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60 babysitters are listed in West Columbia, SC
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in West Columbia, SC
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Lyndsay, and I am searching for a either a part-time or full-time nanny position; right now my hours and days are very flexible!
I have child care experience with all ages, including infants (newborn+) through 12 years.
I am a mom to an 8-9-month-old. Previous child care positions include babysitting for...
Lyndsay can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.0
"Lyndsay was a joy to be around. Our children absolutely adored her. She was always on time, trustworthy, played indoors/outdoors with the kids, and provided them with meals."
Tanesha S.
5.0
(1)
My name is Gwen and I have always loved helping children. Once having a dream to be a preschool teacher but now looking to helping parents with their little ones at home.
Do you need a date night, run errands, pick up extra shifts at work, or just need some time to yourself? I'm here to help!
Currently enrolled to be CPR/AED...
Gwendolyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Gwen goes above and beyond for our family, cares for our kids as if they were her own, and goes the extra mile to clean up and even organize items, switch laundry, sweep, etc. She is wonderful as we are grateful to have found her. Highly recommend!"
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Leigh N.
West Columbia, SC
$15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Leigh and currently a graduate student at the University of South Carolina majoring in public health. I am Red Cross certified in CPR, first aid and water safety. I am completely vaccinated for COVID-19 and have my own transportation. I am available for occasional jobs as I am a student and my availability depends on my...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Leigh has been a great sitter for us this past year. Super responsive and reliable, and my daughters really enjoy her."
Julia I.
Jill Y.
West Columbia, SC
$16-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have been caregiving for 12+ years and I also have a 5-year-old daughter of my own (with one on the way)! I love animals (we have 4 dogs).
I have cared for many families' children since my early teens. I have experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged, and special needs teens/adults. I am a type 1 diabetic and I am first...
Jill can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jill was awesome to us. Very reliable and dependable. We are a Navy family with a 10, 7 & 5 year old kids and Jill helped them with homework, bus stops runs, pet care, and light meal prep. We moved away is the only reason we are not using Jill. The kids called her...
Paulin T.
I am the mother of 4 grown children, I am from Southern Calif, but I moved to the West Columbia area to be closer to my daughter and her family almost 3years ago. I have 8 grandchildren, the oldest who is 21, and then 7 more, who are all 11 and under . I have always been involved with children, since I was a teenager. I used to...
Dee Ann can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
Hello! My name is Brianna and I am 25 years old. I do not know a lot of people. I currently work as an online nutrition coach, and as the holidays approach my work definitely slows down. Because of this, I am looking to make some extra income for this holiday season! I have four years of experience working as a child care aide...
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
1 to 2 new born to 5 year I have work with kids for over 12 years with the the family for 10 years I love to work with kids and I treated them like my family
Rosangela can also help with: Carpooling
Kaitlin J.
West Columbia, SC
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience working in childcare in a professional daycare setting as well as contracted babysitting gigs. I worked professionally for about a year and a half, but have been babysitting and helping take care of kids off and on for the last decade.
Madyson G.
West Columbia, SC
$17/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! I am 24 and in grad school at USC! I work with children with autism in behavior therapy and serve in kids ministry at my church! I love babysitting in my free time, particularly evenings or weekends! I have babysat for multiple families with kids of varying ages, from newborns to older children! I also love animals and dog...
Madyson can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hi families! I have experience with babysitting and also 3 year's experience working at my church's summer camp full time. I currently work full time as an Esthetician and looking to pick up weekend shifts and some evening shifts. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. Thank you!
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skylar J.
West Columbia, SC
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
My previous babysitting experiences have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm eager to continue supporting families by providing reliable childcare. I have 3 older siblings all with kids that I'm extremely close with from 1 years old to 8 years old.
Parents can expect open and honest communication from me. I'm very comfortable...
Skylar can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Hannah S.
West Columbia, SC
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello Parents! My name is Hannah Smith I am currently at USC sumter majoring in biology and playing for the soccer team. I am CPR & AED certified. I have 2 years of experience working in pediatrics. & 4+ years of experience in babysitting of children of many ages. I love animals & will always be willing to tidy up and help...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Marica. I am 26 years of age. I have over a year of experience working with elderly patients. I am very easy going and kind hearted. I have two kids of my own. A 2-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy. I am very familiar with working with parents that has dementia as I have been working with a company for home...
