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Nannies in Columbia, IL
Elisabeth F.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am looking to nanny on the days I don't have class, I am available Tuesdays and Thursdays during the day!
Elisabeth can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Josie P.
Saint Louis, MO
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Josie. I am currently a preschool teacher but have been a nanny all throughout college to 2 different families which was the most fulfilling time of my life! I've decided that if I could find the right fit, I would love to do it again. I'm currently a senior working on my Biology degree with a minor in psychology. I...
Josie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Rebecca L.
Saint Louis, MO
$24-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Rebecca L. I have my bachelor's degree in early childhood. I am a very loving, caring and reliable person. I have worked in a few different childcare settings such as daycare (multiple different age groups), after school supervisor, summer camp lead counselor, babysitting and nannying. I have a passion for...
Rebecca can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Jennifer S.
Arnold, MO
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full/Part-Time Caregiver. Experienced With Multiples&special Needs!
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I moved to St. Louis to become a live-in Nanny for a family with two children. I stayed there for 2+years, I also continued my education at UMSL.
I got married and had two children. Proudly, my oldest son is a student at St. Louis College of Pharmacy and my daughter is a live in nanny/college student in Colorado.
I pursued my...
Jennifer can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Laylah C.
Saint Louis, MO
$23/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Laylah and I am 21 years old. I have been working in the childcare field professionally for almost 4 years. I started working with kids when I was 13 years old doing volunteer work . Now, I'm a full time House Manager for a family of 6. I have worked with a wide age range of kids. Starting from newborns all the...
Laylah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 4 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and 2 years of nannying! I am willing to help with transportation, meal prepping, pets, cleaning (light), and much more! I'm pretty flexible and understanding so please feel free to ask any questions! Thank you!
Gabby can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
My experience began in 1985 when I was 12 years old. I have developed a sincere love for raising children in my over 35 years of working with them. Between babysitting, working at commercial day cares, nannying and owning an in home day care, I've taken are of countless children. I would be honored to be a part of your parenting...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Felicia C.
Arnold, MO
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, I have been a nanny for 15+ years. And I am looking for a new long-term family to grow with. I am not just a nanny. I'm a teacher, a nurse, a parents helper, protector, house manager and so much more. I have worked with many babies in sleep - training. Fussy teething babies. Potty trained many toddlers. A lot of cuddles,...
Felicia can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Kathryn T.
High Ridge, MO
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kathy. I have been doing childcare for over 30 years. I did in home daycare for many years after I had my own children. For the last 10 years I have taken care of my grandchildren from newborn to school age. They are now in school full time. I have been working as a nanny for the past year. I took care of a...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Kathy to help with our kids (newborn, 2 and 6 y/o). She is great with all of our kids. She is patient and nurturing and very dependable. She has never been late or missed a day. We would recommend her to anyone!"
Ashleigh W.
Allison P.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Currently looking for a summertime/ year round nanny position. My availability is very flexible and looking to start right away! I am asking a minimum of $20/hour ( depending on number of children/responsibilities). I am looking for 30-40 hours a week. I have seasonally nannied in previous summers ages 18months-14-year-olds. I...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She's an amazing friend, let alone person! She is very dependable and is great with kids. I highly recommended having her watch your little ones. They will be in great hands."
Nicole F.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Miss Beth :)
I've been nannying for over 11 years now, with 20+ years of childcare experience.
I've always been passionate about early childhood development, and want to help parents give their children the best opportunity to thrive!
Newborn to 3 years is my specialty, though I have extensive experience up to age 5 and...
Beth can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Beth is professional, kind, caring and the best at what she does. We hired her as our first nanny when our daughter was about 4 months old and immediately felt at ease leaving our daughter with her everyday. She helped us with sleep training, introducing solid...
Clare A.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have two and a half years of nanny/house manager experience with infants, toddlers and big kids, I also have experience with twins.
I am located in the CWE and I'm willing to drive 10ish miles to get to you.
I do not transport the children in my own vehicle, I will only use a family vehicle for their transportation....
Amie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Amie was great, engaging with the kids. We heard all about dancing, coloring, and playing trucks! Was on time, great communication! "
Alicia S.
5.0
(1)
I am 35 years old, live in St. Louis City.
Education:
Experience:
From 18-21, co-owned a company providing specialized care to kids w/ special needs
Teach For America in 2014 teaching 3rd grade in St. Louis Public Schools
Taught 8 yrs, specializing in trauma-responsive strategies & social justice ed
Education...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Grace has cared for my 3, 5, and 7 year olds several times since they were babies. She is amazing with multiple kids, given all of her experience as a classroom teacher. She uses whole brain techniques and is well trained in working with neuro divergent kiddos....
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
10+ years experience as full time nanny including for families with sets of twins. Now work as a substitute teacher while in school part time. Available for occasional babysitting on the weekends in the St. Louis area. I look forward to meeting you and your child(ren)!
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jessica started working with our family when our twins were 8 months old. She stayed with us until she moved out of state, when the boys were 11 months old. She was extremely trustworthy, loving, careful and professional. She is a wonderful nanny. She earned our...
