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Hello there, I love to read, listen to vinyl, watch films, and paint. I have experience with infants and children ages 1-14. I have experience planning and preparing multiple meals for children, preparing bottles, and changing diapers for infants. Cleaning up the dining area after meals, light house work, running errands....
Shaneel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I like to build and to maximize my competencies in babysitting. I enjoy utilizing extensive skills in baby nurse/infant care/nanny/baby sitting.
Kynneth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I have 4 years of experience babysitting children ages infant to 13 years old. I can help with travel and cooking/meal preparation. I have a car for traveling purposes. I'm currently a 20-year-old girl enrolled at Hofstra University for Speech-Language pathology and I enjoy working with younger children. I am available early...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Marwa G.
Merrick, NY
$34/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mom of two boys and two girls. Love kids. Looking to help out parents and take a load off of them. Love playing, reading and being creative. plenty of experience with all ages starting from sweet infants to teens. lots of patience and love is what I can offer to all the children. reliable and dependable and love pets. can't wait...
Kaylie J.
Merrick, NY
$12-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I Am 20 Years Old And Going Into My Junior Year Of College In PA For Early Childhood Education.
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...
Erin F.
Merrick, NY
$18-24/hr
Hi! My name is Erin and I'm an upcoming college senior looking for some babysitting over the summer. I am currently studying elementary and special education and have been student teaching for children of multiple ages over the past three years. I also have many years of babysitting experience and camp counselor experience,...
Kristen M.
Merrick, NY
$17-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am a certified teacher and have raised
3 children of my own. My patient, creative, and approachable nature allows me to connect with children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I believe in open communication with parents and provide regular updates on their child's day.
With a strong background in early childhood...
Kristen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Yaneysi R.
Merrick, NY
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as caring, nurturing, joyful
I like working with kids because it bring me so much joy to be able to care for them and teach them new skills daily. I am a teacher and working with children is my passion.
I'm looking for a job where I can build a close relationship with the child and partnership with...
Sam S.
Merrick, NY
$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
I just graduated from the University of Miami and have an extremely open schedule for January/February. I have extensive babysitting experience with kids of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, and also spent a summer as a camp counselor to a group of kindergarteners.
I have a very friendly and patient personality and have...
Tracy L.
East Rockaway, NY
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have 15+ years of experience taking care of young children from the age of infant to young adult , both boys and girls. I provide a fun, yet structured atmosphere of child care in accordance with the requirement and expectations provided by the parents. I am very active , enjoy doing outdoor activities with the children and I...
Tracy can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Tracy has been the most amazing nanny to our little boy since he was 7 months old! He just adores Tracy and they have so much fun together. She also babysits him and my 3 yo daughter nights/weekends as needed. Tracy is extremely dependable, experienced and...
Emily P.
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very responsible, reliable and great help around the house as well."
Pressy T.
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Yolanda was truly a wonderful person to work with. She worked with our daughter for 4 months. Our daughter loved her! Yolanda was great at engaging with her, playing, reading, feeding, and putting her down for naps. Yolanda was also very consistent in taking our...
Denise C.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Caroline P. I live with my husband and two children. I have been working with infants and children for over 20 years. It has always been a pleasure to care for kids. They need someone who is loving, caring and trustworthy, which I am. I enjoy reading story and nursery rhymes, building with blocks, teaching different...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"I interviewed Caroline over the phone. she was lovely to talk to and seems very passionate about her work. She has a fantastic up beat personality that I'm sure any kids (and adults!) would love to be around!"
Marilena J.
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Maria is very warm, great communicator and always on time. She loves to play games with the kids, read to them and she will even speak Spanish to them. Excellent addition to any family."
Michelle H.
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
4.7
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Responsible Mom and Professional caregiver with over 15 years of experience supporting families and nurturing developing children of various ages. A detail-oriented person who manages children on the timetables instructed by parents. Enjoys working with children and committed to promoting children s physical, mental and...
Francoise can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"It was a pleasure to interview Francoise. I believe her lack of punctuality pointed to her not being familiar with the area. Per the information discussed and reviewed, she has a great record of experience babysitting/being a nanny. Francoise seems to be very...
Frash D.
Marleny P.
Cedarhurst, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Energetic devoted with 10years experience in childcare. Provide affectionate care while making sure to meet educational goals for each child. Practice the most accurate guidelines that promote positive behavior patterns.
punctual, prompt, very reliable, and safety conscious. experience with infants and toddlers and understands...
Marleny can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Marleny was wonderful to work with. She is caring and thoughtful, she went over and beyond to make our kids comfortable. She paid attention to detail and quickly adapted to our routine. She also readily took initiatives when necessary and my twin boys loved her. I...
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Reena K.
Westbury, NY
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Reena from Westbury. NY
Hi! I am a mom who raised two 20-year-old boys who are in reputed colleges. I'm very reliable, patient, and creative person who has many years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. Your children will receive supporting care, and I'm willing to do tasks related to the benefit of the...
Reena can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"Reena cared for my father after a major surgery like he was her own father, I cannot recommend her enough. She would go above and beyond the call of duty, often staying extra hours after dialysis to cook him a healthy meal and make sure he was settled in at home....
Stephanie D.
Wendy P.
Long Beach, NY
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Wendy. I'm 41. I have 23 years experience working as a infant nanny. I have my TDAP shot. I'm CPR certified. I've also worked as a teachers assistant in a nursery school for 11 years. I love interacting with children. Outdoor sports, walks, arts and crafts, games etc. I love all animals. I'm looking forward to meeting...
5.0
"Updating my review to reflect that Wendy no longer works for our family. Wendy was our full time nanny for most of the school year when my son was between 5 months and 1 year old. Wendy is very warm and nurturing and took excellent care of our son. He is very...
Jessica J.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. My 20 years of experience have equipped me to care for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My educational background in early childhood development and ECE coursework, combined with my First Aid Training and CPR Training,...
Carmen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Carmen was very communicative and caring with our experience watching our 1 year old daughter. She was reliable, on time (very early in fact!) and made us feel comfortable leaving her in her care. She was very attentive and clearly adores children. We are grateful...
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in Merrick, NY
Tracy L.
5.0
Tracy has been the most amazing nanny to our little boy since he was 7 months old! He just adores Tracy and they have so much fun together. She also babysits him and my 3 yo daughter nights/weekends as needed. Tracy is extremely dependable, experienced and professional--on top of being kind, funny...
- Emily P.
Shanthi T.
5.0
Very responsible, reliable and great help around the house as well.
- Pressy T.
Yolanda P.
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 daughter reach key milestones, like...
- Jessica A.
Caroline P.
5.0
Caroline was the most wonderful nanny for our son (19 months to 30 months during her time with us) and we whole heartedly recommend her. She was on the floor with him playing all day, outside every day, teaching him songs, numbers, letters, days of the week. She also did his laundry/dishes/tidied...
- Care member
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 infant child care near you in Merrick, NY
How much is child care for an infant near me in Merrick, NY?
If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Merrick, NY to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Merrick, NY, is $20.22.
Where can I find infant child care near me in Merrick, NY?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Merrick, NY by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with
What types of infant child care services are available near me in Merrick, NY?
The infant child care services available near you in Merrick, NY can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.
How can I safely hire infant child care near me in Merrick, NY?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Merrick, NY, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.
What interview questions should I ask when looking for infant child care near me in Merrick, NY?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Merrick, NY, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.