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Babysitters in Galena, OH

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Olivia C.


Columbus, OH

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

5.0

(2)

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Olivia is a very kind gentle person with a desire for helping people and expanding her knowledge. She has watched my son and always went above and beyond the expected requirements, such as making flash cards for him."

Bobbi C.

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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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren is amazing and she will be our go to."

Jered L.

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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

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Haley B.


Columbus, OH

$18/hr3 yrs exp

About Me!

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. "

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Kayla P.


New Albany, OH

$20-27/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

About me, Hi- my name is Kayla. I just moved back to Columbus, from Cincinnati. I am a fourth year and study child psych. I adore tutoring and working with children. I am a self-declared baker and cooker (somewhat). I love cooking soups, pasta, and baking. I enjoy cleaning, organizing, music, books, puzzles, crafts, card...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Kayla is awesome. She watched my son after school until I got home from work. His grades improved, and she was very reliable, easy to get ahold of. My son loved her!! I highly recommend her."

Natalie K.

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Cori R.


Westerville, OH

$10-25/hr7 yrs exp

My name is Corinne or Cori for short and I am 20 years old. I am currently a student at Ohio University and am living off campus in Athens. I have experience working in a nursery at a sports club in cincinnati. I'm looking for one time jobs just for some extra money while doing school! If you have any questions feel free to...
3.0
"I interviewed Cori and she was wonderful. We had had plans to have her watch my kiddos for a little while to see how everyone did, but we hadn't worked out the time yet. When I tried getting in contact with Cori to firm things up, she never responded. I hope...

Goni H.

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Lilly D.


New Albany, OH

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lilly! I am 26 and just moved back home to Columbus after living in Denver, CO for the past three years. Being the oldest of a large family, I have been taking care of children for as long as I can remember! It has quite literally become second nature. It brings me so much joy to spend my free time caring for,...
5.0
"Lilly was able to sit very last minute after our other sitter cancelled the day of. She was so friendly and excited, our son warmed up to her right away. I'm so happy that Lilly was able to watch our son and would and will hire her again in a heartbeat!"

Erin M.

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Jaclyn R.


Lewis Center, OH

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic Mommy

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a childcare provider and a stay-at-home mom who has been providing childcare out of my home for over 20 years. I am a mother myself and know how hard it is to find care you are comfortable with. I'm a paralegal turned stay at home care provider/mom whom was in the same position you are right now. I am very grateful to have...
Jaclyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We are so blessed to have Jaclyn - my daughter loves her and her home!"

Becky J.

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Emalea H.


Columbus, OH

$20/hr15 yrs exp

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.

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Saida O.


Columbus, OH

$18-33/hr3 yrs exp

Full-time/ Part-time / Weekends Nanny

Hired by 38 families in your neighborhood

Hi there ! My name is Saida, I am 34 years old. I have 4 daughters , my 8 years old daughter S and 2 years old A I love kids and I really enjoy taking care of them. they are little angels that bring happiness to our lives. I have been working as a baby sitter for over three years and I have worked with so many loving families! I...
Saida can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Saida cared for my 6 and 8 year old boys with special needs very attentively. She is punctual, extremely patient and responsible. I would definitely recommend her. Very Caring and responsive."

Hibo A.

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Amber K.


Westerville, OH

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Kids! With Open Availability.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Amber, a dedicated and caring nanny with a passion for working with children. With 11 years of experience in childcare, I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for kids to grow and learn. I believe in fostering creativity, independence, and a love for learning through engaging activities...
Amber can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Bethany Z.


Westerville, OH

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Reliable, & Fun Caregiver

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

My name is Bethany. I am 29 years old and from Westerville. I have over 8 years of caregiving experience. I love to do arts and crafts! I have painted birdhouses, made tie blankets, engaged with jewelry making, gardened, puzzles, walks around the neighborhood and other activities with those I have cared for. I provide...
Bethany can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hi Bethany, I can't thank you enough for taking care of my girls yesterday. You went above and beyond. My girls liked you and they were very comfortable. You're simply amazing! I would definitely hire you again=) Thank you."

