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180 nannies are listed in Columbia, SC
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby nannies is 6 years
Nannies in Columbia, SC
5.0
(134)
Hired by 56 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with over two decades of experience, I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to positively impact children's lives.
My calm...
Lotoya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Overall great experience hiring Mrs. Lotoya. My daughter did not want to leave. Her experience was the absolute best. Additionally, Mrs. Lotoya sent us pictures and ensured we spoke to our baby girl. My daughter is still talk about the wonderful time she had. Thank...
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kristine and I have been elementary school teacher for 5 years. I recently moved to the Columbia area from Virginia and am interested in babysitting, nannying, or tutoring during the evenings or weekends. Whether or not you have a one time child care need or are looking for a regular tutor, I'd love to learn...
Kristine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristine is amazing with our toddler and infant! She engage both with educational play activities and encourages my toddler to use her imagination, be confident to try new things and be helpful to others. Kristine is prompt, friendly, and a natural caregiver and...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with a nanny and as a preschool teacher. I'm also studying to get my associate's in paralegal studies while working full-time . Looking forward to connecting with you!
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mags is such an amazing caregiver! She was willing to jump in head first with everything a 6 month old needs. I cannot recommend her enough, she is still one of Little E's favorite people!"
Millie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My names Mckinley, I am a sophmore at UofSC and studying nursing! I grew up in charlotte, NC and have been around kids my whole life. I have been babysitting since I was in 8th grade as well as teaching swim lessons and coaching! For the past 2 years I have consistently nannied for 2 different families part time and have...
Mckinley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"McKinley helped with our 3yr old and 1yr old for almost 10mos. Occasionally our 6yr old was with her too. Our boys love her! She is very reliable, always energetic and creative in coming up with ways to keep them engaged and busy, even at their different ages. We...
Care member
5.0
(1)
**I am in millburn NJ, not SC** I'm a college graduate with extensive experience nannying, babysitting, and being a camp counselor with children of all ages. I also have 4 younger siblings with ages ranging from 3-14, so I'm comfortable with all ages! I am between jobs and would love to find childcare work.
Hazel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Hazel is a very responsible young lady! she was one of the best counselors that we had that summer. she is reliable and always has a smile on her face! i wish she could come back to work for us!"
Craig R.
5.0
(1)
Hey there! My name is Shania and I'm an experienced part time nanny eager to help a family balance their hectic life schedules while caring for children. I strive to create an atmosphere where your child is safe, happy and engaged in meaningful activities. I'm kind, patient and nurturing, and I'm excited about the opportunity...
Shania can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Shania is truly a gem! She helped out my family a lot this summer and my son just couldn't get enough of her. The bond they formed was so heartwarming to see. One time, I was in a pinch and needed her an extra day, and without hesitation, she came through for us....
Abria Angel P.
4.6
(7)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
School Psychology PhD student at University of South Carolina!
Own car, 12 years babysitting, 2 years
tutoring, 5 years assistant religious teacher, 2 yrs Event Coordinator, 2 years camp counselor. Certified in: CPR/AED certified, First Aid certified. Experience working with children with learning disabilities, ADHD, and...
Alena can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I would highly recommend Alena in childcare - I cannot say enough good things about her! Alena helped our family with virtual school and babysitting from January through May 2021. She helped our two kids with their day of classes on zoom, assignments outside of...
Allison C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a B. S. Family Child Studies with a Concentration in Child Development, I have babysat many children ranging from newborn to 10 years old. I am patient, fun and love to play with children and care for them. I am always sure to watch them and make sure they are being safe and I will always do as the parents ask.
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Katie provided such loving care to my infant daughter while I was temporarily at Fort Sam for training. She is such a kind, dependable and responsible person; I'd gladly trust her to watch either of my babies again."
Natalia K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been working in childcare since 2012. I enjoy working with children, because I have a passion for children and I enjoy watching them develop and grow. I also have my Early Childhood Development Certificate. I became a caregiver, because I love children and I love helping them grow and learn. I love how much love comes with...
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mary J is currently keeping our 5 yo boy and 7 yo girl through the 2020-2021 school year. Our children love her. I have also appreciated how she maintains a firm hand with them when needed. She has been able to help my daughter with 2nd grade e-learning school...
Tommy J.
5.0
(1)
Rachel Walls - Columbia, SC
I am an outgoing young woman searching for a full time job watching, and caring for kids. I absolutely love children, and have experience watching kids ranging in ages from six months and beyond. I have volunteered with babies in my church and have babysat for several different families so that the...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rachel is beautiful young lady inside and out, she is loving, organized, honest, dependable, smart, creative, energetic, a great cook, a good house keeper, a good teacher, a good driver, giving, sweet and kind, she helps her Grandparents, helps her friends with...
Judy G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
** I am unfortunately/fortunately leaving for the Air Force and am no longer seeking employment. Best of luck in finding the perfect caregiver for your family!**
My name is Tess and I have been caring for children since, well, since I was one myself. With 3 brothers and 19 cousins on one side alone, I can't remember a time when...
Tess can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We didn't have a chance to work with Tess but my interactions with her leads me to believe she would be great and dependable. She is very polite and punctual."
Florencia E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a loving, caring and affectionate person that have cared and help develop children from 3 months old. My many years of care helped me to realize that today's children needed more than just watching them and safety. I saw there was more need in helping children realize their full potential, so I decided to take up training in...
Doris can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
5.0
"She kept my daughter once. Prior to her sitting for us, she came to our home to familiarize herself with our home & our daughter's needs. She was punctual & took great care of her. She's an effective communicator."
Detra S.
Esther S.
