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Babysitters in Galena, OH

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Abigail C.


Galena, OH

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Responsible, Fun, College Student Looking To Help You Out!

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Hello! My name Abby. I have a degree in Psychology, minor in Human Development and Family Science, and planning to apply to occupational therapy graduate schools. I graduated from high school in 2021, and I just graduated from OSU in Spring 2024. I worked at the Goddard School for about a year and a half, working with all ages...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Abigail L.


Galena, OH

$20/hr5 yrs exp

About Me

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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Aislin W.


Galena, OH

$15-50/hr4 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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Hayley J.


Galena, OH

$30/hr10 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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Darci Z.


Galena, OH

$18-50/hr7 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/hr10 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:

CPR

First Aid

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/hr2 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, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Megan P.


Columbus, OH

$14-19/hr9 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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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/hr8 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/hr10 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/hr1 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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Hannah H.


Westerville, OH

$18/hr7 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, 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/hr8 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kaitlin is dependable and helpful. I enjoyed having her taking care of my kids!"

Kristy K.

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Alexandra M.


Columbus, OH

$23-26/hr7 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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Grace M.


Westerville, OH

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Grace. I have lived in Columbus (Westerville) all my life, graduated from Columbus School for Girls, and am currently a Senior at the Ohio State University working towards a major in Health Sciences and a minor in Human Development and Family Science. For my future career I am working towards being a pediatric...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Grace was amazing! She was punctual, caring, and went above and beyond! I was so grateful for how kind she was with our son and for her helping out around the house when he was napping. Definitely recommend!"

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Keely S.


New Albany, OH

$20-26/hr3 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/hr7 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Alena is very kind and caring. I love that she is playful and enjoys doing crafts with my niece. She is conscientious about picking up too! I love hearing lots of laughter when I return. That she is CPR certified is a huge plus for me!"

Jessica L.

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Rachel F.


Westerville, OH

$15-50/hr10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & 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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Lauren S.


New Albany, OH

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible And Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

My name is Lauren and I am 26 years old. I have over 12 years of babysitting experience. I was a kids' soccer and basketball coach, as well as an aftercare counselor at an elementary school. I am available most evenings and weekends. I am DCF and CPR/first aid certified. I just moved to thenColumbus area to start a Physical...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Lauren was great with the child of some out of town guests! She arrived on-time, immediately engaged the 5 year old girl and communicated well with the parents. We will be recommending her to local friends."

Kira A.

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Kiley B.


Sunbury, OH

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

3rd Grade Teacher; On Summer Break!

I am currently a full time, 3rd grade teacher. I am a licensed Pre-K-3 teacher, with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's degree in Special Education. I have experience teaching Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 3rd grade. I have been teaching for 8 years. I am CPR certified and have updated BCI and FBI...
Kiley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kiley worked for my family in the summer of 2015. Not only was Kiley dependable and a wonderful Nanny, but she also worked with my three children on educational prekindergarten skills. Kiley took the kids regularly to story hour, on nature walks at the park,...

Jennifer A.

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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

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.

Megan M.

5.0

Megan is great at ensuring the kid adjusts well.

- Katelinn R.

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