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Care Member says "jennifer is great! she goes above and beyond and has a real connection with our kids."
See profileCare 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....
See profileMegan S. says "Jaida was wonderful and engaging with our 3 month old son. Very dependable and always on time."
See profileSharlie W. says "Kourtney did a really good job with my two kids she did everything I asked and beyond my kids loved her so much they didnt want her to leave."
See profileMelissa W. says "Seana is an amazing nanny! She currently cares for our three sons (ages 7, 4, and 1) full time. She is extremely reliable and professional. She plans...
See profileDavid 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...
See profileFaith F. says "Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor. We look...
See profileCare Member says "Vanessa is so kind, patient and experienced! Our 15-month-old son takes awhile to warm up to new people, but Vanessa established a sweet bond with him...
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Kimberly L. says "Marilyn has cared for my 2yr old son and (newly) 5 year old daughter part time since January 2019. My kids adore her. She was also responsible for...
See profileSarah W. says "Tola cared for our son from 2 months to 9 months old. She did an incredible job- I felt like she cared him as if he was one of her own children. This...
See profileJames W. says "Niki is a sweet lady, she does what she knows best. She is reliable. She takes care of my husband very well. With niki helping us in my family, it was a...
See profileRegina O. says "Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother...
See profileCare 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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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...
See infoJovanna 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...
See infoCare Member says "I had the extraordinary privilege of connecting with Sahar for my 3rd child. Having experienced other infant child care providers, I can say, without a...
See infoErik says "My child's favorite part of going to applesauce and smiles (date nights) is the dog, Louie. At first she was a little nervous but he is such a sweet baby. Now...
See infoRuth M. says "Tammy cared for my Joshua so well and I would highly recommend her."
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1,491 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $17.90/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8
Child Care Providers in Columbus, OH are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 451 reviews of the 1,491 listed child care providers
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Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $17.90 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 1,122 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.
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.
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.