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Samantha S.

7 Year Experienced Babysitter

Lancaster, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi, my name is Samantha. I have over 10 years of experience with kids of all ages. My passion is childcare and I also have a daughter of my own. I love working with kids, being outside when it's nice, playing games and just having a good time. I am certified in CPR and first aid! I am reliable, trustworthy, and I make sure...

Azam S. says "Excellent candidate, is very dependable, and has more than enough training for the position. we couldn't hire her at this time but we would definitely do...

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Natalie G.

Lancaster, OH

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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Natalie, I have been nannying for six years now and babysitting for years prior. I have experience caring for children ages 0-13 years and up to 5 at a time. I like to take walks, go to the park, go swimming, run errands, and indoor/outdoor play. I do light house cleaning, keep the house organized/picked up,...
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Jayla Z.

Lancaster, OH

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$8/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
Bringing six years of experience working with children aged newborn to 11, I'm passionate about providing nurturing care. My previous babysitting roles motivated me to support families by offering a reliable childcare option. I am patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing outdoor games, board games, puzzles, and...
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Zionnah H.

Lancaster, OH

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$17/hr
4 years experience
My passion for childcare stems from positive experiences babysitting and a genuine desire to positively impact young lives. I am a mother of a 3-year-old little boy. I enjoy supporting families by providing reliable care. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I have 4 years of experience caring for children aged 0-11, and I am...
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Misty G.

Lancaster, OH

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm a passionate and experienced childcare provider dedicated to nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. My unwavering patience and calming presence create a secure environment where children thrive. Drawing from my seven years of experience, I confidently care for up to four children of all ages. My...
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Fylicia K.

Lancaster, OH

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$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello!! I'm Fylicia. Born June of 93. My pay rate for one child is $10 per hour. For 2 or more children pay is $15 per hour I don't have any children of my own. I don't smoke or drink, I have my own car. I am CPR and first aid certified. I'm located in Lancaster & l'm willing to come to you. I have 4 nieces and 1 nephew that...
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Caitlyn L.

Engaging Baby Sitter And Fun, Caring Person

Lancaster, OH

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I love working with kids because I love watching them learn and grow! They are amazing and one of a kind. I care for all kids the same. CPR certified, background check complete, 10 years childcare experience, PATIENT, kind, and compassionate. Reviews available upon request.
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Tiandra J.

Lancaster, OH

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$12/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have worked with children for the last 7 years, as a daycare provider for ages 6weeks-12yrs. And now i'm the lead teacher support at a private school for children with autism. I am CPR/First Aid certified & have experience working through behaviors with behavioral management. I am currently studying to obtain my SBT...
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Olivia D.

Lancaster, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
I have experience in child care, I have worked almost 5 years with children. I love to help them learn and grow. Also, I help them develop with kindness and caring toward others. I love having fun with kids, and working on crafts or just reading a book. I am also certified in CPR, First Aid, communicable disease and child abuse!...

Maureen O. says "Olivia is responsible, competent, kind and capable. We feel very lucky to have her help watch our little ones."

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Katherine C.

Creative Teacher /Sitter

Lancaster, OH

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$11/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been a teacher for 20 years 13 in elementary school and seven in middle school. I loved my job but wanted to make a change. I babysat for families all the time when I was growing up. I am a mom of three grown children. I love to get kids moving and doing creative things. I love doing little activities such as arts and...
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Madison G.

Part-time

Amanda, OH

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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
For only being 18, I have a good bit of experience with children. I have been a 4H camp counselor for 5 years, and have also been a counselor at the youth soccer camps at my school. I have a younger brother with Down Syndrome, and have volunteer in the Special Needs classroom. I have also babysat for many families.
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Hendriana O.

The Baby Lover!

Canal Winchester, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello! My name is Hendriana and I am currently getting my Master's in Nursing at OSU. I have been babysitting for over 7 years now for families with children of all age ranges, including infants! I also have experience working at a child care center, which has broadened my experience with children! Some of my favorite activities...

Rachel C. says "Hendriana has been sitting for my daughter since she was 4 months old and she's now 8 months old. We love having her as our full time sitter. She is...

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Cynthia B.

