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Lola L.

Columbia, MO

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello, my name is Lola. I am 19 years old. I have loved taking care of kids since before I was in elementary school and have been the designated babysitter in my family since the age of 10. By the time I was 13 I was babysitting for family friends. I became a Preschool teacher in 2023 because I adore children. If you were to...
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Columbia, MO

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Lucie, and I love working with babies and young children. I have 1 year of professional experience with infants and 1 year of professional experience with 2-3 years olds, as well as some experience babysitting elementary age children. I'm also very comfortable with animals since I'm a volunteer foster at an animal...
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Part-time Care Giver Available

Columbia, MO

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Over the last 8 or so years, I have gained experience caring for children ranging from infant to 8 years of age. The most children I have cared for at a time is a set of 3 siblings. My past responsibilities have included meal prep (including for a child with multiple food allergies), bathing, pick up/drop off, swimming lessons,...
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Columbia, MO

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I've been taking care of children for over eight years because I'm passionate about supporting families and making a positive impact on the lives of children. My formal and routine-oriented nature allows me to be a reliable and trustworthy caregiver. I'm creative and imaginative when it comes to playing with children, whether...
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Columbia, MO

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I have been dedicated to child care since I can remember, I have a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. I have seven years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I have been a nanny as well as worked in professional childhood development for 4 years. I'm certified in CPR and...
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About Me!

Columbia, MO

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi there, my name is Hannah! I am a very dependable, trustworthy and loving person. I enjoy spending time with children and have over 6 years of experience caring for children, from infants to middle schoolers. I am currently in grad school at University of Missouri, I have my associates in elementary education and my Bachelors...
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Columbia, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
As a childcare provider with a decade of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's development in a safe and nurturing environment. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for caring for children and the positive impact I could have on their lives. With my degree...
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My Name Is Madeline! I'm CPR And First Aid Certified, Safe Sleep Trained, Along With Other Trainings

Columbia, MO

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello. My name is Madeline! I previously was a infant teacher at bright start academy for 3 years teaching kids 6 weeks- 13 months. After bright start I decided I wanted to try something completely different and that's when I got a job on the ambulance for Boone hospital. I've worked with the hospital for 2 years now and miss...
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Columbia, MO

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I'm a creative and friendly caregiver with five years of experience. My passion for nurturing the growth of young minds stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I witnessed firsthand the positive impact I had on children's lives. I believe in open and honest communication with parents and follow their preferred method to...
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Covid Cautious Childcare

Columbia, MO

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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Over the past 20 years I have been a babysitter, nanny, camp counselor, and preschool teacher. I am more than happy to share my experiences, qualifications, and references with interested families but as of now I am only interested in working with people who are also covid cautious. I still maintain a bubble, consisting of one...
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Sarah .

Columbia, MO

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hey there! I'm Sarah, your friendly neighborhood child whisperer! I've been nurturing little ones since my siblings were just tiny tots. As I grew up, I jumped into the babysitting gig for my neighbors and even joined my church's nursery crew. After high school, I dove headfirst into full-time fun at a child care center, where I...

Columbia, MO

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$11/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
First, I have experience caring for the younger children of my huge family, including siblings and cousins. Last summer, I was a nanny for a family of 4. During that time, I did summer school work with all children, provided transportation to sports, prepared 2 meals a day, as well as provided daily activities to do with the...
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Ashland, MO

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I enjoy being a nanny. I am currently looking for a part-time nanny position to go along with my current nanny job that I have that is part-time. I am currently looking after a baby, and I love it. I am open to being a nanny for infants through preschool age. I have many years of experience as a preschool teacher and childcare...
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Ashland, MO

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$17/hr
3 years experience
As a caregiver with three years of experience, I've been fortunate to positively impact children's lives and support families by providing a dependable childcare option. My calm and imaginative personality helps me connect with children, while my ability to communicate openly with parents ensures that everyone is on the same...
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Fulton, MO

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I'm a patient and calm childcare provider with two years of experience caring for children between the ages of 0 and 11. Inspired by previous babysitting roles, I love supporting families and providing reliable care. I communicate regularly with parents via text or phone call, following their preferred communication method, to...

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  • 36 infants child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.06/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated infants child care is 5.0

FAQs for finding infant child care near you in Columbia, MO

If you’re wondering what child care for infants near me costs, you can use Care.com to gain some clarity. You can search through infant child care provider profiles near you in Columbia, MO to see what each provider in your area charges. On average the hourly rate for infant child care in Columbia, MO, is $16.06.

You can find full time or part time infant child care near you in Columbia, MO by using Care.com to review the profiles of local caregivers. You can check out what a variety of infant child care providers charge, what types of infant child care services they offer, and can learn more about their experience. You can even read reviews from other families they worked with

The infant child care services available near you in Columbia, MO can vary, but generally involves caretaking, light housework, cooking or food prep, and sleep training. You can interview different infant child care providers to learn more about what responsibilities they feel comfortable taking on.

To safely hire an infant child care provider near you in Columbia, MO, we strongly recommend you run an independent background check, interview a variety of candidates, and request references from other families they worked with in the past. We also request that every caregiver on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and you can see which infant child care providers completed this by looking for the badge on their profile.

When interviewing an infant child care provider near you in Columbia, MO, you can ask them any questions that will help you get an idea if they’re the right fit for your family. You can ask them about past work experiences, how they handle certain conflicts that may arise, and you can even introduce them to your child to see if they connect well.

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