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512 babysitters are listed in Columbus, OH
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Columbus, OH
Julianne S.
Columbus, OH
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a teacher looking for weekend/date night babysitting jobs. I have babysat for multiple families in my neighborhood. I have babysat anywhere from one child to nine children at a time. I have a lot of experience with newborns. I also have experience with toddlers and preschool-aged children from babysitting and in the day...
Julianne can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Very nice girl! As soon as she walked in my son was hooked. She answered all my husbands and my questions and was really hands on and not afraid to play with our son! We will be using her for date nights/errands! I think anyone would be happy to have her and have...
Michelle L.
Lakaisha W.
Columbus, OH
$33/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.4
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is LaKaisha, I am a Senior at Tiffin University studying HR. Babysitting is my second calling. I have been babysitting since I was 12. I've babysat for 6 different families in the past 9 years. I love interacting and playing with children. I am 1 out of 7 children, so I've been around kids all of my life. I am very...
Lakaisha can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaisha worked in our nanny-share of two girls and two boys, all 5 and below for 10 months, only coming to an end due to children becoming school-age. She was ALWAYS on time, most days early! She drove our children daily to preschool in our provided van and often to...
Taryn F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a student teacher, working towards my teaching license in Middle Childhood Education (grades 4-9). I have also babysat younger children as young as 2. I am willing to help with homework and clean the house. I started babysitting when I was 11 years old and I have numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins whom I have...
Megan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Megan to watch our 2-year old daughter. Our request was last-minute, but Megan was able to accommodate and was very responsive to help us get the details worked out quickly. She showed up early and stayed late. She was incredible with our daughter and...
Phil G.
Brigid O.
Columbus, OH
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone I'm Brigid! I have lots of experience with kids and love being around them. I have nannied for a multiple families over the years and have experience with children of all ages. I love being outside, doing crafts, playing games or whatever else the kids can think of! I am currently a medical student, but am looking...
Brigid can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Brigid was our summer 2019 nanny for two girls ages 7 and 5. It was a great summer filled with activities. She always made sure there was something going on: zoo, museum, pool time, baking, crafts, coloring, library trips. Brigid comes from a large family so she is...
Jamie B.
Abby B.
Columbus, OH
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a full time lead toddler teacher at The Goddard School . 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...
Abby can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We can’t say enough wonderful things about Abby! She is incredibly caring and always puts the kids first. Her attention to detail is unmatched—she not only ensures the kids are well taken care of but also tidies up the house before we return. Abby is a true...
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
"My kids loved Kaylee! The older one gave a "but....she was really careful like making us walk on a certain part of the sidewalk..." which, as a mom, was music to my ears! Thanks Kaylee for your flexibility in helping us out-of-townees get a date night out!"
Lynda M.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
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...
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Makayla B.
Columbus, OH
$15-17/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Makayla is great with kids, my boys love her! She's very dependable and trustworthy. I highly recommend."
Felicia V.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with kids because I thoroughly enjoy the individuality that comes with getting to meet and babysit every kid. Being at school, I always wished I could babysit an infant or babysit the kids that I saw and then I eventually got to.
As well as this I am currently volunteering with a local music therapy center and...
Zella can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Zella is fantastic with all our kiddos, especially our middle daughter with special needs. She lights up when Zella arrives and they have a blast playing instruments/music and reading books together. Zella is friendly, dependable, and fun. She is very responsive...
Jamie S.
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 was very professional, trustworthy and great with the kids. She arrived early and jumped right in with all three of them! We look forward to hiring Jean again for future dates!"
Bruce B.
Yvette V.
Columbus, OH
$16-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as kind, patient, and fun.
I like working with kids because I enjoy making connections with them and becoming a role model for them. I love putting a smile on their face and not only trying to overcome difficult situations, but creating great ones!
I started working with kids when I was about 15. I...
Yvette can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
5.0
"Yvette was fantastic! Our son was immediately at ease and she was engaging with him the entire time! "
Abel B.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Brooke was great! Looking forward to having her watch our girls again!"
