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1,607 child care providers are listed in Columbus, OH

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

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Columbus, OH

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Alejandra R.


Columbus, OH

$20-23/hr5 yrs exp

Funny Babysitter

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Alejandra but you can call me Ale, I am from Peru and my native language is Spanish. I am an active person who since the age of 18 has worked as a nanny, in 2021 I decided to come to the United States as an Au pair and it was an extraordinary experience, after my year as an Au pair I have worked as a live in and...
Alejandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is the best!, she has an incredible connection with babies and animals! She is a very good cook, she is organized, clean, loves to help, lovely! She did a great job helping us at home!"

Lola G.

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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, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Hannah G.


Columbus, OH

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

4.0

(2)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Hannah! I have worked with kids for almost 7 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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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...

Alix C.

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"On time, communicative and very nice! "

Care member

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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, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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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.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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.

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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

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

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nina was a co-worker at school with me. She was so great with the kids and parents!"

Alexis S.

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Thokozani S.


Columbus, OH

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm mature, dependable, and high-energy nanny with a passion for childcare excellence. Valued by client family for warmth, professionalism, dedication and excellent judgment. Provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children.
Thokozani can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kaylee D.


Columbus, OH

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

My name is Kaylee. For me, baby sitting started off with taking care of my brother all night after school while my mom worked because she was a single mother. I was only 8 years old then! I have liked baby sitting kids ever since.
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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, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Casey is a fabulous nanny, while she didn't stay with us long because we only needed her for a short time. I would definitely hire her again. She is very sweet and showed my baby girl so much love!"

Claire W.

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

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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...

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Taylor S.


Columbus, OH

$12-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Childcare Worker

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love working with kids and have 14 years of experience! I am CPR, and first aid certified. I graduated from college and have my degree in school counseling. I have experience nannying for families consistently and up to three children at a time ages 1 month and older! I also nannied the past 4 summers for kids 6 and older! ! I...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Interviewed Taylor for evening and weekend babysitting and we are super excited to use her in the future! It's not everyday you can hire a substitute teacher as a babysitter! Very professional and sweet! "

Danielle B.

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Taylor O.


Columbus, OH

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a veterinary student who has experience babysitting for different families with children ranging from the age of 8 months to 12 years old. I have medical training, and experience with children with disabilities. I drive a safe Jeep Grand Cherokee with four doors and a back seat that can fit a child's car seat. I...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Taylor has a happy, enthusiastic personality and made a great connection with our son. She was very proficient at helping with virtual learning. Taylor is punctual and a good communicator. In addition, she was great with our animals!"

Elizabeth H.

Child care centers in Columbus, OH

Creative Child Care - Southeast

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

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....

KIWI'S CLUBHOUSE, Upper Arlington

KIWI'S CLUBHOUSE, Upper Arlington

2025 WEST HENDERSON ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH

Starting at $1300/mo

Kiwi’s Clubhouse, Upper Arlington is proud to be the #1 destination for top-notch flexible childcare in Columbus, OH that provides both Full-Time and Part-Time/Hourly care! Whether you're seeking reliable childcare to fit your schedule or to provide your child with helpful programs to help them...

Creative Child Care - North

Creative Child Care - North

1601 Shanley Drive, 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...

Creative Child Care - East

Creative Child Care - East

5831 Westbourne Avenue, COLUMBUS, OH

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...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Columbus, OH

Alejandra R.

5.0

She was a great help in my home! My children loved her! She is very organized and loves to do activities outside the house and also inside, every time I need help to take care of or organize my home, I contact her again!

- Sharon M.

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.

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.

Gretchen S.

5.0

On time, communicative and very nice!

- Care member

Reagan S.

5.0

Great sitter! Always on time and engaged with the kids

- Tami 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 412 reviews of the 1,607 listed child care providers.