Care.com logo
Log inJoin now

Find Part Time Babysitters in Columbia, MO

At Care.com, your trust and safety are our priority. Compare background-checked part time babysitters in Columbia, MO and hire the best fit for your family.

Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Available in Columbia

IllustrationSmallChildCare image
Merosiane L.'s Photo

Merosiane L.

Columbia, MO

from
$20/hr
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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.
See profile
Mia G.'s Photo

Fun Sitter

Columbia, MO

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
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.
See profile
Julia S.'s Photo

Sitter

Columbia, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 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!"

See profile
Lillian T.'s Photo

Columbia, MO

from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi all! My name is Lily. I am currently a senior studying biochemistry on the pre med track at the University of Missouri. I am CPR certified and work part time as a patient care tech at the Missouri Orthopedic Institute. I have been babysitting since I was in eighth grade. During my junior and senior year of high school, and...
See profile
Kailee M.'s Photo

Columbia, MO

from
$21/hr
6 years experience
Hello! My name is Kailee. I am a college student in Columbia, MO, looking for a part-time nannying position. I have been babysitting in my community since the age of 15 and have experience caring for children of all ages. I'm originally from a small town and enjoy shopping, hanging out with friends, and playing sports. My...
See profile
Elizabeth T.'s Photo

All About Me!

Columbia, MO

from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
I like working with kids because it's so rewarding to watch them learn, grow, and have a good time. Seeing them dive into new things is so amazing and something I love to be a part of. Technically, I've been around young kids my entire life, but I started babysitting when I was about 14. I started my assistant teacher job with...
See profile
Maria R.'s Photo

Make Believe Specialist

Columbia, MO

from
$11/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
I used to babysit a lot of kiddos in high school and when I first started college. I have taken some time off devoted to my studies but now have a light course load and would love to start babysitting again. I used to babysit kids ages 3 and under. The youngest I have watched for multiple days in a row were a 2-year-old and an...
See profile
Ella G.'s Photo

A Little About Me!

Columbia, MO

from
$12/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I'm Ella G. and I'm 18 years old. I'm currently a freshman at the University of Missouri, and I'm studying Early Childhood Education. I would say I am a positive, fun person and I love working with kids! I have recently started working with children just within the past couple years. I have babysat children ranging from 6...
See profile
Anja D.'s Photo

Columbia, MO

from
$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! I am a junior studying Animal Sciences here at Mizzou. I work part time as a swim coach. As a caring and experienced childcare provider with four years of experience, I'm passionate about helping children grow and learn. My desire to make a positive impact in their lives stems from my positive experiences in previous...
See profile
Danielle H.'s Photo

Columbia, MO

from
$20/hr
7 years experience
I have been working with kids for 7 years now. I'm from Lake Villa Illinois and started babysitting for families in my community when I was around 13 years old. Back at home I had my first job working at Pitter Patter Daycare. I worked there for about a year before leaving for college. I love kids and continue to work with them...
See profile
Purvi M.'s Photo

Columbia, MO

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Hi, my name is Purvi and I'm 24 years old! I studied film in college, but I've always loved working with children since I started as a lifeguard and swim instructor 9 years ago. I've worked with ages 0-12, and have 2 years of experience as a preschool teacher. I strive to create a safe, routine-focused, and creative space for...
See profile
Emma R.'s Photo

Columbia, MO

from
$12/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Emma! I love working with kids and I have worked part time in a daycare for around 3 years, with lots of babysitting experience before that. I am working towards becoming a pediatric nurse and will also be getting certified as a CNA over the summer.
See profile

Part-time Evening Care

Columbia, MO

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
I have taken care of kids in some capacity since I was a teenager (mostly unpaid). I have always loved children and am currently a freshman working on my Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education.
See profile

Columbia, MO

from
$20/hr
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Vesna! I am a reliable enthusiastic, caring, caregiver. I have years of experience caring for children between the ages of newborn to school aged. Through the years I've cared for children that belonged to family and friends. I am looking into getting my CPR Certification and First Aid. I am looking for part time...
See profile

Columbia, MO

from
$11/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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...
See profile

Part Time Care Giver

Hallsville, MO

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Hi, I am Madison! I'm a mama looking to help others out. I have years of experience pet sitting as well as babysitting kids newborn-10. I have my own 3 kids as well. I love playing outdoors and getting messy with crafts. Going on walks with pets and kids are one of my favorites as well. Please let me know what I could do for...
See profile

Part-Time Babysitter

Fulton, MO

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a college student who loves working with children. I have babysat since I was 14. I have had up to 5 at one time and willing to work with all age groups.
See profile

Showing 21 - 38 of 38

  • 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.

Part Time Babysitter Articles

Additional Part Time Babysitter Services