my kids at special moments...

Lillian S.

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Jocelyn N.


Merritt Island, FL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

I Have A Fun Babysitting I Love Doing Crafts And Being Active With The Kids. Also Am Great All Ages!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5+ years of experience. I can cook and prepare dinner for the children, do the dishes and pick up when done. I love doing crafts and getting creative with them! I have experience with all ages ranging from newborn-teenagers. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry and anything else you may need!
Jocelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
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Rachel B.


Merritt Island, FL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Caring Sitter

I am an experienced nanny/sitter of 3+ years! I am also available and would love to do one-time jobs like date nights as well! I have experience working with families with anywhere between 1 and 4 children. I've worked extensively with elementary school-age children (4-11). I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and have been...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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Ashleigh R.


Merritt Island, FL

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A little about myself. I will be 30 in May and have been a nanny full time for 8 years but have childcare experience for 10+ years. I have experience with newborns to 12 years but am comfortable with older. My experience also includes multiples (families with 6 children) and twins. I do have early childhood education training...
Ashleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I worked as a social worker prior to children; I am a well-experienced stay-at-home mother of nine children. 3 graduated from college, 2 are in college, 1 in high school, 1 in junior high, 2 in elementary, 2 grandchildren.
Darlene can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Alishia G.


Merritt Island, FL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Your Favorite Babysitter

I've been babysitting since age 13, I have many references that I am willing to provide to you upon request.

Child care centers in Merritt Island, FL

7386 - La Petite Academy of Merritt Island

7386 - La Petite Academy of Merritt Island

2200 N Courtenay Parkway, MERRITT ISLAND, FL

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

Sundance Ranch

Sundance Ranch

777 E Merritt Island Cswy Suite 200, Merritt Island, FL

We are a drop-in and fulltime daycare, preschool, and educational center for birth to 12 years old.

La Petite Academy of Merritt Island

La Petite Academy of Merritt Island

2200 N Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

Lori's Little Land Academy is a center-based facility located in Merritt Island, Florida. It specializes in child care services, as well as early childhood education programs. It strives to provide children with quality child care and preschool services. The Academy accommodates a maximum capacity...

La Petite Academy Child Care-Merritt Island

2200 N Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL

La Petite Academy-Merritt Island is state-licensed child care center that offers full-time learning programs for pre-kindergarten children. The company handles infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and also provides school-age children with various enrichment programs during the school year and...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Merritt Island, FL

Madison C.

5.0

Madison was amazing! She made caramel apples with the girls, through in a load of laundry and even washed some dishes for me. I will come back again!

- Care member

Kelley W.

5.0

Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with anyone better. I work from home so I get to overhear them playing as I work and it has been such a relief to know that he is having a great time while I get to...

- Care member

Lexi M.

5.0

Lexi was amazing with my Lil one! She was pleasant, punctual, caring, playful, and very attentive to my 3 year old. I haven't had a sitter in a very long time and having Lexi around really put my mind at ease and made it easy for me to enjoy a much needed break. She communicated so well with my Lil...

- Iris W.

Lindsey S.

5.0

Lindsey was our youngest son's (was toddler, now 4yr old) teacher at daycare. she was great with the kids, and we asked if she would be able to bring the boys home a couple days a week and babysit. We have an older son as well (was 4, now 8). She was dependable, drove safe with the boys, and took...

- Rebecca A.

Sherry L.

5.0

Sherry did an excellent job taking care of our two-year-old at our wedding. She was amazing and can't express how grateful we were for taking such good care of him. He had an amazing time at the wedding thanks to her, and I felt he was safe the whole time which is the most important thing to any...

- Gustav H.

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Ratings for Merritt Island, FL child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Child Care Providers in Merritt Island, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews of the 72 listed child care providers.