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Jennifer R.


Columbus, OH

$25/hr20 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jennifer. I have three grown children, and was a stay at home mom who homeschooled K-9th grade. I have a genuine passion for supporting families and ensuring the well-being of children. I like to foster creativity and wonder through imaginative play, arts and crafts, building epic forts, endless board games, making slime...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jennifer is a wonderful caregiver and truly has a gift with infants! Our three month old daughter was so happy and at ease in her care. Jennifer is highly professional and punctual, and easy to communicate with. I will definitely hire her again and highly recommend...

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Seana B.


Columbus, OH

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Seana! I have worked various positions in the child care industry for over 7 years. I graduated with an Early Childhood Education degree in 2015. I thoroughly enjoy my time caring for children and love implementing fun activities, outdoor adventures, planned crafts/educational tasks, and healthy eating. I am...
Seana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Seana is an amazing nanny! She currently cares for our three sons (ages 7, 4, and 1) full time. She is extremely reliable and professional. She plans amazing outings for our kids to do things out in the community. Seana also plans fun, educational activities for...

Melissa W.

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Yafit M.


Columbus, OH

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available Now :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Yafit. I'm a responsible and flexible Nanny with over 9 years of childcare experience, ranging from newborns and up, as well as children with special needs. I'm dedicated and passionate about working with children, skilled at monitoring and nurturing multiple children to ensure their safety and providing an...
Yafit can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor. We look forward to using her."

Faith F.

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Tola E.


Columbus, OH

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Another Mom's Gentle Loving Care!

4.4

(9)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello families!! I have been a Professorial Nanny since 2007. l absolutely love my job and the kids!! I am looking for a long term full time position! Please respond if you're looking for a reliable, punctual, trustworthy, and experienced Nanny to care for your kids! I have worked for all types of backgrounds and different...
Tola can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We absolutely adore Tola and our toddlers love her! She is very kind and has all the patience one would want when caring for their children. She is one in a million and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for nanny!"

Katie K.

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Madison S.


Columbus, OH

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Care Giver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Madison S. and I am 24 years old. I have held many different types of child care positions such as date nights, nannying, respite work, and special needs care. Since I was 13, child care has been my main source of work. Caring for children ages 3 months - 14 years, I have developed excellent skills to problem...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother and was attentive to all her needs. My mother was very comfortable with her and really enjoyed her company....

Regina O.

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Madison B.


Columbus, OH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced - Responsible And Caring Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Madi! I work as a Psychiatric Technician at Riverside-Methodist Hospital. I am looking to fill my free time and earn some extra income caring for kids while I put myself through nursing school. I graduated in May 2018 from Earlham College with a bachelors degree in psychology. I have 10 years of experience working...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Madi has been taking care of my 3 month old now that I'm back to work and we are so happy to have found her! She's been very reliable and punctual and my little one is having a great time in her care! They read, play outside, get in lots of tummy time and...

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

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Connected quickly with my girls, we look forward to using her services in the future!"

Lori S.

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mckenna has been watching my kids since they were 15 months. We have four boys and she is wonderful with them. She keeps the house clean and takes them places to keep them entertained. She cooks lunches and is fun!! Highly recommend McKenna!"

Shana L.

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Charity T.


Columbus, OH

$23/hr5 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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Works as a part time nanny 3 days a week for my 2 year old and helps with pick up/drop offs/after school care of our 4 and 7 year old boys. She is very kind, punctual, dependable, and caring with our boys. Takes the two year old to library and other activities each...

Ashley H.

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

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Amazing! Would absolutely hire again! She was excellent with our kids. She communicated things very well and the kids responded well to her. "

Jordan V.

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

CPR

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

John B.

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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, 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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Grace W.


Columbus, OH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Great With Kids Of All Ages, Crafty, Smart, And A Lot Of Fun!

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Grace and I am a fourth year student at The Ohio State University. I have been in the business of looking after children for 11 years. I am an enthusiastic animated character who loves to play. My two priorities are safety and fun! I am reliable and have my own transportation.
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"This was our first time using Care and it was great! We booked last minute but everything went very well. Grace was on time, very pleasant, and worked very well with my 3 kids. The kids did not want her to leave. We will definitely book Grace again. "

Fallon P.

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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Daya came the the house totally prepared with games and coloring books to entertain the kids. They spent most of their time outside playing, and she kept them very engaged and active all day!"

Lindsay L.

Child care centers near me

Ua Day Nursery Llc.

Ua Day Nursery Llc.

1951 Riverhill Rd, Columbus, OH

When you are with us, you find yourself at home! Our in-home daycare foundation is rooted in uncompromising quality care for our children. The children, including our babies, participate in a variety of developmentally strengthening activities including yoga, dance, interactive story time, arts and...

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.

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...

Great Minds Learning Academy

Great Minds Learning Academy

2909 E 5th Avenue, COLUMBUS OHIO, OH

Starting at $250/mo

Families should choose Great Minds Learning Academy as their childcare provider because we provide quality care, We are responsive in providing care for children. We have a lot of success stories with the children we care for. We are located right behind the Columbus International airport. You child...

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...

Most recent reviews for local child care providers

Jennifer R.

5.0

Jenny helped me with babysitting my 2 and 9 year old kids over the weekend. She connected with my kids instantly. She came in 10 minutes earlier than discussed on both days, Planned a day full of activities for my kids. My daughter described her as “best baby sitter ever”. Very energetic, reliable,...

- Care member

Seana B.

5.0

Seana is an amazing nanny! She currently cares for our three sons (ages 7, 4, and 1) full time. She is extremely reliable and professional. She plans amazing outings for our kids to do things out in the community. Seana also plans fun, educational activities for the kids to do at home. Seana...

- Melissa W.

Yafit M.

5.0

Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor. We look forward to using her.

- Faith F.

Tola E.

5.0

Tola cared for our son from 2 months to 9 months old. She did an incredible job- I felt like she cared him as if he was one of her own children. This made going back to work much easier knowing she was taking excellent care of him. She was very dependable, honest, and hard-working. I wish we...

- Sarah W.

Madison S.

5.0

Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother and was attentive to all her needs. My mother was very comfortable with her and really enjoyed her company. I'm going to continue using Madison...

- Regina O.

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