Find babysitters in Columbia, SC that you’ll love

607 babysitters are listed in Columbia, SC

The average rate is $14/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby babysitters is 4 years

Babysitters in Columbia, SC

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Lotoya J.


Columbia, SC

$15-18/hr20 yrs exp

Loving Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(127)

Hired by 56 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm a very experienced baby sitter/nanny. I've been baby sitting over 22 year's I'm a kind, understanding very reliable hardworking honest person. I treat every child in my care as my own. I'm married we have a 14-year-old daughter that we love dearly. We enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friend's. I've been...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Recent review:

5.0
I had 1 week to find a new babysitter and Lotoya submitted an application. After our first conversation I knew she would be the one. She’s great with my girls and has a lot of patience dealing with my 9 month old. It’s good to know that they are in good hands,...

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Kristine A.


Columbia, SC

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Tutor/Babysitter In Columbia

5.0

(10)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristine and I have been elementary school teacher for 5 years. I recently moved to the Columbia area from Virginia and am interested in babysitting, nannying, or tutoring during the evenings or weekends. Whether or not you have a one time child care need or are looking for a regular tutor, I'd love to learn...
Kristine can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Kristine is amazing with our toddler and infant! She engage both with educational play activities and encourages my toddler to use her imagination, be confident to try new things and be helpful to others. Kristine is prompt, friendly, and a natural caregiver and...

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Annie S.


Columbia, SC

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Attentive, And Responsible Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there!! I am currently a senior in college and I would be more than happy to help you out with your child/children. I do have an internship right now but I am able to have another job part time so I'm looking to babysit! I am experienced with all age groups, even infants! I genuinely enjoy being around babies and children and...
Annie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping

Recent review:

5.0
Annie watched my 4-month old during the day for 5 weeks this summer. Annie was so caring and patient with the baby.

Emily C.

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Audrey H.


Columbia, SC

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Housekeeper Available For Part Time Work

5.0

(1)

I am one of 8 kids and have been around children my whole life. I started babysitting for other families when I was in 8th grade. I had consistent weekend jobs and nannied for a family with three kids (twin boys, and another boy) for five years. Since then I have continued to nanny and babysit and have built some wonderful...
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Olivia N.


Columbia, SC

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced And Energetic Babysitter Available

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Olivia! I am a college student at USC and am looking for part-time work so I can continue my love of working with children. Here's a little about me: I love working with children and have babysat since I was 12. I have been a nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, and am currently a part-time teacher. Childcare brings me so...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Olivia is incredibly responsible, caring and thoughtful. She’s a very safe driver. Our whole family absolutely loved her.

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Hazel M.


Columbia, SC

$13-30/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(1)

**I am in millburn NJ, not SC** I'm a college graduate with extensive experience nannying, babysitting, and being a camp counselor with children of all ages. I also have 4 younger siblings with ages ranging from 3-14, so I'm comfortable with all ages! I am between jobs and would love to find childcare work.
Hazel can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Hazel is a very responsible young lady! she was one of the best counselors that we had that summer. she is reliable and always has a smile on her face! i wish she could come back to work for us!

Craig R.

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Morgan M.


Columbia, SC

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Former Teacher And Fun Babysitter

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been an elementary school teacher for the last 5 years, but I left teaching to go to law school. I love reading and doing hands-on STEM related crafts. I am comfortable around dogs and cats and can also help with distance learning and academic support. I will be in school full time starting in August, so my hours will be...
Morgan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Morgan was amazing!! My littles can be a tad bit difficult especially at bedtime and she red them books and got them to sleep. She did crafts also with them. Definitely recommend her!!! She was super kind, patient, and understanding! She put my mind at easy since...

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Stacey C.


Columbia, SC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Positive Influencer And Responsible Babysitter

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Auntie/babysitter of a 5-year-old, a 2-year-old, and a 5-month-old. I have 12 years of experience babysitting, 2 years working at a children's summer camp, 1 year as a life-guard, 1 year as a nursing assistant, and 2 years as a Youth Program leader(in Australia). In the fall I will be starting classes at Midland's Tech for...
Stacey can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Stacey has been with our family for the past 2 and a half weeks and she has been very attentive to our baby's needs (she is almost 7 weeks old). She's comfortable with cats & dogs. She is very caring and receptive to feedback in order to always provide the best for...

Nathacha N.

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Sabre L.


Columbia, SC

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter For All Ages

5.0

(8)

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sabre, and I have been babysitting for 10 years from ages 6 months to 18-year-olds. I'm available mostly any time of the day/week. I am reliable, punctual, I tidy up before you get back, I make sure all rules are followed that you have set in place and I respect your boundaries. I'm great with kids, animals, and...
Sabre can also help with: Light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Sabre is great with kids of all ages and pets! Great communication and very punctual:

Mandy C.

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Nayonna A.


Columbia, SC

$16-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

3.5

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for infants, toddlers, and seniors for many years. I am 26 years old, originally from Burlington NJ, I am the oldest out of 6, I have a 6-year-old son and I also have been working in the healthcare field for the last 7 years. I do not look at my job as a job honestly.. I look at it as taking care of my own son or...
Nayonna can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Evelyn A.


Columbia, SC

$18-50/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Been a babysitter for 12 years.. kids love me so much they're constantly asking for me to come back. I speak Russian and English! Let's work together! I work full time remotely for a medical office. Please advise that if being asked to watch your kids during the day, there will be moments I need to hop onto my laptop to assist...
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Evelyn was very sweet to my baby. She kept me updated regularly and I appreciated that. We would hire her again!

Adeline B.

