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Stefan T.

Over 8 Years Of Childcare In Public Settings & 6 Working Privately (Babysitting, Nannying)

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 22 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I was a volunteer at the boys and girls club for 2 years. Then I worked on SACC a for a year. I ran an open gym for two years and worked at a summer camp in 2017. I worked in a wrap-around kindergarten and after-school program for over a year. I worked as an assistant teacher for the summer of 2019. I have a bachelor's...

Care Member says "Stefan was great. He was available on short notice, arrived punctually. Our 3 kids all said he was very kind and fun!"

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Juliet J.

Full-time Or Part-time Nanny

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I have experience with all ages from newborns through high school. I have worked in public and private daycare settings, as well as a nanny. I have certifications in CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse, and Communicable Diseases.

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...

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Marilyn S.

Compassionate & Kind Nanny Willing To Assist In Short-term Care / Temporary Positions

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a career nanny in search of my next full time long-term position with a "unicorn family", working with both agencies and sites such as Care to find a great fit. I have over 7 years of professional nanny experience, and well over a decade of babysitting experience! Willing to work with children of all ages, and comfortable...

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...

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Erika C.

Experienced Nanny, Sitter, And Former Lead Toddler Teacher

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Erika. I'm 51 with years of experience in early learning centers, babysitting and nannying. I have my associates degree from Columbus State community college in early childhood education and development and my bachelors degree from Ohio State in child and youth studies. I am looking for time out of the classroom and...

Mary V. says "Erika is amazing! She cares so much about children and is a natural care taker and teacher. She always finds fun ways to engage our children and she has...

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Reaija G.

The Warm, Caring And Nurturing Nanny!

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Re'Aija and I am 22 years old currently residing in the Columbus area, seeking to care for children! I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I enjoy caring for tiny humans and making sure that their days are fun, safe and educational. As an older sister, I know what children...

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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Jessica T.

Full-time Nanny Available

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have had a passion for working with children and being a safe beacon for them since high school. I started caring for children as a date night babysitter and part-time nanny throughout high school. I cared for children ages 1m -5 years. I also volunteered in my church nursery, children's, and middle school programs. I majored...

Care Member says "Jess is the only friend I have trusted with my baby girl who is now one year old. Over the past year, Jess has watched her for at least a half dozen...

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Jenni B.

Fun-loving, Experienced, And Reliable Nanny

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to check my profile out. I have over 4. 5 years of experience serving as a nanny. The children I have cared for have ranged from 3 months to 4 years old. Some of my responsibilities have included: - Promoting language development skills through reading and storytelling. - Monitoring...

Care Member says "Jenni is the best! She is experienced & knowledgeable and ably delivers excellent care for adults, youngsters and newborns. She is upbeat & friendly and...

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Nina L.

Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Opportunity

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am originally from, and still reside in Westerville, Ohio. I was raised in a very large and loving Italian family. I've had several years of both professional and personal experience in childcare. I consider top priorities for childcare to be health and safety. I am certified in First Aid, CPR, and have completed Child Abuse...

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,...

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Brooke K.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Sitter/Nanny

Columbus, OH

4.9(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi, I am 27 years old and have my Bachelors in Business Science. I am Red Cross Babysitting Certified. I am also infant and adult CPR/First Aid Certified. I have been babysitting for over 10 years for many different local families. I have babysat the youngest of 1 month to the oldest being a preteen. I enjoy playing in or...

Michele T. says "Brooke was amazing! First time hiring someone through the app for a date night and she was wonderful with my two kids!"

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Lubia C.

Seeking A Live-In Nanny Position!

Columbus, OH

3.6(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I have experience taking care of children of all ages (including newborns). I love children! My experience also includes working in the dietary department in food service in a hospital. I have also worked as a personal chef in Italy. I speak fluently English, Spanish, and Italian. I have two years of education in French as well.

Christina W. says "Lubia is an amazing care giver, she was not only my care giver but became part of our family. I hate that we had to move, but if anyone is reading this...

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Danielle M.

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Danielle! I'm searching for a Monday and/or Thursday family to help out! I have my Degree in Early Childhood Education and have worked in various childcare faculties with all ages since 2007. I taught preschool and pre-k for two years each and also kindergarten enrichment. In the more recent years I have been a nanny for...

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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Brigid O.

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi everyone I'm Brigid! I have lots of experience with kids and love being around them. I have nannied for a multiple families over the years and have experience with children of all ages. I love being outside, doing crafts, playing games or whatever else the kids can think of! I am currently a medical student, but am looking...

Jamie B. says "Brigid was our summer 2019 nanny for two girls ages 7 and 5. It was a great summer filled with activities. She always made sure there was something going...

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Makayla B.

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Makayla and I am 22 years old. I currently work as a nanny but have recently moved and am looking to work closer to home. I have 7 years of experience working with children. I'd describe my personality as creative, trustworthy, and fun. I like working with kids because I love to see them grow and learn...

Felicia V. says "Makayla is great with kids, my boys love her! She's very dependable and trustworthy. I highly recommend."

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Ashley H.

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a pediatric nurse who loves kids of all ages! I worked as an overnight summer camp counselor for ages 5-7 for four years. I have been babysitting/nannying most of my teenage/young adult life. CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Certified. Experience with watching up to four at once as while as driving with children in my car. I do...