Kasey A.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am looking for my next nanny position! I'm also available for random babysitting. I'm comfortable with children 2 years and up. I have 13 years of experience working with children ages 3-13. Work experience includes nanny, pre-K assistant teacher, summer camps, after school care, and special needs classrooms. I started...
Joy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Joy was very reliable, and had a great connection with our daughter. We hired Joy as our full time nanny last summer 2021. She came up with fun activities for our daughter to do, yet still made time each day for the daily routines I requested my daughter do such...
Dane D.
Quenaysha C.
Columbus, OH
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Quenaysha, I'm a recent graduate from OSU. I've been working in childcare for the past 10 yrs of my life and I'm still loving it! I started off as a babysitter when I was 14. I was then able to go on and become a teacher in an infant class at a daycare. I've realized that the bonds you are able to form in private...
Quenaysha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Quenaysha was great with our daughter. We were a bit anxious to leave her with a sitter since we haven't left her very much during Covid, but Quenaysha put us at ease by coming by to meet us before our date night. She was great with our toddler and also our 2 dogs!...
Laura K.
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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Susan is fantastic! Punctual, dependable... some of the best qualities that a childcare provider should exhibit!"
Ana H.
Kyla H.
Columbus, OH
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Kyla and I am a senior at The Ohio State University. I have been babysitting since I was about 12 years old. I have worked as a camp counselor, volunteered in elementary classrooms/daycares, tutor and I have spent the past 4. 5 years as a Primary/Early Learning Instructor at Kumon Math and Reading Center tutoring...
Kyla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Andrea María, and I've always loved working with kids. As a responsible babysitter, I focus on gentle care, encouraging individuality, and respecting parents' wishes to give them peace of mind. I went from Ohio State University for a degree in Aviation, but my journey started in neuroscience, as I initially...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Andrea is a life saver. She is always on time if not early. She is excellent with my one year old and always goes above and beyond. I never have to worry when she is watching my daughter and to me that is priceless! Thank you Andrea!!"
Delara S.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Siara is magic. During the three plus years she worked for me she civilized my twin girls and taught me how to be a good mom. Siara was my nanny from the time my girls were infants until they were in full time preschool. She is my Mary Poppins. Siara is...
Carrie H.
5.0
(3)
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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & 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.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Alyana is fantastic! We hired her for help right after our son was born, and we've hired her for babysitting since then. Great energy, great with young kids including newborns, and very good at communication. I highly recommend her. "
Kurt L.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbus, OH
Julianne S.
5.0
Very nice girl! As soon as she walked in my son was hooked. She answered all my husbands and my questions and was really hands on and not afraid to play with our son! We will be using her for date nights/errands! I think anyone would be happy to have her and have no fears when she's with your child!
- Michelle L.
Lakaisha W.
5.0
Lakaisha is incredible. She was always caring for my children. She was extremely engaging with them and gave them each attention as they needed. She was able to juggle multiple schedules for pickup and drop off both in the morning and afternoons with no issues. She is very dependable, and always...
- Dustin D.
Megan P.
5.0
We hired Megan to watch our 2-year old daughter. Our request was last-minute, but Megan was able to accommodate and was very responsive to help us get the details worked out quickly. She showed up early and stayed late. She was incredible with our daughter and jumped right in and started playing...
- Phil G.
Brigid O.
5.0
Brigid was our summer 2019 nanny for two girls ages 7 and 5. It was a great summer filled with activities. She always made sure there was something going on: zoo, museum, pool time, baking, crafts, coloring, library trips. Brigid comes from a large family so she is well aware that keeping little...
- Jamie B.
Abby B.
5.0
We can’t say enough wonderful things about Abby! She is incredibly caring and always puts the kids first. Her attention to detail is unmatched—she not only ensures the kids are well taken care of but also tidies up the house before we return. Abby is a true self-starter when it comes to childcare,...
- Care member
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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 4.8. 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 $17.24 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 Columbus, OH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Babysitters in Columbus, OH are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 255 reviews of the 512 listed babysitters.