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Callie H.


Columbia, SC

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

I'm A Graduating High School Senior. I'm Going To USC Upstate In The Fall To Major In Education. I Have Always Enjoyed Babysitting!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a sophomore in college. I do have experience pick-up kids during the school year. I have stayed overnight with kids and I babysit regularly. I do have my own car. I look forward to meeting your family!
Callie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
I will definitely use Callie as a sitter for my boys!

Allison C.

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Adrienne M.


Columbia, SC

$15/hr5 yrs exp

I Am A Student At USC, Looking For Flexible Hours With Babysitting, House Sitting, Or Pet Sitting!

5.0

(1)

I would describe my personality as cheerful, generous, and adventurous. I genuinely enjoy working with kids because they provide me with an opportunity to learn and grow! I am currently seeking a position with flexible hours, a positive working environment, fair pay, and room for personal and professional development. My...
Adrienne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning

Recent review:

5.0
Adrienne has done a great job for us! We have a busy 2 yr old, and Adrienne had everything under control!

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Taylesse D.


Columbia, SC

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Taylesse

5.0

(1)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely love caring for children, it's been something I've had the privilege to take part in for several years. I have experience with ages 0-12. I currently am a college student studying psychology and soon a masters in social work and dance with goals of owning my own psychology practice and dance studio one day. *First...
Taylesse can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
my daughter can't stop talking about how much fun she had. she misses her so much great to know that my daughter was so comfortable with her.

Corrina P.

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Morgan O.


Columbia, SC

$20-50/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

I am currently a full time nanny during the week. I am looking to pick up extra babysitting/pet sitting jobs as needed on the weekends! (Pet sitting can be during the week) I have 8 years of experience watching over 20 different kids! I have experience with babies as young as 1-month-old and children of all ages! I am CPR and...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
She is extremely great with kids and pets! Very trustworthy :)

Riley G.

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Lauren E.


Columbia, SC

$21/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hi! I am bubbly and energetic and I love children. I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. Right now I am a college nursing student so all my classes are in the morning. I love children and hope to work more with them in the medical field in the future. I am organized and I multi-task so right before...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
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Judy W.


Columbia, SC

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate And Caring

4.9

(7)

I Provide excellent patient support and care to patients and families. I've Assist with meal planning to meet nutritional plans. Worked in Assist Living Facilities as well as in Home Care which I Monitored vital signs and distribute medication use, documenting variance and concerning responses. Help patients with personal needs...
Judy can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Recent review:

4.0
Judy is a very hardworking person. She came into me and family life when we were dealing with death in the family and I needed her help with my 3 babies. My husband was always gone due to serving in the military and I had just lost my mother to cancer. She played...

LaToya W.

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Shannon S.


Columbia, SC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Cleaning

5.0

(13)

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

My name is Shannon. I am a military wife. I have 5 wonderful children. I have lived in Columbia for a couple of years and love it here. I love being around children, cleaning, organizing, decorating, walks, pets, and love blessings others. Going to school to become a Professional Organizer. I am excellent at organizing,...
Shannon can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, cabinet cleaning, basement cleaning, changing bed linens, attic cleaning, general room cleaning & more

Recent review:

5.0
Shannon has been a lifesaver for my family! She is always happy to help with anything that needs to be done. She is punctual and reliable. I am so thankful that I reached out to her!

Megan S.

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Jacqueline T.


Columbia, SC

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Master's Level Social Worker

5.0

(1)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Masters Degree in Social Work with experience as a child and family therapist. I am passionate about working with children. I have extensive knowledge and experience in child development. I'd describe my personality as responsible, reliable, and energetic. I enjoy working with kids because I love being part of bringing joy to...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Recent review:

5.0
Jacqueline is such a reliable, friendly, and responsible babysitter! She is excellent with our toddler and our baby, one of the only people who can get the baby to take a bottle, and so dependable. Jacqueline is communicative, flexible, experienced, and easygoing....

Laura N.

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Kendra L.


Columbia, SC

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced College Student With A Passion For Kids

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Grad Student Located Columbia! *Licensed Early Childhood Educator *Experienced with CPR/ First Aid *5 years+ experience *Reliable transportation *Love for children ! ** Please note : Work FT so I am available early mornings, late/ overnight, and weekends only! 5+ years of formal training in areas of childcare, teaching, and...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Recent review:

5.0
Kendra was wonderful with our 1.5 year old son. She was very punctual and polite. We will definitely be interested in her services again!

Craig J.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbia, SC

Lotoya J.

5.0

I had 1 week to find a new babysitter and Lotoya submitted an application. After our first conversation I knew she would be the one. She’s great with my girls and has a lot of patience dealing with my 9 month old. It’s good to know that they are in good hands, while I’m in school.

- Care member

Kristine A.

5.0

Kristine is amazing with our toddler and infant! She engage both with educational play activities and encourages my toddler to use her imagination, be confident to try new things and be helpful to others. Kristine is prompt, friendly, and a natural caregiver and educator.

- Care member

Annie S.

5.0

Annie watched my 4-month old during the day for 5 weeks this summer. Annie was so caring and patient with the baby.

- Emily C.

Olivia N.

5.0

Olivia is incredibly responsible, caring and thoughtful. She’s a very safe driver. Our whole family absolutely loved her.

- Care member

Hazel M.

5.0

Hazel is a very responsible young lady! she was one of the best counselors that we had that summer. she is reliable and always has a smile on her face! i wish she could come back to work for us!

- Craig R.

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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Babysitters in Columbia, SC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 291 reviews of the 607 listed babysitters.