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Babysitters in Galena, OH

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Abigail L.


Galena, OH

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi - my name is Abby and I will be starting at Columbus state in January to start working towards my nurse midwife degree. I have been a nanny and sitter on a weekly basis for almost 5 years. I specialize in respectful childcare as well as working with children one on one about learning how to be good and respectful little...
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Hayley J.


Galena, OH

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

I currently work at a child care center. I am looking for a nanny position. I have worked with children for 13 years. I have worked with ages 6 weeks up to 11 years.
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Aislin W.


Galena, OH

$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Aislin!

Hi my name is Aislin and I am so excited to meet you ! I have 4-5 years cumulative of paid nannying experience with a diverse range of children and families. In addition to this, I was also employed with Indian Run Elementary in Dublin as an assistant teacher for their Latchkey program. My skills including arranging enrichment...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Darci Z.


Galena, OH

$18-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hello, My Name Is Darci !

I'd describe my personality as warm, personable, adaptable. I like working with kids because I think they are joyful to be around and my dream one day is to be a mother so it naturally is something that I love! I'm looking for a job with a family that encourages exploration and fun in their children's lives! I started working...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Sydney S.


New Albany, OH

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sydney and I am a recent graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, I graduated with a double major and was a student athlete. Now I work at a children's sport nonprofit full time. Growing up I was the go to neighborhood babysitter and throughout college I was an on call nanny for a nannying and tutoring service. I...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sydney is wonderful! Professional, thorough, and completely trusted by our family. My toddler has so much fun with her!"

Hannah H.

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Kialynne B.


Columbus, OH

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Looking For Opportunities

Hello! My name is KiaLynne, and I am currently looking for babysitting positions in the central Ohio area. I am a 2x graduate of Bowling Green State University, most recently with a masters degree in Special Education. I currently work with high school-aged students with disabilities in a school setting during the day. I have 3...
Kialynne can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kialynne always arrived on time and was so great with my twins. She brought a sense of calm and kindness to our house and my kids loved playing and reading with her. She followed any instruction I gave and was very understanding, transparent, and communicative if...

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Lena C.


Sunbury, OH

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For A Trustworthy Caregiver? Please Feel Free To Contact Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have an excellent experience working with children and absolutely enjoy it! I'm a professional, very responsible, honest, kind and dedicated caregiver! I've received my Associate Degree and I've worked providing Occupational Therapy Services at various settings. I've been married for 11 years and have two wonderful...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lena is very experienced and was absolutely wonderful with our two young children. She kept them engaged the entire time with educational games, projects, and arts & crafts. She also wrote very detailed notes about what the kids learned that day and their...

Raenell C.

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Megan P.


Columbus, OH

$14-19/hr • 9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver For Children

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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.

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Sydney Y.


New Albany, OH

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have numerous experience with children and I enjoy creating a nurturing and engaging environment for them to thrive in! Currently, I am an inclusive preschool teacher in the Gahanna Jefferson school district. I graduated college in 2023 and student taught in preschool/kindergarten/first-grade. I have experience with...
5.0
"Sydney kept our 4 kiddos (ages 4-11) during our Hilton Head vacation. Prior to meeting her, she was great with communication. Also, she arrived a bit early - which always impresses me. Kids really enjoyed their time with Sydney while we were enjoying our time away....

Karen G.

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Megan M.


Westerville, OH

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

I am an experienced mother with grown children along with a toddler. I am a non smoker who has given parents the peace of mind they need in my in home care setting for 20 years. I provide a day filled with play, learning and love!
5.0
"Megan is great at ensuring the kid adjusts well."

Katelinn R.

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Khalia H.


Columbus, OH

$13/hr • 1 yrs exp

Outgoing! Fun Playtimes

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, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Corinne R.


Columbus, OH

$20-33/hr • 15 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Hannah H.


Westerville, OH

$18/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very energetic and enthusiastic recent college graduate who loves to work with kids! I am looking for different temporary jobs throughout the summer since I already have 2 part time jobs. I have seven years of experience. I started out babysitting kids at church and have loved it ever since! I then started teaching Sunday...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Hannah is the best babysitter we have EVER had! She is patient with the kids, which, in my house takes a lot of effort! I'm sure there are days where she'd like to yell or discipline a bit more harsh, but because of our preferences, she sticks strictly to what we...

Katie T.

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Kaitlin S.


