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50,525 in home child care are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of December 2024
The average star rating for rated in home child care is 4.7
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5.0
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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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
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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5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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...
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5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Abby and I am an enthusiastic, patient and caring 26-year-old. I hold a B. S. in Child and Family Studies from The Ohio University, where I graduated in May 2021.
I absolutely love children, especially infants and have a multitude of experience. I was a full-time nanny for two years for children ages...
Abigail can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby was our nanny for over 2 years. She is attentive and hard working, thoughtful and kind. She takes the responsibility of caring for children and families seriously and comes with years of experience as well as hours and hours of research. She will truly love...
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Makayla B.
Columbus, OH
$15-17/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Makayla and I am 22 years old. I currently work as a nanny but have recently moved and am looking to work closer to home. I have 7 years of experience working with children.
I'd describe my personality as creative, trustworthy, and fun.
I like working with kids because I love to see them grow and learn...
Makayla can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Makayla is great with kids, my boys love her! She's very dependable and trustworthy. I highly recommend."
Felicia V.
Lauren T.
Columbus, OH
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I am on a break from my Master's in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin and am in Columbus helping my sister through an illness. I have worked with children in home, legal, and educational settings.
Most recently, I worked for a court-appointed attorney for CPS cases, and conducted home visits to learn...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lauren was fantastic! She was punctual, fun, engaging, and patient. My little one said he wants to play with her again! Thanks Lauren!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a fun, creative, loving and patient caregiver. I have over 10 years or experience with children with around 8 years of professional childcare, 4 years in home baby sitting and I have an amazing 11-year-old daughter. I have experience working with children from the ages of newborn to 15 years old. I love creating fun and...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Courtney has been with our baby boy since he was three months and he is now one. She is always attentive to his needs and very caring. She preps his meals even for the next day sometimes. She is active with him and takes him to the park, library for story time and...
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Julianna W.
Columbus, OH
$13-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Julianna. I'm 27 years old and moved to Columbus from the DC area in March 2023. I am a former flight attendant of 4+ years. I'm quick on my feet, extremely people-oriented and can handle anything.
When I worked at the Airlines, getting to meet people was my favorite part. I was often asked to hold babies while...
Julianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We love Julianna! She's responsible, engaging, caring, patient, and fun! Our kids adore her and are always so excited to see her smiling face. I know they are in great hands with her!"
Erin B.
In the recent past my certifications and experience include: AEP/First Aid, Lifeguard, 2+ years or formal daycare/nursery teaching, 10+ years babysitting/nanny experience, regular Sunday school teaching, leading of children's choirs, art clubs, and drama clubs at church. I have complete several teaching practicums including...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Kia D.
Columbus, OH
$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Stay At Home Mom Looking To Care For Another One Child During The Week
Hello, my name is Kia! I am a stay at home mom with my 2. 5-year-old daughter E. We are looking to welcome another one child into our home to care for during the week days. Ideally, I would love to care for an extended period of time to allow my daughter to bond and develop a relationship with.
Meredith P.
Columbus, OH
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Longtime Teacher Looking To Be A Nanny Educator In Columbus
Hey there! I'm Mere, a former teacher and behavior specialist.
**Looking for help on 12/22-12/28? Let me know!! **
Here's what I can offer:
IEP Support: I can help you understand your child's IEP, collaborate on strategies to achieve their goals at home, and help you with anything IEP/school related!
Educational Support: I...
Meredith can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I have done it all.. I was a nanny for two years while finishing college. I have been a housekeeper for a couple of families throughout college, and love to clean and declutter my own space! I currently work for my families company Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. I am looking for some regular homes to help clean, as I am trying to save...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello! I work full-time at the James Cancer Hospital as a Patient Care Associate. I have been in this role for almost 3 years. I am CPR certified and have experience with high-level geriatric care. I am looking to obtain some home-health experience where I can focus my skills on one person weekly or a few times a week. Further,...
Sarabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Autumn L.
Columbus, OH
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi There! I'm Gabriella, A Childcare Pro With Over Ten Years Of Experience And A Grad Student.
Hello! I'm Gabriella, and I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I'm in the final phase of my grad school program to become a licensed mental health counselor, aiming to make children my career focus.
My experience spans private babysitting, group homes, and working with children with various needs, including...
Autumn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Allison and I am a registered nurse at Nationwide Children's Hospital. I have just over 2 years experience as a pediatric nurse. Before I became a nurse, I worked as a nanny, camp counselor, and I was an aid in a nursing home!
I am looking for a part time/as needed childcare position to supplement my work as a...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a stay at home mom, I was actively involved in my children's activities as well as ensuring they were healthy and happy and most of all, safe in every environment!
Kim can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Even though I have never officially had the title of nanny, I am the mom of 2 grown sons, have taken care of students after school, have been the carpool mom to soccer and band practices and began babysitting when I was 13. I am most importantly an educator and have taught children from grades kindergarten through 8th grade. I...
Tamela can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Early Education
I'd describe my personaI am patient, responsible and I like to always learn new skills. lity as
It is about learning a lot more about each boy or girl, their actions, so that I can be a better person to provide help to those who need it. I like being able to help working mothers, so that they can do their tasks while I take...
Alison C.
Columbus, OH
$30-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
I would say that I am a very loving, caring, fun, and hard working babysitter! I love kids, and I have been babysitting for the past six years. I am a traveling registered nurse who will be home for the summer and am looking for some part time work hours
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi, my name is Andi and I moved to Columbus last year to attend Ohio State, where I am studying history and work part-time in the Human Development & Family Sciences department.
As the mother of two grown children and one teenager, I understand the challenges that come with bringing home a new baby. I am looking for an...
Skills:
CPR
Hello! I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a BA in Philosophy in 2022 and have pivoted my career toward education ever since. I am a current substitute teacher for Columbus City Schools and lead school age teacher at La Petite Academy in Hilliard.
I'd describe my personality as responsible, curious, and funny!
I...
Most recent reviews for local in home child care
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,...
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Jessica T.
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 ease. I went back to work briefly...
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Abigail S.
5.0
Abby is literally the best! We hired her as our son’s nanny when he was 1 and she was with us until he turned 3. She was also there for the birth of my daughter and helped us through her first year of life. She has become part of our family and we feel so very grateful for that! She has the kindest...
- Care member
Makayla B.
5.0
Makayla is great with kids, my boys love her! She's very dependable and trustworthy. I highly recommend.
- Felicia V.
Lauren T.
5.0
Lauren was fantastic! She was punctual, fun, engaging, and patient. My little one said he wants to play with her again! Thanks Lauren!
- Care member
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In-home child care by the numbers
50,525providers |
6.7 yrsavg. experience |
33,053member reviews |
4.7 / 5avg. rating |
FAQs for finding in-home child care near you
What is in-home child care?
In-home child care refers to hiring a child care provider to come to your home to look after your children. Having in-home child care is extremely convenient because it eliminates the need to drop your children off at daycare and the caregiver can help provide other support around your home such as light housekeeping and cooking.
How much is in-home child care near me?
The cost of in-home child care can vary greatly based on where you live, the experience level of the child care provider, and how many children you require care for—as well as their ages. That being said, as of December, 2024, nationwide the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $18.90.
Is hiring in-home child care near me safe?
All families need to take precautions like interviewing in-home childcare candidates and running independent background checks to help ensure their child’s safety. All in-home childcare providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check known as a CareCheck. Providers who complete a CareCheck, have a badge on their profile that displays the date this background check was run. It’s important to remember this is just a jumping off point and that you need to take additional safety steps when considering childcare providers—like requesting references.
Ratings for in home child care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
In Home Child Care are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 33,053 reviews of the 50,525 listed in home child care.