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1,595 child care providers are listed in Columbus, OH

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

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Columbus, OH

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Lyndsey E.


Columbus, OH

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Young Sitter Looking For Work

5.0

(3)

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Charity T.


Columbus, OH

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny And Caregiver.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Charity and I have five years of professional childcare experience! I previously worked full time as a nanny for a variety of families and it love it. In high school I played basketball, volleyball, and was a Pointe dancer. I'm currently married with two dogs named Charlie and Thumper and in my free time I enjoy...
Charity can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Interviewed with Charity last weekend. She seems like she will make an excellent nanny for a lucky family!"

Hayley R.

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Emalea H.


Columbus, OH

$20/hr15 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked at summer camps with special needs children and I have three nieces and a nephew that I have helped with for 12+ years. I enjoy arts and crafts and being outside with the children. I am well rounded and able to adapt to most children's interests.
Emalea can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I couldn't be happier with Emalea. She was responsive, punctual, easy to work with and got along fantastic with my 7 year old son. Highly recommend!"

Jason C.

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Sarah C.


Columbus, OH

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Mother of Two, With Great Personality!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Greetings!! I am currently seeking full-time employment in a home with 1-3 children. My lifestyle is firmly rooted in routine and schedule, but I sure do like to have fun!
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Very efficient, always on time, and always has fun activities planned for my children. They so look forward to seeing her whenever we need her!"

Marsha M.

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Nefertiti D.


Columbus, OH

$25-40/hr4 yrs exp

Funny Next

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello!!! You can call me"nefy"or "titi" I'm a French woman . I settled here since 2015, I have 4 children and I know how is important to have somebody to help or assist you ; somebody you can trust! I understand you mama!! I'm a very patient, overwhelmed and caring person . I like to help and I have so much love to share. My...
Nefertiti can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Titi is a gentle person who absolutely loved on my kids. She was a part of the family and my kids adore her. She helps in the house along with the children and all I know is my kids are always rushing to the door to welcome her every morning. She's great and we are...

Tara K.

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Meriam S.


Columbus, OH

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Afternoon Babysitter/ Nanny With 5 Years Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

One thing you should know about me is that I was an Au pair for the last two years. Once in Columbus then in houston Texas. I really enjoyed working with kids before that experience but the Au pair program showed me even more why I love to entertain kids My skills include I speak multiple languages. I'm fluent in German and...
Meriam can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Meriam was very responsible & dedicated. Also very efficient with allocation of her time & a forward thinking planner."

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Shardea R.


Columbus, OH

$20/hr15 yrs exp

Crafty Big Sister

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello there My name is Shardea but my family and friends call me Daya. I have been babysitting professionally for a little over 10 years, but being one of 11 siblings let's say it comes naturally. Besides family experience, I have worked for multiple families caring for children ranging from newborn to 13 years old. I have...
Shardea can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Daya has been with my family for almost 9 years. She has been there for us as we grew our family! Daya even helped us with birthday parties doing things such as face painting and balloon animals. We miss her dearly and hope she moves back to NYC soon!"

Engracia E.

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Mckenna B.


Columbus, OH

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Errand Runner/house Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I have worked in childcare for the last 11 years. I worked at the School for 2. 5 years and switched over to private nannying around 2016. While private nannying I have done all sorts of errand running, laundry, cleaning, organizing, dog walking etc. I have nannied multiple families and have plenty of references. Right...
Mckenna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"McKenna was an amazing support to our family. She would help with overwhelming household projects, brainstorm organization strategies for our home, and run tons of errands (grocery store, returns, etc.). McKenna is really great at assembly of furniture or other...

Bobbi C.

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Madi S.


Columbus, OH

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I absolutely adore all children! I have experience as a nanny, babysitter, tutor, preschool teacher, and daycare worker. I volunteered in the Dominican Republic for 4 months as an English teacher. Spending time with children making crafts and playing games, exploring outside, and finding different ways to help them thrive is my...
Madi can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Madi is amazing! She's so good with kids and animals and besides that she's just so likable! She seems so full of energy and creative ideas with kids and it was so helpful when I needed an extra hand for a few days! She's absolutely my go to when I need help with...

Emma R.

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Elizabeth H.


