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1,570 child care providers are listed in Columbus, OH

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Columbus, OH

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Kristina T.


Columbus, OH

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nannie/Day Care

3.5

(2)

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have babysat since I was 13. I am CPR certified and I worked at Goddard for 3 years. I enjoy working with babies and young children. I also enjoy caring for the elderly and have experience being a home health aid. I enjoy cooking running errands and doing light housework. I nanny for a family currently and been with...
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Very quick to respond to messages and accommodating of our schedule when scheduling an interview. We ended up choosing another applicant because they already new our son but we would definitely be interested in hiring Kristina if we need to open our nanny search...

Jason P.

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Stefan T.


Columbus, OH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Over 8 Years Of Childcare In Public Settings & 6 Working Privately (Babysitting, Nannying)

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I was a volunteer at a club before I got a job with a program where I worked for a year. I also ran an open gym for two years and I worked at a summer camp in 2017. I worked in a wrap-around kindergarten and after-school program, The a club for over a year. I worked as an assistant teacher for the summer of 2019. I have a...
Stefan can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Our family hired Stefan and one other sitter to care for our three children (4 y/o, 6 y/o, and 8 y/o) while we went to a wedding. Stefan was a pleasure to work with! He was on time, attentive to details, communicated well before the event, was responsive during and...

Jackelyn L.

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Anastasia M.


Columbus, OH

$25-26/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Anastasia. I am 28 yrs old. I'm from Ohio, recently relocated back from living/experiencing Houston, texas for two years. I do not have any children of my own, however I take pride in working with children and helping the best way I can. I have lots of experience with kids of all ages from taking care of my...
Anastasia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very dependable and flexible. My children grew to love her in the time she helped our family. Anyone who works with Anastasia will gain a gem."

Janice B.

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Zella P.


Columbus, OH

$14/hr8 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love working with kids because I thoroughly enjoy the individuality that comes with getting to meet and babysit every kid. Being at school, I always wished I could babysit an infant or babysit the kids that I saw and then I eventually got to. As well as this I am currently volunteering with a local music therapy center and...
Zella can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Zella is fantastic with all our kiddos, especially our middle daughter with special needs. She lights up when Zella arrives and they have a blast playing instruments/music and reading books together. Zella is friendly, dependable, and fun. She is very responsive...

Jamie S.

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Corinne R.


Columbus, OH

$20-33/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Cori and I'm 24 years old. I'm living in Columbus and will be moving back to Cincinnati around the 16th of May! I'm looking for a family needing help full time in Cincinnati, starting around 26th of May! I am open to just for the summer or for something more long term. A little about me, I have been...
Corinne can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I would highly recommend Cori. She was very friendly and helped my son feel comfortable right away. She was punctual with arrival and communication. She is a dependable, sweet sitter whose experience shows in her professional demeanor and comfort with kiddos. Great...

Alicia M.

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Dana K.


Columbus, OH

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun, patient, dependable, caring, loving wife and mother that loves caring for children. I have worked in the childcare field for 20+ years. I have experience with children from six weeks to 12 years of age. I have my associate degree in Early Childhood Education as well as many other early childhood trainings. I enjoy...
Dana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dana helped us out in a pinch! She was prompt, kind, and so gentle and calm with our 3 month old :)"

Margaret R.

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Que'yani D.


Columbus, OH

$20-22/hr6 yrs exp

Sitter Hero

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm here to help you with all of your sitting needs! Whether that be you're a new mommy who just wants a break or if you just want to get out for a night, I am your sitter! My patient & caring nature provide a great atmosphere for me and your children to get along. Your child's safety is my main concern at all times...
Que'yani can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"When meeting Que'yani, the comfort level was immediate. Que'yani is very professional, kind and exudes great energy. My husband and I have two toddlers under the age of five and they both gravitated to Que'yani upon meeting her. She possesses an innate ability to...

Millicent E.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Saida did a great job watching my daughter and niece to allow us a night out. Even with some driving in snow required, she was punctual and listened and carried out requests for care well. Great communication and instantly seemed comfortable with our girls. Would...

Amy G.

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Danielle M.


Columbus, OH

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Teacher Of 12 Years Seeking Morning Nanny Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Danielle! I'm all booked up for daytime hours. I have my Degree in Early Childhood Education and have worked in various childcare faculties with all ages since 2007. I taught preschool and pre-k for two years each and also kindergarten enrichment. In the more recent years I have been a nanny for school-aged/toddler...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Danielle has been a blessing to our family! She has been a wonderful caretaker to our three children (ages 11, 9 and 2) for quite some time. Danielle is always punctual and dependable. She does fun activities with the kids and she keeps them on their schedules. I...

Jana T.

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Juliet J.


Columbus, OH

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with all ages from newborns through high school. I have worked in public and private daycare settings, as well as a nanny. I have certifications in CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse, and Communicable Diseases.
Juliet can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Juliet is like a member of our family! She has helped care for my three children since my oldest was an infant (my daughter is now 10!). Juliet is always dependable! She is punctual, she is full of energy and has all of the attributes that anyone would want in a...

