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Grace G.

Experienced Babysitter With Free Availability

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I am 24 years old and a college student. I've been working in childcare since graduating from high school in 2017. I currently work at the local children's hospital three days a week. I have a history of providing childcare to children ranging from 6 weeks old to 13 years old. I value providing a safe and fun environment...

Bethany K. says "Grace is our much-loved after-school caregiver from the past academic year. We greatly valued her kind and gentle authority, reliability, and...

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Alyssa M.

Fun Loving Babysitter - Kids Love

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I grew up babysitting my younger sisters as well as babysitting kids around the neighborhood. I currently babysit my 2-year-old nephews occasionally. This includes feeding, putting them to bed and keeping them entertained.

Frances B. says "Alyssa is fantastic with our 10 month old daughter! She was available to help us out in a short notice situation when our regular daycare sitter had to...

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Ryen M.

Babysitter

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello! My name is Ryen, and I have a passion for caring for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. Whether it's the adorable newborn stage, the energetic toddler years, or the adventurous school-age phase, I enjoy them all. I am committed to providing a kind, safe, and nurturing environment, always keeping a vigilant...

Haven B. says "Ryen is very mature for her age and we are so thankful to have found her on Care.com! After the interview, my husband and I felt she would be a...

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Aubrey H.

Part-Time Pet-Sitter, Babysitter

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! My name is Aubrey, and I am a young professional currently working as a Development Scientist at a local biotech company. I am looking to add a part-time schedule to my day job in order to have a little extra "fun money." I love music, books, being outdoors, and traveling; I am hoping to save up for my first...

Shanee' B. says "She is absolutely amazing. She was very understanding to my situation in regards to watching my daughter and nephew especially on NYE (which we all know...

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Julie C.

Julie - Part Time Babysitter

Columbus, OH

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi I'm Julie! I'd describe myself as outgoing, hardworking and creative. I enjoy listening to music and spending time with my pug, Penny Lane. I've spent majority of my life babysitting children of all ages. I have a few dozen younger cousins that I was able to play a role in caring for. In addition, my 2. 5-year-old niece and...
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Stefan T.

Over 8 Years Of Childcare In Public Settings & 6 Working Privately (Babysitting, Nannying)

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, I was a volunteer at a club before I got a job with a program where I worked for a year. I also ran an open gym for two years and I worked at a summer camp in 2017. I worked in a wrap-around kindergarten and after-school program, The a club for over a year. I worked as an assistant teacher for the summer of 2019. I have a...

Jackelyn L. says "Our family hired Stefan and one other sitter to care for our three children (4 y/o, 6 y/o, and 8 y/o) while we went to a wedding. Stefan was a pleasure...

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Yafit M.

Part-time Care Giver Available Now :)

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
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...

Faith F. says "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...

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Kaleenia Q.

Part-time Caregiver

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
I have grown up with three younger siblings. I have babysat children from the age of 3 months and up. I work really well with babies, toddlers and young children. I just graduated college with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering Technology. I am originally from a small town near Athens Ohio. I used to live on a farm and...

Amritha S. says "Kaleenia babysat for our 2-year-old son when we were in town for a wedding. He had a blast and she was great with him. She was on time and always...

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Kathryn G.

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I am a current college student (Education Major) with some professional experience working with kids in a school setting. I am very willing to help with homework, light chores, errands, and school pick-up. I would love to work for your family!

Lee C. says "Kathryn spent the weekend with our dog, Duke. She did an amazing job making sure he was taken care of, and we appreciated the peace of mind of knowing he was...

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Elizabeth H.

PCA Certified Nursing Student

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
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...

Mike W. says "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...

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Marilyn S.

Compassionate & Kind Nanny Willing To Assist In Short-term Care / Temporary Positions

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have over 6 years of professional nanny experience, and well over a decade of babysitting experience! Willing to work with children of all ages, and comfortable providing care for children with special needs. CPR/First Aid certified, willing to assist with household duties, and owner of a reliable vehicle. Excellent...

Kimberly L. says "Marilyn has cared for my 2yr old son and (newly) 5 year old daughter part time since January 2019. My kids adore her. She was also responsible for...

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Julianne S.

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a teacher looking for weekend/date night babysitting jobs. I have babysat for multiple families in my neighborhood. I have babysat anywhere from one child to nine children at a time. I have a lot of experience with newborns. I also have experience with toddlers and preschool-aged children from babysitting and in the day...

Michelle L. says "Very nice girl! As soon as she walked in my son was hooked. She answered all my husbands and my questions and was really hands on and not afraid to play...

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Madison S.

