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521 babysitters are listed in Columbus, OH
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 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, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, 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.
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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, 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...
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, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
Corinne R.
Columbus, OH
$20-33/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Cori and I'm 24 years old. I'm living in Columbus and will be moving back to Cincinnati around the 16th of May! I'm looking for a family needing help full time in Cincinnati, starting around 26th of May! I am open to just for the summer or for something more long term. A little about me, I have been...
Corinne can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I would highly recommend Cori. She was very friendly and helped my son feel comfortable right away. She was punctual with arrival and communication. She is a dependable, sweet sitter whose experience shows in her professional demeanor and comfort with kiddos. Great...
Alicia M.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Loved Makayla!
Met through a mutual friend and she has sat off and on for 4 years. She engages every age, including older kiddos as well,(before when sitter was needed).
Referred a couple of times and everyone was extremely happy with her care and how she engaged...
Kaylie B.
5.0
(2)
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
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:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
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.
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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
(2)
Hired by 3 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, 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.
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, craft assistance, light cleaning
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
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & 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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Brooke was great! Looking forward to having her watch our girls again!"
Kasey A.
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, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Susan is absolutely great! She watches our 3 children for occasional evenings and weekends and they all love her! She is firm enough to keep order and necessary structure, yet loving and fun enough that the kids are begging for her to come again. She is very...
Rondi A.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & 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
(1)
Hi! I have years of experience working with kids as young as 9 months to 18 years. I'm an OSU grad currently working full time at Nationwide Children's hospital and I love working with kids. I have been babysitting, tutoring, and volunteering with kids for going on about 10 years now. I have experience with children with special...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley has been one of the most outstanding individuals we have had the pleasure of knowing! She was such a wonderful asset with the children and created such a inclusive bond with them. Our kids would look forward to their visits with Ashley each time she was...
Peter L.
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & 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.
Anna S.
Columbus, OH
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old with ages ranging from three months to 12 years old. I have also worked at The Ohio State Child Care Center during The Ohio State University's school year. I really enjoy spending time, caring for, and helping children learn.
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Anna is incredible! She has been helping us out for 3 months now (started when our daughter was 3 months old). She comes during the day around 1-2x a week. Very communicative, always on time, and just a real nice person. She has been very helpful and I am so...
Alix C.
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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.
Madeline S.
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 position.
- Care member
Kaylee B.
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.
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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 521 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 $17.29 per hour as of March 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 Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters in Columbus, OH are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 230 reviews of the 521 listed babysitters.