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60 babysitters are listed in Columbia, TN
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Columbia, TN
Cynthia L.
Columbia, TN
$16-21/hr
I have taken care of a wide spectrum of children.
Worked in Children's Hosp in Canada & U. S.
Was a co-leader of Girl Scout troop for 3 years.
Cynthia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Located in Columbia, TN. I absolutely love children. I have been a caregiver for family or friends' children. I also work in a daycare. I am comfortable with changing diapers, giving baths, feeding, and cleaning. I am also CPR certified.
Clarissa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Hi there! :)
I am a Columbia, TN, native returning to the area after obtaining my masters of social work from East Tennessee State University and working as a mental health therapist for middle and high school students for the last two and a half years. Although I loved my work, I am eager to get back into nannying and caring...
Hello, I'm JaQuaziah, a 22-year-old junior in college and a devoted parent to a 2-year-old. I bring a diverse skill set to the table, including being CPR certified. My recent experience as a Daycare Teacher honed my ability to create a safe, nurturing environment while fostering curiosity and problem-solving skills in young...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Amy E.
Spring Hill, TN
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.9
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a non-smoking gal that is looking for a family to provide part-time child care for. I have about five years of professional day care experience), as well as over 20 years of individual/private babysitting and working as a nanny. I have experience with special needs (I also have a medical background), multiples,...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I recently had the pleasure of meeting Amy, and I must say, she left a very positive impression. Although we ultimately decided that she wasn't the right fit for our specific needs, I feel compelled to share my experience and recommend her to other families who may...
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Kyndal S.
Spring Hill, TN
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kyndal! i'm 23 years old, i've been full time nannying since I was a senior in high school. Working with multiple kids is something I love. Doing plenty of arts and crafts as well as going on age appropriate adventures (such as zoo, park, etc.), and the option of writing out a weekly activity/learning sheet are all...
Kyndal can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She watched my 6 year old son and was amazing with him. He is autistic and non verbal and I never felt uncomfortable leaving him with her. She was able to pick him up after school and get him safely home every day."
Meagan L.
Meghan D.
Spring Hill, TN
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hi! My name is Meghan. Im 26 yrs old with many yrs of experience in childcare for babies & children of all ages. I love all that the job entails & cherish every connection I make. I am also a single mom to my 2 yr old daughter. I have been working full time as a supervisor & serving tables, but finding child care has been...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Meghan is incredibly reliable, kind, and great with kids. My children loved her and would beg me to have her “visit” again. She has a calm energy and is trustworthy, and it is clear that she loves kids. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Arden! I just came across your last and would love to hear more about your family and chat further about the position!
A few things about me; I love Jesus, enjoy spending time with friends and family, and traveling! I'm heavily involved in my church and will possibly be stepping up into a staff position! As of now I'm...
Arden can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Arden is a great and extremely reliable nanny! She does an amazing job of making children feel safe and loved in her care. She is very professional and attentive. I would highly recommend Arden to all parents!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a young at heart, active grandmother with three grown children and 9 grandchildren. I am healthy and have no physical limitations.
I moved to Tennessee from the Birmingham, Alabama area to be closer to my grandchildren. I have experience as a caregiver from overseeing the care of my mother, aunt and special needs cousin. I...
Kathleen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We loved having her watch our little girl in our home. She was so caring, loving, and friendly to her and our entire family. We would hire her again 10x over!"
CJ W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as gentle, patient , attentive
I like working with kids because there's never a dull moment & I love to help out !
In my spare time, I like to go out with friends , work on things that are good for me , help others & make myself a better person etc.
One thing you should know about me is I'm very...
5.0
"Kyra was GREAT with our 1 year old daughter and we've used her as our babysitter multiple times!"
Jonathan And Meg R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I work at a preschool caring for kids ages as young as 4 months to as old as 5 years! I have been babysitting since early high school for kids of all ages. In high school, I had a job at a company called Southern Sitters in which I would provide babysitting services as needed.
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madison is a great sitter. She is kind and observant of the kids she's watching. She's had many years of experience with kids and it shows. Our daughters (and neighbor kids) love her and we are very glad to have found her."
Mike G.
