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1,630 vacation babysitters are listed on Care.com

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average star rating for rated vacation babysitters is 4.7

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Shardea R.


Columbus, OH

$20/hr15 yrs exp

Crafty Big Sister

5.0

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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, swimming supervision, meal prep, 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.

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Mary C.


Columbus, OH

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Fun Nanny Or Sitter!

Hi! I am a Public Health Sociology Major at the Ohio State University and I was born and raised in the SF Bay Area! I am outgoing, creative, reliable, engaging, and compassionate. I look forward to providing the best care possible for your children while supervising playtime, getting creative with arts and crafts, playing...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Macie S.


Columbus, OH

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Fun Loving Sitter!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Macie! I'm a 25-year-old, recent college graduate looking for work until I can start my career as an occupational therapy assistant. I am passionate about children and caring for others. I have over 10 years of experience babysitting/dogsitting. I am comfortable with children of all ages and have experience working with...
Macie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We met Macie a few years ago and we began hiring her to watch our two daughters so my husband and I could get a date night every other week. She went the extra mile and planned crafts and art projects unique to our children's interests. This past May we asked her...

Joanna C.

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Ravenne M.


Reynoldsburg, OH

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Occasionally/Date Nights & For Short Terms

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am a nurturing babysitter who loves to give parents peace of mind! Previously a licensed social worker for adults, I transitioned into holistic health in 2018. Now, I am very active in the community as a trauma sensitive yoga teacher, herbalist, sound healer, and full spectrum birth doula supporting mothers throughout...
Ravenne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ravenne is very reliable, friendly, punctual, and communicative. We will definitely be using her childcare services again!"

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Cayla S.


Circleville, OH

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver/Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy spending time with children and pouring love into them; playing and laughing. I've worked in a daycare facility for approximately 8 months (with 1 and 2 years old as well as pre-k). I've taken the position of a live in nanny on a couple of occasions and have also been a commuting nanny a few other times. I've had...
Cayla can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Cayla is amazing! She started with our son at 6weeks old and stayed with him until he was 15 months. She has been so great with him. She is so kind, gentle and very detail oriented. My son absolutely adores her. It’s very obvious how passionate she is about...

Sami L.

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Jessica A.


Bellefontaine, OH

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I'm Jess. I'm 37 and have more than 20 years experience sitting! I have experience with children newborn on up. I've watched more than 10 children at once. I have experience with ADHD, autism, and mood disorder. I'm lucky enough to work with twins in the past as well multiple times. I was a nanny for a long time. I work with a...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jessica has cared for our two children, they are currently 9 months and 4. She has watched the baby since he was a newborn. She is very dependable, always on time. She is great with the kids, plays with them, makes meals as needed. Our oldest daughter is always...

Suzanne O.

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Abigail C.


Galena, OH

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Responsible, Fun, College Student Looking To Help You Out!

Hello! My name Abby. I have a degree in Psychology, minor in Human Development and Family Science, and planning to apply to occupational therapy graduate schools. I graduated from high school in 2021, and I just graduated from OSU in Spring 2024. I worked at the Goddard School for about a year and a half, working with all ages...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Tessa R.


London, OH

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Fun & Experienced Sitter!

I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I am currently in search of a new full time job! My most recent experience is working full-time at an elementary school as a mentor/ Care Team member. I have worked closely with children for many years in many different positions including Franklin County Board...
Tessa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Laura V.


Newark, OH

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/ Grandma Type

I am a semi-retired professional Nanny. I would like to help a family either part-time recurring or various families for date nights, vacations, or extended times when parents are traveling without their children. I have experience with all ages. Due to my limitations, I prefer not caring for young children that require being...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I have 5 years of experience. I began nannying my sophomore year of college with 4 adorable kids. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had and I was very fortunate to grow close with the family! I was able to go on vacation with the family a few times and have overnights with the children. The kids were ages 6, 4, 3, and...
Madilyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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Faith N.


Plain City, OH

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Caring And Dependable Nanny

Hello! I am experienced in caring for children, having been actively involved with childcare for many years, and growing up with my 7 siblings. My background includes assisting with Vacation Bible School, volunteering in nurseries, babysitting, and working with newborns at a daycare in 2021. Since November, I have had the...
Faith can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning

Kaylyn S.


Westerville, OH

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was 12 years old and have had a lot of experience caring for children. I've worked Vacation Bible School at my church for about 10 years. I also had the opportunity to work as a preschool assistant for a bit before I had to go back to school in the fall of 2020. In high school, I spent the summers...
Kaylyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Recent vacation babysitter reviews from local parents

Shardea R.

5.0

Shardea has quickly become my son’s new favorite person. It was immediately obvious that she was the perfect balance of caring, attentive, trustworthy, and fun, everything you hope for in someone taking care your kids! Additionally, she was punctual and communicative throughout so that I always had...

- Care member

Macie S.

5.0

Extremely experienced with children. As a first time parent it was a relief having Macie around to help. Very caring and attentive!

- Care member

Ravenne M.

5.0

Ravenne is very reliable, friendly, punctual, and communicative. We will definitely be using her childcare services again!

- Care member

Cayla S.

5.0

Cayla is amazing! She started with our son at 6weeks old and stayed with him until he was 15 months. She has been so great with him. She is so kind, gentle and very detail oriented. My son absolutely adores her. It’s very obvious how passionate she is about children and caring for them. We will miss...

- Sami L.

Jessica A.

5.0

Jess is amazing with my children! They adore her. She is patient, kind, and encouraging. She spends quality time with them, building their self esteem. She's a brilliant teacher and keeps the kids engaged in fun activities. I've never been more comfortable leaving my children with a provider.

- Care member

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1,630

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Ratings for vacation babysitters listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

vacation babysitters are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 2,160 reviews of the 1,630 listed vacation babysitters.