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512 babysitters are listed in Columbus, OH
The average rate is $17/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Columbus, OH
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On reserve no longer active full time ).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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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
(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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
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, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & 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 4 families in your neighborhood
*currently only looking for date night/occasional weekend jobs*
Hi! I'm Jasmine. I'm a a former preschool teacher and dance teacher. I have a bachelor's degree, have my CDA (Child development Associates), and am First Aid/CPR trained. I have almost 7 years of full time nanny experience with babies, toddlers, and preschool age...
Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are moving and are sad to leave Jasmine. She has become part of our family and has done an amazing job taking care of our daughter. I would highly recommend her to anyone and only hope we are able to find someone half as qualified as she is at our new home."
Anna F.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Taylor has been our babysitter for over a year now and is trustworthy, prompt, super friendly, and great with our kids and pets. "
Jen H.
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
(19)
Hired by 20 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Punctual, responsive, professional and my son enjoys spending time with him. I highly recommend hiring Stefan. I know my son J. and I are happy we did."
Steve L.
Abby B.
Columbus, OH
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full time lead toddler teacher . That age range is 18m-2. 5y but I have lots of experience working with children 8m-12y. I am CDA certified and CPR first aid certified. I am looking for date night babysitting jobs. I am available Fridays 6:30pm-any and Saturday/Sunday any hours. In my free time I like to play board games...
Abby can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby was very easy to work with through the entire event. She was very friendly, outgoing, and responsible. She arrived promptly on time and asked some good questions regarding our expectations and concerns. She kept our niece busy taking her to several parks to...
Vanessa P.
5.0
(3)
Happy enthusiastic joyful
I'd describe my personality as Happy enthusiastic joyful
I like working with kids because they make me happy I love to be a role model to them
I'm looking for a job that is to become part of the family help raise kids it's a privilege to have them look up to you and be an example to them
I...
5.0
"Mariely has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care of children and in keeping the house in working order. She is kind, trustworthy and great with children.
It is clear to me that working as a nanny is a passion for Mariely She loves working with...
Tova M.
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:
CPR
First Aid
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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'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: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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
(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, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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
(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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Makayla B.
Columbus, OH
$15-17/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Makayla and I am 22 years old. I currently work as a nanny but have recently moved and am looking to work closer to home. I have 7 years of experience working with children.
I'd describe my personality as creative, trustworthy, and fun.
I like working with kids because I love to see them grow and learn...
Makayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Makayla has been such a great caregiver to our 3 boys. She was always on time, always kind and compassionate, and always went above and beyond to make sure the boys had a great time. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone."
Ashley C.
5.0
(1)
I love working with children and have experience with caring for children up to age 12. I have had several babysitting experiences as well as volleyball coaching experiences with elementary-middle school children. I am a current Physician Assistant student and am BLS certified.
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Maddy is truly amazing. My children love her and so do I. She’s always punctual for whenever I need her. She’s very responsive. She’s responsible and I always feels safe and confident leaving my children with her. She’s everything you’d want for a babysitter/ nanny...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Kaylee and I'm a Senior at Ohio State. I have been nannying/babysitting for about 7 years. I have experience from infants to 14-year-olds. I have experience with multiple children including an infant and toddler. I also have experience with special needs as my younger brother is on the autism spectrum. Please reach...
Kaylee can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaylee has been helping with our newborn during the nights and she's been great. Always on time and very flexible. Would definitely recommend!"
Ashley R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting at the age of 10, for families from my church. After this, I became a Sunday school teacher for toddlers. While receiving my bachelor's degree, I worked as a teacher's assistant at a childcare center. I then achieved my Masters in Education at The Ohio State University. Previously, I was a pre-k and...
Jeanting can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jean has been a wonderful date-night sitter for us, and our kids have thoroughly enjoyed their time with her. Jean is very professional, responsible, and great to work with!"
Amy M.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbus, OH
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.
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.
Katee C.
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 skill-sets for the toddlers to learn...
- Jade B.
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.
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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 512 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 November 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 216 reviews of the 512 listed babysitters.