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152,240 nannies are listed on Care.com
The average rate is $19/hr as of July 2024
The average star rating for nannies is 4.7
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Stefan T.
Columbus, OH
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Over 8 Years Of Childcare In Public Settings & 6 Working Privately (Babysitting, Nannying)
5.0
(19)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I was a volunteer at a club before I got a job with a program where I worked for a year. I also ran an open gym in UA for two years and I worked at a summer camp in 2017. I worked in a wrap-around kindergarten and after-school program, The a club for over a year. I worked as an assistant teacher for the summer of 2019. I...
Stefan can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Punctual, responsive, professional and my son enjoys spending time with him. I highly recommend hiring Stefan. I know my son J. and I are happy we did."
Steve L.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Works as a part time nanny 3 days a week for my 2 year old and helps with pick up/drop offs/after school care of our 4 and 7 year old boys. She is very kind, punctual, dependable, and caring with our boys. Takes the two year old to library and other activities each...
Ashley H.
Marilyn S.
Columbus, OH
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Compassionate & Kind Nanny Willing To Assist In Short-term Care / Temporary Positions
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 5 years of professional nanny experience, and well over a decade of babysitting experience! Willing to work with children of all ages, and comfortable providing care for children with special needs. CPR/First Aid certified, willing to assist with household duties, and owner of a reliable vehicle. Recently moved to...
Marilyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marilyn is great with our 2 sons! We are very lucky to have her and would hire her again any day."
Maggie W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Available May 1 2024
Hello! My name is Rachael and I'm a professional Nanny/Personal Chef with over 25 years experience in both childcare and culinary arts. I started my career working with families with special needs as I had experience in my personal life that I could bring to the table. I spent 15 years with children in the...
Rachael can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I don't even know where to start with how fabulous Rachael is! As a new mom, I wish we would've hired her while I was still on maternity leave!
I was a nervous first timer looking for in-home childcare. Once we found Rachael, I never cried another tear about...
Michelle B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
One thing you should know about me is that I was an Au pair for the last two years. Once in Columbus then in houston Texas. I really enjoyed working with kids before that experience but the Au pair program showed me even more why I love to entertain kids
My skills include I speak multiple languages. I'm fluent in German and...
Meriam can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Meriam was very responsible & dedicated. Also very efficient with allocation of her time & a forward thinking planner."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had a passion for working with children and being a safe beacon for them since high school. I started caring for children as a date night babysitter and part-time nanny throughout high school. I cared for children ages 1m -5 years. I also volunteered in my church nursery, children's, and middle school programs. I majored...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jess is the only friend I have trusted with my baby girl who is now one year old. Over the past year, Jess has watched her for at least a half dozen times and every time my daughter has a blast and I know is safe and well taken care of which puts me tremendously at...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm so excited to meet your family and provide for all of your childcare needs!
I have over six years of experience with childcare and education. Three and a half of those years I have been a private nanny. I have done tutoring, provided care for special needs, created age appropriate crafts and lessons, found and brought to...
Chloe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Chloe has been a godsend for our family! We're so sad she's moving out of town, but excited for her new adventure. She has been a nanny for our youngest son J, for approximately two years. Her playful spirit and patience are wonderful. Her communication skills are...
Lindsey W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dedicated and dependable nanny with over 8 years of experience and related education. I am patient, eager to learn, reliable, and love working with children. I majored in early childhood education and have experience working with all types of children including those with special needs. I grew up helping raise 2 younger...
Tosha can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Tosha is a very kind and reliable. She never called off of work and always gave us plenty of notice if she needed time off. She had to nanny our son who is ADHD and ODD. He could be very difficult to deal with, but Tosha stayed with is through it all and never...
Brandy B.
5.0
(9)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with all ages from newborns through high school. I have worked in public and private daycare settings, as well as a nanny. I have certifications in CPR/First Aid, Child Abuse, and Communicable Diseases.
Juliet can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Juliet is like a member of our family! She has helped care for my three children since my oldest was an infant (my daughter is now 10!). Juliet is always dependable! She is punctual, she is full of energy and has all of the attributes that anyone would want in a...
Alicia D.
4.9
(8)
Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I am 26 years old and have my Bachelors in Business Science. I am Red Cross Babysitting Certified. I am also infant and adult CPR/First Aid Certified. I have been babysitting for over 10 years for many different local families. I have babysat the youngest of 1 month to the oldest being a preteen. I enjoy playing in or...
Brooke can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Hired Brooke on a last minute baby sitting job. Brooke was easy to book, good communication, punctual, and only have good thing to say. Looking forward to hiring her again in the future."
Nicholas D.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I can babysit children in different age groups. I always make sure that the child/children feel comfortable and well, I am good at coming up with ideas and activities. I love to teach the children new things, do crafts, explore outside with them and most of all create amazing bonds. I want to be able to provide parents with...
Kennedy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kennedy is fantastic with our daughter and so dependable! Our daughter absolutely loves her and we are so happy we found her. We didn't really want to send her to daycare before she turned 1 but some of the other nannies we tried out weren't as mature or dependable...
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a graduate from Ohio State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work with a minor in Substance Misuse and Abuse. I have a history working with Developmentally Disabled Individuals and working as an Ongoing Caseworker to help reunite family's with their children. Children are my passion, they are filled with so much...
