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537,031 child care providers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of October 2024
The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.7
Child care providers near me
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Seana! I have worked various positions in the child care industry for over 7 years. I graduated with an Early Childhood Education degree in 2015. I thoroughly enjoy my time caring for children and love implementing fun activities, outdoor adventures, planned crafts/educational tasks, and healthy eating. I am...
Seana can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Seana is an amazing nanny! She currently cares for our three sons (ages 7, 4, and 1) full time. She is extremely reliable and professional. She plans amazing outings for our kids to do things out in the community. Seana also plans fun, educational activities for...
Melissa W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Yafit. I'm a responsible and flexible Nanny with over 9 years of childcare experience, ranging from newborns and up, as well as children with special needs. I'm dedicated and passionate about working with children, skilled at monitoring and nurturing multiple children to ensure their safety and providing an...
Yafit can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor. We look forward to using her."
Faith F.
4.4
(9)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!! I have been a Professorial Nanny since 2007. l absolutely love my job and the kids!! I am looking for a long term full time position! Please respond if you're looking for a reliable, punctual, trustworthy, and experienced Nanny to care for your kids!
I have worked for all types of backgrounds and different...
Tola can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Miss Tola!!! We love you! Tola joined our family, through Care.com in January of 2015. Our business hit a road block and my working from home was not going to cut it any more. We needed a nanny for our 7 month old and (on occasion) for our 5yr old. I knew instantly...
Jenny G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madison S. and I am 24 years old. I have held many different types of child care positions such as date nights, nannying, respite work, and special needs care. Since I was 13, child care has been my main source of work. Caring for children ages 3 months - 14 years, I have developed excellent skills to problem...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother and was attentive to all her needs. My mother was very comfortable with her and really enjoyed her company....
Regina O.
3.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Madi! I work as a Psychiatric Technician at Riverside-Methodist Hospital. I am looking to fill my free time and earn some extra income caring for kids while I put myself through nursing school. I graduated in May 2018 from Earlham College with a bachelors degree in psychology. I have 10 years of experience working...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Madi has been taking care of my 3 month old now that I'm back to work and we are so happy to have found her! She's been very reliable and punctual and my little one is having a great time in her care! They read, play outside, get in lots of tummy time and...
Kelsie S.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
My name is Charity and I have five years of professional childcare experience! I previously worked full time as a nanny for a variety of families and it love it. In high school I played basketball, volleyball, and was a Pointe dancer. I'm currently married with two dogs named Charlie and Thumper and in my free time I enjoy...
Charity can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Interviewed with Charity last weekend. She seems like she will make an excellent nanny for a lucky family!"
Hayley R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Samaria (Sammie) and I am a child care provider residing in Columbus, OH. Throughout my years, I have been babysitting children between the ages of 3 months and 13 years old. I have a little brother whom I adore and I care for as well. I am a fun-loving, open-minded and child-oriented person in general as well...
Sammie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My son and I have adored having Sammie around this summer. She was very comfortable with my parenting style and kept him engaged. Very happy she was his summer sitter."
Amber S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have worked in childcare for the last 11 years. I worked at the School for 2. 5 years and switched over to private nannying around 2016. While private nannying I have done all sorts of errand running, laundry, cleaning, organizing, dog walking etc. I have nannied multiple families and have plenty of references. Right...
Mckenna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"You can count on McKenna for anything!!! She helped us with everything in our household - childcare, dog care (walking and bathing) laundry, errands, grocery shopping, kids schedules and getting them to activities and doctor appointments. During our move she...
Sierra M.
Andrea K.
Columbus, OH
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
***CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE FULL TIME***
Hi!
My name is Andrea. I am currently a graduate student of couples and family therapy looking for part-time work as a nanny/sitter while I am in school. I have over five years of experience working with kids as a nanny, sitter, and early education teacher in addition to 3 years of mental...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Andrea is great with kids of all ages! She is an awesome pre-school teacher and babysitter. We will definitely hire her again and recommend her as well. "
Brad B.
Hannah G.
Columbus, OH
$18-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(2)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Hannah!
I have worked with kids for almost 7 years in a variety of settings. I started my experience with kids at a day care center at a gym, then became a camp counselor for a summer, and then transitioned into full time nannying in summers when I wasn't in school. During the school year I babysat on weekends...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
3.0
"Hannah watched our daughter for one night and was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. She is smart, intuitive and confident. We wanted to continue to work with her, but communication has been pretty horrible (she is a busy student). We had her booked for this week a month in...
Alix C.
Grace W.
Columbus, OH
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Great With Kids Of All Ages, Crafty, Smart, And A Lot Of Fun!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Grace and I am a third year student at The Ohio State University. I have been in the business of looking after children for 10 years. I am a enthusiastic animated character who loves to play with the children. My two priorities are safety and fun! I am reliable and have my own transportation.
