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60 babysitters are listed in Lancaster, OH
The average posted rate is $14/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 7 years
What others are saying about babysitters in Lancaster, OH
If you can get Heather to babysit, you are in for a worry free night! My children loved her! Who am I kidding, both my husband and I were so…
Review for Heather F. by Catherine D.
We initially hired Alexis to dog sit our dogs but she was so dependable, trustworthy, and just an all around sweet person, that we ended up…
Review for Alexis C. by Erica L.
Absolutely love Kara's confidence kindness and compassion for everything she does. She's always on time, dependable, and very reliable.…
Review for Kara M. by Mackenzi B.
Babysitters in Lancaster, OH
3.5
(3)
Hi! Thanks for checking out my profile. My name is Heather and I am looking for one-time or reoccurring babysitting jobs. I am a registered nurse and I'm looking for jobs in the evenings and weekends! I have two years of day care experience and 6 years of nanny experience.
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"If you can get Heather to babysit, you are in for a worry free night! My children loved her! Who am I kidding, both my husband and I were so comfortable with her from the moment she same in to our home! She is so sweet, your teeth might hurt after talking with her...
Catherine D.
Alexis C.
Reynoldsburg, OH
$8-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Alexis, and I'm a responsible, caring, and patient babysitter. I started out in 2015 when I was 12 years old, so I have almost 10 years of experience! I'm currently a senior at The Ohio State University pursuing a degree in Business Management, and I am looking for babysitting jobs for when I have extra free time....
5.0
"We initially hired Alexis to dog sit our dogs but she was so dependable, trustworthy, and just an all around sweet person, that we ended up hiring her again to watch our 2 kids as well. She was so great with our kids, that they constantly asked if she could come...
Erica L.
5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting for 6+ years and I love it. I'm great with kids and have a flexible schedule. I have experience with special-needs and comfortable with pets. The age range is from newborn up to 14. If cooking, or cleaning is needed I'd be more than glad to work that in.
Kara can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Absolutely love Kara's confidence kindness and compassion for everything she does. She's always on time, dependable, and very reliable. She's awesome with her tutoring skills as well. I struggle a lot with my coursework and she's a huge help!
P.s. thanks for all...
Mackenzi B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Zoe . I am 22 years old, and am currently pursuing a degree in social work through Liberty University online. I love children and have always found myself working with them in some capacity. In high school, I spent about two years tutoring preschool and early elementary school children after school, through learning...
Zoe can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Zoe is a very experienced nanny. Our boys loved her from the get go. Our oldest wanted to play play dough with her as soon as she walked in and she joined right it. She was hired only to look after one of our boys but our youngest got sick at daycare and she was...
Kelly P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Abbey. I'm a young and energetic sitter with a reliable car and I am a nonsmoker. I'm currently in my fourth year of college. I am a psychology and sociology double major. I have a cat named B who I adore, and I also enjoy taking care of children. I love to cook, bake, and go to the gym. I am adult, child, and...
Abbey can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Abbey is a very caring and wonderful young woman. She has been babysitting for 8 years and the kids love her. She will play games with the kids and even help them with their homework. I would highly recommend her to anyone that asks. "
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Ravenne M.
Reynoldsburg, OH
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Available Occasionally/Date Nights & For Short Terms
5.0
(12)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I am a nurturing babysitter who loves to give parents peace of mind! Previously a licensed social worker for adults, I transitioned into holistic health in 2018. Now, I am very active in the community as a trauma sensitive yoga teacher, herbalist, sound healer, and full spectrum birth doula supporting mothers throughout...
Ravenne can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My Wife and I leveraged care.com for the 1st time to assist with care of our 18 month old. This was the 1st time we had a non family member keep our daughter since she was 4 months early and spent 6 months in the NICU. We were relieved to find Ravenne. She was...
Andre W.
4.5
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I enjoy spending time with children and pouring love into them; playing and laughing. I've worked in a daycare facility for approximately 8 months (with 1 and 2 years old as well as pre-k).
