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303 child care providers are listed in Columbia, MD

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Columbia, MD

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Jacquline A.


Columbia, MD

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Loving Babysitter

5.0

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Hello, my name is Jacqueline ! I am 22 old years old and I love working with kids!. I do have my driver license but I am working towards getting my own car. I have been working in child care for about to years now and I love it!. I have my first aid and CPR certificate. I have taken college classes on early childhood education....
Jacquline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jacquline is a sweet person who enjoys being around children. She's always coming up with fun ideas or things for them to do."

Amani A.

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Stephanie J.


Columbia, MD

$23-24/hr10 yrs exp

It Takes A Village

Hello my name is Stephanie. I have been a long term nanny for over the past decade. I abosoulty love being a nanny, it checks all my boxes when it comes to a "dream job". I am looking for a new family in or around Howard County. I have been with two long term families both starting when the first born was a newborn, and have...
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We’ve worked with Stephanie for the last 6 years! She is so kind and patient with our little ones. She is observant and treats kids as if they were her own. She always has fun activities and the kids always ask when she is coming back. She is a great asset to our...

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Rakilah P.


Columbia, MD

$15/hr4 yrs exp

A Fun And Safe Helper/sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am looking for a position for summer break. I am reliable, fun, patient, and caring. I have experience with babysitting multiple children at a time, and children with special needs. I love working with children of all ages. I enjoy doing fun/educational activities such as science experiments, art projects, exploring outside,...
Rakilah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rakilah is phenomenal. Rakilah has cared for my 15 month old daughter while I worked from home. She takes my daughter on adventures to the library and park. She is trustworthy, dependable, and professional. Highly recommend!"

Alexandra B.

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Rebecca B.


Columbia, MD

$16-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Regular Sitter For Infants

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Babies are amazing little beings and I love seeing them grow and change so quickly. I am available to provide part-time care to babies ages 6 weeks and older. Good communication between parents and myself is expected so I can maintain consistency of care and keep parents informed of anything they need to know. I am CPR and...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Becky has taken care of our one year old for almost a year! She has been with him since he was 4 months old and she has been absolutely great. He greets her with a hug at the door now :) We are so sad to be moving and lose her but we would highly recommend her to...

Harisa H.

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Leonisa B.


Columbia, MD

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have raised 3 boys and now back in the job market. CPR certified, infant CPR course, fingerprint background check. Good with children, will do light cleaning, meal prep and have an SUV. Looking for long hours and maybe even a long term commitment to a family. Have a great day!
Leonisa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Leonisa has raised 3 great boys as a single mom since her husband passed away while her kids were still small. Now her kids are all grown up to be fine young adults. She is a great mother who took good care of her kids & taught her kids well. She is a great...

Brenda M.

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Geraldith L.


Columbia, MD

$25/hr9 yrs exp

After School Babysitter

4.2

(5)

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

My name is Geraldith, but families call me GG the most. I have more than 7 years working with kids at different ages between 6 months to 3 years old. I am currently working at MCPS in the cafeteria area during the morning shift. I'm available in the afternoon to look after the kids. -I have had enjoyable experience Reading...
Geraldith can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"GG was a wonderful, outgoing, and active nanny for our son when he was 18 - 24 months old. She always took him outside and played actively with him the whole time they were together. We found her reliable, punctual, and overall a wonderful and caring nanny, who...

Nora C.

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Jeannie M.


Columbia, MD

$15-27/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic And Committed

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an educated professional. I studied Montessori Elementary and Preschool Education. I am kind, patient and a very dedicated person. I understand the developmental needs of infants, toddlers, preschool and elementary age children. I can develop daily activities, as well as supervise rest periods. I am very willing to help...
Jeannie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We were vacationing in Marathon and felt very comfortable leaving our children in Jeannie's care."

John P.

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Yvonne A.


Columbia, MD

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am kind-hearted, gentle, and caring, with strong morals. I absolutely love kids and have experience caretaking for a family for about a year, as well as my own siblings. I look forward to the opportunity to provide a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for your children! Though I currently don't have a car, I have reliable...
Yvonne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Yvonne is a sweet, young, attentive woman. She took initiative communicating with me and provided updates. 10/10 would recommend again!"

Misha B.

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Claudia A.


Columbia, MD

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

My name is Claudia, a responsible and experience babysitter looking to share the best of my skills as a nanny for a family seeking help with childcare. Well experienced on taking care of newborns. Education: High School Diploma & some college Qualifications: Driver's License and access to reliable transportation Clean background...
Claudia can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Claudia is an incredible housekeeper! She cleans my house on a weekly basis now and is always on time, energetic, and ready to get the job done. My house has never looked so good! "

Dana B.

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Julie D.


Columbia, MD

$25-41/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Julie. I am a recent Towson University alumni and I am currently living in Columbia MD. I have worked with kids from ~7 weeks-16 years old for the past 9 years. I am looking for a nanny position in a kind and loving environment in my area! I am now also offering dog-sitting/ house-sitting services as well. I...
Julie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Julie did an amazing job caring for our 2 young boys. She provided pick-up from school/daycare, played with them after school, and fed them dinner. Very punctual in picking them up, and responsive when I asked for updates She is an excellent driver and my kids...

