Find child care providers in Columbus, OH that you’ll love

1,570 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

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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

John B.

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"On time, communicative and very nice! "

Care member

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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, 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.

Hannah G.


Columbus, OH

$18-30/hr9 yrs exp

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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, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"She’s a very pleasant and sweet person and did so good with my twin boys. One of the sweetest and calmest people I’ve met. Very dependable and reliable 🩷 "

Care member

Jessica T.


Columbus, OH

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had a passion for working with children and being a safe beacon for them since high school. I started caring for children as a date night babysitter and part-time nanny throughout high school. I cared for children ages 1m -5 years. I also volunteered in my church nursery, children's, and middle school programs. I majored...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jess is the only friend I have trusted with my baby girl who is now one year old. Over the past year, Jess has watched her for at least a half dozen times and every time my daughter has a blast and I know is safe and well taken care of which puts me tremendously at...

Care member

Sara J.


Columbus, OH

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter I'm Available Some Weekdays And Nights

Hi! My names Sara. I am a senior at BGSU in the inclusive early childhood education program. I love working with kids and am comfortable with pets. I am very responsible and can provide a reference upon request. I'm very punctual and can be flexible when needed. I'm a very hands on person who loves doing hands on fun activities...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
5.0
"Sara is a great caregiver, she cared for our little girl last summer. Sara is punctual and trustworthy. She arrived early, everyday. She was great with our little one and I highly recommend her."

Frank L.

Nina L.


Columbus, OH

$10-25/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Opportunity

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am originally from, and still reside in Westerville, Ohio. I was raised in a very large and loving Italian family. I've had several years of both professional and personal experience in childcare. I consider top priorities for childcare to be health and safety. I am certified in First Aid, CPR, and have completed Child Abuse...
Nina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nina helped me for 1.5 years, usually a few hours each week. She helped with keeping my house in order - doing laundry, vacuuming, food preparation, driving kids to activities, etc. With my busy work schedule, it was great to have an extra set of hands to help...

Laura F.

Casey B.


Columbus, OH

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families! My name is Casey and I am a professional nanny/ house manager who recently relocated to Columbus from Cleveland. I have an extensive background working with newborns and infants. As a professional nanny I commit myself to being as up to date of professional development as possible. I find it incredibly important...
Casey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Myself and another mother interviewed Casey for a position in a nanny share in August 2019.We would have had her as a nanny but when we offered her the position she told us she accepted another nanny share job. I would still hire her!"

Tristan A.

Rachel M.


Columbus, OH

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Dependable, Safe & Fun!

Over 25 + years of experience in Columbus and NYC as a nanny, babysitter, mother's helper with the cherry on top (errands, car pools, food prep, light housekeeping, creative, dependable, flexible, and fun with the kiddos). Recently moved back from NYC to be closer to family. Own a successful company (black door experiences) in...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rachel was amazing. She went above and beyond, keeping the kids occupied and engaged the whole time she was with them. They have never slept better! She is amazing and I would recommend her to anyone looking for help with their children. "

Care member

Reagan S.


Columbus, OH

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi families!! I'm Reagan, a freshman at Columbus State. I am currently majoring in Early Childhood Education. Right now I work at a daycare M-Th 8am-4 p.m. I'm looking for one or two families who need childcare after 4 p.m. Maybe overnights. No Friday's. I'm comfortable with all ages and pets!
5.0
"This girl is gold! Loves kids. Comes on time. Engages with my kids. They can't wait for her to come again!"

Michelle S.

Paige F.


Columbus, OH

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have been in childcare for over 10 years, having been a teacher at multiple well known daycares around Columbus as well as being a nanny for some wonderful children & their families! I am the mother of a 9-year-old! He is in camp & school & I know the value of a caring role model. I really enjoy letting kids get...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Paige is a very caring, positive, and patient person. She took care of my 2 year old and helped her work on managing her emotions (especially with tantrums), being polite, and age appropriate learning. In a short time, Paige found ways to introduce fun into my...

Care member

Victoria M.


Columbus, OH

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am majoring in child and adolescent psychology and have been a nanny for over 6 years. I have been a full time summer nanny as well as a part-time year long nanny for 2 families. I am currently a nanny for a set of twin toddlers. I enjoy working with multiple children and have cared for children ranging from infancy to age 12....
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tori is our usual nanny and we adore her! We've had her for about 14 months. She is part of our family. She's fantastic with our twin 2.5 year old boys, our dogs and our always chaotic household."

Brandi P.

Emily L.


Columbus, OH

$15-16/hr5 yrs exp

CPR/First Aide Certified, Montessori-Aligned, Preschool Teacher And Mom

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am CPR/first aide certified, have a bachelors degree in Japanese from OSU, and masters credits in teaching English as a second language. I'm a former daycare teacher at a Montessori-aligned, state certified school working in various classrooms aged newborn to 5 years old. I have been a lead preschool teacher and a lead infant...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We absolutely adore Emily! She was very interactive with our son, both at home and during activities. Plus her son is just the sweetest playmate! "

Care member

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Child care centers in Columbus, OH

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...

Kiddie Academy of KIPP-Columbus

2800 Inspire Drive, 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...

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...

Creative Child Care - Southeast

2525 Petzinger Road, COLUMBUS, OH

Starting at $1020/mo

We are a highly rated early educational child care provider that is proud to be locally owned and operated. We utilize developmentally appropriate practices and age appropriate curriculum that will ensure school readiness for all children in our care. We provide a safe, nurturing environment for...

DELLA SCHOOL OF CODING & DESIGN LLC

2747 WINCHESTER PIKE, COLUMBUS, OH

We are a little private Preschool and School-Age program licensed by Ohio Department of Job & Family Services and Ohio Department of Education. We take special pride in our school, staff and kids. We are dedicated to providing quality care and preparing your child for their education as they grow....

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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.

Gretchen S.

5.0

On time, communicative and very nice!

- Care member

Madi S.

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 my little ones and with my dog!!...

- Emma R.

Hannah G.

3.0

Hannah watched our daughter for one night and was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. She is smart, intuitive and confident. We wanted to continue to work with her, but communication has been pretty horrible (she is a busy student). We had her booked for this week a month in advance, and it took me 2x to follow up...

- Alix C.

Destiny K.

5.0

She’s a very pleasant and sweet person and did so good with my twin boys. One of the sweetest and calmest people I’ve met. Very dependable and reliable 🩷

- Care member

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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.