We have 677 child care providers in Columbia, SC! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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Riddhi B. says "Maricel has worked with our family for 3.5 years with our two young children. She is absolutely wonderful. She is reliable, punctual, and responsible....
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Julie H. says "she was absolutely wonderful with my three babies!!"
See profileLauren F. says "Mya is wonderful! She has helped me many times with my two boys and they adore her! My kids always have such a great time when she babysits. She is very...
See profileLindsey P. says "Emily is AWESOME. So glad we found her and were able to hire her during these crazy times. 100% recommend her for any of your childcare needs. :)"
See profileBryanna H. says "Neisha is a pleasure to be around and children love her! She has a way with children like I've never seen before. She is attentive, caring, loving, and...
See profileGabrielle G. says "Izzy is an amazing young woman! She spent the summer babysitting my boys. She was able to successfully bring my introverted and precocious...
See profileWhitney G. says "Leona is a very kind and caring woman. She's so great with toddlers and she truly teaches the toddlers educational skills and valuable life skills. I...
See profileDenton D. says "Sheila stepped in as a caregiver for my father who was dealing with dementia, mobility issues, and a ton of other health challenges. I cannot describe how...
See profileCare Member says "Lotoya is truly amazing! She’s dependable, reliable, and trustworthy. My little one loves her! "
See profileCare Member says "Our child loved her! She was consistent and had great ideas to help him learn and grow with independent play! She always stayed to update us on his day,...
See profileCare Member says "Kristine is amazing with our toddler and infant! She engage both with educational play activities and encourages my toddler to use her imagination, be...
See profileCare Member says "She did a great job with my son over the summer. "
See profileJane V. says "Kids had great visit with Jennie."
See profileKathryn L. says "Te'Dajia was a wonderful sitter. She had sat for our 8mo son twice. Both times she was easy to get in contact with, flexible in scheduling, proactive in...
See profileDaniel B. says "Ella has been GREAT with my 1 and 4 yr old boys. She arrives on time and brings tons of energy that really entertains the kids. Very grateful to have...
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Caleb N. says "They are friendly very friendly and the cleanliness is great! "
See infoCare Member says "I love the loving care and organization that the staff provide for my child and others that are in care at Mary’s Day Care! "
See infoCraig J. says "Bridget and her team were great and our child loved being there. Unfortunately we had to leave due to my duty station change, but I always felt safe...
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677 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $15.73/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7
Child Care Providers in Columbia, SC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 288 reviews of the 677 listed child care providers
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Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $15.73 per hour as of June 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.
Care.com currently has 586 child care providers near you in Columbia, SC. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Columbia, SC 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, SC that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
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, SC, 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, SC and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
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.