Marica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Rachel C.
West Columbia, SC
$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I used to care for my two little cousins, a boy and a girl. I would take them to/from school and fix them dinner or any snacks they wanted. I always made sure they made a happy plate or close to it. I also honored their parents' preferences and any hobbies they were involved in. They were so precious to me and it was such a...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am 29 years old and I love being around children! I have been watching children for 10 years now. I am CPR and First-Aid certified. I am currently in school for my Master's Degree. I have my own transportation and a non-smoker.
If you are needing your house cleaned, I am your girl as well! 6 years of experience in...
Meagan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
Fully licensed social worker here! New DC transplant that spent the last nine years in South Carolina. Currently work for a nonprofit serving people with disabilities. FT job is flexible so I'm looking for something evenings/maybe weekends.
Most of my professional experience is in the nonprofit program management space,...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance
As the oldest of five I grew up helping to take care of my siblings. In high school and college I had several paid jobs with toddlers and school age children. Most recently I worked as an EMT for Lexington County and am still certified in CPR. I am currently in school to get my Masters in Nursing. I have a daughter born in...
5.0
(13)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hey! I've been a Mom for 40 years, and have raised 4 awesome sons! I also have an adorable 7-year-old granddaughter and a 4-year-old grandson! I've taught Preschool, Mothers Morning Out, been a Substitute Teacher in the public schools K-5th grade in 3 states, and assisted in a Montessori program. I have an Associates Degree in...
Wendy can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Wendy is a joy!
We invited Wendy to our house for dinner to meet our toddler and infant, get to know our family, and so she could see how we do put-downs at nighttime.
Wendy and our family really hit it off and she was good dinner company. She's weird and quirky...
James R.
Kanshara W.
West Columbia, SC
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm Kanshara and I love interacting with children and teaching them many skills. I'm currently a kindergarten teacher at Caughman Road Elementary school. I graduated from Lander University in 2023 with Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education. I started teaching on the 3rd of January 2024. I have experience 7 years...
Kanshara can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Samantha M.
Lexington, SC
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
I worked at a private Montessori school for 11 years and have completed my Montessori teacher training for ages 3-6. Now I work as a teacher assistant in special ed. I am also a mother to a 16-year-old daughter and have always enjoyed working with children. I do still have a full-time job Monday through Friday. So I just do...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Our toddler immediately connected with Samantha and was comfortable with taking care of our pets. We were able to leave for a nice date night with no trouble and a routine bedtime for our family. She was trustworthy and very upfront about rates and availability....
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in West Columbia, SC
Lyndsay S.
4.0
Lyndsay was a joy to be around. Our children absolutely adored her. She was always on time, trustworthy, played indoors/outdoors with the kids, and provided them with meals.
- Tanesha S.
Gwendolyn H.
5.0
Gwen goes above and beyond for our family, cares for our kids as if they were her own, and goes the extra mile to clean up and even organize items, switch laundry, sweep, etc. She is wonderful as we are grateful to have found her. Highly recommend!
- Care member
Leigh N.
5.0
Leigh has been a great sitter for us this past year. Super responsive and reliable, and my daughters really enjoy her.
- Julia I.
Jill Y.
5.0
Great with my kids, I came home to a CLEAN house and happy healthy kids! What more could I ask for????
- Maggie P.
Wendy D.
5.0
I care for two of my grandchildren everyday. I had surgery and Wendy cared for them in my home during my recovery. The children loved her. She was very dependable and helped in so many ways. Would hire her again.
- Care member
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in West Columbia, SC:
How can I find a West Columbia babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in West Columbia, SC 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 19 babysitters in West Columbia, SC on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.6. 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 West Columbia, SC?
The average rate for West Columbia, SC babysitters on Care.com is $15.58 per hour as of December 2024. 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 West Columbia, SC?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in West Columbia, SC through Care.com. As of 2024, 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 West Columbia, SC babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Babysitters in West Columbia, SC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.