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198,007 babysitters are listed on Care.com
The average rate is $18/hr as of July 2024
The average star rating for babysitters is 4.7
Babysitters near me
Michelle S.
Columbus, OH
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Avaliable For Weekdays And Weekends!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently looking for a babysitting job as I navigate the job market and look for full time corporate work. I have past experience babysitting since high school and experience as a group leader for a day camp. I am a fun loving, patient and responsible young adult that has previous experience with children and babysitting. I...
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Michelle drive my son back and forth to school. She was very reliable and showed up on time. "
Suzy D.
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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)
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
"Isabella was a great dog sitter for my family and I. She was extremely sweet and well versed on how to deal with dogs of all kinds. On top of that she was a very personable and respectable young lady. Definitely recommend hiring Isabella to help you out for any...
Care member
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & 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.
Samantha B.
Columbus, OH
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic, Fun, Loving Babysitter With Lots Of Experience!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Samantha. I currently work in pediatric research at Nationwide Children's Hospital and just finished my master's degree in Food and Nutrition Science. I have over 10 years of experience as a nanny and I love working with children every day! I work with infants and toddlers at work and have had wonderful...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Love her! My daughter loves her! My dog loves her! Selfishly we don't want her to go back to grad school. She is flexible, willing to help out in the house any way asked, and she has a calming influence on my daughter. So going to miss her!"
Rachel F.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Friendly, Responsible, Enthusiastic
I like working with kids because I like to teach and watch them grow up. I enjoy being a role model and a good example for the kids that I work with.
I started working with kids in when I was a you taking care of my cousins in 2017. I started my professional career in 2021 when I was a...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great with my children and always on time. I love her "
Misty M.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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...
Jackelyn L.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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
(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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Grace was excellent! Our boys loved her."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a nurse at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and am looking for some weeknight or weekend babysitting opportunities.
I have been babysitting for almost 10 years and I enjoy every second of it. I have loved getting to know different children and their personalities. I have cared for newborns all the way to children aged 14....
Brittany can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brittany was our temporary nanny for approximately one month before our infant started full-time daycare. We couldn't have been happier to find her, as she is now our go-to sitter for both our infant and toddler. Brittany made sure our infant completed her physical...
Mandy S.
5.0
(2)
Experienced early learning childcare professional with a background in Montessori self-directed learning. I have obtained a bachelor's degree in social work and currently pursuing a second degree in Nursing. I have a passion for helping children grow through creative play and spending time in nature. I believe that children are...
Nikeya can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nikeya is amazing with my autistic son, they adore each other and he is always excited to see her! Great enthusiasm and very caring, highly recommended."
Amanda S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Trevor, I am 22, and I live in Columbus. During the week I work as a child care professional at a local public school. Working with kids is a passion of mine and I love to play and have a good time. I am also an accomplished home cook as I make dinner most nights for my family. I am happy to do any work you need...
Trevor can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I needed a sitting kind of last minute and Trevor came through for us. He and my son had a great day together playing and watching TV. We will definitely be using Trevor again when needed this summer.
Thank you so much for spending the day with N. he loved it...
Blake H.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
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.
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth was awesome when we hired her to watch our son. She came in and hit it off right away with the whole family and would definitely hire again."
Louis 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, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am looking for a great babysitting position. I have been a medical assistant for almost seven years, but looking for extra hours to pick up :)
Thank you!
Taylor
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taylor Is a very responsible young lady and always communicates with my husband and I. She's fun and very easy going and gets along great with our son whom is 9. Taylor is great with kids and can tell she loves sports."
Crystal L.
Kaylee D.
Columbus, OH
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Kaylee. For me, baby sitting started off with taking care of my brother all night after school while my mom worked because she was a single mother. I was only 8 years old then! I have liked baby sitting kids ever since.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madison S. and I am 23 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, 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.
Julianne S.
Columbus, OH
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a teacher looking for weekend/date night babysitting jobs. I have babysat for multiple families in my neighborhood. I have babysat anywhere from one child to nine children at a time. I have a lot of experience with newborns. I also have experience with toddlers and preschool-aged children from babysitting and in the day...
Julianne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Very nice girl! As soon as she walked in my son was hooked. She answered all my husbands and my questions and was really hands on and not afraid to play with our son! We will be using her for date nights/errands! I think anyone would be happy to have her and have...
Michelle L.
Recent babysitter reviews from local parents
Michelle S.
5.0
Michelle drive my son back and forth to school. She was very reliable and showed up on time.
- Suzy D.
Sammie A.
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.
Isabella R.
5.0
Isabella was a great dog sitter for my family and I. She was extremely sweet and well versed on how to deal with dogs of all kinds. On top of that she was a very personable and respectable young lady. Definitely recommend hiring Isabella to help you out for any dog sitting needs!
- Care member
Madison B.
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 snuggles! I would absolutely recommend...
- Kelsie S.
Samantha B.
5.0
Love her! My daughter loves her! My dog loves her! Selfishly we don't want her to go back to grad school. She is flexible, willing to help out in the house any way asked, and she has a calming influence on my daughter. So going to miss her!
- Rachel F.
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Find a sitter your family will love
Hiring a babysitter may be a perfect option if you are looking for someone to care for your kids while you focus on other things in life. Finding a great...
Hiring a babysitter may be a perfect option if you are looking for someone to care for your kids while you focus on other things in life. Finding a great babysitter that you can trust shouldn't be so complicated. We're here to help you find the right type of care for your children. Compare babysitter profiles, read reviews from other parents, and search by experience or pay rates to find your perfect match.
Babysitters by the numbers
198,007providers |
5.8 yrsavg. experience |
106,764member reviews |
4.7 / 5avg. rating |
FAQs for finding a babysitter
What is a babysitter?
A babysitter is someone you can hire to temporarily care for children. It’s common to hear a babysitter referred to as a “sitter”. There are many babysitter duties that a babysitter can take on such as helping with homework, light cleaning, supervising swimming, or driving the kids to after school activities. Babysitters can help take care of children of all ages.
How much do babysitters charge?
The average rate for babysitters on Care.com as of July, 2024 is $18.27 per hour. A babysitter’s rate will fluctuate depending on where you live, the babysitter's level of experience, and the number of children they will look after. Other factors that can also influence the cost of care include the need for additional babysitter duties, specialized care, and overnight care. The Care.com childcare calculator can help you calculate your child care costs.
What’s the difference between a nanny vs babysitter?
How do you know when you want to find a nanny or a babysitter? This depends on your caregiving needs. Nannies usually have more responsibilities than a babysitter does and often earn a consistent weekly or monthly salary, whereas you typically hire babysitters on an as-needed basis. Families who need consistent care during the workweek will likely want to hire a nanny and may hire a separate sitter to watch their children on the occasional night or weekend. If you’re looking for a nanny or babysitter, Care.com can help you find someone trustworthy.
Are babysitters background checked?
Babysitters on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Sitters who complete this background check will have a badge on their profile displaying the date we ran the background check. While CareCheck is a good start, we strongly recommend that you take additional steps to hire a babysitter safely, such as interviewing candidates, checking references, and running your own background check. Visit our Safety Center to learn more.
Ratings for babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Babysitters are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 106,764 reviews of the 198,007 listed babysitters.