Pickerington, OH

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I am a kind, patient, caring and nurturing mother and grandmother with 10+ years experience taking care of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, grade school children and young teens. As a parent, I understand how important it is to leave your children with someone you can trust. I thoroughly enjoy doing activities with children such...

Shannon P. says "Cindy took care of our boys from 12 weeks of age until 3 years of age when our family moved. She is dependable, caring and kind. My children were always...

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Angela T.

Caregiver

Canal Winchester, OH

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello My name is Angela, I worked as the Recreation Director/Activities in long term care for the past 20 years. I have worked private duty the last 5 years as a companion/nanny I am very active, I enjoy being around children and babies I have raised 5 of my own and am now the proud grandmother of 13 little ones who I miss very...

Care Member says "Angela is amazing! We have 18 month old twins, with one of them being special needs, and she is extremely attentive and patience with them. She is...

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Haylee C.

Hi, I Am A 19 Year Old College Student At The Ohio State University!

Pickerington, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 8 years of experience. I am CPR certified, have my own transportation, and am a non smoker! I have worked with all ages from newborn to 14-year-olds. I will list my experience below. I have always loved working with kids and am going to school to be a child psychologist. I love making lasting memories with kids and making...

Valerie S. says "Haylee was on time and reliable for us! She was very sweet and interactive with my 3 kids. She also was kind and had a positive attitude, so she is...

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Mackenzie H.

Energetic And Experienced Babysitter

Pickerington, OH

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a registered and certified behavior technician and have been a sitter for the past 4 years. I am comfortable working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities. I am CPR/AED certified and passionate about child development. I absolutely adore and appreciate each family and...

Care Member says "Mackenzie was a fantastic sitter. She was thoughtful and loving towards our wild child and flexible. We'll definitely miss her!"

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Maddie B.

Full Time Nanny

Reynoldsburg, OH

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello I'm Maddie, I am a recent college graduate who is looking for a full time nanny position. I have experience babysitting and taking care of children from ages newborn to 12 years old. I have been on care. com for about 3 years now and love helping out & my schedule remains pretty flexible :) Let me know if you have any...

Alexis R. says "Maddie has been such a sweetheart to my 2 year old daughter and is very dependable! Absolutely recommend and so blessed to have her on the occasion we...

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Ravenne M.

Experienced Babysitter Available Occasionally/Date Nights & For Short Terms

Reynoldsburg, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Thank you for being here! My name is Ravenne (pronounced like the bird Raven) but everyone calls me Nature :) I'm a full spectrum doula & certified lactation specialist supporting mamas and families from fertility all the way through postpartum. I've been a child caregiver for over 15 years supporting babies & children of all...

Care Member says "Ravenne is very reliable, friendly, punctual, and communicative. We will definitely be using her childcare services again!"

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Mari L.

Child Care Providers

Reynoldsburg, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Mary L. have over 5 years experience as a babysitter I love to work with kids I'm a very caring person. also very patient and a pets friendly person.

Care Member says "Mari was on time and was so wonderful with my 6year old son. It’s hard for him to meet new people and he warmed right up to her. She was also very...

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Menuka R.

Experienced Babysitter - Loves Children Of All Ages

Pickerington, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Being the eldest child in my family with a sister and three brothers, my childcare experience started right at home early in my life. When I would be away from them even a couple of days, I would miss them too much. Then I knew myself how much I enjoyed being with them. I started teaching kids right after I graduated my high...

Alicia C. says "Menuka initially joined our family as a part time nanny to our 2 month old daughter. As a first time mom, across the country from any family, in the...

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  • 60 babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.50/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated babysitters is 5.0

Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Lancaster, OH

Babysitters in Lancaster, OH are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters

Samantha S.

Excellent candidate, is very dependable, and has more than enough training for the position. we couldn't hire her at this time but we would...

- Azam S.

Olivia D.

Olivia is responsible, competent, kind and capable. We feel very lucky to have her help watch our little ones.

- Maureen O.

Hendriana O.

Hendriana has been sitting for my daughter since she was 4 months old and she's now 8 months old. We love having her as our full time...

- Rachel C.

FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lancaster, OH:

Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Lancaster, 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 10 babysitters in Lancaster, OH on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.

The average rate for Lancaster, OH babysitters on Care.com is $15.50 per hour as of November 2025. 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.

You can find all kinds of babysitters in Lancaster, OH through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.

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