Derrick M.

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Brittany H.


Lewis Center, OH

$14-18/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part-Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for the past 12 years for various families. I am also a mom of 2 boys- ages 9 and 12, a 1-year-old girl and my step daughter who is 16. I have experience watching kids of all ages and up to 7 at a time. I was a nanny for triplets from when they were 3 months- 11 months old until we moved back to Ohio due to...
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brittany took care of my triplet boys from the ages of 3-10 months. She was such a blessing to our family! I was able to go back to work knowing that the boys were in excellent, caring hands. Brittany did a great job of handling the stressful times- one boys was a...

Deborah T.

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Adenike Y.


Columbus, OH

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Care For Children Available

I am a humble and friendly lady that love to meet peoples need in what ever way they want to accomplish it. I have experience with working with people with disabilities, caring for them is one of the greatest passion I have accomplished as a caregiver. I do all it takes to meet my employers needs.
Adenike can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Niki is a sweet lady, she does what she knows best. She is reliable. She takes care of my husband very well. With niki helping us in my family, it was a big blessing. Try her and you will not regret"

James W.

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Kaylee B.


Columbus, OH

$20-26/hr5 yrs exp

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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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Sierra J.


Columbus, OH

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Youth Development And Childcare Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Sierra! I am 26 years-old and have been a resident of Columbus since 2018. My professional career has primarily been in childcare since 2014, both as a babysitter/nanny as well as a teacher. I am presently looking for families in need of evening and weekend childcare. Some of my primary skills include: -Child...
Sierra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sierra is an EXCELLENT care provider! She is always on time, she doesn't just "babysit" she engages the children in activities and communicates well with the family regarding any concerns she may have about the children in her care. She always enters and greets...

Delores F.

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Dana P.


Westerville, OH

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Educated & Experienced Babysitter!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for the past 13 years in all types of settings (babysitter, nanny, daycare, public school classrooms) and can provide excellent references from previous families I have worked for.
Dana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Very dependable caregiver and my daughter seems genuinely happy to see her and looks forward to spending time with her. Would highly recommend Dana for busy work-from-home mommies!"

Deeksha B.

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Josephine M.


Columbus, OH

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Anita E.


Westerville, OH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Evening And Weekend Childcare

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Anita. I am an honest, patient, and loving caregiver. I enjoy reading to children, doing puzzles, crafts and playing games. I have professionally taken care of children from ages 6 weeks to 16-years-old for over 20 years now, some of whom have special needs. Children are my passion and I love my work. I have an in...
Anita can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anita is a dependable, kind, professional caretaker. I would certainly recommend her to family and friends!"

Alison S.

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Ann F.


Lewis Center, OH

$9-18/hr10 yrs exp

More Than 20 Years Experience In Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I recently moved to the area. I have babysat since I was a teenager. I was a nanny full time from 2008 to 2015. For the past 8 years I have worked as an RBT with children on the spectrum. I have experience with all ages. I can help your infant/ toddler reach their milestones or assist older children with homework. I was a chef...
Ann can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"The most professional applicant that I have ever interviewed! She was very caring and interested in my son's needs. He absolutely loves her!"

Tanika B.

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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Galena, OH

Olivia C.

5.0

Olivia is a very kind gentle person with a desire for helping people and expanding her knowledge. She has watched my son and always went above and beyond the expected requirements, such as making flash cards for him.

- Bobbi C.

Lauren S.

5.0

We have 3 children, ranging in age from 1.5 to 6. Lauren has done a great job of caring for our kids on multiple occasions now, and we plan to have her back in the future. She is kind, patient, dependable, and responsive. I would recommend her highly!

- Janet N.

Kiley B.

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, completed at home projects, and was...

- Jennifer A.

Haley B.

5.0

Haley was very sweet and my son enjoyed spending time with her! Definitely will hire her again.

- Care member

Kayla P.

5.0

Kayla is awesome. She watched my son after school until I got home from work. His grades improved, and she was very reliable, easy to get ahold of. My son loved her!! I highly recommend her.

- Natalie K.

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