Amy M. says "She is really dependable and very good with my girls. "

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Andrea K.

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
***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...

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

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Alyana N.

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Alyana, a nurturing 24-year-old nanny with over 6 years of experience caring for children from infancy through school age. I'm CPR/First Aid certified and have a reliable SUV for school pickups, outings, and fun adventures. I'm currently looking for a full-time position with a flexible start date and am seeking a family...

Kurt L. says "Alyana is fantastic! We hired her for help right after our son was born, and we've hired her for babysitting since then. Great energy, great with young...

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Marteen K.

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
20 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello families! I am an experienced childcare professional with 20 years in the childcare industry, including 7 years as a Lead Infant Teacher and 3 years as a Private Nanny. I am CPR certified and hold my CDA (Child Development Associate) credential. I provide loving, dependable, and developmentally appropriate care for...

Alana L. says "We found Marteen on Care.com and feel so fortunate to have found such a competent, caring, and responsible nanny for our children. Marteen has cared after...

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Siara R.

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
I have 13 years of nanny background before becoming a mom myself. Most of my experience is with children under 5 years old. I have twins, multiples, and special needs experience. I had my own baby in Jan 2024 so he would be with me for any day time jobs. My son is 2 1/2 and has had food allergies his whole life so I have some...

Carrie H. says "Siara is magic. During the three plus years she worked for me she civilized my twin girls and taught me how to be a good mom. Siara was my nanny from...

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Nezha N.

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, my name is nezha, I love caring for children, I am a mother of 2-year-old baby, I feel so happy when iam around kids. I became a nanny of some great families before having my baby girl, iam always mindful, with respect, that I take my responsibility to you very seriously, I enjoy watching children grow and learn. iam very...

Care Member says "Nezha has been like family to us helping watch our 3 kids for the past 2.5 years! I would trust her to watch my kids anytime - she is kind, loving,...

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Claire T.

Experienced Sitter - New To Columbus!

Columbus, OH

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I moved to Columbus this fall for my job (I'm a copywriter for abercrombie kids)-so needless to say I'm a Roblox expert and I get amazing discounts on kids clothes if you ever need anything. I've been babysitting/nannying for almost 10 years now because I love children (and I love the extra income). I have experience with...

Janelle M. says "Claire was amazing! She was punctual, responsive and our two boys (ages 4 and 16 months) adored her. She was so attentive and engaging with them. We...

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  • 276 nannies are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated nannies is 4.7

Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Columbus, OH

Nannies in Columbus, OH are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 138 reviews of the 277 listed nannies

Stefan T.

Stefan was great. He was available on short notice, arrived punctually. Our 3 kids all said he was very kind and fun!

- Care member

Juliet J.

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...

- Rebecca L.

Marilyn S.

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...

- Kimberly L.

Common questions about hiring a nanny in Columbus, OH

The average hourly rate for nannies on Care.com in Columbus, OH is around $20.15 as of September, 2026. Actual costs can vary based on your location, the nanny’s experience, and the number of children who need care. Families who need specialized help, such as infant care, overnight support, or light housekeeping, may pay higher rates. For a detailed breakdown of average nanny pay and what factors affect pricing, visit our guide to nanny costs or explore the Care.com Cost Calculator for more information on the cost of nannies in Columbus, OH.
There are a few good ways to find a trusted nanny in Columbus, OH. Many families start by asking friends, relatives, or neighbors for recommendations. You can also post in local parenting groups or community boards to find caregivers who come with personal referrals. Online platforms like Care.com make it easy to connect with qualified nannies near you. There are currently 277 nannies in Columbus, OH on Care.com. You can filter by experience, hourly rate, and availability, then review profiles and read feedback from other local families. For more tips and ideas on finding the right fit, see our guide on how to find a nanny.
Families in Columbus, can find many different types of nanny services to match their schedules and needs. Options include full-time and part-time nannies, live-in nannies, bilingual nannies, and those with experience caring for infants, toddlers, or multiple children. Some families hire night nannies to help with overnight routines, while others look for caregivers who can assist with homework, school pickups, or after-school care. Many nannies also provide light household help, like meal prep or tidying up after the kids, offering families extra support day to day.
When interviewing a nanny in Columbus, it’s helpful to ask questions that give you a sense of their experience, approach to childcare, and daily routines. You might ask about their past roles, preferred age groups, comfort with activities like meal prep or transportation, and how they handle discipline or emergencies. It’s also a good idea to discuss scheduling, communication style, and expectations around household duties. Parents often prepare a a nanny interview checklist to make sure important topics like scheduling, communication, and responsibilities are covered.
When choosing a nanny in Columbus, OH, consider both experience and personality fit. Look for someone with strong references, a proven track record in childcare, and certifications like CPR or first aid. It’s also important to find a nanny who communicates clearly and aligns with your family’s values, routines, and expectations. Many families on Care.com take additional steps such as setting up trial days, and discussing responsibilities in detail to make sure they find a reliable and trustworthy match.
Yes, many nannies in Columbus, OH offer flexible schedules to fit different family routines. You can find part-time nannies who provide care a few days a week, after-school help, or morning coverage. Families who need extra support can also find weekend nannies for occasional or regular care on Saturdays and Sundays. Care.com makes it easy to filter by availability, schedule, and experience so you can find a nanny whose hours align with your needs.

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