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1,532 child care providers are listed in Columbus, OH

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

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Columbus, OH

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Carolina M.


Columbus, OH

$24-30/hr5 yrs exp

Me

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Welcome to my profile! I am a Colombian who has been in America for the last 6 years. I started working for multiple families around Phoenix with newborns and toddlers. Then I moved to Ohio as a live-in nanny to take care of 4 amazing kids (1, 3, 5&5 yo) and also for multiple families for date nights and/or weekends because...
Carolina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Very tentative and caring! Best sitter I've ever had!"

John B.

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

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Eva is kind, loving and caring. She has creative ideas for play and learning. Eva is dependable and trust worthy and comes with a positive attitude and an open mind!"

Jennifer M.

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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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Elizabeth was amazing and had confidence the moment we met her. She did an amazing job watching our kids and put them to bed before we got home from our date night (an accomplishment all in and of itself). We hope to have her watch our kids again in the future!"

Ryan S.

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Kaleenia Q.


Columbus, OH

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have grown up with three younger siblings. I have babysat children from the age of 3 months and up. I work really well with babies, toddlers and young children. I just graduated college with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering Technology. I am originally from a small town near Athens Ohio. I used to live on a farm and...
Kaleenia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kaleenia babysat for our 2-year-old son when we were in town for a wedding. He had a blast and she was great with him. She was on time and always responded promptly to our messages. We would definitely hire her again."

Amritha S.

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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, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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.

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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
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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Kathryn G.


Columbus, OH

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a current college student (Education Major) with some professional experience working with kids in a school setting. I am very willing to help with homework, light chores, errands, and school pick-up. I would love to work for your family!
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kathryn spent the weekend with our dog, Duke. She did an amazing job making sure he was taken care of, and we appreciated the peace of mind of knowing he was in good hands. "

Lee C.

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Andrea K.


Columbus, OH

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

***CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE FULL TIME*** Hi! My name is Andrea. I am currently a graduate student of couples and family therapy looking for part-time work as a nanny/sitter while I am in school. I have over five years of experience working with kids as a nanny, sitter, and early education teacher in addition to 3 years of mental...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Andy is a day care teacher who has lots of activities and tricks up her sleeve to keep the kids entertained. "

Julie R.

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Lea T.


Columbus, OH

$20-26/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter, Surf And Skateboard Instructor

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional surfer/skater and Huntington Beach Lifeguard (schedule On reserve no longer active full time ). I love working with kids! When I am not enjoying the beach myself or keeping the residents safe, I instruct Junior Lifeguards and teach kids how to surf, skate, or swim! My favorite part about working with kids is...
Lea can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Lea is Amazing! Our kids fell in love with her immediately. Lea is dependable and punctual, she also understands what needs to be done and when and takes initiative to help when it's right. She's talented in so many ways, truly an inspiration for our daughter and...

Holly V.

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Jenny G.


Columbus, OH

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 kiddos who aren't so little anymore (18, 19 & 26). I have a lot to offer. I love children and I truly care about their health and well-being. I love the outdoors, going for walks, outside activities, going to the pool/parks, reading books, etc. I am extremely organized and love to maintain a clean sanitary...
Jenny can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jenny currently nannies our 3 boys (8,5 and 3) along with our 7 month old daughter. She is extremely patient with my 3 year old who can sometimes test the waters. Jenny also stays in good communication with me about how the kids are doing which I personally...

Brittany H.

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Laura D.


Columbus, OH

$23-26/hr8 yrs exp

Seeking Full-time Summer Nannying Position

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, thank you for your interest in my profile! My name is Laura and I am currently teaching in my 4th year as a full-time Special Needs Preschool Teacher in the Columbus area. I am looking for a full-time (32 hours minimum) nannying position for the summer time only, as I will return to my teaching position in the fall. I...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Laura was the first nanny I hired, and she has set the bar high. She is organized, timely and most importantly enjoys being around children. She keeps them busy with crafts, story time, music time and being outside. I always came home to a clean house and a happy...

Heather S.

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Hannah G.


Columbus, OH

$18-30/hr9 yrs exp

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4.0

(2)

Hired by 11 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Destiny K.


