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530 babysitters are listed in Columbus, OH
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Columbus, OH
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Alejandra but you can call me Ale, I am from Peru and my native language is Spanish. I am an active person who since the age of 18 has worked as a nanny, in 2021 I decided to come to the United States as an Au pair and it was an extraordinary experience, after my year as an Au pair I have worked as a live in and...
Alejandra can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is the best!, she has an incredible connection with babies and animals! She is a very good cook, she is organized, clean, loves to help, lovely! She did a great job helping us at home!"
Lola G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am a professional surfer/skater and Huntington Beach Lifeguard (schedule
On reserve no longer active full time ). I love working with kids! When I am not enjoying the beach myself or keeping the residents safe, I instruct Junior Lifeguards and teach kids how to surf, skate, or swim! My favorite part about working with kids is...
Lea can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Lea is Amazing! Our kids fell in love with her immediately. Lea is dependable and punctual, she also understands what needs to be done and when and takes initiative to help when it's right. She's talented in so many ways, truly an inspiration for our daughter and...
Holly V.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is KiaLynne, and I am currently looking for babysitting positions in the central Ohio area. I am a 2x graduate of Bowling Green State University, most recently with a masters degree in Special Education. I currently work with high school-aged students with disabilities in a school setting during the day. I have 3...
Kialynne can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kialynne always arrived on time and was so great with my twins. She brought a sense of calm and kindness to our house and my kids loved playing and reading with her. She followed any instruction I gave and was very understanding, transparent, and communicative if...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Julie! I'd describe myself as outgoing, hardworking and creative. I enjoy listening to music and spending time with my pug, Penny Lane. I've spent majority of my life babysitting children of all ages. I have a few dozen younger cousins that I was able to play a role in caring for. In addition, my 2. 5-year-old niece and...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a veterinary student who has experience babysitting for different families with children ranging from the age of 8 months to 12 years old. I have medical training, and experience with children with disabilities. I drive a safe Jeep Grand Cherokee with four doors and a back seat that can fit a child's car seat.
I...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Taylor has a happy, enthusiastic personality and made a great connection with our son. She was very proficient at helping with virtual learning. Taylor is punctual and a good communicator. In addition, she was great with our animals!"
Elizabeth H.
5.0
(1)
I am looking for a family to help out 1-2 days during the week (m-f) on a regular basis.
A little bit about my experience:
Nannied for 6 years with a family from the time their youngest was 5 months till he was in first grade.
I also have a great amount of my experience from working as co/lead teachers in the childcare...
Katee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katee and I started off as co-workers and quickly became friends. Katee is a hard-working, dedicated, and passionate individual. It was truly a pleasure working along side with her. She came up creative and fun lesson plans for the kids while incorporating new...
Jade B.
Stefan T.
Columbus, OH
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Over 8 Years Of Childcare In Public Settings & 6 Working Privately (Babysitting, Nannying)
5.0
(21)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I was a volunteer at a club before I got a job with a program where I worked for a year. I also ran an open gym in UA for two years and I worked at a summer camp in 2017. I worked in a wrap-around kindergarten and after-school program, The a club for over a year. I worked as an assistant teacher for the summer of 2019. I...
Stefan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Stefan is a great sitter and clearly has a lot of experience. Very reliable and my kids loved him!"
Care member
4.8
(20)
Hired by 38 families in your neighborhood
Hi there ! My name is Saida, I am 33 years old. I have 2 daughters , my 7 years old daughter S and 2 years old A I love kids and I really enjoy taking care of them. they are little angels that bring happiness to our lives. I have been working as a baby sitter for over three years and I have worked with so many loving families! I...
Saida can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Saida was on time, communicated updates, took great care of the kids, and tidied up after bedtime. Highly recommend!"
Andrew And Jaime S.
Haylee C.
Columbus, OH
$20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi, I Am A 19 Year Old College Student At The Ohio State University!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 7 years of experience. I have worked with all ages from newborn to 14-year-olds. I will list my experience below. I have always loved working with kids and am going to school to be a child psychologist. I love making lasting memories with kids and making their baby-sitter experience so fun they won't want it to be over!...
Haylee can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Haylee was on time and reliable for us! She was very sweet and interactive with my 3 kids. She also was kind and had a positive attitude, so she is someone I am glad to have around my kids! I would gladly rehire her and recommend her to other families."
Valerie S.
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"McKenna was an amazing support to our family. She would help with overwhelming household projects, brainstorm organization strategies for our home, and run tons of errands (grocery store, returns, etc.). McKenna is really great at assembly of furniture or other...
Bobbi C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Sierra! I am 26 years-old and have been a resident of Columbus since 2018. My professional career has primarily been in childcare since 2014, both as a babysitter/nanny as well as a teacher. I am presently looking for families in need of evening and weekend childcare. Some of my primary skills include:
-Child...
Sierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sierra is a great teacher! She really takes the time to connect with each of her students one on one. She helps them to express their feelings, but also solve their issues when something is wrong. She spends lots of time thinking of ways to be creative with lesson...
