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I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I also love to do crafts and read books. I'm pretty easy going with whatever family and children want/need. I love to get a feel for the household first as every household is different.
Judah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hello! I am the mother of a 15-year-old boy and a dachshund, Ziggy. I am currently a substitute teacher. I have also worked as a day care provider as well as in home care for an infant.
My volunteer passion is being a part of the education team at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. I also enjoy reading and watching Nat Geo.
Hi my name is Aislin and I am so excited to meet you ! I have 4-5 years cumulative of paid nannying experience with a diverse range of children and families. In addition to this, I was also employed with Indian Run Elementary in Dublin as an assistant teacher for their Latchkey program. My skills including arranging enrichment...
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello! My name Abby. I am a current OSU student. I am majoring in Psychology, minoring in Human Development and Family Science, and planning to apply to occupational therapy graduate schools. I graduated from high school in 2021, and I am graduating from OSU in Spring of 2024.
I worked at the Goddard School for about a year...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Adele C.
Galena, OH
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I'm Adele, and I am 18 years old, looking for a fun loving family to work with!
I am flexible and easy to work with for parents, and have a passion for working with children. I can help with cooking/meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping, carpool, crafts, swimming supervision, and remote learning....
Adele can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have been a nanny and babysitter for about five years. I love making memories with the children I care for! I am majoring in social work and hoping to specialize in family and child welfare to further my passion for helping children!
Adrianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kaitlyn R.
Galena, OH
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I started babysitting when I was around 12, I'm currently 18 and work at Buffalo Wild Wings. I have 2 sisters, I was a school and all-star cheerleader. I love being outside and going to the pool!
Hayley J.
Galena, OH
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I currently work at a child care center. I am looking for a part time job babysitting in the evenings or on the weekends. I have worked with children for 11 years. I have worked with ages 6 weeks up to 11 years.
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
I am looking for a week day evening babysitting position as well as a summer position. I have been a kindergarten teacher for 3 years and have my degree in Early childhood education and intervention specialist. I am very familiar with working with all kinds of kiddos. I can also help tutoring/ school work! I'd love to get to...
Katie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Ashley B.
Galena, OH
$16/hr • 4 yrs exp
I like working with kids because I know just how important having someone consistent and trusting in growing kids lives are! I went to a trade school my junior and senior year of highschool studying early childhood education because I have known from a young age just how important having someone who cares outside of your parents...
Ashley can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have experience with kids ranging in the age of 5 months to 10 years! I was previously a nanny for two young girls ( ages 5 months and 3 years) and have had other babysitting jobs! I meal prep and have house chores experience also!
Genise L.
Galena, OH
$17-26/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am currently a special education para professional at Tremont Elementary School in Upper Arlington. I work with students in small groups as well as provide one on one support in reading, writing and math for K-3 students. The students I work with are on Individualized Education Plans through the school.
I have also worked in...
Hello! I am currently working as working as a substitute teacher. I have experience providing in home childcare. In my free time I volunteer as a docent at the Columbus Zoo. I love sharing my passion for animals with children!
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi - my name is Abby and I will be starting at Columbus state in January to start working towards my nurse midwife degree. I have been a nanny and sitter on a weekly basis for almost 5 years. I specialize in respectful childcare as well as working with children one on one about learning how to be good and respectful little...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with children for the past 13 years in all types of settings (babysitter, nanny, daycare, public school classrooms) and can provide excellent references from previous families I have worked for.
Dana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Very dependable caregiver and my daughter seems genuinely happy to see her and looks forward to spending time with her. Would highly recommend Dana for busy work-from-home mommies!"
Deeksha B.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I've been babysitting on and off since I was 13 years old. I'm from Columbus Ohio but am currently living in Dan Diego. I love kids, cleaning and organizing around the house, working in the kitchen and having a positive outlook on life :) I am very passionate about healthy and holistic living.
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"Anna is kind and respectful, wonderful with children, who love her, and very dependable. She has a fun spirit, but is never inappropriate or risk- taking with little ones."
Kathy K.
4.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, creative, and patient.
I like working with kids because not one day is the same. Children of all ages are still learning and seeing new things everyday. Having someone to experience those new adventures with makes a big difference in their eyes! Children deserve to experience colorful...
5.0
"Haley was great. Needed someone on short notice and she was great. We would definitely use her again "
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Grace M.
Westerville, OH
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Grace. I have lived in Columbus (Westerville) all my life, graduated from Columbus School for Girls, and am currently a Senior at the Ohio State University working towards a major in Health Sciences and a minor in Human Development and Family Science. For my future career I am working towards being a pediatric...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Grace is kind and caring and my kids LOVE her! She is patient and spends time playing with them. They are always asking when Grace can babysit. She is always on time and extremely dependable. Grace is flexible and always makes herself available if it's last minute...
Lauren C.
3.5
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Emily and I am a stay at home Mom looking for occasional or part time job opportunities. I left my corporate job of 3 years due to having my son.
Before joining the workforce, I worked as a Nanny full time for 4 years. During college I was a nanny part time between classes. I have experience with working...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"I found Emily via a Mom's group on Facebook. Upon initially contacting Emily her responses were prompt and professional. Upon our first meeting I found Emily to be warm, kind and mature--and this continued to be her character as we developed a friendship. We had...
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Kaeris C.
Westerville, OH
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Experience
-Babysat for multiple families over the course of 5 years
-Been working at the Westerville Community Center for 3 years and have helped in the Sprouts daycare room, been a preschool camp leader, managed child birthday parties, taught climbing wall classes, and helped in craft events for children.
-I've had dogs my...
Kaeris can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kaeris is a fantastic caregiver! We hired her to watch our eight year old and she was wonderful. She was very sweet, kind, and attentive to our daughter. She walked our two dogs while she was there as well. She even brought over her violin when she heard that our...
Kara B.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Galena, OH
Dana P.
5.0
Very dependable caregiver and my daughter seems genuinely happy to see her and looks forward to spending time with her. Would highly recommend Dana for busy work-from-home mommies!
- Deeksha B.
Anna K.
5.0
Anna is kind and respectful, wonderful with children, who love her, and very dependable. She has a fun spirit, but is never inappropriate or risk- taking with little ones.
- Kathy K.
Haley B.
5.0
Haley was very sweet and my son enjoyed spending time with her! Definitely will hire her again.
- Care member
Grace M.
5.0
Grace was amazing! She was punctual, caring, and went above and beyond! I was so grateful for how kind she was with our son and for her helping out around the house when he was napping. Definitely recommend!
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Emily D.
5.0
I found Emily via a Mom's group on Facebook. Upon initially contacting Emily her responses were prompt and professional. Upon our first meeting I found Emily to be warm, kind and mature--and this continued to be her character as we developed a friendship. We had mostly high school students babysit...
- Care member
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How can I find a Galena babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Galena, OH can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 14 babysitters in Galena, OH on Care.com, with an average rating of 0.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Galena, OH?
The average rate for Galena, OH babysitters on Care.com is $17.57 per hour as of April 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Galena, OH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Galena, OH through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.