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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
Donna K.
Seaford, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Mom Of Three Who Would Love To Care For Your Child.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 beautiful children 20, 22 & 24 I have also been steadily employed for 14 plus years caring for the children of others . I absolutely love babies and young children and spending my days with them. I am very interactive, fun and energetic. Days are filled with fun in my home , visits to local parks , libraries....
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Donna is trustworthy, caring, loving, and is always looking out for our daughter. She is a great asset and help with our daughter's developmental learning and teaching her how to behave and act correctly/appropriately. Donna is a big part of our lives now, and we...
Lori P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Ana and I'm a 32-year-old college graduate looking for a part-time position or occasional work.
I have over 10 years of paid experience caring for children of all ages. I've been an au pair, a live-in and live-out nanny, a babysitter, and a mom's helper. My experience ranges from bottle feeding for newborns, and...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Ana is a gem! I wish she could still take care of my two boys every day!"
Elisa B.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm amber and I'm a college student attending Adelphi university for nursing in child care I'm on my last year. I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I come from a big family. I have cared and babysit all the kids in my family. I love kids and animals and will always put there needs...
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I'm a professor from upstate NY who was in Long Island for a workshop at Adelphi University who hired Amber for a few days. Amber was fantastic with my 3 year old son. She played music along with him, took him to the park to play bubbles, and was very conscientious...
Brieanna L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a 31-year-old professional nanny with over 10 years of experience in childcare. I started babysitting at 16 and transitioned to nannying in private homes at 21. I have worked with twins, newborns, and toddlers, and I am a fun, reliable, and patient caregiver. My extensive experience has made me confident and adaptable, and...
Alice can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alice is very responsible reliable. My kids really loved her ! She is very pleasant too and always smiling . She is very easy to work with . I felt very at ease when I was out working . Definitely recommend Alice!"
Lily B.
4.7
(11)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
GREAT REFERENCES
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE
CPR AED BLS CERTIFICATION
I have over 10 years experience.
I have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, preschooler and preteens.
My services will include:
In-Home or Your home Childcare from a provider who is patient, loving and skilled.
Excellent driving record and have a safe...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Maria is a wonderful childcare provider. She is very active with my boys including cooking, riding bikes, and playing games with them. Maria has great energy and my boys have so much fun with her. She takes her time to help with homework and keeps my boys focused...
Adrienne S.
Sarah C.
Wantagh, NY
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have a passion for people and I love working with children. I have been babysitting my whole life, whether it be for a church event or babysitting my cousins and neighbors. In the past I have cared for infants/newborn baby's. I also have experience working in a school environment. I am a former employee of the South Shore...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(3)
Hi im stephanie, let me tell you a bit about myself ive been babysitting for five years and nannying for the past two years I have plenty experience with ages 6months-12 years I have babysat for quite a few families as a babysitter for date nights ect, i've been with 3 family's as a nanny long term , I've worked at camps, I have...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stephanie babysat my two girls, she's great! very reliable and my girls loved her!"
jen M.
5.0
(1)
I' am a first Born daughter in my family, at young age I realize that I adore taking care of my younger siblings. Upon graduating high school I volunteered at the Red Cross. While volunteering at the Red Cross I also started to work at a day care center with children who were anywhere from 6 months old to 10 years old. I was Au...
Esmilce can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Ellie was trustworthy and amazing with kids. Always on time and went above and beyond. Truly loved the kids and they loved her. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Samantha, it's nice to meet you. For over a decade, I've been dedicated to babysitting and nannying, fostering a deep passion for nurturing young minds. I've also invested two years of my time in college, studying social work and earning an associate's degree along the way. Currently, I'm on a journey to save for...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Samantha is a tremendous caregiver. I honestly don't know what we'd do without her. She is reliable, kind, cheerful, and gentle. I trust her completely with my newborn son. He's very little (7 weeks) but he responds so happily to her. She is a total gem and I can't...
Genevieve S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a well educated, citizen, responsible and good care provider. I have over 9 years of experience of babysitting from infants to toddlers. So for, I worked with 7 families. I can do pick ups and drop offs children from school. I can help with their homework, read to/with them, and play with them. Light housekeeping and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very responsible, reliable and great help around the house as well."
Pressy T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 grown children and one grandchild so I am quite experienced with the care and safety of children and babies Also having been a licensed nurse for many years is a help when there are special needs involved I am very safety conscious and love to care for children and have the patience and a calm temperament as well
Marjorie can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of childcare experience with 7 different families, most of which had adorable pets. I've taken care of children from newborns to 14 years old. I have excellent knowledge of daily routine care which include feeding, bathing, dressing, changing, bottle prep, meal prep, child laundry, light housekeeping,...
Bibi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Bibi has taken care of our son for over three years now and she is like a member of the family. Our son loves her and she takes excellent care of him and us! We would love to have her with us forever but our son is starting school full time in the fall. She has...
