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Sabrina P. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Sabrina

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

A little bit about me

Hello! I am a married mother 4 children, 3 of which now are adults and we are expecting our first Grandchild! My heart and passion is with children! Ihave been in a corporate field for over 20 years now and am looking forward to transitioning to a full time Nanny.
Michelle F. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Michelle

Columbus, OH
$13/hr
Part-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

Hi, my name is Michelle Foster, and I am a rising sophomore in college and studying to be a pediatrician. I am looking for a job watching children or becoming your future nanny. I currently work at my church daycare, and have babysat for multiple families before. I love kids, and I am also CPR and first aid certified.

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
D’vayah V. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny D’vayah

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

A little bit about me

Hello my name is D’vayah but I go by (Vayah) I’m 18 I love working with kids they bring joy to my heart and I bond quickly with them. I started babysitting when I was 9 years old and I kept going

Have experience working with

Special Needs

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Sheila A. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Sheila

Columbus, OH
$17/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Makayla S. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Makayla

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

A little bit about me

I was a teacher for 16 years. In the summers, I would assist my mom who babysat with a census of 10 kids.

Have experience working with

Infants

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jolie. H. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Jolie.

Columbus, OH
$16/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello my name is Halima, I’ve been really wanting to do jobs that involves helping kids b/c I am a older sister myself and is something I cherish

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Mykienichelle M. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Mykienichelle

Columbus, OH
$17/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! My name is Mykie Ross, I go to Dublin Scioto High School. I am a senior there this year and I also play volleyball! I have lots of nieces and nephews whom I’ve babysat. I’m working to get my CPR certificate as well as my First Aid certificate. I hope we can connect!

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Keiannah C. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Keiannah

Columbus, OH
$10.70/hr
Full-time
3 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is keiannah clark I graduated Highschool in 2024 im 18 years old I LOVE taking care of kids and I never really considered babysitting until I was told to look into it and now im really interested. Im also great at taking care if pets.

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Jordyn S. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Jordyn

Columbus, OH
$16.42/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

Currently work at Harambee Christian School for an After School Program where I have gained experience in support students academically and emotionally. I have gained strong communication skills, patience and a care for children's growth.
I have several years of experience in childcare with family members, summer programs and other childcare settings. I have learned to create a safe and structured environment while managing groups and building connections with the children and families.
I have passion for children and I am known for my organization, reliability and initiative when need be. These qualities, combined with my background in education and childcare, make me a great fit for roles that require care and structure.

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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