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1,375 on call nannies are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025
The average star rating for rated on call nannies is 4.7
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sadie and I am a graduate of The Ohio State University where I majored in strategic communications. I have a lot of experience with children, my mom was a nanny so I grew up learning how to care for children. I first starting babysitting when I was 13 for a family next door after school. Through the years I have...
Sadie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there and thanks for stopping by my profile! I'm Emily. I'm a 26-year-old young professional and have called myself a resident of Columbus for about four years. I graduated from Ohio University in the Spring of 2012 with a Bachelors degree in Journalism and have been working as a full time Brand Strategist at a branding and...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Danielle M.
Columbus, OH
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Childcare Teacher Of 12 Years Seeking Morning Nanny Position
5.0
(14)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Danielle! I'm all booked up for daytime hours.
I have my Degree in Early Childhood Education and have worked in various childcare faculties with all ages since 2007. I taught preschool and pre-k for two years each and also kindergarten enrichment. In the more recent years I have been a nanny for school-aged/toddler...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Danielle has been a blessing to our family! She has been a wonderful caretaker to our three children (ages 11, 9 and 2) for quite some time. Danielle is always punctual and dependable. She does fun activities with the kids and she keeps them on their schedules. I...
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Johann R.
Columbus, OH
$13-19/hr • 20 yrs exp
As a reliable and experienced childcare provider, I am dedicated to supporting families and offering a nurturing environment for your child. With 20 years of experience, I have a proven track record of providing exceptional care for children of all ages. My patient and calm personality, coupled with my creativity and...
Johann can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Gabriela and I am a 26-year-old kindergarten teacher! I am happily married to my college sweetheart living in the Worthington area of Columbus. I have been teaching kindergarten for 5 years- first year at Ross County Christian School in Chillicothe and presently teaching at Cypress Christian School in Galloway....
Gabriela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
Audrey S.
Powell, OH
$16-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a Masters student IU in the Mental Health Counseling Program, I'm unfortunately taking some time off as a result of an unforeseen loss. I studied Psychology at Pace University for my undergraduate degree as I plan to become a Child Psychologist. My dream has always been to help the younger generations better navigate...
Audrey can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
I have a passion for making art with kids, and finding ways to gamify our time together! Do you want your kids to have the best diorama at the science fair? I'm your gal to help them do that!
I have worked in all arenas of childcare- from large centers and in-my-home, to private in home nannying. I've cared for 6-week-olds...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Additional On Call Nanny Services
When you’re in a bind, an on call nanny can come to the rescue.
Life likes to throw curveballs our way. Whether grandma’s flight was delayed, your normal nanny called out sick, or a last-minute business trip came up,...
Life likes to throw curveballs our way. Whether grandma’s flight was delayed, your normal nanny called out sick, or a last-minute business trip came up, there may come a time when you need to find an on call nanny near you to step in and provide some last-minute care.
On call nannies by the numbers
1,375providers |
8.2 yrsavg. experience |
2,441member reviews |
4.7 / 5avg. rating |
FAQs for finding an on call nanny near you
What is an on call nanny?
An on call nanny is a nanny who you can hire at the last minute. It’s fairly common to hire on call nannies when your usual nanny calls out sick or needs to take time off with little warning. Parents who don’t normally hire childcare can also hire an on call nanny, like when a last minute business trip arises or if a parent is too ill to care for their child.
How can I find a nanny at the last minute?
You can hire a nanny without much notice by using Care.com to find an on call nanny who is happy to quickly step in when you unexpectedly need childcare. You can quickly find an on call nanny on Care.com by searching through local nanny profiles to get an idea of which nanny may be a good fit and to learn more about their work experience.
How much does it cost to hire an on call nanny?
While the average hourly rate for on call nannies on Care.com is $21.29 as of April, 2025, this is just an average. On call nanny rates can vary greatly based on where you live, how much experience they have, and what responsibilities you want them to take on.
What do you do when a nanny calls in sick?
If your usual nanny calls in sick you can hire an on call nanny to fill in while they’re taking time to rest and recover. If you need extra help while your nanny is sick, you can hire an on call nanny service to help out for some or all of the time your nanny usually works.
What types of services do on call nannies offer?
On call nanny services can include feeding your children, looking after them, and even spending the night with them while you’re out of town. You can interview different on call nannies to learn more about the services they offer. For example, some may feel comfortable driving or helping with homework, whereas other on call nannies may only feel comfortable playing with the children and making sure they eat their dinner and brush their teeth.
Ratings for on call nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
On Call Nannies are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 2,441 reviews of the 1,375 listed on call nannies.