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1,182 babysitters are listed in Columbus, OH
The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years
Babysitters in Columbus, OH
Sarah P.
Columbus, OH
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I currently work at an Academy and have cared for children of all ages. I am currently available for babysitting during week day nights and weekends. I have cared for children since I was 13 years old. I've cared for children, elderly, and special needs. I can assist with school, cooking or baking, arts and crafts, adventures,...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah is a fun loving, gentle, patient, trustworthy woman who loves with her whole heart!"
Hannah P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have a considerable amount of experience caring for children of all ages, through babysitting and volunteering. Within my church, I have been a lead member of the babysitting program and have volunteered with the Oasis program (Sunday School) every Sunday for 10 years. I...
Renee can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Renee was great! She was always very helpful with our son and there was never any issues. She was the best summer nanny we have had and we would be super excited to have her back."
Brian M.
Claire R.
Columbus, OH
$20-45/hr • 5 yrs exp
Passionate, Motivated, Highly Qualified, Warm, Welcoming Tutor/Teacher/Caregiver
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Claire and I'm a 29-year-old professional who is passionate about living life on purpose, working with others, promoting learning and laughter, healthy eating, and enjoying time outside. As a former inner city educator, I have 5 years of professional classroom experience, in addition to over a decade of...
5.0
"Claire is an extremely diligent and compassionate woman. She is also a natural caregiver, and her entire being is centered around this trait. Claire can handle extreme workloads and demonstrated that she is uncommonly self-driven. You would be remiss to not hire...
Alexander A.
5.0
(1)
Hi! I have years of experience working with kids as young as 9 months to 18 years. I'm an OSU grad currently working full time at Nationwide Children's hospital and I love working with kids. I have been babysitting, tutoring, and volunteering with kids for going on about 10 years now. I have experience with children with special...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley has been one of the most outstanding individuals we have had the pleasure of knowing! She was such a wonderful asset with the children and created such a inclusive bond with them. Our kids would look forward to their visits with Ashley each time she was...
Peter L.
Anna S.
Columbus, OH
$20-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old with ages ranging from three months to 12 years old. I have also worked at The Ohio State Child Care Center during The Ohio State University's school year. I really enjoy spending time, caring for, and helping children learn.
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is fantastic. My kids love her and I feel comfortable leaving my children with her for a few hours. She was prompt, friendly, and very caring with our kids!"
Samantha L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My experience working as a teacher's assistant at the Children's Hospital and babysitting for family has given me the practice and patience necessary to create a positive, supportive, and enjoyable environment for anyone I am responsible for.
Afryea can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Grace W.
Columbus, OH
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Great With Kids Of All Ages, Crafty, Smart, And A Lot Of Fun!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Grace and I am a third year student at The Ohio State University. I have been in the business of looking after children for 10 years. I am a enthusiastic animated character who loves to play with the children. My two priorities are safety and fun! I am reliable and have my own transportation.
Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Grace was excellent! Our boys loved her."
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Brianna T.
Columbus, OH
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
4.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am currently looking for an amazing family to join as a full time nanny. I have worked as a nanny/ house manger full time for the past 4. 5 years, and part time during college while attending school where I got a degree in Childhood Development. I have had positions with infants as young as 8 weeks, as well as teenagers. I am...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bree is the best! She's taken my kids to parks, museums, zoos, camping and pools. She always takes great pictures of them and has even dressed them up as rockers for their School of Rock concert. She loves dogs and will take great care of them as well. I miss her...
Meaghan M.
5.0
(2)
Experienced early learning childcare professional with a background in Montessori self-directed learning. I have obtained a bachelor's degree in social work and currently pursuing a second degree in Nursing. I have a passion for helping children grow through creative play and spending time in nature. I believe that children are...
Nikeya can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nikeya is amazing with my autistic son, they adore each other and he is always excited to see her! Great enthusiasm and very caring, highly recommended."
Amanda S.
Iniobong I.
Columbus, OH
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Iniobong this is how to pronounce my name: "E-KNEE-OH-BONG". I come from a big family and 9 nieces, which makes me a pro at multitasking, and very organized. I believe that every child has a gift and a purpose and my desire is to help your children discover theirs, while being focused on every specific need. I...
Iniobong can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Ini is a life saver & has worked with my daughters for about 2 years now. I love the way she interacts with my children, they are always happy to see her and most importantly the genuine care she displayed towards them. Ini is honest, dependable, communicates...
Sabrina A.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have experience babysitting infants, toddlers, and preschoolers! I also have 4 years of childcare experience in a Day Care setting, previous Montessori teaching experience with children ages 2-5, and worked as a Behavioral Therapist for a short period of time as well.
I'm covid vaccinated, CPR certified, a non smoker, and have...
Kamrie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kamrie is a very clear communicator and an excellent babysitter. She did a great job of answering our questions ahead of time to set us all up for success. Kamrie gave us a smooth night out with zero issues at all. In addition to being great with our daughter,...
Eric J.
Mariah J.
Columbus, OH
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Mariah I have worked in a child care industry for 4 years . During this time I have worked with children from the ages of 3 months - 3 years in this time. I also have experience with pets, I have an 11-year-old lab that I've had since she was a puppy. I'm CPR and First Aid certified, and also have my CDA.
