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Kaylie J.

I Am 20 Years Old And Going Into My Junior Year Of College In PA For Early Childhood Education.

Merrick, NY

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I've been working with kids since I was in high school. I babysat for a few families and now have been working at a daycare for a year in my college town taking care of infants, toddlers, and kids up to 5 years old. I have experience with changing diapers, putting kids down for naps, and even just thinking of ways to make their...
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Shelesea L.

Sweet, Caring, And Attentive Baby Sitter

Merrick, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
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...
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Melody Q.

Merrick, NY

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$11/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello, my name is melody and I'm 20 years old. I'm a fun and creative person who enjoys spending time with tiny humans. I am willing to provide basic home necessities such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and pet care. I am an avid follower of the Montessori technique which just means including the kiddos in the previous...
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Rosibel P.

Merrick, NY

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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am a responsible, reliable, fun-loving babysitter with 6+ years of experience. I am a mother and I am ready to provide a safe and supportive environment to the babies the family trusts me with and uphold the values and principles in the home. My references are available upon request. I am responsible, I have open...
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Samantha G.

Merrick, NY

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi, Im samantha! Im a rising senior student as a physics major and astrophysics minor, and Im home for the summer! Im looking for a nice family to babysit for, for the summer (and over my school breaks if needed!) I am happy to help with cooking, carpooling, light housekeeping, and swimming supervision. I have First Aid...
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  • The average post rate is $16.20/hr as of April 2026

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Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Merrick, NY. There are 5 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of April, 2026, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $16.20 for in-home child care providers near you in Merrick, NY.

You can compare 5 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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