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Abigail B. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Abigail

Columbus, OH
$23/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

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Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Maddie B. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Maddie

Columbus, OH
$10.70/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Maddie, I am 20 years old. I am a junior and go to Ohio State. I major in Neuroscience and a minor in psychology. I currently work with Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients. I have a very good background with special needs kids. I also love kids of all ages.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Brittany G. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Brittany

Columbus, OH
$20/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I’m a 25 year old caregiver with 8 years of nursing experience. I grew up with a sister who has special needs so I am capable of caring for all abilities and ages as well. I enjoy taking walks in nature, eating healthy food, and all kinds of music!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Mareo T. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Mareo

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

A little bit about me

I’m a 21 year old just trying to find my place in the world. I love kids and I love to help anyone who needs a helping hand.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Shelby H. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Shelby

Columbus, OH
$10.70/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hello! I’m Shelby, I have a one year old daughter. I am very outgoing and love to have fun. But I also know when to be serious and do what is necessary. I always go above and beyond so I know it is done to the best of my ability. I was a CNA for two years and served in the army for three years. I am very versatile and can multitask well. I am excited and hope to work with you!

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Sheri J. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Sheri

Columbus, OH
$10.70/hr
Part-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

Hello, I am a mother of 3 and a state certified teacher for P-3. I am also credentialed in Montessori AMS. I have years of experience with all children and would love to meet your family.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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Anna G. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Anna

Columbus, OH
$15/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am a currently early childhood education student with a certification in daycare. I am CPR ceritified and Little ones obsessed. I have an extremely flexible schedule and will be available for your needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Crystal T. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Crystal

Columbus, OH
$20/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

A little bit about me

My name is Crystal I am certified in cpr and first aid in infant to adult. I have worked as a nanny and prior certifications in Pediatrics. I love kids and treat them as my own.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Danielle H. - Seeking Work in Columbus

Nanny Danielle

Columbus, OH
$28/hr
Full-time
Part-time
9 years experience

Have experience working with

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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