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525,948 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of December 2024
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7
Child care providers near me
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Jennifer. I have three grown children, and was a stay at home mom who homeschooled K-9th grade. I have a genuine passion for supporting families and ensuring the well-being of children. I like to foster creativity and wonder through imaginative play, arts and crafts, building epic forts, endless board games, making slime...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jennifer is a wonderful caregiver and truly has a gift with infants! Our three month old daughter was so happy and at ease in her care. Jennifer is highly professional and punctual, and easy to communicate with. I will definitely hire her again and highly recommend...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Seana! I have worked various positions in the child care industry for over 7 years. I graduated with an Early Childhood Education degree in 2015. I thoroughly enjoy my time caring for children and love implementing fun activities, outdoor adventures, planned crafts/educational tasks, and healthy eating. I am...
Seana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Seana is an amazing nanny! She currently cares for our three sons (ages 7, 4, and 1) full time. She is extremely reliable and professional. She plans amazing outings for our kids to do things out in the community. Seana also plans fun, educational activities for...
Melissa W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Yafit. I'm a responsible and flexible Nanny with over 9 years of childcare experience, ranging from newborns and up, as well as children with special needs. I'm dedicated and passionate about working with children, skilled at monitoring and nurturing multiple children to ensure their safety and providing an...
Yafit can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 forward to using her."
Faith F.
4.4
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!! I have been a Professorial Nanny since 2007. l absolutely love my job and the kids!! I am looking for a long term full time position! Please respond if you're looking for a reliable, punctual, trustworthy, and experienced Nanny to care for your kids!
I have worked for all types of backgrounds and different...
Tola can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We absolutely adore Tola and our toddlers love her! She is very kind and has all the patience one would want when caring for their children. She is one in a million and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for nanny!"
Katie K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madison S. and I am 24 years old. I have held many different types of child care positions such as date nights, nannying, respite work, and special needs care. Since I was 13, child care has been my main source of work. Caring for children ages 3 months - 14 years, I have developed excellent skills to problem...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother and was attentive to all her needs. My mother was very comfortable with her and really enjoyed her company....
Regina O.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Madi! I work as a Psychiatric Technician at Riverside-Methodist Hospital. I am looking to fill my free time and earn some extra income caring for kids while I put myself through nursing school. I graduated in May 2018 from Earlham College with a bachelors degree in psychology. I have 10 years of experience working...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madi has been taking care of my 3 month old now that I'm back to work and we are so happy to have found her! She's been very reliable and punctual and my little one is having a great time in her care! They read, play outside, get in lots of tummy time and...
Kelsie S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Charity and I have five years of professional childcare experience! I previously worked full time as a nanny for a variety of families and it love it. In high school I played basketball, volleyball, and was a Pointe dancer. I'm currently married with two dogs named Charlie and Thumper and in my free time I enjoy...
Charity can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Interviewed with Charity last weekend. She seems like she will make an excellent nanny for a lucky family!"
Hayley R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have worked in childcare for the last 11 years. I worked at the School for 2. 5 years and switched over to private nannying around 2016. While private nannying I have done all sorts of errand running, laundry, cleaning, organizing, dog walking etc. I have nannied multiple families and have plenty of references. Right...
Mckenna can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mckenna has been watching my kids since they were 15 months. We have four boys and she is wonderful with them. She keeps the house clean and takes them places to keep them entertained. She cooks lunches and is fun!! Highly recommend McKenna!"
Shana L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have grown up with three younger siblings. I have babysat children from the age of 3 months and up. I work really well with babies, toddlers and young children. I just graduated college with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering Technology. I am originally from a small town near Athens Ohio. I used to live on a farm and...
Kaleenia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Connected quickly with my girls, we look forward to using her services in the future!"
Lori S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi
Welcome to my profile!
I am a Colombian who has been in America for the last 6 years. I started working for multiple families around Phoenix with newborns and toddlers. Then I moved to Ohio as a live-in nanny to take care of 4 amazing kids (1, 3, 5&5 yo) and also for multiple families for date nights and/or weekends because...
Carolina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Very tentative and caring! Best sitter I've ever had!"
John B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
One thing you should know about me is that I was an Au pair for the last two years. Once in Columbus then in houston Texas. I really enjoyed working with kids before that experience but the Au pair program showed me even more why I love to entertain kids
My skills include I speak multiple languages. I'm fluent in German and...
Meriam can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Meriam was very responsible & dedicated. Also very efficient with allocation of her time & a forward thinking planner."
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello all!
