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60 infants child care are listed in West Islip, NY
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby infants child care is 6 years
Infants child care in West Islip, NY
Kacey T.
West Islip, NY
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Starting in September I will have availability for a part time family on Mondays and Thursdays. I have been a nanny for 10 years total one of those years being a live in nanny. Before nannying I worked at a hospital staff daycare in the infant room. I was also an assistant teacher in a preschool at Grace nursery school for 3 &...
Kacey can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kacey is absolutely amazing. She is incredible with my 8 month old son. She is reliable, always on time and almost always available with very short notice. She actually interacts and plays with my son, instead of just sitting on the couch watching him play. I would...
Cathleen E.
Hello there! My name is Melissa and I'm 29 years old. I started babysitting when I was 19 yo watching my cousins and kids around my neighborhood. I also worked as an au pair caring for 3 little kids.
My experience includes potty training, changing diapers, and preparing meals. I like doing activities indoors and outdoors while...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
1.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Leanna and I am a graduate from West Islip High School. I have worked in three childcare facilities as an assistant teacher for infants, toddlers, and preschool children as well as being a private nanny for many years. Working as a nanny/caregiver has been exactly where I am supposed to be because I am able to provide...
Leanna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Saniyah G.
West Islip, NY
$16-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With five years of experience caring for children of all ages, I've gained the skills necessary to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child.
As a patient and calm individual with a...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a Columbia University graduate with a BA in psychology and a concentration in education. I have experience with children both in professional as well as personal settings. Currently I am a tutor . Before the pandemic, I was an assistant teacher in an infant room at a preschool. I have worked previously as a teacher in...
Sonia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Joanne S.
West Islip, NY
$24/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very Loving,Caring, Knowledgeable,Capable Child Care Provider
Hello, I raised my own children. I have 20+ years experience with infants, toddlers & pre-schoolers. I am loving, caring, giving and a good listener! I have worked in daycare centers with toddlers and infants. I have experience working in a preschool setting and as a nanny full and part time. I have several courses completed in...
Joanne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Nicolette G.
Deer Park, NY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi ! my name is Nicolette I am a mom
Of 2 and I have 10+ years child care experience I have worked with family's with multiple children, as well As special needs , I have worked in home daycare's as well as state regulated facilities and elementary school settings. I am fluent in American sign language , I have 2 years of...
Nicolette can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Nicolette is amazing! She is punctual, relatable, sweet and amazing with my 2 year old daughter! She really cares for her like she is her own. My daughter talks about her all the time and can't wait to see her again. She is constantly asking if Nicolette can come...
Frankee A.
5.0
(4)
I am a mother to 2 lovely daughters ages 21 and 19. I've been a stay at home mother since the birth of my eldest. After the birth of my girls I was a surrogate for my sister-in-law. After the birth of my 16-year-old niece I started sitting for various families in my home (preferred). During these last 16 years, I have lovingly...
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Karen was a wonderful sitter for my two boys. She did an excellent job taking care of them. My oldest was 2 when we hired her. We then had our second son and she started watching him when he was 6 weeks old. We used her as our daycare provider for 7 years, until...
Melissa K.
4.7
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Bella! I am originally from New York, although previously I have spent time working in childcare in Colorado and Disney World. I am currently a cast member in Disney! I have years of experience in tutoring , babysitting, and working in childcare! I also am in school to be an educator. Please message me if you...
Isabella can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Bella was on time and knowledgeable about working with infants. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've worked at a daycare center for about a year, where my job was to tend to the children. The children ranged from months to around 7 years old. Shortly there after, I was a nanny for a family for two years. The family had two children, 3 and 7. I worked for them for two years. Most recently I hope the family with infant twins...
Magali can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Magali was an early morning nanny for our three small children, including twins. She was very helpful and attentive, and always punctual."
Tracey C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! So glad you came to learn more!
Are you struggling with how to ensure your child meets their milestones? Do you have a picky eater? Need help potty training? Too tired to read this because your child is waking constantly at night?
I'm here to help!
I'm a certified teacher. I have 4 teaching certifications (birth-grade 6)...
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Kim most of my life and she is a great caring person, my children love her! She is very sweet responsible and knowledgeable in child care. There is no one else id rather have watch my children! "
Lisa M.
Jamie L.
Deer Park, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun And Caring Person Who Loves Kids Available Starting September
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked for three families in the past 10 years. All kids were infants when I started taking care of them. I have great references. I have a 9-year-old daughter who I would need to bring with me when school is out. I have my own transportation and plenty of room for car seats. I like to do activities with the kids and...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jamie cared for my two children from 8 weeks old. She's a caring and responsible mom who my children enjoyed spending time with. She always had safe reliable transportation and took my children to and from their school programs. My two girls will surely miss...
Allie S.
5.0
(1)
I am currently managing my family owned business. My hours are flexible. Prior to this position, I worked at a child care center as an infant teacher age group 6 weeks to 6 months for 5 years. During The 5 years I cared for 8 babies at a time with the help of a assistant. We would read them stories, give them tummy time, tend to...