Columbus, OH

$22-24/hr6 yrs exp

Dependable, Trust Worthy, And Fun.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, i'm Destiny. I have many years of babysitting/nannying experience, Ive cared for all age ranges from newborn up to 12 years. I have experience with my own siblings as well as many other families outside of my own. I'm currently in college for nursing with end goal of working in pediatrics. My experience includes bottle...
Destiny can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Destiny is fabulous! She has been with our family now 3-4 months and I don’t know what I would do without her. She is kind, dependable, loving, respectful and great with our daughter. She is engaging, helpful with messes our daughter makes, and always has a smile...

Care member

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Grace G.


Columbus, OH

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter With Free Availability

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 24 years old and a college student. I've been working in childcare since graduating from high school in 2017. I currently work at the local children's hospital three days a week. I have a history of providing childcare to children ranging from 6 weeks old to 13 years old. I value providing a safe and fun environment...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Grace is our much-loved after-school caregiver from the past academic year. We greatly valued her kind and gentle authority, reliability, and flexibility. We recommend Grace extremely highly."

Bethany K.

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Samantha V.


Columbus, OH

$18-50/hr7 yrs exp

childcare

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm a certified teacher with 10 years of experience with children. I'm looking for part-time opportunities to supplement my work!
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Child care centers in Columbus, OH

RISING STARS DAYCARE, INC

RISING STARS DAYCARE, INC

1103 E. LIVINGSTON AVE., COLUMBUS, OH

Starting at $1040/mo

5.0

(2)

It is the philosophy and Goal of Rising Stars Day Care Center to make a positive influence in the lives of all children from all backgrounds. We are committed to provide a nurturing environment for learning and academic achievement for success. Our program is designed age appropriate structured...
5.0
"The owner is absolutely amazing. The teachers are also really great. They all treat you like you are family there!"

Raneem N.


Gladden Community House

Gladden Community House

183 HAWKES AVE, COLUMBUS, OH

5.0

(2)

We are a 4 Star Step-Up to quality center located in Franklin County. We have grants provided by Early Start Columbus and the Ohio Department of Education to help families with 4 year old children with tuition. We also accept PFCC benefits. Our goal is to get children ready for Kindergarten socially...
5.0
"Gladden preschool is absolutely THE BEST , my child has been enrolled since the beginning of school year and has learned tons of things and I’m very pleased with the staff Mrs Tanya goes above and beyond for her parents she really cares for the children well being...

Ash C.


Rimaj Childcare Center

Rimaj Childcare Center

4610 Weatherford Ln, Columbus, OH

5.0

(1)

Offering spots for ages 6 weeks - 5 years Chayla Pleasant has been working with children and providing a nurturing and safe environment for over 5 years. As a previous Assistant Director in childcare and a mother I understand the importance of receiving quality childcare that is flexible as well....
5.0
"Chayla was an amazing caregiver to my 4 year old. From the moment my daughter walked in her home, her attention was placed on making her feel comfortable with a new atmosphere. She was mentioned to me by my colleague who used her services before in an emergency....

Jamie R.


IN HIS CARE EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM

IN HIS CARE EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM

6049 CLEVELAND AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH

Starting at $225/mo

4.0

(2)

Welcome to In His Care Early Education Program, where we are dedicated to creating a nurturing and loving environment rooted in Christian values. Our core mission is to foster a safe space where children can flourish, learn, and develop essential skills to become confident leaders of tomorrow. We...
5.0
"Family oriented center really they care about the kids education and future. I love the new building sooooooooo clean and smells good everyday I come to pick up my kids and my kids love it here all the staff are awesome and the best part is they transport the kids...

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Enchanted Care Learning Center (Gahanna)

Enchanted Care Learning Center (Gahanna)

4575 Morse Rd, COLUMBUS, OH

Our preschool combines learning experiences and structured play to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally – all while having fun. Our safe, nurturing school community offers far more than just child care. Links to Learning, our proprietary preschool curriculum for infants through...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Columbus, OH

Carolina M.

5.0

Very tentative and caring! Best sitter I've ever had!

- John B.

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.

Elizabeth H.

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, took him to the library, and got him...

- Mike W.

Kaleenia Q.

5.0

Kaleenia babysat for our 2-year-old son when we were in town for a wedding. He had a blast and she was great with him. She was on time and always responded promptly to our messages. We would definitely hire her again.

- Amritha S.

Sierra J.

5.0

Sierra is a great teacher! She really takes the time to connect with each of her students one on one. She helps them to express their feelings, but also solve their issues when something is wrong. She spends lots of time thinking of ways to be creative with lesson plans rather than copying them...

- Kamryn T.

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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 506 reviews of the 1,532 listed child care providers.