5.0
(3)
To begin- I have an Associates degree in Childhood Education from Columbia State Community College. I have years of babysitting and nannying experience. I began babysitting when I was 13 years old. This was watching a 6-month-old for my mother's friend. People noticed from a very young age that I have a very nurturing...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I’ve known Alexis since we were in middle school. She is caring and loves kids! She watches my little boy and is fantastic at communication and quick to respond to texts or calls. She sends me pictures throughout the day.
She follows his routine and keeps him on...
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Hello! My name is Bailey and I reside in the Autumn Ridge Subdivision in Spring Hill, TN. I became interested in childcare during my Freshman year of high school when I had the opportunity to take an early childhood education and development class. I have certificate of completion through the American Red Cross for Adult, Child,...
Bailey can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
I have experience as a registered nurse in both the pediatric ICU and the neonatal ICU. I have been raising my boys at home for the past several years, one of which was also a NICU baby! I have spent years taking him to therapies such as feeding, OT, and speech (so I have learned a lot about these areas and ways to help...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Elizabeth.
The family with the most children I babysat for had 5 kids and we had so much fun. I normally just babysat for them on date nights but sometimes for other reasons if needed. I didn't have to prep dinner but am happy to meal prep. I mainly just had to make sure everyone stayed safe and had fun while their...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Brunna S.
Spring Hill, TN
$26-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Brunna and I'm 29 years old and I'm from Brazil, I moved here four years ago Here's a little bit about my experience:
- >9000 hours of experience
- IQ qualified
- Experience with more than one child - from 0 month to 16 years old
- I love to cook
- Pet friendly
- Non-smoker or alcohol
- Christian
Please let me know...
Brunna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Hi, I'm Karina and am so excited to meet you!
Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving, thoughtful influence into my work as a nanny. My child care experience expands across all age groups ranging from 6 months to 14-year-old. I find such joy in being a...
Zussette can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ashlyn B.
Spring Hill, TN
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a friendly and patient childcare provider with three years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting families and providing reliable care for their children. My calm demeanor and ability to follow preferred communication methods allow me to build strong relationships with both children and parents.
When it comes to...
Ashlyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I'm Steph :)
I recently moved to TN from Newport Beach CA. I have over 15 years of paid professional caregiving experience as well as 6 years of teaching experience. I'm also a USA certified swim instructor with certs in CPR and first aide. I've worked long term with a couple wonderful families and I'm looking for an...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Delaney B.
Spring Hill, TN
$24/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a patient and creative nanny with eight years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development led me to pursue a career as a caregiver. I believe in providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, explore, and grow. I'm skilled at communicating...
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbia, TN
Amy E.
4.0
Miss Amy came over for an initial meeting. She arrived on time and was a pleasure to talk with. She was kind and interested in our children. It was clear she feels deeply about the kids she cares for. We needed more specific care experience due to some special needs of our kiddo but had a good...
- Heather F.
Kyndal S.
5.0
Kyndal was my daughter's (1.5 old year old) full time nanny for almost a year and a half. She fit right in with our family. She was always on time or early. She truly cared and loved my daughter. Occasionally she would also watch my son (7 years old) during school year.
Kyndal was very...
- Jessica H.
Meghan D.
5.0
Meghan is incredibly reliable, kind, and great with kids. My children loved her and would beg me to have her “visit” again. She has a calm energy and is trustworthy, and it is clear that she loves kids.
- Care member
Arden W.
5.0
Arden is a great and extremely reliable nanny! She does an amazing job of making children feel safe and loved in her care. She is very professional and attentive. I would highly recommend Arden to all parents!
- Care member
Kathleen F.
5.0
We loved having her watch our little girl in our home. She was so caring, loving, and friendly to her and our entire family. We would hire her again 10x over!
- CJ W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Columbia, TN:
How can I find a Columbia babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Columbia, TN 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 24 babysitters in Columbia, TN on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. 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 Columbia, TN?
The average rate for Columbia, TN babysitters on Care.com is $18.67 per hour as of April 2025. 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 Columbia, TN?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Columbia, TN through Care.com. As of 2025, 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.
Ratings for Columbia, TN babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Columbia, TN are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.