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5.0
(1)
I have been babysitting for 6+ years and I love it. I'm great with kids and have a flexible schedule. I have experience with special-needs and comfortable with pets. The age range is from newborn up to 14. If cooking, or cleaning is needed I'd be more than glad to work that in.
Kara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Absolutely love Kara's confidence kindness and compassion for everything she does. She's always on time, dependable, and very reliable. She's awesome with her tutoring skills as well. I struggle a lot with my coursework and she's a huge help!
P.s. thanks for all...
Mackenzi B.
4.9
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I 'm a lively 66 yrs. and caring for children has been my life. I have a husband, daughter, son and six grandchildren. I've always provided a safe, secure, happy and nurturing environment for all children in my care. As an optimist, I look for the good in any situation and find it easy to be kind, understanding and...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"She was extremely knowledgeable and hard working when it came to taking care of my 90 year old mother. She was gentle, caring, and was always interested in what my mother had to say. I would recommend her, highly recommend her to anyone needing care. On top of her...
Cookie L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a registered and certified behavior technician and have been a sitter for the past 4 years. I am comfortable working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental disabilities. I am CPR/AED certified and passionate about child development. I absolutely adore and appreciate each family and...
Mackenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mackenzie was a fantastic sitter. She was thoughtful and loving towards our wild child and flexible. We'll definitely miss her!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Elizabeth! I have 10 years of experience: four years as a counselor in training at a summer camp, two years as a full-time counselor, and four years as a nanny. I am also a certified life guard. I can help with anything you need from cleaning/cooking to driving to crafts! I am so excited to meet you and your...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mom of 4 here. We’ve been through several sitters/Nannie’s over the years since the tend to graduate and move on haha. Libby has been my kids fave hands down! She is so so good with kids of all ages, she does fun crafts/activities that I would not want to attempt...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I'm Amy, I am a wife and a mother of 4 girls, ages 21-13, and a pet mom. I have 10 years experience as a Home Visitor/Parent Educator for families with children birth-3years, and I also have 3 years experience as an assistant Pre-K teacher. I have provided childcare since my teen years and have also volunteered in the...
Amy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amy is awesome with kids!!! My daughter loved her so much!! And she was always flexible with us!!! "
maria W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Zoe . I am 22 years old, and am currently pursuing a degree in social work through Liberty University online. I love children and have always found myself working with them in some capacity. In high school, I spent about two years tutoring preschool and early elementary school children after school, through learning...
Zoe can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Zoe is a very experienced nanny. Our boys loved her from the get go. Our oldest wanted to play play dough with her as soon as she walked in and she joined right it. She was hired only to look after one of our boys but our youngest got sick at daycare and she was...
Kelly P.
Addie B.
Granville, OH
$25-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Addie and I am from Massachusetts. I currently go to Denison University and just finished my sophomore year. I am a Biology major on the pre-nursing track and love to work with kids! I have been babysitting for family and friends since I was 13 and typically like to play outdoors but I am always down for some...
Hello, I'm Langstyn! I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I have babysat for many families over the years and I have built up great clientele list which means I have numerous references that will confirm my hard work.
Currently I am 24 years old and work as a teachers aide for Schools in an MD Autism room. I am...
Langstyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Hey! My name is Justin and I'm a class of 2023 graduating senior from Pickerington High School North. I plan on attending Ohio University this fall for Social Studies and Music Education.
I've dedicated the last year of my life on an emphasis for child care and I've had numerous experience with caring for family and family...
Justin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I am able to work in a group enviornment or individual one-on-one. I have a focus on manners and communication, be it with books, speech, or writing/drawing.
Karleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Rachel P.
Pickerington, OH
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
As the oldest of four, I've always been a caregiver, and my love for children grew when I started working at my parents' daycare in 2020. Watching the children blossom and building genuine connections with them made me realize that I wanted to be a part of their unique stories.
Patient, calm, creative, and friendly, I believe...
Natalie G.
Newark, OH
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I Love Working With Kids And Am Very Responsible And Have Many Recommendations.
Hello my name is Natalie and I am 20 years old. I have experienced with children 1 week- up to 12 years old. I am CPR and first aid certified along with background checked. I have many references and have been babysitting 8 years and nannying 3 years!! I have worked with children with disabilities, worked with twins and multiple...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have babysat for several years and I do love kids! I have open availability and looking to make extra money and to get out of the house a little bit. I have excellent references. I am now living in Granville Ohio.
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
I am a semi-retired professional Nanny. I would like to help a family either part-time recurring or various families for date nights, vacations, or extended times when parents are traveling without their children. I have experience with all ages. Due to my limitations, I prefer not caring for young children that require being...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Olivia G.
Newark, OH
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
My name is Olivia and I am 25 years old. I was born and raised here in Ohio. I am not from the city but I love it here. I am a full time bartender who is looking to continue cleaning houses on the side and potentially start doing so full time.
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Morgan W.
Pickerington, OH
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mothers Helper/ Babysitter Available Any Day Of The Week
Hello! My name is Morgan and I am a 4th grade teacher.
Experience:
I have been teaching for 5 years. I have about 12 years of experience with children. I have babysat for years as well been a one on one aid for a child with autism. I am also able to provide you with any references you may like.
Thank you!
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, My name is Ocean and I'm currently in my masters program at Central State University. I am an elementary school teacher, I've been working with kids since I was 14 and love it. I started by watching my younger brother and then began babysitting. My mother also has a daycare and I'm always with her. Over the last few years,...
Ocean can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Hey!
My name is Madisyn, from Pataskala, Ohio! I am currently an online college student, on my way to a nursing degree. I am the oldest of five children, and I played a big part in helping each of my siblings grow up. For the last three years I have been working in child care around my town and central Ohio. I absolutely adore...
Allanna A.
Pickerington, OH
$15-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
I'm a seasoned childcare provider with nine years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development motivates me to create a nurturing and stimulating environment where they can thrive. I'm known for being patient and calm, yet creative and imaginative. My friendly and...
I am a dance and gymnastics teacher with 10 years of teaching experience. I've babysat since I was 13 years old and I've also been a private nanny for 7 years to two different families from the time the children were born until they reached kindergarten.
Krista can also help with: Craft assistance
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Thornville, OH
Kara M.
5.0
Absolutely love Kara's confidence kindness and compassion for everything she does. She's always on time, dependable, and very reliable. She's awesome with her tutoring skills as well. I struggle a lot with my coursework and she's a huge help!
P.s. thanks for all of your help!
- Mackenzi B.
Teresa L.
5.0
Tarie babysat our infant son and was wonderful with him! She cared for him so well and has such a sweet personality! We appreciate her so much!
- Taylor C.
Mackenzie H.
5.0
Mackenzie was a fantastic sitter. She was thoughtful and loving towards our wild child and flexible. We'll definitely miss her!
- Care member
Elizabeth D.
5.0
Elizabeth (we call her Libby) was a summer nanny for our daughter. She was absolutely the best! The simplest way I can describe Libby is a ray of sunshine. Not only is she intelligent, dependable and hard working - but she has the most positive attitude and is a kind person down to her core. The way...
- Care member
Amy L.
5.0
Amy was my daughter's early head start teacher. She came to our house once a week to teach them. She is patient, caring, honest, creative, and always willing to help. I would highly recommend Amy!
- Tasha S.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Thornville, OH:
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How much do babysitters charge in Thornville, OH?
The average rate for Thornville, OH babysitters on Care.com is $12.00 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 Thornville, OH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Thornville, 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.