Christine H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Mature, experienced, kind, reliable, loving, fun, patient, easygoing, creative, honest and responsible career nanny looking for occasional babysitting gigs.
I have 8+ yrs of childcare experience with kids from 12 mths old to 12 yrs old. Of those 7 yrs of experience, I've worked 4+ yrs as a nanny (I've worked for my current...
Karla can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
5.0
"Karla has always been caring and loving with everyone, including the families and kids that she worked for. She's responsible, affectionate, trustworthy, very easy to be friends with. She gives all of her in everything she does."
Isabella M.
Jessica F.
Saint Louis, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
28 Year Old, Energetic, Creative Teacher Looking For A Nanny Or Babysitting Gig.
5.0
(6)
I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I nannied full-time for four summers.
I have experience taking care of kids from newborn to 17.
I have experience with multiples as well.
I'm fun, creative, and like to be active! I am a very hands-on babysitter/nanny. I genuinely like getting to know the kids I babysit,...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica is the best!
My boys are older now and they still remember her."
Alyssa M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother and a grandmother and it has always been my passion to take care of children. I have years of experience with newborns-teenagers and everything in between. I am extremely compassionate, caring, and patient. I want to find a family that is equally excited as I am to work together as a team to provide exceptional...
Cindy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cindy is not only an incredible person, she's amazing with our kids! She's kind, extremely punctual(mostly earlier than shift) , genuine, helped raise our kids for several years and she truly is an asset to any family! She's more than a just a Nanny because she's...
Alex Z.
Aarika S.
Saint Louis, MO
$17-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Do You Need A Full time/ Part time/ Date Night/ Last Minute Nanny?
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I recently relocated to Fairveiw Heights, IL from Ohio. I have an awesome 8-year-old nephew that I now have custody of. I volunteer at a history museum in the children's department. I also attended college for child education/child psychology/fine art at University. When I was 12 years old I started my own babysitting service. I...
Aarika can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Aarika was wonderful to interview. Plus my kids liked her instantly upon meeting her and she had my baby to sleep in minutes. It is obvious that Aarika is a natural around children! We ended up hiring a family friend but wouldn't have hesitated to hire Aarika to...
Katie G.
Jenna L.
Saint Louis, MO
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver | Certified In ABA Therapy | CPR & First-Aid Certified
4.4
(16)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Jenna, an experienced caregiver in St. Louis available on weekends or date nights! With 10+ years of babysitting and 4+ years as a nanny, I offer specialized expertise in working with children with diverse needs. As a Registered Behavior Technician, I provide support using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. CPR...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"Jenna was hired to transport my daughter to and from dance twice a week on the same days. Jenna missed picking her up several times. Just completely forgot her. This caused my daughter a lot of anxiety. Jenna is great with interacting with her. She babysat my...
Nikki C.
Kelsey K.
Saint Louis, MO
$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Prior to my Chicago move, I was in grad school at NCSU for Social Work. I nannied for two families during that time (almost 3 years)-- one during the day and the other a few days a week after school and at night. I spent the rest of my time in class or at my internship at Duke Hospital. Prior to that, I was a middle and high...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We had the absolute pleasure of having Kelsey work with our family for nearly 3 years. Over that time, she was 100% reliable and never left us in a situation where we had to scramble for back-up care. Most importantly, our children (nearly 4 and 2) love and adore...
Emily B.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Columbia, IL
Kathryn T.
5.0
We hired Kathy to help with our kids (newborn, 2 and 6 y/o). She is great with all of our kids. She is patient and nurturing and very dependable. She has never been late or missed a day. We would recommend her to anyone!
- Ashleigh W.
Allison P.
5.0
She's an amazing friend, let alone person! She is very dependable and is great with kids. I highly recommended having her watch your little ones. They will be in great hands.
- Nicole F.
Beth S.
5.0
Beth is modern day mary poppins. She cared for our children for 5 years and was instrumental in their raising. She always has great ideas to get their creativity going and she goes above and beyond to make sure they feel loved. She nurtures each one individually and helps them become the best...
- Jordan V.
Amie S.
5.0
Amie was great, engaging with the kids. We heard all about dancing, coloring, and playing trucks! Was on time, great communication!
- Alicia S.
Grace H.
5.0
Grace has cared for my 3, 5, and 7 year olds several times since they were babies. She is amazing with multiple kids, given all of her experience as a classroom teacher. She uses whole brain techniques and is well trained in working with neuro divergent kiddos. Grace is like family to us. My kids...
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FAQs for finding nannies in Columbia, IL
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Columbia, IL?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Columbia, IL is as of is $20.00 per hour as of March, 2025. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, the nanny's level of experience, and the number of children to be cared for. Other factors that may also influence the rate include specialized care, overnight care, or requesting your nanny to take additional responsibilities at home such as light housekeeping or meal prepping.
How can I find a nanny near me in Columbia, IL?
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What type of nanny services can I find near me in Columbia, IL?
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