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De'Von F. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny De'Von

Columbus, OH
$14/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is De'Von Fulton. I'm a recent graduate of Denison University. I have lots of experience looking after children and house sitting. I'm an eager young person who loves to spread my light on to others.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Laura J. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Laura

Columbus, OH
$20/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hi there, my name is Laura and I am 27 years old. I am from Colombia and I am looking for a new full time job position as a nanny of maybe a couple days just babysitting. I have plenty of experience and very good references to give if you are interested. I also have done nanny share with kids between 4 and 18 months old.

About me I have a very good personality, raised in Christian values so I am a reliable and honest person with lot of energy to give the best of me. I'm a very attentive , hard working, responsible and of course I love teaching the kids that I work with Spanish as well 😊 I also have two beautiful dogs at home so I feel really comfortable with pets.

Thank you so much... I hope I can hear from you soon.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certification

CPR
Aaliyah I. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Aaliyah

Columbus, OH
$11 - $16/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

hiii ! my names Aaliyah im 18yrs old, I recently graduated and look for a hopefully full time position. I’ve taken care of kids since i was a kid myself, i used to help with my own brothers and also my other family members. I also graduated from a career school for culinary and what comes with that are food handler certification and cpr/first aid certification. I’m will to help with anything needed.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Callan M. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Callan

Columbus, OH
$17 - $22/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello, my name is Callan!
I'm a 29 year old artist living in Columbus, originally from Memphis, TN. I make analog collage as well as digital art, and generally love all things around creativity and self expression!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Caley E. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Caley

Columbus, OH
$20 - $30/hr
Full-time
4 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, i’m Caley! I am a 22 year old recent college graduate with a bachelors in psychology. I currently work at a daycare and love engaging with children and building relationships with families.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Heather G. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Heather

Columbus, OH
$25/hr
Part-time
8 years experience

A little bit about me

I love to help nurture children and support parents in raising their children! I am a strong Christian so that does shape my approach. I love the outdoors and learning.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Jacqueline M. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Jacqueline

Columbus, OH
$20/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Hello! My name is Jacqueline! I’m a fun-loving, organized, and passionate caretaker and teacher. I’ve worked as a babysitter, infant teacher, and preschool teacher for over 3 years! I believe that all activities are opportunities for our little ones to learn and grow. I have studied developmental psychology at the Ohio State University. I’m currently looking for a family of 1-3 children ages 0-4. Be sure to reach out if you’re looking for a full-time nanny and at-home learning and enrichment. I love creating activities and schedules catered to your little ones!

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Micah S. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Micah

Columbus, OH
$15/hr
Full-time
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I have been working in childcare since my junior year of college, and have experience with a wide variety of needs! Some of my previous positions include nannying, being a Youth Services Worker (essentially a daycare teacher) for the Clintonville Community Resource Center's Kids Club, working as a counselor at a summer camp for kids on the Autism Spectrum, and working as a toddler teacher at an ability-inclusive daycare center.
I am passionate about music and art, and love to incorporate this into my work with kids! I'm definitely a people person and bring lots of energy to what I do :)

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Diamond S. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Diamond

Columbus, OH
$18/hr
Full-time
9 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Diamond I have my CDA I’ve worked in many daycares and kinder care’s
I am 27 with 8 sisters (yes I’m the oldest) so yes growing up i had plenty responsibilities lol diaper changes ,baths, meal prep, bottle feeding etc I also used to babysit so in total I have about 12 years of experience. I believe all children are butterflies it’s just a matter of helping them grow into something beautiful

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Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Columbus, OH?

The average cost of a child care provider in Columbus, OH is $18.94 per hour. Most Columbus families on Nanny Lane pay $16.00 to $20.50/hr, and live-in and infant-specialist roles run higher.
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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Columbus, OH

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Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Columbus, OH

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can split the costs of a nanny. There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

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