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Grace was awesome, punctual, follows schedules/plans well, very attentive and great with my 5 month old. She seemed to have a great time with Grace while we were out. 100% plan to hire her again. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have grown up with three younger siblings. I have babysat children from the age of 3 months and up. I work really well with babies, toddlers and young children. I just graduated college with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering Technology. I am originally from a small town near Athens Ohio. I used to live on a farm and...
Kaleenia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Connected quickly with my girls, we look forward to using her services in the future!"
Lori S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello all!
My name is Elizabeth and I have worked as a nanny off and on for about 6 years now. I love kids and used to work as a certified nurse's aid for kids with special needs. I am CPR certified and am happy with working with kids of any age:) I am from a big family and have grown up around children and would love to help...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth did a great job babysitting our toddler on his day off from daycare. I work from home, and she did a fantastic job taking care of our son, while also staying out of the way so I could have a fairly normal workday. She kept him entertained, kept him fed,...
Mike W.
5.0
(3)
I'm a 20-year-old junior at The Ohio State University. I will be back home in Elmhurst, IL Dec 10th to January 3rd. With five years of experience working mainly with toddlers and older children, I've come to cherish the art of caregiving. My energetic and positive nature, coupled with my kind-hearted and reliable disposition,...
5.0
"You couldn’t ask for a more responsible or caring person than Isabella. I would trust her with any pet. She will treat any pet like it is her own. I highly recommend her for any pet care."
Care member
Child care centers near me
Ua Day Nursery Llc.
1951 Riverhill Rd, Columbus, OH
When you are with us, you find yourself at home! Our in-home daycare foundation is rooted in uncompromising quality care for our children. The children, including our babies, participate in a variety of developmentally strengthening activities including yoga, dance, interactive story time, arts and...
La Bebe Academy
1443 Oakwood Ave, Columbus, OH
La Bebe Academy (french for The Babies Academy) is an up and coming child care center currently offering in home on call after-hours and weekend child care.
Bungalowbranch - Starling Branch
80 Lowell Rd., Columbus, OH
YOUR CHILD'S EXPERIENCE:
Here at Starling Branch's home daycare your child will be immersed in a loving and nurturing social environment while also receiving individualized one-on-one care that normal daycare centers cannot provide. Starling Branch works closely with you, the parents, to provide the...
Families should choose Great Minds Learning Academy as their childcare provider because we provide quality care, We are responsive in providing care for children. We have a lot of success stories with the children we care for. We are located right behind the Columbus International airport. You child...
We are a highly rated early educational child care provider that is proud to be locally owned and operated. We utilize developmentally appropriate practices and age appropriate curriculum that will ensure school readiness for all children in our care. We provide a safe, nurturing environment for...
Most recent reviews for local child care providers
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,...
- Care member
Seana B.
5.0
Seana is an amazing nanny! She currently cares for our three sons (ages 7, 4, and 1) full time. She is extremely reliable and professional. She plans amazing outings for our kids to do things out in the community. Seana also plans fun, educational activities for the kids to do at home.
Seana...
- Melissa W.
Yafit M.
5.0
Yafit was early for our interview. She had a clean background check, great recommendation. She speaks 3 languages and has a gentle demeanor. We look forward to using her.
- Faith F.
Tola E.
5.0
Tola cared for our son from 2 months to 9 months old. She did an incredible job- I felt like she cared him as if he was one of her own children. This made going back to work much easier knowing she was taking excellent care of him. She was very dependable, honest, and hard-working. I wish we...
- Sarah W.
Madison S.
5.0
Madison was amazing! I cannot thank her enough for helping me and my family out in such a short notice. She was very prompt and personal with my mother and was attentive to all her needs. My mother was very comfortable with her and really enjoyed her company. I'm going to continue using Madison...
- Regina O.
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Child care by the numbers
537,031providers |
5.8 yrsavg. experience |
215,548member reviews |
4.7 / 5avg. rating |
FAQs for finding child care near you
What is child care?
What child care looks like to one parent may differ from another, so there is no one child care definition. That being said, child care is a professional service that involves looking after children and ensuring their safety and wellbeing. Some parents may need to hire a child care provider to take care of their young children while they are at work for 40 hours a week, whereas some families may just need after school transportation and care. Other families may just need to hire the occasional babysitter on the weekend.
How can I find someone near me to provide child care for my kids?
The first step is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids.
After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
What interview questions should I ask a child care provider near me?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families near you and if they are certified in first aid and CPR. You can visit the Care.com Safety Center to learn more.
How much does child care cost near me?
The average rate for child care services on Care.com as of October, 2024 is $19.04 per hour. This rate will fluctuate depending on your location, how much experience the child care provider has and the number of children to be watched. Other factors that may also influence the rate include the need for additional child care duties and any specialized care needs you have, such as overnight care.
Ratings for child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Child Care Providers are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 215,548 reviews of the 537,031 listed child care providers.