Columbia, SC
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(20)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Elementary bilingual paraprofessional the 20-21 school year.
21-2022, 2 girls, 1 baby boy. I spent more time with the baby, who quickly learned basic sign language, followed Spanish instructions, and said few Spanish words.
Currently nannying full-time. Looking for EVENING HOURS or OVERNIGHT 1-2 days a week.
Training: CPR,...
Esther can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My children LOVE Esther! She has a calm, affectionate energy, and she keeps my extremely active kids moving by taking them on walks and to the park. She is very professional and caring. If I were ready to go back to work, I would absolutely hire her full-time. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
I am comfortable with last minute, one time jobs. I have notifications turned on and check this site regularly. I have more than 45 years of experience beginning with after school babysitting jobs as a teenager. I have worked as a full time nanny as well as raised my own daughter.
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Angela has been wonderful for our family. Patient and kind toward our one year old, flexible with our odd schedule and stays consistent with how we parent. She is a gem and I highly recommend her!"
Casi B.
5.0
(1)
I am one of 8 kids and have been around children my whole life. I started babysitting for other families when I was in 8th grade. I had consistent weekend jobs and nannied for a family with three kids (twin boys, and another boy) for five years. Since then I have continued to nanny and babysit and have built some wonderful...
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Morgan O.
Columbia, SC
$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am currently a full time nanny during the week. I am looking to pick up extra babysitting/pet sitting jobs as needed on the weekends! (Pet sitting can be during the week) I have 8 years of experience watching over 20 different kids! I have experience with babies as young as 1-month-old and children of all ages! I am CPR and...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Morgan babysat our 3 children multiple times. She is responsive, reliable and trustworthy and capable of multi-tasking."
Deena E.
5.0
(1)
Heyyy there!, I am a preschool teacher looking for part time babysitting/nanny jobs. I have been working with children of all ages for 11+ years and Previously owned a in home childcare. I love and enjoy being in the presence of children. I am caring, outgoing, fun, energetic and have a all around happy spirit that kids...
Leona can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Leona is a very kind and caring woman. She's so great with toddlers and she truly teaches the toddlers educational skills and valuable life skills. I would recommend her to any family seeking a good teacher for their toddler."
Whitney G.
De'sha M.
Columbia, SC
$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.3
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Desha. I am an experienced childcare provider looking for a full-time position for the summer and beyond. I am 34 years of age but began sitting at age 12, as I have younger siblings and cousins. As a teenager I worked at a local daycare center and soon after began working as a full-time live-in nanny. I have also...
De'sha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We love De'Sha! She is reliable, dependable and very sweet to the children. "
Childs T.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Emily and I am 29 years old. I have my Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree. I have 10 years of childcare and early education experience, working in an educational based daycare, as a nanny and in the public school system. I have spent the past two years working in special education pre k, ages 3-5 primarily...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Emily is AWESOME. So glad we found her and were able to hire her during these crazy times. 100% recommend her for any of your childcare needs. :)"
Lindsey P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Isabel . I have 4 years of experience working as a Sunday school teacher for 5-12-year-olds, and previous nanny experience. I've also volunteered as a camp counselor for 5-year-olds, and currently tutor kids from elementary to high school. I can help take care of your children, drive them where they need/want...
Isabel can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Izzy is an amazing young woman! She spent the summer babysitting my boys. She was able to successfully bring my introverted and precocious nine-year-old out of his shell while keeping up with my very extroverted six-year-old who has ADHD and sensory-seeking issues....
Gabrielle G.
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents in Columbia, SC
Lotoya J.
3.0
Lotoya is such a loving, caring, responsible, and trustworthy caregiver to my two boys. She’s very good at communication and she’s always on time when I need her. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone in need of child care.
- Care member
Kristine A.
5.0
Kristine is amazing with our toddler and infant! She engage both with educational play activities and encourages my toddler to use her imagination, be confident to try new things and be helpful to others. Kristine is prompt, friendly, and a natural caregiver and educator.
- Care member
Margaret M.
5.0
Mags is such an amazing caregiver! She was willing to jump in head first with everything a 6 month old needs. I cannot recommend her enough, she is still one of Little E's favorite people!
- Millie W.
Mckinley S.
5.0
McKinley helped with our 3yr old and 1yr old for almost 10mos. Occasionally our 6yr old was with her too. Our boys love her! She is very reliable, always energetic and creative in coming up with ways to keep them engaged and busy, even at their different ages. We were lucky to have her!
- Care member
Hazel M.
5.0
Hazel is a very responsible young lady! she was one of the best counselors that we had that summer. she is reliable and always has a smile on her face! i wish she could come back to work for us!
- Craig R.
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FAQs for finding nannies in Columbia, SC
How much does a nanny cost to hire in 2025 near me in Columbia, SC?
The average rate for nannies on Care.com near you in Columbia, SC is as of is $15.38 per hour as of January, 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, SC?
Not sure how to hire a nanny? If you need help finding a nanny, Care.com currently has 180 in Columbia, SC. You can search for nannies by their location and can compare your options by hourly pay rate, experience, and what ages of kids each nanny is looking to care for. You can also read reviews from other families near you that have worked with the nannies you're interested in interviewing.
What type of nanny services can I find near me in Columbia, SC?
You can find different nanny services in Columbia through Care.com, such as nannies that specialized in infant and newborn care, nannies that help with night-time routines or watch kids overnight, bilingual nannies that speak different languages, live-in nannies, and more. You can search for full-time or part-time nannies in Columbia, SC with different levels of experience and find the one that fits your family's needs.
Ratings for Columbia, SC nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Nannies in Columbia, SC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 219 reviews of the 180 listed nannies.