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531,345 child care providers are listed on Care.com

The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024

The average star rating for child care providers is 4.7

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Andrea K.


Columbus, OH

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

***CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE FULL TIME*** Hi! My name is Andrea. I am currently a graduate student of couples and family therapy looking for part-time work as a nanny/sitter while I am in school. I have over five years of experience working with kids as a nanny, sitter, and early education teacher in addition to 3 years of mental...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Andrea is great with kids of all ages! She is an awesome pre-school teacher and babysitter. We will definitely hire her again and recommend her as well. "

Brad B.

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Charity T.


Columbus, OH

$23/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny And Caregiver.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Charity and I have five years of professional childcare experience! I previously worked full time as a nanny for a variety of families and it love it. In high school I played basketball, volleyball, and was a Pointe dancer. I'm currently married with two dogs named Charlie and Thumper and in my free time I enjoy...
Charity can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Works as a part time nanny 3 days a week for my 2 year old and helps with pick up/drop offs/after school care of our 4 and 7 year old boys. She is very kind, punctual, dependable, and caring with our boys. Takes the two year old to library and other activities each...

Ashley H.

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Michelle S.


Columbus, OH

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Avaliable For Weekdays And Weekends!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm currently looking for a babysitting job as I navigate the job market and look for full time corporate work. I have past experience babysitting since high school and experience as a group leader for a day camp. I am a fun loving, patient and responsible young adult that has previous experience with children and babysitting. I...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Michelle drive my son back and forth to school. She was very reliable and showed up on time. "

Suzy D.

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Kara L A.


Columbus, OH

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience in child care. I can help with Travel and Carpooling.. I am a teacher looking for Summer work.
Kara L can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kara is the best! She is a wonderful person and so good with our kids. I wish she could be with us all the time!"

Samantha H.

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Rachel M.


Columbus, OH

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Dependable, Safe & Fun!

Over 25 + years of experience in Columbus and NYC as a nanny, babysitter, mother's helper with the cherry on top (errands, car pools, food prep, light housekeeping, creative, dependable, flexible, and fun with the kiddos). Recently moved back from NYC to be closer to family. Own a successful company (black door experiences) in...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel was amazing. She went above and beyond, keeping the kids occupied and engaged the whole time she was with them. They have never slept better! She is amazing and I would recommend her to anyone looking for help with their children. "

Care member

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Ashlee H.


Columbus, OH

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My skills and experiences include hands-on work with large number of children, to one-on-one care. I have the ability to work with children of all ages, performing whatever task needed to care for their needs. I have previously worked with kids by setting up labs and activities and cleaning up after all activities when finished....
Ashlee can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Ashlee is a sweet person and was excellent with my baby. She is a student so her schedule is kinda sporadic but she was very reliable."

Monique R.

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Audrey H.


Columbus, OH

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Audrey! I'm a recent OSU graduate with a K-12 ESL (English as a second language) teaching degree and license. I've been babysitting since I was around 14 and have worked in daycare in Columbus for 3 years now. I like working with younger kids especially (newborn-4/5), but I'm open to and have prior experience working...
Audrey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Audrey was exactly what we needed for Mommy/Daddy date night. She arrived on time, played with our son, and tidied up the toys at the end of the evening. We look forward to hiring Audrey again."

Connie M.

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Mackenzie G.


Columbus, OH

$13-20/hr7 yrs exp

Great Role Model

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Working with children is something I've always been passionate about. I work as a preschool teacher throughout the summer and attend OSU throughout the school year to complete my BA in Early Education. I am reliable, fun, educated, honest, and kind!
Mackenzie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kind, interactive, and patient with our 1 year old boy. Will hire again."

Joshua T.

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Sarah P.


Columbus, OH

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

I currently work at an Academy and have cared for children of all ages. I am currently available for babysitting during week day nights and weekends. I have cared for children since I was 13 years old. I've cared for children, elderly, and special needs. I can assist with school, cooking or baking, arts and crafts, adventures,...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is a fun loving, gentle, patient, trustworthy woman who loves with her whole heart!"

Hannah P.

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Katelyn S.