Ashley B.

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Mylea N H.


Columbia, MD

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Professional 10+ Years Experience

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Well Hello There! My name is Mylea (my_lay_uh) and I am super excited that you are considering me for the care and supervision of your loved one(s). I believe being a childcare provider is a special calling and I'm grateful for this special ability. I have 10+ years of experience (references available) and can help with Travel...
Mylea N can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mylea was the first babysitter we hired. In a phone explained how nervous I was. Not only does her personality shined on the phone. It was cemented when we met her. She kept up to date on some of the things that were happening. Sent us some pictures. Show us a...

Jeremy B.

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Debora S.


Columbia, MD

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am Brazilian, 37 years old. I have a lot of experiences with Kids and cooking are two passions in my life. I am looking forward to a family to work with and share my love and experiences. I speak Spanish, Portuguese and a basic level of English.
Debora can also help with: Meal prep
5.0
"She has a great personality, patience with kids, really responsible and has a lot of love to give. I would 100% hire her again! She has a kind heart and was the best nanny I ever had. "

Leticia P.

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Kailyn M.


Columbia, MD

$23/hr4 yrs exp

Creative Sitter!

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kailyn. I am currently in Nursing school, I've worked in childcare for 5 years and have extensive experience and certifications within childcare! I have done everything in childcare ranging from Preschool teacher to babysitter, to nannying. I have worked with ages infants to 13 years. I am currently a Part time...
Kailyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Erin L.


Columbia, MD

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part-Time Caregiver Of Children Of All Ages

I have been working with children for 20 years; anything from babysitting or nannying to working in academic intervention in the public school system for six years. I have been a nanny, a preschool teacher and a para-educator with high school students with special needs and elementary age children. I'm competent and can work...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Erin has taken care of my two boys for the past year, ages 2 and 4, and she is extremely competent and can handle two crazy boys with ease! "

Amanda C.

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Blossom J.


Columbia, MD

$31/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as happy, flexible, and dependable. I love working with kids! I truly enjoy their company! I'm looking for a job that has a healthy environment. I started working with kids when I was 12 years old. I'm the oldest of 7, so all my life I've been looking after children! In my spare time, I like to...
Blossom can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Blossom is absolutely the best. She never fails to exceed my expectations! I just hired to clean my house and she even watched the kids, made them food and cleaned my pool! She even taught my 4 yr son how to swim! I love her so much so sad she moved away!!!"

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Child care centers in Columbia, MD

Luv & Hug's Daycare

Luv & Hug's Daycare

7135 Fountain Rock Way, Columbia, MD

I am a mother of three wonderful sons. My two oldest sons are adults now and living on their own. My youngest son is on his way to college next year. I had the blessing of being a stay-at-home mom for most of my sons' lives. I am a loving, nurturing and compassionate mother and want to share those...

Kiddie Academy of Columbia

Kiddie Academy of Columbia

5550 Sterrett Place, COLUMBIA, MD

Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie...

7054 - La Petite Academy on Eden Brook Drive

7054 - La Petite Academy on Eden Brook Drive

7475 Eden Brook Drive, COLUMBIA, MD

What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning...

Building Kidz of Columbia

Building Kidz of Columbia

9270 Homespun Dr., COLUMBIA, MD

Building Kidz of Columbia, Maryland is proud to provide our community high-quality infant, toddler and preschool care. Our mission is to deliver a world class preschool experience resulting in children that love learning, connect with the performing arts, and demonstrate accelerated development of...

Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia

Watchful Eye Daycare of Columbia

10453 Green Mountain Cir, COLUMBIA, MD

Our mission is to provide the children in our care with a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment where they can be free to explore, have new experiences, and be school-ready when transitioning into the school system. We offer a comprehensive preschool curriculum where we strive to cultivate young...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Columbia, MD

Jacquline A.

5.0

Jackie is a lovely caregiver! I’ve watched her handle my brother that has epilepsy with ease! I can always trust Jackie around my brother and other children! She’s super gentle kids as well. I truly love Jackie’s professionalism! She would do astounding at this job!

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Stephanie J.

5.0

We’ve worked with Stephanie for the last 6 years! She is so kind and patient with our little ones. She is observant and treats kids as if they were her own. She always has fun activities and the kids always ask when she is coming back. She is a great asset to our family! We cannot recommend her...

- Care member

Rakilah P.

5.0

Rakilah is phenomenal. Rakilah has cared for my 15 month old daughter while I worked from home. She takes my daughter on adventures to the library and park. She is trustworthy, dependable, and professional. Highly recommend!

- Alexandra B.

Rebecca B.

5.0

Becky has taken care of our one year old for almost a year! She has been with him since he was 4 months old and she has been absolutely great. He greets her with a hug at the door now :) We are so sad to be moving and lose her but we would highly recommend her to any family.

- Harisa H.

Leonisa B.

5.0

Leonisa has raised 3 great boys as a single mom since her husband passed away while her kids were still small. Now her kids are all grown up to be fine young adults. She is a great mother who took good care of her kids & taught her kids well. She is a great worker. She is also a good friend &...

- Brenda M.

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Ratings for Columbia, MD child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in Columbia, MD are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 125 reviews of the 303 listed child care providers.