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60 infant babysitters are listed in Merrick, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby infant babysitters is 7 years
Infant babysitters in Merrick, NY
I am a certified special education elementary school teacher for over 20 years. I had been a nanny and babysitter before becoming a teacher, having watched children from 3 days old to 13 years old. I have my own car with a clean driving record and I am a non-smoker.
Erica P.
Merrick, NY
$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Loving and Reliable Babysitter Who Has 10+ Years Experience
I have been caring for children since the age of 13 years old. I have been babysitting and worked as a camp counselor until I went off to college. I would love to care for your child/children. Please send me a message and let me know what you are looking for and I would be happy to let you know my availability. I hope to hear...
Erica can also help with: Meal prep
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a 61-year-old mom and grandmother. I have 3 boys that I raised to become amazing men. I was blessed to be a stay at home mom. In that time, I have taken care of nieces and nephews as well as the neighbors children. I was a chef, a chauffeur, a taxi cab driver and even a doctor at times! all of that comes with being a...
Robyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Ilana D.
Merrick, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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.
Allison G.
Merrick, NY
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Active, Responsible Caregiver Available For Full Or Part Time Work ASAP
I my name is Alli. I'm a 41-year-old single experienced nanny/babysitter for over 20 years. I started by helping care for my oldest niece when she was born. I was 11 at the time. Kids have always been a passion of mine. I have dealt with new borns to 18-year-olds. I'm looking for a kind, down to earth family that I can become...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ashley K.
Merrick, NY
$25-40/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Ashley and I am very experienced with Children. I am 31 years old and was a preschool teacher for 2 years. I now am a part time in home closet designer and professional organizer. I am very good with children and have the energy and patience to take care of anything you need to be done. If you have any questions...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
I'd describe my personality as caring and kind.
I started working with kids when I was 22 years old coming to this country from Sweden as a nanny. I'm currently employed at Harold D. Fayette Elementary as a full time paraprofessional and BMCCP childcare councilor with experience ranging from grades K-6.
In my spare time, I...
Annika can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Claudia D.
Merrick, NY
$25-50/hr • 10 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!
Patricia O.
Merrick, NY
$23-25/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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.
Hello! My name is Yael. I've had over 13 years of experience working in preschools and daycare's. I have three levels of basic sign language from the Cleary School for the Deaf. I have also taken courses at Bank Street College in childcare.
I babysat for children ages 6 months and worked in preschools with children ages 2...
Yael can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kailyn S.
Merrick, NY
$20-23/hr • 8 yrs exp
I Love To Take Care Of Kids. I Have Been Babysitting For Years.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kailyn! I have been working with kids since I was 12 years old. I am amazing with children and find joy in working with them. I am willing to pick up and drive kids places. I am fun and love to help out. I have babysat kids ages 3 months- 13 years old. I am reliable and overall great when it comes to being a nanny....
Kailyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Independent housekeeping
Honest, reliable and responsible person with flexible schedules and prices, adapting to your needs and providing you with a good service such as taking care of your children, also cleaning in general , I have references And experience
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Amy, I'm 27 and work full time as an accounting associate. On the weekends I teach at a swim school working with multiple toddlers per session. I do like to think of myself as patient, observant and reliable. I also love pets! My family has 4 dogs so I'm used to kids and animals running around! I look forward to...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We had a great experience with Amy! We would definitely hire her again. My daughter loved her!"
Ellene W.
Ishawrah J.
Cambria Heights, NY
$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello there! Am a loving and energetic baby sitter. Am honest, jovial and punctual. I started babysitting 9 years ago. Worked with newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers. The last family I worked for I did 5 years with them however they moved back to their home land. I have an 8yrs old daughter and I live in Queens. I have...
Ishawrah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very dependable. My kids loved her, if I ever move back to the same...
Oneisha S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I'm a mom of a 14 months old baby girl I can help with Grocery Shopping, I can help with cooking, cleaning and laundry. Fun Sitter, Creator, I love to do activities inside and outdoor, and I'm really responsible, I also love animal, I hope I can be the best nanny to your family.