Compassionate Care Giver

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Madison S. and I am 24 years old. I have held many different types of child care positions such as date nights, nannying, respite work, and special needs care. Since I was 13, child care has been my main source of work. Caring for children ages 3 months - 14 years, I have developed excellent skills to problem...

Regina O. says "Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother...

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Brigid O.

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi everyone I'm Brigid! I have lots of experience with kids and love being around them. I have nannied for a multiple families over the years and have experience with children of all ages. I love being outside, doing crafts, playing games or whatever else the kids can think of! I am currently a medical student, but am looking...

Jamie B. says "Brigid was our summer 2019 nanny for two girls ages 7 and 5. It was a great summer filled with activities. She always made sure there was something going...

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Nell L.

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hello! Thanks for stopping by! My name is Nell and I've been living in the Columbus Ohio area for about 8 years now, and have recently relocated to Orlando Florida. In addition to nannying, I worked as a newborn photographer at various hospitals as well as running my own photo business. The last family I worked with for 3 years...

Chad D. says "Nell watch our children for the summer 5 days a week. She did great with our children and they all love her. She was good at connecting with each child in...

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Makayla B.

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Makayla and I am 22 years old. I currently work as a nanny but have recently moved and am looking to work closer to home. I have 7 years of experience working with children. I'd describe my personality as creative, trustworthy, and fun. I like working with kids because I love to see them grow and learn...

Felicia V. says "Makayla is great with kids, my boys love her! She's very dependable and trustworthy. I highly recommend."

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Zella P.

About Me!

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I love working with kids because I thoroughly enjoy the individuality that comes with getting to meet and babysit every kid. Being at school, I always wished I could babysit an infant or babysit the kids that I saw and then I eventually got to. As well as this I am currently volunteering with a local music therapy center and...

Alicia B. says "Zella is fantastic! She is friendly, outgoing, kind, and wonderful to work with. Our daughter enjoyed her time with Zella and is already asking when she...

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Natalie D.

Part-Time Childcare

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Natalie. Over the past 7 years, I have worked with families to care for children of various ages, from newborns to pre-teens. This experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of the unique needs and developmental milestones of each age group. I have completed studies in child psychology, which has...

Jaclyn H. says "Natalie started caring for my son when he was 5 months old. We would have continued to use her but I made the decision to stay home full time with him. My...

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Kyla H.

Columbus, OH

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
My name is Kyla and I am a senior at The Ohio State University. I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old. I have worked as a camp counselor, volunteered in elementary classrooms/daycares, tutor and I have spent the past 4. 5 years as a Primary/Early Learning Instructor at Kumon Math and Reading Center tutoring...
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Joy G.

Looking To Become A Nanny

Columbus, OH

4.5(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I am looking for my next nanny position! I'm also available for random babysitting. I'm comfortable with children 2 years and up. I have 13 years of experience working with children ages 3-13. Work experience includes nanny, pre-K assistant teacher, summer camps, after school care, and special needs classrooms. I started...

Dane D. says "Joy was very reliable, and had a great connection with our daughter. We hired Joy as our full time nanny last summer 2021. She came up with fun activities...

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  • 177,915 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.27/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 4.7

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents

Babysitters are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 92,250 reviews of the 177,774 listed babysitters

Grace G.

Grace is our much-loved after-school caregiver from the past academic year. We greatly valued her kind and gentle authority, reliability,...

- Bethany K.

Alyssa M.

Alyssa is fantastic with our 10 month old daughter! She was available to help us out in a short notice situation when our regular daycare...

- Frances B.

Ryen M.

Ryen is very mature for her age and we are so thankful to have found her on Care.com! After the interview, my husband and I felt she...

- Haven B.

FAQs for finding a babysitter

A babysitter is someone you can hire to temporarily care for children. It’s common to hear a babysitter referred to as a “sitter”. There are many babysitter duties that a babysitter can take on such as helping with homework, light cleaning, supervising swimming, or driving the kids to after school activities. Babysitters can help take care of children of all ages.

The average rate for babysitters on Care.com as of July, 2025 is $19.27 per hour. A babysitter’s rate will fluctuate depending on where you live, the babysitter's level of experience, and the number of children they will look after. Other factors that can also influence the cost of care include the need for additional babysitter duties, specialized care, and overnight care. The Care.com childcare calculator can help you calculate your child care costs.

How do you know when you want to find a nanny or a babysitter? This depends on your caregiving needs. Nannies usually have more responsibilities than a babysitter does and often earn a consistent weekly or monthly salary, whereas you typically hire babysitters on an as-needed basis. Families who need consistent care during the workweek will likely want to hire a nanny and may hire a separate sitter to watch their children on the occasional night or weekend. If you’re looking for a nanny or babysitter, Care.com can help you find someone trustworthy.

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