Antoinette can also help with: Craft assistance
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Books Open: Date night/Evening Help
Available Full-time starting July 2025
I've been a career nanny for over 10+ years. I am a mix of Montessori and do-what-works-for-you. I have a wealth of infant and toddler experience and knowledge. I'm pet friendly. CPR certified. Clean driving record.
I am working towards becoming an SLP...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan has been a nanny for our family for the last 18 months. She has been an integral part of our son's development and we value her greatly as a member of the family. Megan is a very punctual, calculated and organized individual. She has created order and...
Meredith H.
Patricia C.
Massapequa, NY
$20-49/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. My name is Patty and I have many years of child care experience. I am an LPN and although I don't practice anymore there are some things that you don't forget. I prefer infants or toddlers so I am able to grow with them. I will talk care of your child like they were my own. I am looking to work 3 to 4 days a week. Looking...
Patricia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"We had Patty watching our baby for three months for three days a week. During that time she was generally dependable and usually arrived 10 minutes early each day. While she was watching our son we weren't worried for his welfare. She took him for walks and kept...
Christine W.
Lisa R.
Brentwood, NY
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Lisa, I am 50 years old with a 30-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old granddaughter I am proud and very much part of there lives.
I have been working in the health care field since 1984 I am highly organized, responsible with professional experience in medical and clinical settings in nursing homes and hospitals...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa is currently working with my family, watching two babies (10 months and 4 months) along with my 5 year old after school. She is patient, caring, sensitive, and just so amazing with the kids. She is 100% dependable and so friendly that we immediately felt...
Andrea A.
5.0
(3)
I'd describe my personality as clean, calm creative and friendly. In my spare time, I like to paint, sew and read. I'm in college studying anthropology and history.
I have worked with kids since I was 14. I mainly work with babies, infants and toddlers. I also have many references if needed. I do genuinely love working with...
Jeraine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Unfortunately we weren't able to hire her on a long term basis because of scheduling issues, but J was great with our small baby. She carefully tracked her feeding and nap times and engaged with her during wake windows. "
Care member
Dolores M.
Huntington Station, NY
$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
No longer available for fall 2024.
My name is Dolores. I am 30 years old. I currently work part time for a lovely family on Tuesday/ Thursday. I have over 14 years of child care experience in numerous settings including a camp counselor, art instructor, birthday parties, mother's helper, babysitting and being a nanny. With...
Dolores can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Margaret K.
West Babylon, NY
$33/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Babysitter With Over 10 Years Of Experience Working With Children From Infants To School Age. I Am Available Full Time, Part Time And Weekends.
3.0
(1)
I am very focused and I take pride in working with the children I helped raise, some of whom are in college now. I have worked with children from infants to elementary school age children. I can assist with changing, bathing, feeding, homework, games, activities organizing/setting up of play dates and what ever the child's...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
3.0
"She told me she would call me to come by and meet my family and never called."
Linda D.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have recent experience providing child care for children and special needs kids. I enjoyed playing games, arts & crafts, providing meals and transportation to various activities. I am dog friendly and able to tidy up and help with homework. In the past I have volunteered at church working in both the nursery and teaching...
Wendy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Pleasure to have working with my family. Never missed a day of work the whole time she was with us. Very organized and dependable great with children "
Amy H.
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Most recent reviews for infants child care in West Islip, NY
Kacey T.
5.0
Kacey was nothing short of amazing. My children loved her and so did my husband I. This was the first person we ever left our kids with and she made it so so easy! We will def use her again... anyone that uses her should be considered lucky!
- Lauren B.
Nicolette G.
5.0
Nicolette is amazing! She is punctual, relatable, sweet and amazing with my 2 year old daughter! She really cares for her like she is her own. My daughter talks about her all the time and can't wait to see her again. She is constantly asking if Nicolette can come over! She goes above and beyond for...
- Frankee A.
Karen N.
5.0
Karen is a very kind, caring, and dependable care taker. She babysat both my daughters from the time they were months old. My daughters came to love her and I am forever grateful. Karen is reliable, alert to the needs of the children, and very loving. I recommend her without hesitation.
- Norma B.
Isabella F.
5.0
Bella was on time and knowledgeable about working with infants.
- Care member
Magali C.
5.0
Magali was an early morning nanny for our three small children, including twins. She was very helpful and attentive, and always punctual.
- Tracey C.
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FAQs for finding infant child care near you in West Islip, NY
How much is child care for an infant near me in West Islip, 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 West Islip, NY to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in West Islip, NY, is $21.50.
Where can I find infant child care near me in West Islip, NY?
You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in West Islip, 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 West Islip, NY?
The infant child care services available near you in West Islip, 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 West Islip, NY?
To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in West Islip, 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 West Islip, NY?
When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in West Islip, 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.