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Find babysitters in Columbus, OH that you’ll love
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
4.0
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, creative, and patient.
I like working with kids because not one day is the same. Children of all ages are still learning and seeing new things everyday. Having someone to experience those new adventures with makes a big difference in their eyes! Children deserve to experience colorful...
5.0
"Haley was very sweet and my son enjoyed spending time with her! Definitely will hire her again. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello there:) I'm Claire, I'm 36, have a degree in education + psychology, over 14 years' teaching experience, 20 years of childcare, 6 years as a certified yoga instructor, reiki practitioner, & wellness coach. Open to party time work as tutor
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Claire was a substitute teacher at my preschool and also provided childcare for my children ages 10, 8, and 5. She is trustworthy, caring, and enjoys implementing hands-on learning projects for children."
Willow W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as bright, caring and kind
I like working with kids because I love being able to put a smile on their face whenever I can. It's super fun to see how their brains work and how they comprehend things!
I'm looking for a job that has a fun environment and is able to keep my brain working and me on my...
Khalia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Khalia for childcare during a small church event. She was on time and adapted to our environment quickly. She cared for three children all of whom seemed to really enjoy the time they spent with her. We will gladly hire Khalia again in the future."
Aimee W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there, I'm Alexa!
A little bit about me:
I am a tech nerd who loves playing video games in my free time. I have been playing around with hair colors so right now my hair is purple! Some activities that I enjoy doing with kids are baking, making music, and going swimming! I'm not afraid to get a little dirty if it means...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"If you're on this site, you know that caring for a child means mentally balancing a seemingly infinite number of things in the environment - the child's safety, household chores, preparing meals, caring for pets, etc. Alexa mentally and physically balances these...
Joshua S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Re'Aija and I am 22 years old currently residing in the Columbus area, seeking to care for children! I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I enjoy caring for tiny humans and making sure that their days are fun, safe and educational. As an older sister, I know what children...
Reaija can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Reaija was great with our kids. She was dependable, on time, and a great communicator. She was kind but firm with our kids, who need someone to set clear boundaries with them. We were very sad Reaija moved away and would hire her again in a heartbeat. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hi, my name is Marra! I live and work full-time at a non-profit in Columbus and I am looking to give child care/pet care on the weekends :)
Marra can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Crystal, a fun and creative nanny with a passion for inspiring little faces. I'm currently accepting applications for childcare in my home and if you'd prefer a nanny I'm open to that as an option. I have been a child care provider throughout my life, starting in high school for neighbors and later expanding into the...
Crystal can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Crystal is thoughtful, talented, meticulous and its easy to feel her genuine care for people come through no matter what she is doing! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone!"
Bradley L.
Hasna K.
Columbus, OH
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello,
My name is Hasna, I have 2 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Hasna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Amazing babysitter, she has caring personality and great experience with kids. My son adore her, and I will definitely hire Hasna again"
Nadeen A.
Angela E.
Columbus, OH
$20-50/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and learn. My creativity, patience, and friendly nature make me a great fit for this role. I have 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, and I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and communicating with parents about their child's...
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Angela is outgoing, easy to both talk and connect with for both myself and my 4 year old son. Angela recently started as a sitter for our son. She picks him up from school and gets him settled at home with a healthy snack and an activity until we arrive home from...
Lauren F.
Josephine M.
Columbus, OH
$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am loving and caring person. I am a mother of three girls, an LPN nurse for four years and counting. Love what I do, prompt, dedicated, work well with kids. I have CPR and First aid. Looking forward to work with you and your kids. Thanks Josephine
Josephine can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Josephine is god send to us. We had her from the second week after my son was born. She is very dedicated and punctual. Being a FTM I learned a lot from her. My son loves her company. If we had a choice we would never let her go."
Simanta T.
Laura S.
Columbus, OH
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Laura. I enjoy many outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, and visiting museums. I also love crafting and drawing. I have been taking care of children for over nine years, from ages 2 M to 10 years old. Also, I worked as Au pair for 3 years . I think it is essential to provide childcare with love and fun,...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is awesome with kids! She has very good experience and responsibility when it comes to caring for children. I would recommend her to anyone and especially to my friends and family.
Thanks Laura!!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Natalie.
Over the past 7 years, I have worked with families to care for children of various ages, from newborns to pre-teens. This experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of the unique needs and developmental milestones of each age group.
I have completed studies in child psychology, which has...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Natalie started caring for my son when he was 5 months old. We would have continued to use her but I made the decision to stay home full time with him. My son gets very happy when he sees Natalie, she uses age appropriate play with him and was willing to learn more...
