Find Trusted In Home Child Care Near Me in Merritt Island, FL
We have 13 in home child care in Merritt Island, FL! Compare and hire the best in home child care to fit your needs.
Find in home child care in Merritt Island, FL that you’ll love
13 in home child care are listed in Merritt Island, FL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby in home child care is 6 years
In home child care in Merritt Island, FL
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Kathryn D.
Merritt Island, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Kathryn was amazing with our 10 month old daughter AND 3 month old puppy for our night out! She kept me updated throughout her time and even sent a sweet note and photo the next day."
Sammi S.
Hi! I have many years of experience babysitting toddlers, kids, and even infants. Since I was 14, my family have trained me to babysit my baby cousins, my now 4yr old baby brother who has cerebral palsy, and the kids of my mom's friends. I am very skilled in ensuring safety with kids and communicating with parents about kids'...
Rodelyn can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Babysitting since I was a preteen and ran an in-home daycare for 10 years. I have six children of my own and grandbaby number 6 on the way. My youngest is 13 and she is home with me all time and would love to help play with the kids and tend to them.
Tina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Darlene B.
Merritt Island, FL
$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
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
I have taken 2 years of children education in highschool and also got my CPR certification. I grew up watching my nephew from an infant to 6 years old. I also have my own 1-year-old that I would love to bring around you/ your kids as I am a stay at home mom.
Erika can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
I am a registered nurse by education. I have three of my own children who are grown. I have worked with children a lot in the past and professionally in home health care. I am very active and love running, sailing, scuba diving, hiking, and traveling. I love interactive educational play. I have a strong affinity with health and...
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I've had my license as CNA since 2019. I have worked at a nursing home, ALF, in Merritt Island, and as a home health aide. I have received my LPN certificate in May 2023, and have been working acute care at the hospital since then. I'm currently in RN school and my goal in life is to pursue my career as a nurse. I have my first...
Angelina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
Sasha B.
Merritt Island, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
With over 10 years of childcare experience and 3 years in adult and senior care, I am passionate about supporting families with reliable and compassionate care. From San Diego, California, I've always loved exploring the outdoors, enjoying the beach, and making the most of beautiful weather-something I'm excited to continue in...
Sasha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Valeria G.
Merritt Island, FL
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm passionate about childcare and committed to providing a safe, fun, and educational environment for children. With four years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have a deep understanding of their physical, emotional, and cognitive development. I believe in fostering a child's creativity and imagination while...
Valeria can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
I have 8 years of child care experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry and also love pets. I am a mom of two of my own as well, my oldest being 10yrs old, my youngest is almost 3. I can watch your child(ren) from your home or my own, depending what works best for all parties and schedule involved. I hope to find...
Elle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Kara W.
Merritt Island, FL
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because I enjoy teaching them and learning from them. This past summer I worked at a summer camp, and I was a counselor for 10-12-year-old girls. I formed extraordinary bonds with a few girls and feel I impacted their life.
I do not remember the exact age I started working with kids as I always wanted...
Kara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Showing 1 - 13 of 13
Additional In Home Child Care Services
In Home Child Care Articles
23 easy pumpkin decorating ideas
September 18th, 2024 Classic jack-o-lanterns are cute, but they’re pretty much the default go-to when carving pumpkins. Why not go for something a little more unique this y... Read more
21 gluten-free Halloween treats kids will love
September 11th, 2024 Halloween means you and your kids are bound to be surrounded by holiday-themed treats galore everywhere wherever you turn — from drugstore aisles to th... Read more
23 Halloween party food ideas for kids
September 4th, 2024 From decorations to invitations, there’s a lot of planning that goes into a Halloween party for kids. Hands down, though, one of the hardest parts is f... Read more
17 Halloween movies for kids and where to stream them in 2024
August 29th, 2024 It’s an unwritten rule. When October draws nigh, there needs to be at least one night where you dim the lights, hunker down on the couch and watch a fe... Read more
26 Halloween party themes
September 4th, 2024 We’ve all been invited to the standard Halloween party, where the typical cobwebs, cheap clown costumes and uninspiring magicians are always the same. ... Read more
FAQs for finding in-home child care in Merritt Island, FL
How do I find in-home child care near me in Merritt Island, FL?
Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Merritt Island, FL. There are 13 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.
How much does in-home child care near me cost in Merritt Island, FL?
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, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $19.92 for in-home child care providers near you in Merritt Island, FL.
What type of in-home child care services can I find near me in Merritt Island, FL?
You can compare 13 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.
Ratings for Merritt Island, FL in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
In Home Child Care in Merritt Island, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 13 listed in home child care.