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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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Jenny G.


Columbus, OH

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

5.0

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Sylvia H.


Columbus, OH

$12-18/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sylvia, let me tell you a bit about my childcare experience! I've worked with infants, preschoolers, and school-agers. I've worked as a daycare teacher and also as a nanny, morning helper, and over night sitter. I am CPR/First Aid certified and I'm certified on OCCRA, which is an early childhood development and...
Sylvia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sylvia is amazing :) I would definitely recommend her as your nanny or helper :) My children love her."

Kelli 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah is an amazing nanny, I've never felt more comfortable leaving my kids with someone! She always has activities planned, or brings something fun over for my (four) children, even when she just comes to visit. My kids LOVE her, they wait at the window when I say...

Krissy R.

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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, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kaleenia is a very fun and easy going babysitter. She is very engaging with young children, and always has a fun activity planned for them. My children always look forward to the day she babysits! "

Bobbi 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, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Andrea is great with kids of all ages! She is an awesome pre-school teacher and babysitter. We will definitely hire her again and recommend her as well. "

Brad B.

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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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ini is a life saver & has worked with my daughters for about 2 years now. I love the way she interacts with my children, they are always happy to see her and most importantly the genuine care she displayed towards them. Ini is honest, dependable, communicates...

Sabrina A.

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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
"Nefy is very gentle and patient with our infant. She showed up with very little notice. Would hire again."

Bryan T.

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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

Care member

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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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Daya was a pleasure to interview with! I loved her energy and seemed to be a perfect fit for my family! Unfortunately, plans changed and I will be receiving help from family. I will definitely keep in touch for the future!"

Avi T.

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Gretchen S.


Columbus, OH

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night Sitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 2. My son just turned 23 and my daughter just left to Akron for her first year of college. I have over 10 years of experience taking care of children and the elderly in their home. I am available on the weekend to take care of the little ones while the adults have fun. I'm able to help with laundry and light...
Gretchen can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"On time, communicative and very nice! "

Care member

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Carolina M.


Columbus, OH

$24-30/hr5 yrs exp

Me

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

CPR

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

John B.

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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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lea is a wonderful babysitter. The boys love when she comes over. She plays the boys the entire time she is watching them and they all have a wonderful time. She is very friendly, responsive and available to sit when we need her. Lea is the first sitter I call. We...

Carrie L.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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.

Child care centers in Columbus, OH

La Bebe Academy

La Bebe Academy

1443 Oakwood Ave, Columbus, OH

La Bebe Academy (french for The Babies Academy) is an up and coming child care center currently offering in home on call after-hours and weekend child care.

Anna's Angels Early Learning Center

Anna's Angels Early Learning Center

7127 Stone Court, Columbus, OH

There is no job more highly valued than that of a loving, quality caregiver for your child. Anna's Angels Early Learning Center is an in-home family daycare in the Dublin/Worthington area that understands just that. Anna has 9 years of working with and caring for children, including 4 years as an...

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...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Columbus, OH

Jenny G.

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 appreciate. I would definitely recommend...

- Brittany H.

Sylvia H.

5.0

Sylvia is amazing :) I would definitely recommend her as your nanny or helper :) My children love her.

- Kelli 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.

Mckenna B.

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 things (she did an entertainment...

- Bobbi C.

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.

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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.