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60 babysitters are listed in Westerville, OH
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 5 years
Babysitters in Westerville, OH
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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.
Amber K.
Westerville, OH
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Who Loves Kids! With Open Availability.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Rachel F.
Westerville, OH
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter/Pet-sitter/Companion Looking For Part Time Jobs
5.0
(2)
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, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel was a wonderful and dependable employee. Very professional and wonderful with children. I would definitely recommend her. She is fun, smart, patient and energetic."
Valerie B.
5.0
(14)
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Anita is a dependable, kind, professional caretaker. I would certainly recommend her to family and friends!"
Alison S.
Grace M.
Westerville, OH
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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.
Hannah H.
Westerville, OH
$18/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
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.
Kaeris C.
Westerville, OH
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Experience
-Babysat for multiple families over the course of 5 years
-Been working at the Westerville Community Center for 3 years and have helped in the Sprouts daycare room, been a preschool camp leader, managed child birthday parties, taught climbing wall classes, and helped in craft events for children.
-I've had dogs my...
Kaeris can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kaeris is a fantastic caregiver! We hired her to watch our eight year old and she was wonderful. She was very sweet, kind, and attentive to our daughter. She walked our two dogs while she was there as well. She even brought over her violin when she heard that our...
Kara B.
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.
Cori R.
Westerville, OH
$10-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
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.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello I'm Sofia.
Fun- loving & Responsible babysitter.
Playtime enthusiast & storytelling Pro.
Dedicated to creating safe and happy moments for your little ones.
I like working with kids because you have the opportunity to make a positive impact on their development and help them shape their future and experience their...
I've been babysitting since I was 13 for the neighborhood kids and my little cousins. I always love playing with the kids and being outside!
Colleen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Hello! My name is Alia. I am a junior at Kent State returning home for the summer and in need of employment. I have tons of previous experience nannying and babysitting. Additionally, I have worked for Goddard as a float, so I have experience with infants as young as 6 weeks. I have also spent the last year and a half working as...
Alia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I am a current student-athlete (women's basketball) at Otterbein University. I used to babysit a 3-year-old back in my hometown and really enjoyed the time I spent with him, as we did lots of fun activities and made lots of memories! I was able to handle and juggle the emotions of the child as well as their schedule; whether...
Kate J.
Westerville, OH
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm Kate. With more than 15 years experience in childcare, I've always been drawn to helping children learn and grow. I volunteer twice a month in a classroom of elementary students, as well as regular babysitting. I have experience caring for children ages 10 months and up.
I believe patience, understanding and care...
I am a Montessori teacher in a 3-6 classroom in Brooklyn, NY.
I received my masters in early childhood education/special education, with a Montessori accreditation, through Concordia College and West Side Montessori School - Teacher Education Program.
I graduated from Otterbein University near Columbus, Ohio, where I studied...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Evelyn :). I am a student at OSU Newark and have been babysitting/housesitting/and petsitting since I was 13. I have experience with special needs children. I have a car so transportation will not be an issue.
Evelyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Crafts, Playing Games, Story Time, and Bedtime. I enjoy babysitting because the kids say the funniest things and make me laugh!
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, responsible, and kind.
I like working with kids because I love seeing their imaginations and how they communicate with one another. Working with kids remind me of who I used to be!
I'm looking for a job that makes me feel accomplished, productive, and allows me to take on more...
Josephine can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 3 years of experience babysitting neighbors kids and family. I am currently a sophomore in college on summer break. I worked with children as a swim instructor. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Errands!
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Westerville, OH
Dana P.
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.
Rachel F.
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. I would absolutely hire her...
- Bridget D.
Anita E.
5.0
Anita is a dependable, kind, professional caretaker. I would certainly recommend her to family and friends!
- Alison S.
Grace M.
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!
- Care member
Alena G.
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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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Westerville, OH:
How can I find a Westerville babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Westerville, OH 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 58 babysitters in Westerville, OH on Care.com, with an average rating of 4.4. 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 Westerville, OH?
The average rate for Westerville, OH babysitters on Care.com is $15.41 per hour as of January 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 Westerville, OH?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Westerville, 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.
Ratings for Westerville, OH babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Babysitters in Westerville, OH are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.