Lewis Center, OH

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver In Greensburg, PA

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! My name is Kaitlin and since I was little, I always knew I wanted to work with children. I am a fun, active, caring individual who loves being around children. I'm a certified child life specialist and a certified educator of infant massage. I have worked with children ranging from infants to teens in a variety of...
Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kaitlin is a loving, thoughtful and highly reliable caregiver. She is very patient and level headed. She is also a pleasant and lovely person-- we have enjoyed getting to know her better. I would highly recommend her."

Alissa M.

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Alexandra M.


Columbus, OH

$23-26/hr • 7 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ms. Alex is truly the best!! Our family has know Ms. Alex for a few years now while she's been teaching at our daycare and both of my kids (5 year old son and 3 year old daughter) LOVE Alex!!! Alex is so caring, patient, fun, creative and so passionate about her...

Abby H.

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Ella R.


Westerville, OH

$18-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hello! Please Note That I Live In Both Arlington, VA And Columbus, OH Depending On The Time Of Year.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have a lot of experience with all ages, starting with infants. In the summer 2023, I nannied full time for a 6-month-old, and I am currently an as-needed babysitter for a 1-month-old. I also have experience nannying infants overnight. I'd describe my personality as energetic, attentive, and responsible. I started...
Ella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Ella. She was our summer nanny for our daughter who is under 1. There are many milestones and developments during this age and Ella was right there guiding our daughter along. We trusted her completely and it was a joy to watch them together. On...

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Keely S.


New Albany, OH

$20-26/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'd describe my personality as caring, outgoing, and loving. I love to play sports and video games as well as pick up random hobbies(i. e. jewelry making, reading, embroidery, and photography). I started working with kids when I was 13 years old. It was just neighbors kids at first, but as I got older I started looking for...
Keely can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Keely was a great sitter! Friendly, on time, communicated well and our son had a great time with her. Will use her again for sure!"

Henna M.

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Alena G.


Westerville, OH

$11-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Love Creativity!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 7 years of babysitting experience with all ages. I love to be creative and help with any schoolwork as well as helping with any errands or house keeping needs! I have my own car, and am recently CPR certified for all ages. I have lots of great references available from family's I have been sitting for for a long...
Alena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Alena is wonderful! She came with all sorts of fun activities and crafts, and even made garden stepping stones with my daughter. She is our most favorite babysitter. She is responsible, kind, and best of all our daughter loves her!!"

Bridgette P.

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Rachel F.


Westerville, OH

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Pet-sitter/Companion Looking For Part Time Jobs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I currently work full time at a local hospital as a registered nurse and diabetes educator. I am also in classes part time to pursue the next level of education in nursing. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Communication as well. I have experience with: -childcare (newborn to 18, diabetic management, food allergies, homework help,...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My three kids adored Rachel! She handled carpool, after school activities, lunch packing, homework help and general organization for us. She was patient, on time and helped me stay on top of everything. She has a great work ethic and is incredibly professional....

Bridget D.

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Olivia C.


Columbus, OH

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have experience with children in ages ranging from 0 years old to 12 years old. I love watching kids grow curious and learn. I am 27 years old and I love to read and hike! I look forward to hearing from you!
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Olivia watched my daughter last summer. My daughter absolutely loved spending time with her; they went to the park frequently and played outside often. Olivia would send me pictures and video throughout the day and would always respond to my texts and calls...

Gayle G.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Galena, OH

Sydney S.

5.0

Sydney is wonderful! Professional, thorough, and completely trusted by our family. My toddler has so much fun with her!

- Hannah H.

Kialynne B.

5.0

Kialynne always arrived on time and was so great with my twins. She brought a sense of calm and kindness to our house and my kids loved playing and reading with her. She followed any instruction I gave and was very understanding, transparent, and communicative if she had questions or concerns. She...

- Care member

Lena C.

5.0

Lena is very experienced and was absolutely wonderful with our two young children. She kept them engaged the entire time with educational games, projects, and arts & crafts. She also wrote very detailed notes about what the kids learned that day and their schedules. The kids loved her and we would...

- Raenell C.

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.

Sydney Y.

5.0

Sydney kept our 4 kiddos (ages 4-11) during our Hilton Head vacation. Prior to meeting her, she was great with communication. Also, she arrived a bit early - which always impresses me. Kids really enjoyed their time with Sydney while we were enjoying our time away. Highly recommend!

- Karen G.

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