Mariah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariah has been amazing with our daughter! She started with us while I was still on maternity leave when our daughter was 2 months old. Mariah is a caring and knowledgeable nanny. She has always shown great attention to detail and been conscious of the baby's nap...
Steph K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Yafit. I'm a responsible and flexible Nanny with over 9 years of childcare experience, ranging from newborns and up, as well as children with special needs. I'm dedicated and passionate about working with children, skilled at monitoring and nurturing multiple children to ensure their safety and providing an...
Yafit can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor. We look forward to using her."
Faith F.
5.0
(1)
I am a huge animal lover of all types of pets big or small. I can provide dog sitting in your own home. I have a year of experience with provide dog walking and sitting for family friends and they then refereed me to their friends as they were so pleased with my work. I work well with all dogs of all ages and sizes. I love to...
Molly can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Very good with pets and animals. Has experience in pet and child care. Is dependable and gets the job done well."
Lexi H.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I absolutely adore all children! I have experience as a nanny, babysitter, tutor, preschool teacher, and daycare worker. I volunteered in the Dominican Republic for 4 months as an English teacher. Spending time with children making crafts and playing games, exploring outside, and finding different ways to help them thrive is my...
Madi can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madi is amazing! She's so good with kids and animals and besides that she's just so likable! She seems so full of energy and creative ideas with kids and it was so helpful when I needed an extra hand for a few days! She's absolutely my go to when I need help with...
Emma R.
Kelsey B.
Columbus, OH
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kelsey and I have over 10 years experience babysitting, nannying, and tutoring students of all ages. I currently reside in the Westerville area. I work from home full time for a hospital system. I am just looking for occasional week night or weekend shifts. I am comfortable with infants all the way up to high...
Kelsey can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Kelsey is very bubbly and upbeat. As soon as she met my little one, she was able to take it from there. She's great with communication and following instructions. Would definitely rehire in the future."
Ausha M.
Hannah G.
Columbus, OH
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Hannah!
I have worked with kids for almost 7 years in a variety of settings. I started my experience with kids at a day care center at a gym, then became a camp counselor for a summer, and then transitioned into full time nannying in summers when I wasn't in school. During the school year I babysat on weekends...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"Hannah watched our daughter for one night and was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. She is smart, intuitive and confident. We wanted to continue to work with her, but communication has been pretty horrible (she is a busy student). We had her booked for this week a month in...
Alix C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 kiddos who aren't so little anymore (18, 19 & 26).
I have a lot to offer. I love children and I truly care about their health and well-being. I love the outdoors, going for walks, outside activities, going to the pool/parks, reading books, etc. I am extremely organized and love to maintain a clean sanitary...
Jenny can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jenny currently nannies our 3 boys (8,5 and 3) along with our 7 month old daughter. She is extremely patient with my 3 year old who can sometimes test the waters. Jenny also stays in good communication with me about how the kids are doing which I personally...
Brittany H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello all!
My name is Elizabeth and I have worked as a nanny off and on for about 6 years now. I love kids and used to work as a certified nurse's aid for kids with special needs. I am CPR certified and am happy with working with kids of any age:) I am from a big family and have grown up around children and would love to help...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Elizabeth did a great job babysitting our toddler on his day off from daycare. I work from home, and she did a fantastic job taking care of our son, while also staying out of the way so I could have a fairly normal workday. She kept him entertained, kept him fed,...
Mike W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have worked in childcare for the last 11 years. I worked at the School for 2. 5 years and switched over to private nannying around 2016. While private nannying I have done all sorts of errand running, laundry, cleaning, organizing, dog walking etc. I have nannied multiple families and have plenty of references. Right...
Mckenna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"You can count on McKenna for anything!!! She helped us with everything in our household - childcare, dog care (walking and bathing) laundry, errands, grocery shopping, kids schedules and getting them to activities and doctor appointments. During our move she...
Sierra M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbus, OH
Sarah P.
5.0
Sarah is a fun loving, gentle, patient, trustworthy woman who loves with her whole heart!
- Hannah P.
Renee K.
5.0
Renee was great! She was always very helpful with our son and there was never any issues. She was the best summer nanny we have had and we would be super excited to have her back.
- Brian M.
Claire R.
5.0
Claire is an extremely diligent and compassionate woman. She is also a natural caregiver, and her entire being is centered around this trait. Claire can handle extreme workloads and demonstrated that she is uncommonly self-driven. You would be remiss to not hire her.
- Alexander A.
Ashley L.
5.0
Ashley has been one of the most outstanding individuals we have had the pleasure of knowing! She was such a wonderful asset with the children and created such a inclusive bond with them. Our kids would look forward to their visits with Ashley each time she was scheduled to be with them. Opportunity...
- Peter L.
Anna S.
5.0
Anna is fantastic. My kids love her and I feel comfortable leaving my children with her for a few hours. She was prompt, friendly, and very caring with our kids!
- Samantha L.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Columbus, OH:
How can I find a Columbus babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Columbus, OH can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 1,182 babysitters in Columbus, OH on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Columbus, OH?
The average rate for Columbus, OH babysitters on Care.com is $16.40 per hour as of May 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Columbus, OH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Columbus, OH through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Columbus, OH babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Columbus, OH are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 367 reviews of the 1,182 listed babysitters.