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519 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
Hello! My name is Meagan, I am a third year Middle-childhood education major at The Ohio State University. In general, I am a positive, hardworking, caring, and go with the flow kind of person. I love kids and have found I'm good at working with them in my four years of experience working closely with them. I have worked at a...
Meagan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 9 years of experience in public and private. Been in childcare since I was 18, I'm now 27 and married.
Cheyenne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
I have always had babysitting jobs during high school. I work at Americheer where I taught ages between 3-18 kids tumbling, dance and cheer leading. I work really well with kids and I love babysitting.
Kaitlin can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Full Time Energetic Nanny/babysitter
Hanna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hi! I'm Lindsey, I am 30 years old and from KY. I moved to Columbus after college to pursue a career in risk management. I am currently taking a break from the corporate world and would love to start part time babysitting in order to feel a sense of fulfillment. I have a Boston Terrier and am an animal lover and enjoy watching...
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
I have experience babysitting my younger cousins and also doing P. E. R. C (Parents Encouraging Responsible Choices) where I was able to babysit kids while their parents participated in educational events. For 5 years, I worked at a kids camp where I assisted with crafts and outdoor activities. I am also a teacher at my church...
Foluke can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello my name is Jubileen and I am professional nanny. I have worked with school age children from age 5-11 years, toddlers 1-3-year-old and infants 3 months-1 year. As a nanny I create activities that are fun and educational. I enjoy arts and crafts and can do them for hours. I absolutely love working with children. I also have...
Jubileen can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I have experience babysitting for date nights in Cincinnati and was a lifeguard from 16-20. I am currently 22 in Cincinnati and looking for a full-time nanny/ babysitting position. I have an associate's degree in graphic design and am looking for a...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Mandi and I am looking to connect with a family for occasional babysitting on evenings and weekends. I am here to cover appointments, errands, and date nights! I have many years of paid child care experience and also work with kids during my full time job.
I love being outside, arts & crafts, and anything creative! My...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I uses to work as a camp counselor and outdoor educator at YMCA Camp Willson! There, I worked with kids ages 6-16. I was a Red Cross certified lifeguard for two years at Ohio Univeristy. Once moving to Columbus, I worked as a nanny for two kids from 2022-23. I provided transportation to and from activities during that time.
I...
Julia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sydney and I am looking for regular date night/evenings to babysit!
I work in Worthington School District during the school year. I love board/card games, crafts & playing outside! I am very dependable, creative, caring & responsible. I have experience with a wide age range of children, from 2 months-12 years...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have been babysitting since the age of 14, I love caring for children. I have experience caring for multiple children at a time.
Jenny can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of nanny experience with children of all ages. I am young at heart and children love me as much as I love them. I have lots of patience and the heart of a mother.
Chesetta can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Brooke, and I'm a Senior at Ohio State University. I'm looking for a part time Tuesday/Thursday job. Open to occasional date night/ weekend jobs as well.
A little about me:
- I have nannied for 3 children (ages 5, 10, and 12) full time.
- I worked at Goldfish Swim School for 2 years teaching swim lessons....
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Penny and I'm a 21-year-old, third year college student looking to work as a babysitter or nanny during the summer.
Due to college I haven't been working as a sitter lately, but I did have several baby sitting jobs through out high school. I have experience with children age 2 to 12 and, in addition to...
Penny can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have watched children from ages 2-13, but I can babysit younger children as well. I can also be a dog sitter if needed. I have dog sit for a while and know how to take care of pets.
Erin A.
Columbus, OH
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Graduate Student - Available For Occasional/Part-Time Babysitting
Hello! My name is Erin. I have been sitting a family for the past three years - children now 9, 7 and 6 - and have greatly enjoyed watching them grow up! Prior to moving to Columbus, I had been living and working in Boston for two years. While working there, I regularly babysat for two families with children ages 3-9. I have...
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am looking for a full time job. I have experience with kids all ages. I am very responsible and kind.
I have great references.
I love to do a lot of activities with them indoors but also outdoor, go to the parks, reading, cooking, story time. etc..
I am fluent in English and Spanish, and open to tutoring Spanish if you are...
Luisa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have raised three children and have been babysitting children of all ages all of my life. I have cared for children from newborn to age 10 and currently babysit my three grandchildren frequently.
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Carley W.
Columbus, OH
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Infant (NICU) Nurse Providing Infant And/or Small Children Babysitting Services
Hello! My name is Carley, and I am a Registered Nurse with a bachelor's degree. I have over 3 years of experience caring for critically ill newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). With 3 additional years as a nursing assistant in the NICU. I am CPR and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certified, ensuring I'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 519 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 224 reviews of the 519 listed babysitters.