I've taken the position of a live in nanny on a couple of occasions and have also been a commuting nanny a few other times.
I've had...
Cayla can also help with: Light cleaning
4.0
"Cayla helped our family during a transition after our move during the last month of summer until the start of the new school year. She was always polite, punctual and respectful to the values I wanted reinforced with my children."
Kraig J.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Maddie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Maddie has become a reliable babysitter and a backup childcare provider for our 15-month old who goes to daycare. She is punctual, dependable, and has great communication skills. She's flexible and has saved us on short notice multiple times. My son is happy and...
Tahmina K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"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 always willing to do whatever needs to be done and has become an honorary grandmother to them. They adore her. I can’t...
Care member
5.0
(8)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
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...
Menuka can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 middle of a pandemic, I was overwhelmed and needed an extra set of hands. Menuka started coming a few days a week...
Alicia C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Nyla. I'm 21 years old. I started working with kids professionally when I was 15 years old. I currently work at a childcare center with ages 6 weeks to 10 years old. I love working with children, my favorite age group are infants (6 weeks-18 months).
I like working with kids because they give me multiple...
Nyla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"Nyla was great with our little girl while we enjoyed our night out! She was punctual, friendly, and attentive and we would definitely hire her again."
Jessie G.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Overnight, date night, mornings, backup sitter, short term and part-time needs.
Hi my name is Lisa and I am a mother of 3 grown children. I am a very young Grandmother of a 5-year-old girl that lives with me and absolutely love it.
I can babysit on short notice if you are in a bind.
I am only 10 minute from Canal, S....
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Lisa was very punctual, patient, and great with the boys. I would highly recommend her without any hesitation."
Care member
Cynthia B.
Pickerington, OH
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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...
Cynthia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Cindy is WONDERFUL! She watched both of our children from infants until they entered Kindergarten. Cindy is trustworthy, dependable, flexible, and caring. She was exactly what our family needed. Her home was clean, child friendly, and welcoming. We can't recommend...
Julie S.
Rylee M.
Circleville, OH
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Rylee . I am 22 years old with tons of experience babysitting and caring for children. I love helping children learn and grow! Also, I love being a positive role model for them and making it easy and comfortable for parents to work and or have a fun night out with a trustworthy caregiver. I am CPR and first aid...
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
Phatmata K.
Canal Winchester, OH
$19-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with three years in the field, I'm passionate about nurturing the well-being and development of children. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for childcare and my desire to make a positive impact on young lives.
I believe in fostering a...
Phatmata can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Meghan W.
Thornville, OH
$12-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Am A Fun And Creative Sitter Along With Being Very Flexible.
I have 2 years of experience babysitting the same family over summer breaks. I will have a degree in education and I love children! I am open to help with light housekeeping, running errands, cleaning, sports, and learning. I am fairly flexible when it comes to day to day routines. I have cared for children from Kindergarten all...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of paid childcare experience, but I have been looking after kids for over 12 years now. I love children and I know the importance of providing a loving, secure and stable environment for kids when their parents are away. I have experiences with children ranging from 3 months old to 12 years old.
Cayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am an experienced and caring babysitter dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children. I am skilled in creating engaging activities, promoting positive behavior, and maintaining a structured routine. CPR and First Aid certified. I'm committed to ensuring a fun and enriching experience for every child...
Jayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
My name is Debbie, I'm a 53-year-old mother of 3. I've babysat for teachers for 5 years, infants with special needs to school age. Prior to babysitting, I was an elementary school teachers aide in general education as well as special needs children.
I will provide daily crafts, reading, outdoor time & age appropriate structure....
Debbie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
As a dedicated childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I find immense joy in nurturing the growth and development of children. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and a deep desire to make a positive impact on young lives.
With a patient, calm, and friendly...
Raven can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Lancaster, OH:
How can I find a Lancaster babysitter near me?
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 13 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.
How much do babysitters charge in Lancaster, OH?
The average rate for Lancaster, OH babysitters on Care.com is $14.38 per hour as of May 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.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Lancaster, OH?
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.