Autumn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We highly recommend Autumn. As parents, we found her reliable, trustworthy and punctual. She was kind to our pets and has a heart for animals. She was engaging, active, and routine with our 1-year-old. We loved her creativity with art projects, exploration, and...
Jonathan T.
Andrea K.
Columbus, OH
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, 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.
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elizabeth was amazing and had confidence the moment we met her. She did an amazing job watching our kids and put them to bed before we got home from our date night (an accomplishment all in and of itself). We hope to have her watch our kids again in the future!"
Ryan S.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah is HANDS DOWN the best option for your kids. She is responsible. She is professional. She is incredibly intelligent. She is 100% reliable. We have been so lucky to find her!"
Abby T.
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mckenna has been watching my kids since they were 15 months. We have four boys and she is wonderful with them. She keeps the house clean and takes them places to keep them entertained. She cooks lunches and is fun!! Highly recommend McKenna!"
Shana L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a dedicated and compassionate nanny, I possess the essential qualities that make a caregiver exceptional. With a nurturing and patient demeanor, I prioritize the safety and well-being of children under my care. I am skilled in creating a stimulating and educational environment, fostering emotional development, and maintaining...
Kenzie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"You can tell Kenzie loves kids and has experience with them. She was amazing with our 9 month old son. We look forward to having Kenzie watch him in the future!"
Patrick-karabeth O.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have been watching children since 2010 ranging from newborn to 13yrs. I have nannied for multiple wonderful families, and have worked at many daycares as a teacher, as well as part of the Management team. I am a graduate from OSU with a Degree in Human Development and Family Sciences so children and their well being is...
Margaret can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is the most caring and compassionate person I know"
Jack M.
5.0
(1)
Over 25 + years of experience in Columbus and NYC as a nanny, babysitter, mother's helper with the cherry on top (errands, car pools, food prep, light housekeeping, creative, dependable, flexible, and fun with the kiddos).
Recently moved back from NYC to be closer to family. Own a successful company (black door experiences) in...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rachel was amazing. She went above and beyond, keeping the kids occupied and engaged the whole time she was with them. They have never slept better! She is amazing and I would recommend her to anyone looking for help with their children. "
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Recent nanny reviews from local parents
Stefan T.
5.0
Our family hired Stefan and one other sitter to care for our three children (4 y/o, 6 y/o, and 8 y/o) while we went to a wedding. Stefan was a pleasure to work with! He was on time, attentive to details, communicated well before the event, was responsive during and after the wedding, and worked well...
- Jackelyn L.
Charity T.
5.0
We met Charity through Care.com and had a phone interview, Face Time interview and in-person interview with her. During each interaction, we were impressed by her poise, knowledge and character. Charity also came to our house for a bonding session and put together a draft contract for our review. We...
- Care member
Marilyn S.
5.0
Marilyn has cared for my 2yr old son and (newly) 5 year old daughter part time since January 2019. My kids adore her. She was also responsible for picking them up for preschool and installing their car seats. She was great with our dogs as well. So much, one wants to live with her now.
- Kimberly L.
Rachael A.
5.0
Rachael has been our daughter's nanny for the past 4 years. But, to call her only our nanny wouldn't be accurate-- she's really been a part of our family. We consider ourselves incredibly blessed to have had Rachael in our lives. She has been a wonderful influence on our daughter and has made our...
- Raquel R.
Meriam S.
5.0
Meriam was very responsible & dedicated. Also very efficient with allocation of her time & a forward thinking planner.
- Care member
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Hiring a nanny may be a perfect option if you are looking for regular, hands-on care for your children. Finding a great nanny that you can trust shouldn't...
Hiring a nanny may be a perfect option if you are looking for regular, hands-on care for your children. Finding a great nanny that you can trust shouldn't have to be so hard. With Care.com, you can compare daytime nanny and live-in nanny profiles, read reviews from other parents, and search by experience or pay rates to find your perfect match.
Nannies by the numbers
152,240providers |
6.8 yrsavg. experience |
119,283member reviews |
4.7 / 5avg. rating |
FAQs for finding a nanny near you
What is a nanny?
A nanny provides consistent care for a child or multiple children, unlike a babysitter who likely only looks after your children on occasion. Care.com has a wide variety of nannies with different levels of experience and skills. You can find nannies specialized in infant care or overnight nannies to help with your newborn while you sleep. There are nannies experienced in caring for toddlers or teenagers, live-in nannies, and even nannies who can help watch your kids before or after school.
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What should I look for in a nanny?
The perfect nanny for you may not be the perfect nanny for another family. Outline your needs and what you think will work best in your home. Do your kids thrive with structure and schedules? Are you more interested in getting your kids outside or being creative? Do you have young children who need hands-on care? Being clear about what you need and what you are looking for will help you find the right nanny for you. For example, you may be looking for a live-in nanny which has a unique set of expectations. What is a live-in nanny? A live-in nanny is a nanny who will live in your home while they are employed by you.
What should I ask a nanny during an interview?
In order to get to know if the candidate is a good fit, focus your interview questions around their experience as a nanny, their child care style and personality, their previous training and skills, payment expectation, as well as any specific requirements to be performed on the job. It is very common to schedule a paid trial where you can be present while they care for your children. This is a great way to find out if the nanny is a good match for your family and if your kids feel comfortable as well.
Ratings for nannies listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Nannies are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 119,283 reviews of the 152,240 listed nannies.