Find Trusted Child Care Providers Near Me in Columbia, MO
We have 378 child care providers in Columbia, MO! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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Care Member says "Lisa is top-notch! She cared for our infant daughter from ~2-5 months of age, and occasionally nannys for us currently (our daughter is 9 months). We...
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Care Member says "You will not find a better sitter or person. We absolutely LOVE Caymin. She is very easy to get along with and feel very comfortable having her in our...
Care Member says "Addie watched our 4 month old daughter for two months and was such a great nanny. She was caring, and attentive with her, and stuck to the routine we...
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Megan M. says "Mary is a caring and attentive sitter who is responsible, mature, and reliable! She helped with our three kids under the age of 10, and we've known her for...
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Debra A. says "I supervised Maya during her AmeriCorps service term working in an early literacy program. Maya has a great understanding of child development and knows...
Emily W. says "She is very good with children and has a lot of patience. I never worried about her watching my kids, since she never let them out of her sight. Very good...
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Carrie H. says "Barbara was wonderful with my kids (ages 3 and 1). Even my 1 year old who doesn't take well to strangers liked being with her. She was always responsive,...
Rebecca F. says "So creative! Always brings something fun or a new idea to keep the kids busy. Always reliable and on time too. Alexa has driven my kids, made them...
Sarah G. says "My name is Sarah and I hired Emma as my daughters virtual teacher and sitter when Covid hit. Emma knocked it out of the park! My girls absolutely love...
Sharon H. says "Ariah is sweet, caring, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. I highly recommend her!"
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Danielle O. says "Kayla worked for us for about 5 or 6 months, and she was so great! It takes our little girl a little while to warm up to new people, and Kayla was so...
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Stephanie W. says "She communicated well and did a great job!"
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Casey H. says "For several months, Samantha regularly took care of our 2-year-old son weekday mornings, including waking him up, getting him dressed and ready, playing...
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Nicole F. says "Calissa watched my daughter while I was in Columbia for work. My daughter had a wonderful time with Calissa- swimming and drawing. I would definitely hire...
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Marium G. says "Diana was with me for 6 years since my first kid was 2 months old. She is amazing with kids. Kids love her and still ask to move back to Columbia just for...
Child care centers in Columbia, MO
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- $888/mo
Play to Learn
325 E Cabo Lane Columbia, MO
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378 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $15.70/hr as of August 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.5
Recent child care reviews from local parents in Columbia, MO
Child Care Providers in Columbia, MO are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 60 reviews of the 378 listed child care providers
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Columbia, MO
How much is child care near me in Columbia, MO?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $15.70 per hour as of August 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in Columbia, MO?
Care.com currently has 305 child care providers near you in Columbia, MO. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Columbia, MO and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Columbia, MO that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Columbia, MO child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Columbia, MO, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Columbia, MO and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Columbia, MO in August, 2025?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