My name is Elizabeth and I have worked as a nanny off and on for about 6 years now. I love kids and used to work as a certified nurse's aid for kids with special needs. I am CPR certified and am happy with working with kids of any age:) I am from a big family and have grown up around children and would love to help...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elizabeth was awesome when we hired her to watch our son. She came in and hit it off right away with the whole family and would definitely hire again."
Louis S.
Hannah G.
Columbus, OH
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Hannah!
I have worked with kids for almost 7 years in a variety of settings. I started my experience with kids at a day care center at a gym, then became a camp counselor for a summer, and then transitioned into full time nannying in summers when I wasn't in school. During the school year I babysat on weekends...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Hannah is HANDS DOWN the best option for your kids. She is responsible. She is professional. She is incredibly intelligent. She is 100% reliable. We have been so lucky to find her!"
Abby T.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello there My name is Shardea but my family and friends call me Daya. I have been babysitting professionally for a little over 10 years, but being one of 11 siblings let's say it comes naturally. Besides family experience, I have worked for multiple families caring for children ranging from newborn to 13 years old. I have...
Shardea can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Daya came the the house totally prepared with games and coloring books to entertain the kids. They spent most of their time outside playing, and she kept them very engaged and active all day!"
Lindsay L.
Andrea K.
Columbus, OH
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
***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...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Andy is a day care teacher who has lots of activities and tricks up her sleeve to keep the kids entertained. "
Julie R.
Child care centers near me
Ua Day Nursery Llc.
1951 Riverhill Rd, Columbus, OH
When you are with us, you find yourself at home! Our in-home daycare foundation is rooted in uncompromising quality care for our children. The children, including our babies, participate in a variety of developmentally strengthening activities including yoga, dance, interactive story time, arts and...
La Bebe Academy
1443 Oakwood Ave, Columbus, OH
La Bebe Academy (french for The Babies Academy) is an up and coming child care center currently offering in home on call after-hours and weekend child care.
Bungalowbranch - Starling Branch
80 Lowell Rd., Columbus, OH
YOUR CHILD'S EXPERIENCE:
Here at Starling Branch's home daycare your child will be immersed in a loving and nurturing social environment while also receiving individualized one-on-one care that normal daycare centers cannot provide. Starling Branch works closely with you, the parents, to provide the...
Families should choose Great Minds Learning Academy as their childcare provider because we provide quality care, We are responsive in providing care for children. We have a lot of success stories with the children we care for. We are located right behind the Columbus International airport. You child...
We are a highly rated early educational child care provider that is proud to be locally owned and operated. We utilize developmentally appropriate practices and age appropriate curriculum that will ensure school readiness for all children in our care. We provide a safe, nurturing environment for...
Most recent reviews for local child care providers
Jennifer R.
5.0
Jenny helped me with babysitting my 2 and 9 year old kids over the weekend. She connected with my kids instantly. She came in 10 minutes earlier than discussed on both days, Planned a day full of activities for my kids. My daughter described her as “best baby sitter ever”. Very energetic, reliable,...
- Care member
Seana B.
5.0
Seana is an amazing nanny! She currently cares for our three sons (ages 7, 4, and 1) full time. She is extremely reliable and professional. She plans amazing outings for our kids to do things out in the community. Seana also plans fun, educational activities for the kids to do at home.
Seana...
- Melissa W.
Yafit M.
5.0
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 forward to using her.
- Faith F.
Tola E.
5.0
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 made going back to work much easier knowing she was taking excellent care of him. She was very dependable, honest, and hard-working. I wish we...
- Sarah W.
Madison S.
5.0
Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother and was attentive to all her needs. My mother was very comfortable with her and really enjoyed her company. I'm going to continue using Madison...
- Regina O.
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Child care by the numbers
525,948providers |
5.8 yrsavg. experience |
199,624member reviews |
4.7 / 5avg. rating |
FAQs for finding child care near you
What is child care?
What child care looks like to one parent may differ from another, so there is no one child care definition. That being said, child care is a professional service that involves looking after children and ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Some parents may need to hire a child care provider to take care of their young children while they are at work for 40 hours a week, whereas some families may just need after school transportation and care. Other families may just need to hire the occasional babysitter on the weekend.
How can I find someone near me to provide child care for my kids?
The first step is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids.
After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
What interview questions should I ask a child care provider near me?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families near you and if they are certified in first aid and CPR. You can visit the Care.com Safety Center to learn more.
How much does child care cost near me?
The average rate for child care services on Care.com as of December, 2024 is $19.08 per hour. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, how much experience the child care provider has and the number of children to be watched. Other factors that may also influence the rate include the need for additional child care duties and any specialized care needs you have, such as overnight care.
Ratings for child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Child Care Providers are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 199,624 reviews of the 525,948 listed child care providers.