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David And Nicole S. says "We are so happy we found Hillary, she helped us out last minute to watch our 6 week old for the day. Hillary is extremely punctual and you could...
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Care Member says "Janine was an absolute life saver! She watched our twins overnight for the 1st 6 weeks, allowing us to get some much needed rest on nights she came....
Raven C. says "I have known Meme for a very long time, we pretty much grew up together. Meme gets super excited when she gets to be around kids. She has found several...
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Care Member says "Wonderful woman. Sweet as could be, with a heart of gold to match. She was amazing with my 7mo old, who had never been away from mommy and daddy. 5...
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Care Member says "Reaija was great with our kids. She was dependable, on time, and a great communicator. She was kind but firm with our kids, who need someone to set...
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Over 8 Years Of Childcare In Public Settings & 6 Working Privately (Babysitting, Nannying)
Columbus, OH
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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...
Jade B. says "Katee and I started off as co-workers and quickly became friends. Katee is a hard-working, dedicated, and passionate individual. It was truly a pleasure...
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Care Member says "Matilda cares for my 6 and 3 year old girls and we adore her! She is very attentive, caring, and patient not only with my baby girls but myself...
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Care Member says "Saida is wonderful! You can tell she has a love for children. She was with us for a year. For reference, she came to us when my twins were 11 months and...
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Rebecca L. says "Juliet has been our amazing school year nanny for three years. She gets the children ready for school and walks/drives them there. She does light...
Care Member says "Danielle was truly part of our family. She was punctual, caring, and fun! She made sure both of our boys (age 2 and 5) had activities that suited their...
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Care Member says "One of Jennifer’s strengths is her communication. We received her schedule for her other career 2-3 months in advance so that we could schedule around...
Samantha B. says "Julianna has been by far the best nanny we could have ever asked for. She exceeded our expectations in all areas and that sets the bar high! She was...
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Laura F. says "Nina helped me for 1.5 years, usually a few hours each week. She helped with keeping my house in order - doing laundry, vacuuming, food preparation,...
Child care centers in Columbus, OH
Christine K. says "We’ve been part of the Chesterbrook Academy family for five years, and we couldn’t be happier. Our children are cared for, supported, and genuinely...
Arla A. says "I was so happy to find Sharon to care for our twins. I looked at centers and was not happy then I looked at in home daycares and could not seem to find...
Jovanna P. says "My child started going to Hawthorn Academy full time at 4 months old, and is now in Kindergarten and attends Hawthorn for daycare half day. We have...
Hussain X. says "My childern are 5, 3 and 1. I absolutely love that they have so much education resources for all of their needs. I feel like they do a great job with...
HIGHER PEAKS ACADEMY & CHILDCARE CENTER INC.
1390 CLEVELAND AVE. COLUMBUS, OH
State license verified
Care Member says "The staff are incredibly warm, and genuinely love what they do. My child's teacher knows her so well, and they treat them with patience"
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1,409 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.44/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7
Recent child care reviews from local parents in Columbus, OH
Child Care Providers in Columbus, OH are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 357 reviews of the 1,409 listed child care providers
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Columbus, OH
How much is child care near me in Columbus, OH?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $18.44 per hour as of January 2026. 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 Columbus, OH?
Care.com currently has 997 child care providers near you in Columbus, OH. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH, 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 Columbus, OH and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Columbus, OH in January, 2026?
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.
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