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Over 8 Years Of Childcare In Public Settings & 6 Working Privately (Babysitting, Nannying)
Columbus, OH
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- $20/hr
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...
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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...
Compassionate & Kind Nanny Willing To Assist In Short-term Care / Temporary Positions
Columbus, OH
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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...
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Care Member says "Meriam is amazing with children ,she’s kind , loving and reliable . I highly recommend her ! "
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Brandi P. says "Tori is our usual nanny and we adore her! We've had her for about 14 months. She is part of our family. She's fantastic with our twin 2.5 year old boys,...
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Brittany S. says "Our family hired Hannah over the summer to be our part-time nanny and she was fantastic! We are a very active family and big into sports and have a lot...
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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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Care Member says "Mariana was fantastic, she was attentive to the kids and kept them engaged the entire time she was with them! "
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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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Dane D. says "Joy was very reliable, and had a great connection with our daughter. We hired Joy as our full time nanny last summer 2021. She came up with fun activities...
Rosie K. says "Cinthya has been a joy to have around! We have an infant and have a hard time letting go but from the moment she walked into our home she put us at...
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Alexandra T. says "Kennedy was fantastic. Very thorough, responsive, and professional in her communication, and flexible with meeting us with our needs. I very much hoped...
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Faith 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...
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Mike W. says "Elizabeth did a great job babysitting our toddler on his day off from daycare. I work from home, and she did a fantastic job taking care of our son, while...
John B. says "Very tentative and caring! Best sitter I've ever had!"
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Sarah 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...
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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Care Member says "jennifer is great! she goes above and beyond and has a real connection with our kids."
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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Care Member says "Abby is literally the best! We hired her as our son’s nanny when he was 1 and she was with us until he turned 3. She was also there for the birth of my...
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The average post rate is $20.64/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated nannies is 4.7
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Nannies are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 112,855 reviews of the 131,836 listed nannies
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FAQs for finding a nanny near you
What is a nanny?
A nanny provides consistent care for a child or multiple children, unlike a babysitter who likely only looks after your children on occasion. Care.com has a wide variety of nannies with different levels of experience and skills. You can find nannies specialized in infant care or overnight nannies to help with your newborn while you sleep. There are nannies experienced in caring for toddlers or teenagers, live-in nannies, and even nannies who can help watch your kids before or after school.
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What should I look for in a nanny?
The perfect nanny for you may not be the perfect nanny for another family. Outline your needs and what you think will work best in your home. Do your kids thrive with structure and schedules? Are you more interested in getting your kids outside or being creative? Do you have young children who need hands-on care? Being clear about what you need and what you are looking for will help you find the right nanny for you. For example, you may be looking for a live-in nanny which has a unique set of expectations. What is a live-in nanny? A live-in nanny is a nanny who will live in your home while they are employed by you.
What should I ask a nanny during an interview?
In order to get to know if the candidate is a good fit, focus your interview questions around their experience as a nanny, their child care style and personality, their previous training and skills, payment expectation, as well as any specific requirements to be performed on the job. It is very common to schedule a paid trial where you can be present while they care for your children. This is a great way to find out if the nanny is a good match for your family and if your kids feel comfortable as well.