Camila can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Camila is a warm, caring and responsible person. She is always on time or early. She is has never let me down and my girls love her. She is fun and active and keeps the girls going. She is officially an extended member of our family!"
Danielle A.
Yolanda P.
Valley Stream, NY
$30-41/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Yolanda, I love working with children, I have been doing it my whole life and I would love to start working with you and your little ones! I have 9+ years of experience with children and infants, I am CPR/first aid certified, I am a licensed baby nurse, and I also have my 15 hour health and safety training. My...
Yolanda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Our family has had the pleasure of having Yolanda as our child’s caregiver for the past two years, and she has been extraordinary. From when our daughter was 6 months old to now at 2.5 years old, Yolanda has been instrumental in her development.
She helped our...
Jessica A.
Victoria C.
Rosedale, NY
$20/hr
5.0
(1)
my name is victoria, I live in Rosedale, I have worked day care for 6 months, work with different parents for both day and night baby sitting. 1 love to take care of toddlers and new born babies because they are like angels. making the happy and excited is of most important to me. Meanwhile, my experience as a baby sitter has...
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Raeann I.
Bethpage, NY
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a Mercy College graduate. I majored in Behavioral Science/Early Childhood Education. Throughout my years attending Mercy, I was a student athlete on the women's soccer team. I am currently in Graduate School, getting my masters in Early Childhood/Special Education. I had a passion for teaching my whole life. I've always...
Raeann can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Very responsible. Always on time. The kids loved playing with her and she played great outdoor games with them. She cooks pretty well too. I was impressed that she cleaned up too. "
Theresa D.
Francisca G.
Freeport, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello Families, I am RN but at this time I am working as Professional Nanny/Babysitter, I have strong skill with Newborn, infant and toddler but also all ages. looking for full time job (long hours) Available on weekend for part time too. Excellent references available. I live in Freeport, LI
Francisca can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I'm lucky to have found Francisca. She is very attentive, sweet and loving to my children. Very dependable and easy to work with. Always goes above and beyond to help out in anyway she can. My family and I are very happy with Francisca."
Jehan M.
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Merrick, NY
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.
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.
Amy P.
5.0
We had a great experience with Amy! We would definitely hire her again. My daughter loved her!
- Ellene W.
Ishawrah J.
5.0
I hired Ishawra to take care of my 8 months old daughter during the day and my 10 year old son after he got home from school. I admired the way she took care of my kids, always professional and very dependable. My kids loved her, if I ever move back to the same area I would definitely hire Ishawra...
- Oneisha S.
Camila P.
5.0
Camila is a warm, caring and responsible person. She is always on time or early. She is has never let me down and my girls love her. She is fun and active and keeps the girls going. She is officially an extended member of our family!
- Danielle A.
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FAQs for finding an infant babysitter in Merrick, NY
What is the average pay for an infant babysitter near me in Merrick, NY in February, 2025?
If you’re wondering what an infant babysitter charges in New York, we have answers. Infant babysitter prices in Merrick have rates starting at $21.94.
How can I find an infant babysitter near me in Merrick, NY?
To find the right infant babysitter for you and your family, you can search through babysitting websites like Care.com to find the right fit. You can find 33 infant babysitters near you on Care.com.
What questions should I ask a potential infant babysitter near me in Merrick, NY?
There are 33 infant babysitters near you in Merrick, NY. To narrow down your choices, you’ll want to interview potential infant babysitters. When it comes time to interview different potential caretakers, you may want to have a list of questions to ask potential babysitters for infants. You may want to ask them what babysitter duties they’ll take on, what their past work experience is like, and if they have any references you can speak to. The right questions to ask when interviewing a babysitter for an infant are the questions that matter to you.
Ratings for Merrick, NY infant babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Infant Babysitters in Merrick, NY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed infant babysitters.