Columbus, OH

$17-30/hr7 yrs exp

PCA Certified Nursing Student

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello all! My name is Elizabeth and I have worked as a nanny off and on for about 6 years now. I love kids and used to work as a certified nurse's aid for kids with special needs. I am CPR certified and am happy with working with kids of any age:) I am from a big family and have grown up around children and would love to help...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Elizabeth did a great job babysitting our toddler on his day off from daycare. I work from home, and she did a fantastic job taking care of our son, while also staying out of the way so I could have a fairly normal workday. She kept him entertained, kept him fed,...

Mike W.

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Hannah G.


Columbus, OH

$18-30/hr9 yrs exp

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4.0

(2)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Hannah! I have worked with kids for almost 9 years in a variety of settings. I started my experience with kids at a day care center at a gym, then became a camp counselor for a summer, and then transitioned into full time nannying in summers when I wasn't in school. During the school year I babysat on weekends...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Hannah is HANDS DOWN the best option for your kids. She is responsible. She is professional. She is incredibly intelligent. She is 100% reliable. We have been so lucky to find her!"

Abby 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have worked with Sierra for a year and a half, and she is honestly one of the best people I've ever met. She is a great person. She loves working with kids and she's wonderful at it. She is very hard working and compassionate. I believe Ms. Sierra will do a...

Kiara G.

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Iniobong I.


Columbus, OH

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Iniobong this is how to pronounce my name: "E-KNEE-OH-BONG". I come from a big family and 9 nieces, which makes me a pro at multitasking, and very organized. I believe that every child has a gift and a purpose and my desire is to help your children discover theirs, while being focused on every specific need. I...
Iniobong can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"There are not enough positive things I could say about Iniobong! As a colleague, she is dependable, loyal, honest, and unwaveringly patient, and above all, loving. It is a joy to watch her interact with not only children, but any person she comes into contact with....

Brooke R.

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Kenadie S.


Columbus, OH

$13-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kenadie and I have ~8 years of experience with children from 3 months-13 years old. I am currently a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy student. I am happy to assist in any house chores, carpooling, tutoring, etc.
Kenadie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Child care centers in Columbus, OH

Bungalowbranch - Starling Branch

Bungalowbranch - Starling Branch

80 Lowell Rd., Columbus, OH

YOUR CHILD'S EXPERIENCE: Here at Starling Branch's home daycare your child will be immersed in a loving and nurturing social environment while also receiving individualized one-on-one care that normal daycare centers cannot provide. Starling Branch works closely with you, the parents, to provide the...

Kiddie Academy of Downtown Columbus

Kiddie Academy of Downtown Columbus

37 North High Street, COLUMBUS, OH

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...

7068 - La Petite Academy of Columbus

7068 - La Petite Academy of Columbus

909 Polaris Parkway, COLUMBUS, OH

We provide nurturing day care and creative learning in a safe, home-like environment. Our School Readiness Pathway was designed to empower you with educational options to create the most fitting path for your child and to address each child's specific developmental needs. We offer specialized...

The Families Choice Childcare LLC

The Families Choice Childcare LLC

4975 West Broad Street, COLUMBUS, OH

At The Families Choice Childcare LLC, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment where your child can grow, learn, and thrive. Founded with a commitment to excellence in early childhood education and care, we understand the importance of a strong foundation in your...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Columbus, OH

Lyndsey E.

5.0

Lyndsey has been watching my baby and toddler for about a month now and she is amazing! Would definitely recommend!!

- Antoinette P.

Eva A.

5.0

Eva is ad dependable and trustworthy caretaker. She is creative, engaging and understanding with all children, no matter the situation. From taking her childcare children to the latest movie, to just running around in the yard playing tag, your children will always have fun.

- Ali L.

Charity T.

5.0

We met Charity through Care.com and had a phone interview, Face Time interview and in-person interview with her. During each interaction, we were impressed by her poise, knowledge and character. Charity also came to our house for a bonding session and put together a draft contract for our review. We...

- Care member

Emalea H.

5.0

I couldn't be happier with Emalea. She was responsive, punctual, easy to work with and got along fantastic with my 7 year old son. Highly recommend!

- Jason C.

Sarah C.

5.0

Sarah has been our nanny for 4 years. She has cared for our children who are now the ages 9, 7, and 4 and they adore her. She loves her job and has taken pride in treating all of us like members of her family. With the busy chaos of 3 kids and a dog, she has been a calming force for our family. She...

- Kristin O.

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

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Child Care Providers in Columbus, OH are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 397 reviews of the 1,595 listed child care providers.