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Emelda M.

Part Time Care Giver Available. On Weekends.

Columbia, MO

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! my name is Emelda . I was a student athlete at the University of Wyoming. I majored in Kinesiology and Health Promotion with an emphasis in pre-med. I also now have my MBA. I do have previous babysitting experience and I have my own car and I am also comfortable with pets!
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Reliable Sitter Looking For Part Time Work

Columbia, MO

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I have 3 years of experience caring for young children and toddlers (6 mos - 3 years old). I babysat part time during my junior and senior year of college. I graduated from Mizzou and have worked as a medical lab scientist for the past five years. Due to personal circumstances, I am currently only working part-time on Tuesdays...
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Part-Time Caregiver

Columbia, MO

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have worked wit kids quit a bit. Not only dd I grow up as the oldest of five I also have worked with kids in church and after school program settings. I am also going to school and minoring in Human Development and Families Studies. So, I have real life experience and educational experience with kids. I can help with homework...
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Part Time Babysittier/Nanny

Columbia, MO

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I was raised with 2 sisters and have 4 nieces ranging in age 3-16, who I absolutely adore and have given me the experience to care for young children. I also worked at a daycare in college in the pre-k class, which is a challenging age but at the same time so fun. I love children and interacting with and caring for them is...
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Part-time Babysitter, Nanny, Tutor

Columbia, MO

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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Hi, my name is Kay and I am 24 years old. I attended MU and am now working full-time, but I have significant childcare experience and have been babysitting and nannying regularly for 8+ years. I nannied full-time for three summers and previously worked at the childcare center in a local gym, and at a local pool as a swim lesson...
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Experienced Full/Part Time Nanny/sitter

Columbia, MO

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$10/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
During the summer while in high school, I was a full time nanny for two different families. Working with children from a wide age range, starting at 6 months to 10 years old I have always loved being around kids! At home in Minnesota, I also work at Sea Life Minnesota which is a family attraction where families can come and...
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Part-Time Care Helper

Columbia, MO

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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Hello I am a 49-year-old female, I have worked in the public school system most of my adult life. I have raised 3 children of my own and 2 stepchildren. My last one graduated last year. I am looking for part time work and enjoy working with children and the elderly. I have my own car and live near Battlefield and 65. I have had...
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Part Time Babysitter

Columbia, MO

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
In high school I watched two girls (age 8 & 10) every day after school for two years. I helped them with homework, drove them to activities (i. e. gymnastics, school functions) and prepared snacks and meals for them. I also cared for two girls (3 & 4) on weeknights and weekends. I would prepare them dinner and put them to bed....
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Psychologist Looking For A Part-time Gig Post Doctoral Internship.

Columbia, MO

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Nicketa & I'm a graduate of Mizzou with a MA in Psychology & PhD in School Psychology. I also have a masters in Ed. Currently taking a "career break" while working towards various licensures & certifications. Currently looking to provide child care, educational support, household duties etc. I enjoy caring for &...
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I Am An Undergraduate Journalism Student At Mizzou With A Passion For Teaching Children Part Time.

Columbia, MO

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$14/hr
5 years experience
Hi there! I have 5+ years of paid childcare experience in classroom settings. I am also CPR certified by the camp! I worked at the Westport School in St. Louis during my time at community college, helping infants; 2-year-olds; pre-ks; and school agers. I have worked as a seasonal camp counselor at the camp since 2021, leading a...
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Looking For Part Time Babysitting Jobs

Columbia, MO

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Teralyn! I am a dedicated and compassionate childcare professional with extensive experience in early childhood education and caregiving. My background includes working as a nanny and preschool teacher, where I created safe, nurturing spaces that support each child's growth and development. I specialize in child...

Stephanie W. says "She communicated well and did a great job!"

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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Columbia, MO

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
I've been working with children for over 10 years in all kinds of different environments. I've babysat for a few different families throughout the years, I was a substitute teacher at a Montessori elementary school, and I worked as a pod school teacher for three families during the '20-'21 school year. Most recently I've been...
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I Love Being Around And Spending Time With Kids!

Columbia, MO

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Hello I've spent over two and a half years working part-time as an assistant teacher in a preschool with kids aged 1 to 5, all while being a full-time college student. This experience has taught me a lot about responsibility, patience, and how important it is to build strong relationships with children. I also have two younger...
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I Am A Caring And Energetic Person, I Love Spending Time With My Two Younger Sisters And Three Dogs.

Columbia, MO

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$12/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as nurturing, uplifting and patient. I like working with kids because I naturally have a very nurturing and caring personality. I am the oldest of three children and have always sought to take care of them and those around me. I am looking for a job that I enjoy and that has a positive environment....
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Columbia, MO

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi there! I'm Paige, and I'm going into my junior year at MIZZOU. I'm the oldest of 4 siblings, and previously worked as a nursery daycare worker at Alive in Christ for two years, so I have experience with childcare. I've also grown up with pets, and love animals! In my spare time, I like to draw, paint, and go hiking on...
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I Have Amazing Experience And Love Making The Children Happy!

Columbia, MO

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$12/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, My name is Paige. I have over 7 years experience in the childcare industry. I started by volunteering at my church nursery when I was 12 years old and then became a part time employee at 16. I have nannied and babysat for multiple families. I assisted with school work, house cleaning, entertaining, carpool, and meals for...
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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
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Fun Sitter

Columbia, MO

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Mia. I will be a junior at the University of Missouri studying Human Development Family Science with an emphasis in Child Life. I am looking for a part time job as a nanny.
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Sitter

Columbia, MO

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Julia. I am currently in school working on getting my Masters in Counseling and am looking for a part time gig to supplement my income. I love children and have experience working with children of all ages from infants all the way to 10/11-year-olds. I value RIE/respectful parenting theory, i.e.: little to no...

Care Member says "Julia was great! Kids loved her!"

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Columbia, MO

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$20/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
As a dedicated University of Missouri student, I bring two years of expertise in residential and commercial cleaning, coupled with a passion for tutoring and mentoring in public schools. Eager to contribute my strong work ethic, attention to detail, and mentoring skills to a part-time role.
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  • 38 part time babysitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.53/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated part time babysitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding a part time babysitter near you in Columbia, MO

You need to take the steps required to make you feel comfortable when hiring a part-time babysitter near you in Columbia, MO. While all babysitters on Care.com undergo an annual background check called a CareCheck, it’s best to do your own due diligence before hiring babysitters such as interviewing them, reviewing references, and running your own background check.

When a babysitter is needed part-time and you plan to work with them on a regular basis, you may want to interview a few different candidates. After setting up interviews near you in Columbia, MO, you can ask each babysitter questions about their work style and experience and you can also introduce them to your children to see who they naturally click with.

How much babysitters are paid near you in Columbia, MO depends on a wide variety of factors including how experienced the babysitter is, how many children require care, and the types of babysitting duties you want them to take on. Keeping all of that in mind, the average hourly rate for part-time babysitters in Columbia, MO is $15.53.

If you’re looking for a part-time babysitter near you in Columbia, MO, you can use Care.com to make your search easier. You can review the profiles of different part-time babysitters until you find one who has the experience you’re looking for and whose rates align with your budget.

Part-time babysitters near you in Columbia, MO offer a variety of services, but most focus on providing short-term care for children. Usually you hire a part-time babysitter for one-off babysitting needs such as when you’re attending a child-free wedding or have an appointment you can’t bring your children to. Part-time babysitters can help with homework, light cooking, and keeping your child entertained while you’re out of the house.

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