Jaclyn H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Hallie! I am an Inclusive Early Childhood Education grad from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. With my degree, I am certified to teach Preschool through 3rd grade as well as work as an Intervention Specialist in that grade range.
I have a broad range of experience that includes nannying for 10+ families...
Hallie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hallie is kind, energetic, and a fast learner. She can keep up with our children, one of whom is a teen with autism. She understands behavior issues and asks about expectations. She wants to take good care of the kids and make our family life run smoothly when...
Kim N.
Alexandra M.
Columbus, OH
$23-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello, my name is Alex! I have taught infant-preK through a course of 6 years within a daycare setting. Currently and have been a Private nanny in Dublin for 2 years now to a wonderful family! The kiddos I work with currently are aging out and by next school year (August 2024) they will be full time, I am in search for a new...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Alex is one of the hardest working women I've ever had the privilege of working with. She's gentle, kind, loving and extremely wonderful with caring for children of all ages. Very dependable and top notch. Anyone would be lucky to have her."
Stephanie E.
Sydney A.
Columbus, OH
$22-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 4 years of experience. I've cared for children ages 10 months to 12 years old. I babysat my neighbors for years and have been serving in the "babies and toddlers" group at my church for the past 4 years. I am First Aid and CPR certified and fully vaccinated. I have been a swimmer for 15 years so I am very...
Sydney can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney was great, our two year old son loved spending time with her!"
Stephen A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm here to help you with all of your sitting needs! Whether that be you're a new mommy who just wants a break or if you just want to get out for a night, I am your sitter! My patient & caring nature provide a great atmosphere for me and your children to get along. Your child's safety is my main concern at all times...
Que'yani can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"When meeting Que'yani, the comfort level was immediate. Que'yani is very professional, kind and exudes great energy. My husband and I have two toddlers under the age of five and they both gravitated to Que'yani upon meeting her. She possesses an innate ability to...
Millicent E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Shannon, a psychology graduate of The Ohio State University. I am a case manager for adults with developmental disabilities. I have some free time in my schedule, and I am looking to help out families in need! I am CPR and first aid certified, a requirement of my position. I am capable of entertaining children...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shannon was an absolute pleasure to have over for our little girl. She was really great about communicating with us about the details beforehand and was attentive to our needs. We highly recommend Shannon to care for your little ones."
Jessie G.
Yeimy W.
Columbus, OH
$20-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey I'm Yeimy I'm originally from Colombia. I've been here approximately five years. I love kids and helping with the developmental process as their parents see fit. Growing up, I know how to have unmatched respect for others and the value of providing great service. I enjoy learning new cultures and taking care of those who...
Yeimy can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Yeimy has been with my family, caring for our two children for a year now, one of whom has special needs. She is extremely punctual and dependable and is always willing to work varied hours. She is excellent with child laundry and feeding our boys. She is very...
Care member
Howdy! I've been working as a full time child care provider for the past 11 years. I am currently employed at a Dublin preschool where I will start my 6th year of teaching morning classes. I have two little boys aged 2. 5 years and 6 months and I'm looking for opportunities to not just socialize my own kids but offer affordable...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2016. I am in my 8th year of teaching elementary students. I am currently teaching 4th grade. I earned my Masters in Reading and Literacy through the Ohio State University in 2022. I love working with kids one on one or in small groups to focus on their individual needs. As well, I...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Columbus, OH
Haley B.
5.0
Haley was very sweet and my son enjoyed spending time with her! Definitely will hire her again.
- Care member
Claire R.
5.0
Claire was a substitute teacher at my preschool and also provided childcare for my children ages 10, 8, and 5. She is trustworthy, caring, and enjoys implementing hands-on learning projects for children.
- Willow W.
Khalia H.
5.0
We hired Khalia for childcare during a small church event. She was on time and adapted to our environment quickly. She cared for three children all of whom seemed to really enjoy the time they spent with her. We will gladly hire Khalia again in the future.
- Aimee W.
Alexandra T.
5.0
If you're on this site, you know that caring for a child means mentally balancing a seemingly infinite number of things in the environment - the child's safety, household chores, preparing meals, caring for pets, etc. Alexa mentally and physically balances these things with such finesse that she...
- Joshua S.
Reaija G.
5.0
Reaija was great with our kids. She was dependable, on time, and a great communicator. She was kind but firm with our kids, who need someone to set clear boundaries with them. We were very sad Reaija moved away and would hire her again in a heartbeat.
- 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 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.