Rita S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working as babysitter for 20+ years, I enjoy helping people with their needs and learn from their knowledge, my life as a babysitter it has been full of joy and good experiences. I provide children's the best care, I'm trustworthy, self motivated, serious, conscious, patient, punctual, honest, willing to help with...
Lucretia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Have known Mirna for sometime. She is a loving and wonderful person who goes out of her way to ensure her clients are well taken care of and always pleased with her services.
I have referred her to a number of people over the years and everyone says the same...
Erik P.
5.0
(2)
I have been working with children since I was a preteen. From there I went on to work for a day care full time. I started caring for a 3-year-old boy after my full time job M-T and his newborn sister. I worked for them for 5 years till they moved to France. After that I worked in a Dr. office for many years Till 2011 when I...
Christina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"My children loved Christina when she came to interview. Although, we have not made a decision yet, Christina is one at the top of our list. She was also early for the interview."
Crystal B.
Jenna F.
Floral Park, NY
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former Teacher Seeks Part-Time Nannying Job (Fully Vaccinated, Nonsmoker, Clean Driving Record)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 35-year-old former elementary education teacher who left a customer service position this summer to find a way back to working with children, my true passion. While being in a traditional classroom setting was not the right path for me, I gained a wealth of knowledge about child development, learning styles, & engagement....
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenna is an awesome babysitter. She is responsible, punctual and experienced. If you are looking for someone please contact her!"
Ellen L.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Many babysitting experiences with family I have been sitting for about 4 years now. I've worked with different families as well as my own I've also worked retail at justice where I would interact with kids all the time as well . I love pets and am very precautious I've had experience with all ages from infants to elementary I...
Nancy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Sweet kind patient loving girl she used to babysit my three kids . Love her"
Yolanda A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've taken care of my six siblings from time to time, from babe to teenager. I also babysit my niece and nephew from time to time. Outside of family, I've worked with many families and cared for various ages. All my families will gladly give reference. I love babies and kids and I am very patient. I've had a baby of my own and...
Frances can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Frances has been a huge help to our family by babysitting our 17 month old daughter. Frances is extremely responsible and punctual. Frances is kind and warm with my daughter and has taken wonderful care of her. She takes her to activities, makes her meals, and...
Jaime O.
Dawn P.
Bethpage, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hi, I'm a mom of 2 boys soon 15 & 18. Non smoker and have no problem with pets. I am a certified Teachers Assistant, employed at Central Boulevard Elementary School in Bethpage, NY. I work with main stream and 1-1 with special needs children. I have many years of child care experience, having two of my own and also worked on NYC...
Dawn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"Dawn is the best caretaker I ever had. She cared for my daughter since she was 5years old and she took care of her as if she was her own child. She is very dependable, trustworthy and nurturing. Believe me trust is a big thing for me when it comes to my child. I...
Susan D.
Maria S.
Uniondale, NY
$25-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Maria and I've been a babysitter for 6 years. I love each and every family I've been fortunate enough to work with over the years, and I take great pride in my passionate approach to childcare. I'm reliable, committed, and organized and I look forward to the opportunity to make a lasting impact in your child's life.
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
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Cathy D.
Long Beach, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Looking For Occasional Or Part Time Work
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a degree in early childhood and elementary education and am a former nursery school teacher and toddler teacher. I've cared for children from infancy through preteen years. I enjoy reading, cooking, crafts and outdoor activities. I enjoy working on craft projects and baking with children and helping them develop their...
Cathy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cathy has been helping me raise my two children for the past 6 years! She is smart, kindhearted, gentle, calm, extremely helpful, has excellent communication skills, and is always on time! My children adore her! We love her and are blessed to wake up to her sweet...
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Recent infant babysitter reviews from local parents in Merrick, NY
Donna K.
5.0
Donna has been our Nanny to my 4 year old for the last two years and she has been extremely reliable, trustworthy and flexible. She always has fun activities for the kids to do and keeps them busy at the park or the pool. She also drove my little guy to school which helped us out immensely -she is...
- Melody B.
Ana M.
5.0
Ana is a gem! I wish she could still take care of my two boys every day!
- Elisa B.
Amber R.
5.0
It is with great pleasure to recommend Amber R. for a nanny position at Care.com. Miss. R. has been a babysitter at my house for the last two years. She has shown excellent care to my two and four-year-old daughters. I am blessed to have her during this time.
Miss. R. is an extremely friendly...
- Stephanie A.
Alice B.
5.0
Alice is a few girls I know who s very able, amiable, responsible and passionate about taking care of kids. she worked for my neighbor to take care of three kids. So my kid played with her "kids" a lot. She is so positive, trustworthy, caring and genuine. I was so impressed how she taught my 3...
- Cher D.
Maria H.
5.0
I am so grateful that Maria was able to help me out on such short notice, My regular babysitter had a medical emergency and I had and important meeting to attend. I contacted her, she contacted me right away. I gave her and extensive list to follow due to my daughters allergies,I Not only did she...
- Sue K.
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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.