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528 babysitters are listed in Columbus, OH
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Columbus, OH
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Zella is a asset to our family. She is a hard worker and has a positive attitude. She is self-motivated, patient, reliable, and our boys love her!"
Samantha H.
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: Meal prep, travel, 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
(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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I have 4 girls and Jean still watches them for date nights and does an amazing job! We have been with her for 3 years now and wish she didn't have a day job so she would be our part time nanny!"
Chaquerra K.
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: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katelyn was fantastic with my child. My child has significant disabilities and Katelyn was attentive and asked all the right questions. Thank you Katelyn!"
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Renee is a dream! We have begged for her to stay on past the summer and be our year-round nanny. She is not only punctual, she is usually early. She is organized and creative and my three kids ADORE her. Without being asked or required, she cleans, organizes, and...
Nikki P.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Alyana is a wonderful nanny and was with us for almost 3 years, from the time my oldest child was six months old and through the birth and entire infant year of my youngest. She is very skilled with Newborns, infants, and toddlers and truly has a special gift with...
Care member
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & 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
(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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great with my twin girls. Friendly, flexible."
Kim 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Wonderful with my son, on time and pays attention to details. Love her."
Karen D.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, families! My name is Amber and I've been lucky enough to provide care for wonderful families in the Columbus area for the past decade. I am looking for a great family who are looking for a full-time, long term nanny. I'm available immediately.
As a nanny I love to get outside as much as possible, weather permitting....
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amber has been with us for four years and has truly become part of our family. She is responsible, always on time, loving and creative. My girls (6 and 4) adore her. Hiring her was the best childcare decision that we have made!"
Nici W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 kiddos who aren't so little anymore (18, 19 & 26).
I have a lot to offer. I love children and I truly care about their health and well-being. I love the outdoors, going for walks, outside activities, going to the pool/parks, reading books, etc. I am extremely organized and love to maintain a clean sanitary...
Jenny can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jenny currently nannies our 3 boys (8,5 and 3) along with our 7 month old daughter. She is extremely patient with my 3 year old who can sometimes test the waters. Jenny also stays in good communication with me about how the kids are doing which I personally...
Brittany H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have grown up with three younger siblings. I have babysat children from the age of 3 months and up. I work really well with babies, toddlers and young children. I just graduated college with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering Technology. I am originally from a small town near Athens Ohio. I used to live on a farm and...
Kaleenia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaleenia is a very fun and easy going babysitter. She is very engaging with young children, and always has a fun activity planned for them. My children always look forward to the day she babysits! "
Bobbi C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Yafit. I'm a responsible and flexible Nanny with over 9 years of childcare experience, ranging from newborns and up, as well as children with special needs. I'm dedicated and passionate about working with children, skilled at monitoring and nurturing multiple children to ensure their safety and providing an...
Yafit can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor. We look forward to using her."
Faith F.
Emalea H.
Columbus, OH
$20/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked at summer camps with special needs children and I have three nieces and a nephew that I have helped with for 12+ years. I enjoy arts and crafts and being outside with the children. I am well rounded and able to adapt to most children's interests.
Emalea can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I couldn't be happier with Emalea. She was responsive, punctual, easy to work with and got along fantastic with my 7 year old son. Highly recommend!"
Jason C.
Brianna T.
Columbus, OH
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(5)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
I am currently looking for an amazing family to join as a full time nanny. I have worked as a nanny/ house manger full time for the past 4. 5 years, and part time during college while attending school where I got a degree in Childhood Development. I have had positions with infants as young as 8 weeks, as well as teenagers. I am...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bree is the best! She's taken my kids to parks, museums, zoos, camping and pools. She always takes great pictures of them and has even dressed them up as rockers for their School of Rock concert. She loves dogs and will take great care of them as well. I miss her...
Meaghan M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello all!
My name is Elizabeth and I have worked as a nanny off and on for about 6 years now. I love kids and used to work as a certified nurse's aid for kids with special needs. I am CPR certified and am happy with working with kids of any age:) I am from a big family and have grown up around children and would love to help...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Elizabeth did a great job babysitting our toddler on his day off from daycare. I work from home, and she did a fantastic job taking care of our son, while also staying out of the way so I could have a fairly normal workday. She kept him entertained, kept him fed,...
Mike W.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Hannah!
I have worked with kids for almost 9 years in a variety of settings. I started my experience with kids at a day care center at a gym, then became a camp counselor for a summer, and then transitioned into full time nannying in summers when I wasn't in school. During the school year I babysat on weekends...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah is HANDS DOWN the best option for your kids. She is responsible. She is professional. She is incredibly intelligent. She is 100% reliable. We have been so lucky to find her!"
Abby T.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbus, OH
Zella P.
5.0
Zella is fantastic! She is friendly, outgoing, kind, and wonderful to work with. Our daughter enjoyed her time with Zella and is already asking when she can hang out with her again. Zella is dependable, personable, and caring. She was exactly what we were hoping for! We will definitely be...
- Alicia B.
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.
Jeanting H.
5.0
I have 4 girls and Jean still watches them for date nights and does an amazing job! We have been with her for 3 years now and wish she didn't have a day job so she would be our part time nanny!
- Chaquerra K.
Siara R.
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 precisely the sort of person you want to...
- Carrie H.
Brooke K.
5.0
Brooke was amazing! First time hiring someone through the app for a date night and she was wonderful with my two kids!
- Michele T.
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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 528 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 $17.31 per hour as of February 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 201 reviews of the 528 listed babysitters.