Kamryn T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Are you still looking for a babysitter? I am 22 years old . I am amazing with kids. I currently work part time at Nationwide childrens hospital. I graduated high school in 2019 and I am currently attending college at College. While at College, I will be pursuing a nursing degree specializing in pediatrics . I am a state tested...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for four different families over the past 11 years. Most of my experience is with children under 5 years old. I have twins, multiples, and special needs experience. I had a baby in Jan 2024 so baby would be with me on any jobs. Currently only available for occasional babysitting until we get into more of a...
Siara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Siara was wonderful with our then, 16 month old son. She went with us several times while we took meetings to have our home watched. She made it possible for us to work on our house without distraction while she watched our son. It made the process sooo much...
Pilar D.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am 27 years old and have my Bachelors in Business Science. I am Red Cross Babysitting Certified. I am also infant and adult CPR/First Aid Certified. I have been babysitting for over 10 years for many different local families. I have babysat the youngest of 1 month to the oldest being a preteen. I enjoy playing in or...
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Hired Brooke on a last minute baby sitting job. Brooke was easy to book, good communication, punctual, and only have good thing to say. Looking forward to hiring her again in the future."
Nicholas D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love kids and they love me. I am fun, responsible, and energetic and very creative and will keep them busy and not watching TV. Can help with homework or reading. I can do creative projects or help with school projects.
My personality is such that I am very calm in emergencies. I grew up in a very medically-oriented family...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Susan is fantastic! Punctual, dependable... some of the best qualities that a childcare provider should exhibit!"
Ana H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have worked with kids multiple times throughout my life. I'm fun and very silly. I have worked with a variety of Neurodivergent children. My priorities include being safe while providing child care and other requested tasks. I love working with kids and I have been babysitting since I was 12 and in the summer, at camps.
Katelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kat was great for a date night with our elementary age kids - very professional, personable, and the kids loved her. We are looking forward to continuing to work with her!"
Sarah F.
Alyana N.
Columbus, OH
$16-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm 23 and looking to help out families all day on Tuesday's, week day evenings and the weekends! I am currently a full-time nanny for a G3 and a B8-month-old and have been with them since G was 14 months old! This is my second time welcoming a baby into a family, with my last full-time family being G6 months and left when G...
Alyana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Alyana watched our 4 kids for us for a year and a half. The kids enjoyed their time with her and we felt comfortable leaving the kids with her."
Kristin B.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Zeletta! I am looking for afternoon and weekend babysitting gigs. I am the oldest of five and have always enjoyed aiding my parents in their nourishment. From changing diapers, to helping with homework, or handling a tantrum I have extended experience when comes to caring for children. I have been a full time...
Zeletta can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Zeletta started out with us as a fill in sitter when our primary sitter was unavailable. Due to job circumstances after COVID hit, Zeletta became our part time sitter for a couple of months. She is an absolute delight to have with our kiddos, 3 yr old and a 5 yr...
Jenalee T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I have a considerable amount of experience caring for children of all ages, through babysitting and volunteering. Within my church, I have been a lead member of the babysitting program and have volunteered with the Oasis program (Sunday School) every Sunday for 10 years. I...
Renee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I worked with Renee for the summer. She was always very attentive and caring toward her kids. She is very sweet and enjoyable to be around! Furthermore, she is dependable and responsible, definitely someone trustworthy to look after children!"
Jennifer R.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbus, OH
Alejandra R.
5.0
She was a great help in my home! My children loved her! She is very organized and loves to do activities outside the house and also inside, every time I need help to take care of or organize my home, I contact her again!
- Sharon M.
Lea T.
5.0
My wife and I highly recommend Lea! Lea has spent the last year as a live-in nanny to our two very active boys who are now 4.5 and 6.5 years old. Lea will be a great help to anyone's family. She is kind, professional and trustworthy. She leads a very active and healthy lifestyle which helped our...
- Jeff Y.
Kialynne B.
5.0
Kialynne always arrived on time and was so great with my twins. She brought a sense of calm and kindness to our house and my kids loved playing and reading with her. She followed any instruction I gave and was very understanding, transparent, and communicative if she had questions or concerns. She...
- Care member
Madison B.
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 snuggles! I would absolutely recommend...
- Kelsie S.
Taylor O.
5.0
Taylor has a happy, enthusiastic personality and made a great connection with our son. She was very proficient at helping with virtual learning. Taylor is punctual and a good communicator. In addition, she was great with our animals!
- Elizabeth H.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Columbus, OH:
How can I find a Columbus babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Columbus, 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 530 babysitters in Columbus, OH on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.7. 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 Columbus, OH?
The average rate for Columbus, OH babysitters on Care.com is $17.07 per hour as of December 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 Columbus, OH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Columbus, 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.
Ratings for Columbus, OH babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Columbus, OH are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 211 reviews of the 530 listed babysitters.