Alicia D.

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Eva A.


Columbus, OH

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Educated Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Eva and I love taking care of and educating children. I am a passionate, caring, and patient childcare provider with 9 years of experience. I have been working with children in many capacities including babysitting, adoption caseworker, and preschool/early learner teacher. Highly skilled in infant care with...
Eva can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Eva is a dependable, trustworthy, and knowledgeable childcare provider. I have seen her work with children firsthand and she is very patient, creative, and understanding with them no matter the situation. Eva brightens her childcare children's days by taking them...

Ali L.

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Olivia C.


Columbus, OH

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

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 watched my daughter last summer. My daughter absolutely loved spending time with her; they went to the park frequently and played outside often. Olivia would send me pictures and video throughout the day and would always respond to my texts and calls...

Gayle G.

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Amber K.


Columbus, OH

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Amber.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, families! My name is Amber and I've been lucky enough to provide care for wonderful families in the Columbus area for the past decade. I am looking for a great family who are looking for a full-time, long term nanny. I'm available immediately. As a nanny I love to get outside as much as possible, weather permitting....
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Amber has been with us for four years and has truly become part of our family. She is responsible, always on time, loving and creative. My girls (6 and 4) adore her. Hiring her was the best childcare decision that we have made!"

Nici W.

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Lyndsey E.


Columbus, OH

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Young Sitter Looking For Work

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Lyndsey and I currently work full-time at NetJets. I moved to Columbus OH after I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in May 2022. I was born and raised in Greensboro NC. I studied political science and education. I have 9+ years of babysitting experience and 3+ years of pet care experience. I'm currently open...
Lyndsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lyndsey is a great find! She is very mature and professional and takes very good care of my infant. Lyndsey finds new ways to keep the baby entertained and intuitively knows what she needs. She is also a favorite of my chocolate lab who loves his play dates! Would...

Jaclyn T.

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

Child care centers in Columbus, OH

Enchanted Care Learning Center (Gahanna)

Enchanted Care Learning Center (Gahanna)

4575 Morse Rd, COLUMBUS, OH

Upcoming Events: Schedule a tour during Week of the Young Child- April 7th-11th. See firsthand how we celebrate Week of the Young Child: Music Monday (April 7th), Tasty Tuesday (April 8th), Work Together Wednesday (April 9th), Artsy Thursday (April 10th), and Family Friday (April 11th). Our...

RISE UP DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER

RISE UP DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER

1408 OAKLAND PARK, COLUMBUS, OH

Hi from Rise Up Daycare & Learning Center! We offers Diverse classrooms and focus on Safety, Development and Nurturing the children!. Our motto is seeing and hearing the child in care at all times. We are excited to meet you!

HAWTHORN ACADEMY

HAWTHORN ACADEMY

6740-6780 CAINE ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH

At Hawthorn Academy we strive to ensure the enriching social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development for every child in our care. As caregivers and educators, our mission is to provide a safe learning environment, which awakens a child’s natural desire to discover, create, explore, and...

Child Educates

Child Educates

4895 Folger Drive, Columbus, OH

Hi I have an in home daycare center that has a few open spots depending on your schedule I am first aid/CPR certified,background check and I also have several training that are childcare related I also provide school pick up and drop off and I accept title 20. We are 24 hours and offer weekends as...

Jolly Tots Too

Jolly Tots Too

5511 N. Hamilton Rd., Columbus, OH

We are a privately owned and operated child care center that has been teaching children for over 25 years. We start at 6 weeks old and go through a full day Kindergarten program. We offer infant stimulation for our little ones. For our older children we have a proven strong curriculum that gives...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Columbus, OH

Kristina T.

5.0

Very quick to respond to messages and accommodating of our schedule when scheduling an interview. We ended up choosing another applicant because they already new our son but we would definitely be interested in hiring Kristina if we need to open our nanny search again.

- Jason P.

Stefan T.

5.0

Our family hired Stefan and one other sitter to care for our three children (4 y/o, 6 y/o, and 8 y/o) while we went to a wedding. Stefan was a pleasure to work with! He was on time, attentive to details, communicated well before the event, was responsive during and after the wedding, and worked well...

- Jackelyn L.

Anastasia M.

5.0

Very dependable and flexible. My children grew to love her in the time she helped our family. Anyone who works with Anastasia will gain a gem.

- Janice B.

Zella P.

5.0

Zella is fantastic! She is friendly, outgoing, kind, and wonderful to work with. Our daughter enjoyed her time with Zella and is already asking when she can hang out with her again. Zella is dependable, personable, and caring. She was exactly what we were hoping for! We will definitely be...

- Alicia B.

Corinne R.

5.0

Cori was so good to ask detailed questions about my son and his needs before they met, so that she could best serve him. She really took time to get to know him so that she could do a good job. She was on time and just made the whole experience so easy. My son loved her! She has a great attitude,...

- Leah H.

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Ratings for Columbus, OH child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Child Care Providers in Columbus, OH are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 432 reviews of the 1,570 listed child care providers.