Columbus, OH

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kate, and I'm a 25-year-old law student. I have several years of nannying experience for all age groups, and I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record, as well. I adore kids and my favorite jobs I've ever had are working with kids. I studied music, and I also love hikes, reading aloud, and helping...
Katelyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Katelyn has been babysitting for our twin toddler boys for over two years. She is amazing with our kids and when I had a third child she also helped out with him as a newborn. We are thrilled with her services! She is responsible, reliable, and our boys absolutely...

Mandy Y.

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Cheyanne C.


Columbus, OH

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter For Weekday Nights & Weekends

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting children of all ages throughout high school and college, including summers spent entirely dedicated to singular families. The children I've babysat or nannied for range from 8 months to 12 years old.
Cheyanne can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Erin O.


Columbus, OH

$19-20/hr4 yrs exp

Looking For Full Or Part-Time Nanny Position

Hi! My name is Erin and I am currently looking for either full or part-time nannying positions, able to start as soon as possible. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and spent 2 years teaching abroad and substituting in the Columbus Public School district. I have extensive experience babysitting (+ nannying, full time...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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Najiba Z.


Columbus, OH

$30-35/hr4 yrs exp

Najiba - Registered Occupational Therapist

Hello! My name is Najiba, and I recently received my doctoral degree in occupational therapy. I am starting my new fellowship in a children's hospital at the beginning of July and have some down time before my job starts. I absolutely love working with kids, and I always seek to create sensory experiences with the kiddos I work...
Najiba can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

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Morgan S.


Columbus, OH

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic, And Creative

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Nanny/Pets/Tutoring/Cleaning Date Nights / Weekend Get A Ways / Travel Sitter / Regular Sitter / Part Time Sitter Hi, my name is Morgan. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Exercises Science. I am currently getting my masters in education in health and wellness, teaching elementary school through high school. I am an elementary...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Madison S.


Columbus, OH

$23-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Madison. I graduated from Ohio University in 2020 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I am currently an In-Building Substitute for Columbus city schools and am looking for a summer nannying job! I have been working with children of all ages for over 10 years and I absolutely love it!! I am very...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Child care centers near me

Kidz Castle, LLC

415 E Main St, Columbus, OH

Costimate: $180/wk

Kidz Castle, LLC offers center-based and full-time child care and early education services designed for young children. Located at 415 E Main St, the company serves families living in the Columbus, OH area. Kidz Castle, LLC has served the community since they started in 2012.

Mss Kinder Inc

88 E Broad St Ste 1230, Columbus, OH

Costimate: $180/wk

Mss Kinder Inc at 88 E Broad St Ste 1230, Columbus, OH that is driven to exceed, not just comply, with the rigorous child care regulations set by the state of Ohio. Their center follows a structured curriculum that emphasizes learning in different areas such as language, math, computers, and...

Heavenly Kids Center For Learning

404 E Mound St, Columbus, OH

Costimate: $196/wk

Heavenly Kids Center For Learning is a child care center at 404 E Mound St, Columbus, OH that is dedicated to ensure that your child is having fun while learning. Their center focuses on a supportive learning environment that enables their students to grow and develop effectively.

Agora's Little Gems

400 W Broad St, Columbus, OH

Costimate: $180/wk

Agora's Little Gems Early Learning & Child Care located in Columbus, OH is a childcare and a center that provide a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center has a comprehensive program from Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool.

Columbus State Child Development Center

315 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH

Costimate: $180/wk

Columbus State Child Development Center, located at 315 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, offers basic childcare and learning services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs, including summer camps and winter...

Most recent reviews for local child care providers

Andrea K.

5.0

Amazing! Would absolutely hire again! She was excellent with our kids. She communicated things very well and the kids responded well to her.

- Jordan V.

Charity T.

5.0

We met Charity through Care.com and had a phone interview, Face Time interview and in-person interview with her. During each interaction, we were impressed by her poise, knowledge and character. Charity also came to our house for a bonding session and put together a draft contract for our review. We...

- Care member

Michelle S.

5.0

Michelle drive my son back and forth to school. She was very reliable and showed up on time.

- Suzy D.

Kara L A.

5.0

Kara is the best! She is a wonderful person and so good with our kids. I wish she could be with us all the time!

- Samantha H.

Rachel M.

5.0

Rachel was amazing. She went above and beyond, keeping the kids occupied and engaged the whole time she was with them. They have never slept better! She is amazing and I would recommend her to anyone looking for help with their children.

- Care member

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Child Care Providers are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 238,637 reviews of the 531,345 listed child care providers.